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Angels of Assisi seeks to change the definition of an animal shelter by offering services to benefit the community and the pets they love.

Almost a month ago exactly, we introduced you to W

Almost a month ago exactly, we introduced you to Weeble the wobbly #kitten. She came in as a tiny stray with a broken neck at just 2 and a half weeks old. She was only able to roll, and we didn’t know if she would make it. But man, does she move now. Weeble is out of her miniature neck brace and she is a slightly less tiny #fuzzball of raw energy. We can’t wait till she is done #weening and fully recovered, so she can begin her search for a #foreverhome!
#weebleswobblebuttheydontfalldown #tinybutmighty

DON'T FORGET! Fall Adoption Special ant the Shelte

DON'T FORGET! Fall Adoption Special ant the Shelter Tomorrow! Last weekend, we held a Rainy Day #AdoptionSpecial where 5 dogs and a rabbit got to go to their new forever home. One of which, Whiskey had been here for over 90 days. We were so happy to see these animals go home, we decided to do it again this Sunday. If you’re out and about tomorrow, you can stop by our #shelter at 415 Campbell Ave for our Fall Adoption Specials! On October 1st all adult dog adoption fees are being cut to $25 with an approved application. We are low on space right now, so the more animals who find homes, the more we can save. All of our animals will be happy to meet you so come on out to see us!

Frog, a 2 year old #frenchie came to us earlier th

Frog, a 2 year old #frenchie came to us earlier this month from Roanoke County Police Department as a #stray with scars to prove a bit of a #roughpast. He was #adopted at our Rainy Day Adoption Event here at the #shelter last Saturday, and his new owners are so happy to have him as a #newmemberofthefamily, they wrote in to tell us about his #newlife. Cyndy writes: “Winston…….formally known as Frog has been living his best life since #adoption this past Saturday. Thank you all for taking him in and hosting the #adoptionevent so that we could give him his #foreverhome. Tonight I decided to do an #AdoptionAnnouncementPhotoShoot and couldn’t help but share how photogenic he is!” We’re so happy to hear that Winston, or little #frogdog, is being pampered and bringing such joy to the lives of his #newfamily!

On Tuesday, we got a little visit from a #ferret w

On Tuesday, we got a little visit from a #ferret who was found in someone’s basement. She was feisty and scared as could be. During her stay here, our staff carried the lost little one around and became enamored with her. Well yesterday, we got some #goodnews. Her owner gave us a call to tell us the basement ferret was his own. 4 year old Annie got loose while he was taking out the trash, and the person who surrendered her was the owner’s neighbor. We hope you enjoy their #reunionphotos as much as we enjoyed witnessing the event! #reunitedanditfeelssogood #lovewillkeepustogether #lostandfound #helpishere

Rabies is a problem we’ve been struggling with s

Rabies is a problem we’ve been struggling with since 2000 BC. Out of 2021’s animal cases in the U.S., #Virginia comes in at 8% of the reported cases, second only to Texas who sits at 12.4%. In Virginia, raccoons, skunks, bats, and foxes are the most common carriers while rabbits, small rodents, and opossums are almost never infected. When it comes to people, about 60,000 people in the U.S. are exposed and seek treatment each year. Almost half of the victims are under 15.
Devastating all around the disease affects the central nervous system and is transmitted through direct contact to a rabid animal via bite, scratch, or saliva. Modifying the behavior of its host to increase chances of transmission, the virus causes infected to become very aggressive and violent. Mostly the incubation period stays between 1 and 3 months in humans. Once symptomatic, after about 2 to 10 days, an affected person is over 99% likely to die. If you have been exposed, wash the area and seek emergency attention right away as the first 10 days are most important. If given early, treatment is 100% effective.
Rabies is also 100% #preventable with vaccination. In fact, most states require rabies vaccines for pets after they reach between three and six months old. Oral vaccines can also be safely distributed aerially in baits which has has been successful in areas of Canada, France, and the U.S. Southwest VA currently has plans to carry this out for raccoons. Read more here: https://cardinalnews.org/2023/09/07/aircraft-to-drop-rabies-vaccines-for-raccoons-across-southwest-virginia/
Here at Angels of Assisi, we do our part to keep animals in our area vaccinated at low costs. We vaccinate every surgery animal unless a pet owner can produce proof of vaccination. Any feral cat who finds itself in our shelter or mobile clinic also receives a rabies vaccination. No matter the reason why an animal wasn’t vaccinated before, we are always happy to see pet owners and animal advocates who come in to do their part to reduce the presence of this horrible disease.
#rabiesawarenessday #rabiesawareness #rabies #vaccinateyourpet #rabiesvaccine #worldrabiesday #endrabiesnow #onehealth4all #WRD2023 #Zeroby30

