Roanoke Valley SPCA in urgent need of foster homes for pets

Due to major renovations to replace the shelter’s aging roof and HVAC system, all pets need to be out of the building by the end of day on Dec. 21, and will need to remain in foster care,  through at least the middle of February, according to an SPCA news release.

However, fosters able to provide care for part of that timeframe, would also be extremely helpful. The shelter will not have heat during this time and will be closed, therefore, animals simply cannot stay in the building, according to the release.

“Time is running out, and we are in urgent need of foster homes for Samantha and Beowulf,” said Denise Hayes, CEO of the SPCA. “We are truly relying on the generosity of our community to make a difference for pets in need, and right now, that need is greater than ever.”

Samantha and Beowulf are both friendly and outgoing, but prefer to be the only pets in the home.

More information can be found at: rvspca.org/availability/adopt.

The SPCA provides everything needed to care for a foster pet, including food, a leash and collar, a litter box, toys, treats, and more. Foster caregivers simply provide a loving home. Anyone interested in fostering Samantha or Beowulf for the holidays should reach out to foster@rvspca.org or call 540-339-9508.

For more information about the Roanoke Valley SPCA, please contact Julie Rickmond at 540-339-9513 or jrickmond@rvspca.org.