Calling all families, young artists, and animal lovers! This week, we're shining the spotlight on some amazing ways to celebrate your furry friends—and even give back to the pet-loving community. Whether your crew wants to get crafty with cat-themed art, take a shelter pup on a field trip, meet adoptable kitties over a cold brew, or roll up your sleeves for a meaningful volunteer project, there’s a tail-wagging good time waiting just around the corner.
🎨 Create Cat-tastic Art for the Kitty City Cat Café’s Kid-Made Museum!
Do you have a young artist at home who adores cats? The Kitty City Cat Café is launching a Kid-Made Cat Museum Project, and they’re looking for original, framed cat-themed art to fill their walls with purr-sonality!
All submissions must be framed and about cats—whether factual or whimsical, realistic or abstract. As a thank you for participating, each artist will receive two free passes to visit the café and hang out with the adoptable kitties!
🖼️ Drop-Off Info:
Bring your framed cat-themed artwork directly to Kitty City Cat Café during open hours.
🎟️ Get Rewarded:
Receive 2 free café passes when you submit your framed piece!
📧 Questions?
Email blueridgeindiemarket@gmail.com for more details.
This is a paws-itively fun way to support local animals, encourage creativity, and maybe even inspire the next generation of feline fans!
🐶 Roanoke Adventure Dogs Program – Take a Shelter Dog on a Day Trip!
Looking for a meaningful and memorable family activity? Join the Roanoke Adventure Dogs Program, hosted by the Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection (RCACP).
This program invites community members to take a shelter dog out for the day—whether it's for a walk in the park, a mountain adventure, or just a cozy ride around town. It gives the dogs a break from the shelter and gives families a fun bonding experience.
🐾 Why Join?
- Flexible scheduling
- Supplies provided (leashes, harnesses, etc.)
- Great opportunity to teach kids about compassion and care for animals
👉 Learn more or sign up here: Roanoke Adventure Dogs Program
🍻 Tails and Ales: Cat Edition – Sunday, April 27 | 1–3:30 PM at Big Lick Brewing Company
Meow + brews = a paw-some afternoon! Join Angels of Assisi at Big Lick Brewing Company for Tails and Ales: Cat Edition—a casual, family-friendly event where you can sip local brews and snuggle up with some adoptable cats.
🐱 Event Highlights:
- Meet adorable, adoptable cats
- Enjoy craft beer at Big Lick
- Take part in our Kitten Shower by dropping off donations (kitten food, litter, toys, etc.) to help Angels of Assisi prepare for Kitten Season!
It’s the purr-fect combo of fun and feline-friendly vibes.
🌿 Volunteer Opportunity: Help Maintain Our Pet Cemetery
Looking to give back in a meaningful way? Volunteers are needed to help care for the Pet Cemetery at the Roanoke Valley SPCA—a peaceful place where families honor their beloved pets.
💚 What You’ll Do:
- Trim around headstones
- Pull weeds and clear overgrowth
- Raise headstones and remove debris
- Maintain walking paths
🕒 Time Commitment: About 4 hours
🧤 Bring Your Own Tools (supplies are limited)
👨👩👧👦 Perfect for:
- Individuals
- Families
- Scout troops, school clubs, or service groups
- Anyone who loves animals and nature
📩 Interested?
Contact Olivia at odavis@rvspca.org or call 540-339-9503 to sign up.
There’s no better time to show your love for animals—whether you're creating, volunteering, or cuddling a future furry family member. Get involved this spring and make memories that will warm your heart all year long! 🐾
