The Regional Center for Animal Control and Protection, which serves as the central “dog pound” for Roanoke County, Roanoke City and Botetourt County, receives more than 7,000 animals a year.

Animal shelters from around the Roanoke region are hosting an annual pet expo adopt-a-thon at the Berglund Center on Saturday, Nov. 23, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. O’Neill said this year will feature ...