EDIT: Good news! Ranger has been found! Thank you

EDIT: Good news! Ranger has been found! Thank you all for your help.
URGENT! PLEASE SHARE!
#LOSTDOG
Ranger is missing. He was last seen in the Bent Creek Townhomes in NE #Roanoke. He’s approachable if you go slow. Please call his worried dad with any sightings at 828-423-2754. Please please share this post and let’s get this guy home. He is registered with @Petcolovelost

It’s #DeafDogAwarenessWeek, and we at Angels of

It’s #DeafDogAwarenessWeek, and we at Angels of Assisi thought it would be the perfect time to tell the world about RoRo who came to us in August of 2021. She was #adopted and loved dearly during this time, but when her owner passed away, she was surrendered to us once again. RoRo is a 5 year old female #PitBull who is sweet, communicative, great with kids, and #hearingimpaired. She has not always been #hardofhearing, but she has always battled with food and seasonal #allergies. Those allergies caused severe ear infections which would not respond in any meaningful way to medical treatment. To relieve the pain and inflammation caused by the chronic infections, RoRo had to have surgery. After a Double Total Ear Canal Ablation which involves the removal of the ear canal, leaving the ear flap intact, RoRo feels much better. If you are considering adopting RoRo or a #deafdog like her, here are some #lifehacks to make your new relationship the best it can be: Attach a bell to your dog’s collar so you can find them since they will not come when called if they can’t see you.
Include a #DeafNote on your dog’s ID tag.
Communicate with #handsignals for #commands like sit, stay, come, and for your dog’s name as well.
Use a flashlight as an attention signal.
Wake them up by putting food under their nose. It’s a nice way to wake up, and it won’t startle them.
Teach any children who interact with the dog to be consistent with hand signals, flashlight signals, and how to wake them so your pet doesn’t have to adjust their understanding of communication per person. To adopt RoRo, visit angelsofassisi.org/applications or email adoptions@angelsogassisi.org.
To foster RoRo visit #RemmisList at angelsofassisi.org/foster/remmislist or email foster@angelsofassisi.org
For more about deaf dogs, check out @deafdogsrock at deafdogsrock.com #deafdogsrock #deafdogshearwiththeirheart #hearwithyourheart #deafdogsofinstagram #pittiesofinstagram #dogsofinstagram

Angels of Assisi has partnerships across Virginia

Angels of Assisi has partnerships across Virginia and West Virginia to offer affordable #spay and #neuter to #communitiesinneed. Pets and #homelessshelteranimals are gathered at #localshelters and transported to Angels of Assisi to be #spayed and #neutered at #lowcosts. This helps pet owners who want to do their part in controlling #animaloverpopulation, but cannot afford treatment in their area and cannot make the trip to our #clinic. The dogs and cats travel to our #petclinic, receive treatment which always includes #rabiesvaccinations, and will usually go home the same day. Sometimes, sending a four legged family member on a trip alone is scary for a pet owner who is trying to do the right thing. Those owners often leave #specialhandling instructions, or “#lovenotes” on the pet carriers or in the paperwork. To say the least, #ourheartsarewarmed. Here are a few for you to enjoy as well. For more information on our transport partners, visit https://www.angelsofassisi.org/spay-neuter-transport/ or view our #eventscalendar at https://www.angelsofassisi.org/event/ #spayneuter #spayandneuter #spayandneuteryourpets #spayneutersaveslives #spayneuteryourpets #rabiesawarenessday #rabies #rabiesawarenessday #vaccinateyourpet #rabiesvaccine #worldrabiesday #endrabiesnow #onehealth4all #WRD2023 #Zeroby30

