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Minor fire displaces pets from Angels of Assisi

Click here to read Neil Harvey's story about last night's fire at Angels of Assisi, the downtown animal shelter.

I spoke to Lisa O'Neill, volunteer coordinator for the shelter, this morning and she said all the animals were safely evacuated from the building and spent the night at the Roanoke Valley SPCA. They will remain there until this afternoon, when O'Neill said she hoped they would be cleared to return to Angels' building in the 400 block of Campbell Avenue in downtown Roanoke.

O'Neill said that if they do not get clearance to return to the building today, the animals would be taken to Harmony Farms, another part of the Angels organization in Botetourt County.

She said she would let me know if the organization needs temporary foster homes for cats or dogs.

O'Neill also said that the food the shelter had in the building was not damaged, but they could use donations of blankets and towels. Monetary donations can be made online by clicking here

I will post an update later today when I learn more.

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The Happy Wag blog is a resource for pet parents in the Roanoke Valley, a local community forum of news and information about pets. Newsroom manager Nona Nelson's family includes four pets: retired racing greyhounds Dexter and Coral and former stray cats Thai and India. Read more about Nona and this blog

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Sunday, Aug. 16, from 4 to 7 p.m.

Bark in the Park

Dog wash held to benefit the Roanoke Valley SPCA in conjunction with a Salem Red Sox/Kinston Indians game. Cost includes a ticket for you and a ticket and bath for your pooch. $20 for dogs under 20 pounds, $30 for 21 and over, $8 for each additional person; dog washes for season ticket holders are $10 for pocket pooches and $20 for big sweeties. Game starts at 6:05 p.m.

Tickets on sale July 27.

Lewis Gale Field at Salem Memorial Ballpark, Salem.

 

Saturday, Aug. 29, from 5 to 9 p.m.

Bark for Life

Fundraiser for Roanoke Valley Relay for Life, part of the American Cancer Society. A one-mile walk led by human and canine cancer survivors, followed by a variety of contests and games. Dog baths and massages will also be available. Roanoke City Police K9 unit will perform a demonstration. A Wall of Hope will be built of purchased paper bones in remembrance of loved ones, human and pets. 

Call 774-2716 or go to www.barkforlife.org to register.

Six Wags Dog Park, Apperson Drive, Salem.

Saturday, Aug. 29, from 6 to 9:30 p.m.

Harvest-Fest concert

Blue Ridge Vineyard in Eagle Rock presents the band Exit 162. Friendly, leashed dogs are welcome to accompany adults. Part of the proceeds will benefit the Ruritans. Admission is $5 for adults. Food and beverage available for purchase. 

For more information and directions, go to  www.blueridgevineyard.com, call 798-7642 or e-mail blueridgevines@ntelos.net