The RHSPCA responded to the situation and were able to rescue 15 dogs that were in the most critical condition and are now at the shelter. Over the coming weeks, they plan to bring the rest of the dogs to safety.
The contract solicitation was canceled because a revised financial analysis revealed a change to the value of the overall concession contract opportunity.
Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine have introduced the Shenandoah Mountain Act and Virginia Wilderness Act to protect wilderness in Rockingham, Augusta, Highland, and Bath counties.