This gentle senior lady is learning that people aren’t so bad after all. While she still prefers to keep her distance, Zirra has started approaching trusted humans when tasty treats are involved. She’s not yet ready for pets or cuddles, but she’s not aggressive—just shy—and may choose to retreat to a quiet hiding spot when she feels unsure. With her toothless smile and calm demeanor, Zirra is simply looking for a patient, understanding home that will let her come out of her shell at her own pace. If you have a soft spot for the overlooked and the time to earn her trust, Zirra might just be your perfect match.
This gentle senior lady is learning that people aren’t so bad after all. While she still prefers to keep her distance, Zirra has started approaching trusted humans when tasty treats are involved. She’s not yet ready for pets or cuddles, but she’s not aggressive—just shy—and may choose to retreat to a quiet hiding spot when she feels unsure. With her toothless smile and calm demeanor, Zirra is simply looking for a patient, understanding home that will let her come out of her shell at her own pace. If you have a soft spot for the overlooked and the time to earn her trust, Zirra might just be your perfect match.
Find the pet for you at the Adoption Center:
Angels of Assisi’s adoption center is open from 12-6pm, 7 days a week. Adoption Specialists and Volunteer Ambassadors are eager to help you find the pet that would fit best in your family.
Adoptable Pets in Foster Homes:
Some of our available pets are currently in foster homes. If an animal is currently in a foster home, it is noted in the animal's biography online. To meet a pet in foster care, please fill out a non-binding adoption application, and the foster parent will contact you to schedule a meet and greet once the application has been approved (generally within 24 hours).
Found the perfect addition to your family? Now what?
The next step is to fill out an adoption application. You can complete and application online (preferred) or stop by the adoption center to fill out a paper application. Adopters must be 18 years of age or older. If you rent your home, we will need to contact your landlord or see a copy of your lease to verify the pet policy. Most applications can be approved within 24-48 hours.
Taking Your New Pet Home
After paying the adoption fee and pending the approval of your application, you may take your new pet home immediately. Adoption fees may vary and can be found on our website at:
http://www.angelsofassisi.org/how-to-adopt/
Find the pet for you at the Adoption Center:
Angels of Assisi’s adoption center is open from 12-6pm, 7 days a week. Adoption Specialists and Volunteer Ambassadors are eager to help you find the pet that would fit best in your family.
Adoptable Pets in Foster Homes:
Some of our available pets are currently in foster homes. If an animal is currently in a foster home, it is noted in the animal's biography online. To meet a pet in foster care, please fill out a non-binding adoption application, and the foster parent will contact you to schedule a meet and greet once the application has been approved (generally within 24 hours).
Found the perfect addition to your family? Now what?
The next step is to fill out an adoption application. You can complete and application online (preferred) or stop by the adoption center to fill out a paper application. Adopters must be 18 years of age or older. If you rent your home, we will need to contact your landlord or see a copy of your lease to verify the pet policy. Most applications can be approved within 24-48 hours.
Taking Your New Pet Home
After paying the adoption fee and pending the approval of your application, you may take your new pet home immediately. Adoption fees may vary and can be found on our website at:
http://www.angelsofassisi.org/how-to-adopt/
The Angels of Assisi Adoption Center is located at 415 Campbell Avenue, Roanoke VA 24016 and is open every day from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. No appointment needed.
The Angels of Assisi Adoption Center is located at 415 Campbell Avenue, Roanoke VA 24016 and is open every day from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. No appointment needed.
More about this shelter
Angels of Assisi is changing the role of an animal shelter to include resources, programs, and services to benefit the pets in our communities and the people who love them. We are an independent, nonprofit animal welfare organization serving SW Virginia and West Virginia. Along with our Adoption Center and Farm Sanctuary, we offer a Community Pet Hospital, Rural Veterinary Care, Cruelty Investigations, Disaster Response, and a Safety Net Program for those needing temporary help due to domestic violence or emergency situations.
Angels of Assisi is changing the role of an animal shelter to include resources, programs, and services to benefit the pets in our communities and the people who love them. We are an independent, nonprofit animal welfare organization serving SW Virginia and West Virginia. Along with our Adoption Center and Farm Sanctuary, we offer a Community Pet Hospital, Rural Veterinary Care, Cruelty Investigations, Disaster Response, and a Safety Net Program for those needing temporary help due to domestic violence or emergency situations.
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