We want to get to know our #neighbors this #Octobe

We want to get to know our #neighbors this #October! That’s why like last month we're continuing our #AOAAdoptLocalTour by #roamingthetown with the #AngelsAdoptionVan on a tour of #localbusinesses. These events will be completely #opentothepublic. We’ll bring our #adoptableanimals, #hangout with employees and anyone else who want’s to come say hi, and hope to make some #lastingfriendships! Speaking of #friendship, employees of the hosting business will get half off the fee should they choose to #adopt at the event! So far this October, we've got a great lineup! We’ll be starting at the Riverside @carilionclinic on the 6th from 11am to 1:30pm, then returning to visit the Roanoke @mastgeneralstore on the 7th from 11am to 2pm. Then we'll head to lunch at @villagegrillroa on the 14th from 12pm to 3pm, and coffee at @sweetdonkeycoffee on the 20th from 6pm to 8pm. We'll make our way to @biglickbrewingco for a special stop showing #support for #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth with Purr for a Cure on the 22nd from 3pm to 5pm. From there, we'll head towards Salem, VA to hang out at @professionalautosalem on the 25th from 11:30am to 1:30pm, and finish up the month at @@tractorsupply on the 28th from 11am to 2pm. We hope you can come out and meet your #neighbors or even your #newbestfuzzyfriend! #Staytuned for new stops on the #AOAAdoptLocalTour! Want your #business on the tour? Email cjessee@angelsofassisi.org to #putyourbusinessonthemap!

Meet Haven. Every once in a while we have a dog in

Meet Haven. Every once in a while we have a dog in our care who just cannot find the right home. That’s our girl. Haven has unfortunately spent 6 of her 7 years in and out of our shelter. She has been nothing but sweet and as curious as a hound should be during her stay here. She can even go to events and walk around other dogs. However, when she claims someone as her one and only, she means it. She would likely thrive in a home with a single adult. She’s looking for a “you and me against the world” kind of adventure partner who will patiently provide structure and boundaries to help manage her nervousness. We can tell you this, if she finds her person, Haven will absolutely be a uniquely devoted best friend. If you think you may be Haven’s soulmate, please visit https://www.angelsofassisi.org/applications/ to fill out an application or contact adoptions@angelsofassisi.org. #adoptalessadoptablepetweek #adoptalessadoptablepet #adoptalessadoptabledogweek #adoptalessadoptabledog #petadoption #bigearsdontcare

Happy #InternationalRabbitDay! Meet Ozzi the #Amer

Happy #InternationalRabbitDay! Meet Ozzi the #AmericanFuzzyLop, and Paris Hilton the #AngoraRabbit. Ozzi and Paris Hilton are two of our #adoptablerabbits here at Angels of Assisi. #Rabbits are the third most popular #pet after cats and dogs, and it’s no wonder! They are #apartmentfriendly, generally quiet, they have big personalities, and they’re intelligent! You can #teachbunniestricks and games like reverse fetch (they’ll throw the toy to you) and #tugofwar. Contrary to common belief, they can live just as long as dogs and cats with a life expectancy of 8 to 12 years in a home in contrast to the 2 to 3 years in the wild. They are very #socialanimals, so if you have one, consider bringing home a friend for them so they don’t get lonely (preferably another rabbit of the same gender). If you are interested in #adopting any of our rabbits here at Angels, please visit https://www.angelsofassisi.org/applications/ to fill out an application or contact adoptions@angelsofassisi.org.

Meet Winston. He is our #gentlegiant with the hear

Meet Winston. He is our #gentlegiant with the heart of a puppy. At 8 years old, he’s still very excitable and curious, wanting to #explore anything he passes. Winston was #adopted out of the #shelter back in 2022. His owner loved him dearly, as we all do here, but they had to move and couldn’t take him along. Although Winston has acquired some wisdom and grace over his years, he will need a #family with some patience, as he still has some #leashwork and some manners to learn. But, while #bonding over #learningtogether, you’ll discover Winston’s #kindnature and #lovingheart. He loves toys, #bootyscratches, and hanging out with his favorite people. If you are interested in #adopting our #biglug, Winston please visit https://www.angelsofassisi.org/applications/ to fill out an application or contact adoptions@angelsofassisi.org. #adoptalessadoptablepetweek #adoptalessadoptablepet #adoptalessadoptabledogweek #adoptalessadoptabledog #petadoption

