In Hampton Roads, a marriage license costs $30 and a Justice of the Peace union another $50. An unassuming, idealistic and naïve man and woman can bind their lives together legally for the same price as dinner and a movie.

Lenny is a yellow tabby that was adopted through the Petco Partneship, a program in which the store showcases cats in need of homes.
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To find out more about the Norfolk Animal Care Center, visit http://www.norfolk.gov/nacc/.

Jamie O’Grady is the Administrative Secretary who started there after college while she searched for a “permanent” job. She fell in love with the place and mission and has been there over two years. Armond, a young pit bull, gives her kiss while playing in the shelter’s dog park. He has since been adopted by [...]

Duchess is pit bull who, like many animals, gets depressed living in a shelter after having lived in a home.

Here, Duchess gets a chance to be her true playful self at the dog park right outside her kennel.
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An unidentified dog looks out at potential adopters walking nearby. The shelter is open to the public from 11:30 to 4:30 everyday except Wednesday.
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Jake Roos, Kennel Supervisor, holds a degree in biochemistry, but found his niche after rescuing animals in New Orleans after Katrina. Soon after he landed a job here in Norfolk at the SPCA. He has received extensive training in dog behavioral assessment and modification, using his skills to make dogs more adoptable. Clive is a [...]

Clemons lived at the shelter for four months. His extended stay was due to his cool, calm, confident disposition, as the staff tried to get him adopted. He was ultimately humanely euthanized due to space limitations.
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Bear is a rambunctious energetic young lab surrendered by his owner who could not meet Bear’s needs. He was transferred to a local Labrador Retriever rescue group, where he will be fostered until he finds a new home.
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Barbara Hays is the Bureau Manager for NACC. New on the job locally, she has over 18 years experience in animal sheltering. She is interested in making the shelter more visually appealing, enticing more potential adopters. Heidi, a Great Pyrenees surrendered to the shelter, shares a moment with her. Heidi has since been adopted into [...]

Diamond is a pit bull that was used for breeding and mistreated by her owner who had been in jail for domestic violence. Diamond was surrendered along with 12 puppies who were too young to be separated from their mother. She was shy, sad, yet trusting of the humans caring for [...]