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RHSPCA intakes dozens of exotic animals
36+ min ago (75+ words) RHSPCA intakes dozens of exotic animals'WHSV RHSPCA intakes dozens of exotic animals Planned I-81 closure in Woodstock area delayed; expect detours, traffic impacts This Day in History: "Star-Spangled Banner" becomes official US national anthem Civil rights trailblazer visits Spotswood High School…...
‘Far from normal’, RHSPCA navigates exotic animal intake
1+ hour, 51+ min ago (517+ words) HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - The Rockingham Harrisonburg SPCA received nearly 40 exotic animals overnight Monday, after being transferred by the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office. Huck Nawaz, executive director at RHSPCA, explained that an animal control officer with the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office…...
Pet of the Week: Beatrice from Feline Matchmakers
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (66+ words) Pet of the Week: Beatrice from Feline Matchmakers'WHSV Pet of the Week: Beatrice from Feline Matchmakers Mullins mayor suspended from ceremonial duties amid city council investigation Grand Strand contractor arrested on felony charge; client claims $18K renovation never completed "Maximize the…...
Anicira receives $25k ASPCA grant to go toward Pit Fix program
2+ week, 1+ day ago (205+ words) HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - After receiving $10,000 in 2025 to fund its Pit Fix program, non-profit Veterinary Center Ancira will continue providing spay/neuter services for animals in the area. The center was recently awarded $25,000 from the American Society for the Prevention of…...
Valentineâs pet photo shoot supports Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA
2+ week, 3+ day ago (141+ words) Valentine's pet photo shoot supports Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA'WHSV "We always need help at the SPCA, and so any way that we can get that, and it's a win-win is lovely for us," said Lauren Thomas, events and fundraising manager with the…...
Alaska discovery reveals 12,000-year bond between humans and dogs
2+ week, 4+ day ago (280+ words) (InvestigateTV) " Researchers have discovered evidence that humans and dogs have been companions for thousands of years, with new findings from Alaska showing early people shared their food with canine partners about 12,000 years ago. Anthropologists discovered remains of early doglike mammals…...
Wildlife Center of Va. offers digital Valentine’s Day cards to support animal care
2+ week, 5+ day ago (157+ words) WAYNESBORO, Va. (WHSV) - The Wildlife Center of Virginia is offering a special digital Valentine's Day card through its Caring for Critters program, giving center supporters a way to celebrate the holiday while helping injured wildlife. Supporters have the opportunity purchase…...
HPD reminds pet owners to bring animals inside during extreme weather temperatures
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (96+ words) HPD reminds pet owners to bring animals inside during extreme weather temperatures'WHSV HPD reminds pet owners to bring animals inside during extreme weather temperatures Page County Board of Supervisors discuss property value reassessment tax at work session You Made It!...
Rockingham-Harrisonburg SPCA provides tips for keeping pets safe in freezing temperatures
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (237+ words) HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - It's not just people that are being hit hard by the cold temperatures in our area, but also animals, and it's important to take the right steps to keep them warm and safe. Huck Nawaz, the Executive…...
Page County woman sentenced after animal cruelty conviction
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (150+ words) Page County woman sentenced after animal cruelty conviction'WHSV PAGE COUNTY, Va. (WHSV) - Sarah Maiden, the woman convicted of animal cruelty in the death of her German shepherd, Rosie, appeared in Page County Circuit Court on Wednesday afternoon for her sentencing....