Post Adoption Services Adoption Support
Thank you for adopting from the Roanoke Valley SPCA. It is very important to us that your adoption experience was a positive experience. Learn More about post-adoption support.
Subject Matter Resources
Choosing the right animal trainer or behaviorist is essential to building a strong, trusting bond between you and your pet. At the Roanoke Valley SPCA, we strongly encourage pet guardians to seek out trainers who use positive reinforcement methods – rewarding desired behaviors rather than punishing unwanted ones. This approach not only fosters effective learning but also promotes confidence, reduces fear, and strengthens communication between you and your beloved pet. Positive reinforcement training is a compassionate, science-backed method that helps pets become well-adjusted family members while preserving the human-animal bond. For a list of recommended professionals click here.
Training and Resource Videos
Check out a variety of training video resources from Fear Free Happy Homes! From how to teach your dog basic commands to how to read cat body language and everything in between, these free resources offer the most cutting-edge content and education that will enable you to help your pets live their happiest, healthiest, fullest lives at home, at the vet, at the groomer, and everywhere they go.
Medical Support
Starting off healthy and on the right paw!
Behavioral Support
Adoption not going as planned?
Pet Haven
We have a special place for your pets to rest eternally.
Bereavement Resources
We have gathered a variety of resources to help support you through the loss of a beloved pet.