Melrose was found as a stray running down Melrose

Melrose was found as a stray running down Melrose Ave and never reclaimed. When he came to Angels of Assisi he didn’t know how to walk on a leash, and he was scared of everything that moved. He is very sweet, he just needs a someone to be patient with him while he learns the world isn’t such a scary place. He loves other #dogs and would love to have a #dogsibling. #RemmisList is a list of animals in our care who are in the biggest need of short-term foster homes. Studies show that giving a dog or cat a #shelterbreak for even a night or two significantly #reducesstress which helps to make them more adoptable in the long run. Remmi’s list is made up of our #dogsandcats here at the Angels of Assisi #shelter who most need some time out of the #kennels. These animals are either #senior, #longtermresidents, in need of medical care, in dire need of a #mentalhealthbreak from the shelter, or all of the above. Our staff will even provide training on medication administration for our #specialneeds animals. While the time in our shelter is temporary for all of its residents, Remmi’s list aims to highlight those who could use a #vacation the most. If you’re interested in becoming a #shorttermpetfoster parent to an animal on Remmi’s List, please contact foster@angelsofassisi.org. To view all of the animals on the list, visit https://www.angelsofassisi.org/foster/remmislist/

Remmi, our #senior #diabetic girl who desperately

Remmi, our #senior #diabetic girl who desperately needed some time out of the #shelter, got to go to a #fosterhome today! (There was even mention of sleeping cuddled up in the big bed!) If you are interested in our #shorttermfoster program, #RemmisList, visit https://www.angelsofassisi.org/foster/remmislist/.

Happy #MeowLikeAPirateDay from Delia and all of us

Happy #MeowLikeAPirateDay from Delia and all of us at Angels of Assisi! Delia is a 5 month old #kitty who came to us through Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection @adoptrcacp after needing her eye removed a month ago. She is very calm and gracious enough to wear a pirate’s hat for the special occasion. If you are interested in #adopting Delia, please visit https://www.angelsofassisi.org/applications/.

Iverson got her #BaileyChair! We all owe a big tha

Iverson got her #BaileyChair! We all owe a big thanks to Kathy Perdue and woodworker, Kevin Dill for making the #chair so Iverson can eat in a “begging” position, making her #megaesophagus more manageable and helping her food to go down easier! She tried it out for the first time today, and after investigation, she successfully had her first #seatedmeal.

Back in April, a #GoodSamaritan found and rescued

Back in April, a #GoodSamaritan found and rescued several starved #puppies who were #abandoned in a Walmart parking lot. Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection @adoptrcacp brought the 3 who survived to us. Soon after, the puppies were #fostered, and #adopted. Penelope, was one of those puppies. Now named Magnolia, this 6 month old has grown to be big, strong, and most of all, she’s #happy. We thought you might like to get a glimpse of her #newlife #wanderingthecountry in a #van with her mom. Magnolia’s life is now #fullofadventure and #excitement. She goes kayaking, hiking, and swimming among other things. She is the #perfecttravelingcompanion who is always up for meeting #newpeople, #newdogs, and seeing #newsights. She’s always excited about what new part of the world she’s going to get to #explore each time the van door opens.

With the help of Synclaire and our #kennelstaff, B

With the help of Synclaire and our #kennelstaff, Billie has come a long way from being reactive and paralyzed with fear to being a playful and loving dog who is learning to #trust more and more every day. #helpishere

UPDATE ON DRY CAT FOOD NEEDED: Saleeba's Store of

UPDATE ON DRY CAT FOOD NEEDED:
Saleeba's Store of Hope, our pet food pantry in the heart of Southeast Roanoke urgently needs YOUR help. At Saleeba’s, we offer free cat and dog food on the fourth Friday of every month to those who need help keeping up with their pets’ bellies. After all, everyone hits hard times, and we want to help keep families together. But, we are getting very low on dry cat food, so we are reaching out to the community to help us maintain this service. If you would like to donate a bag of food, we are accepting Saleeba’s donations at the Angels of Assisi Shelter at 415 Campbell Avenue. When you come, please be sure to let the front desk know your donation is specifically for Saleeba’s Store of Hope.
Now you can also donate via our Amazon Wishlist here https://a.co/1nn1BiG. Thank you for your support!

Remember Stephanie, our little #officemate with #p

Remember Stephanie, our little #officemate with #pneumonia? Well, she’s #feelingbetter, and she’s been #adopted! Congrats Steph!

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