The John and Christine Tortorella Family Foundation
  • Home
  • About
    • About Christine
    • About John
  • DoBugsHaveBellyButtons.com
  • Bear’s Angels
    • About Bear’s Angels
    • Humane Education Program
    • Bear’s Angels Partners
  • News & Events
  • Organizations We Support
  • Contact
Select Page
Rockie Gets Seizure Diagnosis

Rockie Gets Seizure Diagnosis

by KWilson | Jun 16, 2017 | Animal News & Events, Bears Angels, Blaze's Friends, Top Story

Rockie was surrendered to the Isle of Wight animal shelter in Viriginia. He found a foster family who loved him and wanted to become his forever family. But his “occasional” seizures increased in number and it was too much for his people to handle. They...
ADOPTED!!! Almond FOUND Someone Special like her

ADOPTED!!! Almond FOUND Someone Special like her

by KWilson | May 19, 2017 | Bears Angels, Blaze's Friends, Happy Tails

UPDATE: Almond was recently adopted. She has found her forever family! Almond, a young female cat, was rescued by Pets Alive Middletown (in NY) from a horrific hoarding situation in June 2015. Sadly, they had to remove one of her eyes as it was badly infected. She has...
Emotional Support Dog, Hawkins, to Get Special Training!

Emotional Support Dog, Hawkins, to Get Special Training!

by KWilson | Apr 8, 2017 | Animal News & Events, Blaze's Friends

  The Tortorella Family Foundation is honored to sponsor the training and care of Hawkins, an emotional support dog, through the organization Rescue Dogs Rescue Soldiers. Hawkins will be a companion for Army veteran Barry who served in Iraq and has PTSD. The...
ADOPT ME? Liam Hopes to Find A Family With His Skills

ADOPT ME? Liam Hopes to Find A Family With His Skills

by KWilson | Mar 31, 2017 | Adopt Me?, Blaze's Friends

Liam has a very particular set of skills — skills that make him a dream for adopters like you. He has skills like friendliness, playfulness, trainability, and showing off his adorable underbite. He’s a 2-year-old bull dog who is good with other dogs. For...
ADOPT ME? Piggy is Sweet & Snuggly & Sometimes Snorts!

ADOPT ME? Piggy is Sweet & Snuggly & Sometimes Snorts!

by KWilson | Mar 28, 2017 | Adopt Me?, Blaze's Friends

Piggy is a 3-year-old brindle beauty and an all-around fantastic girl. She’s friendly and snuggly, playful and curious, and every now and then she lives up to her name and snorts like a pig! Piggy is selective with her friends but does like some dogs. To learn...
« Older Entries

Latest News:

Donate

  • Tortorella Family Foundation Grant Recipients 2025
  • Coach Torts Joins Vegas Golden Knights!
  • 2026 Olympic Winners!
  • PITTIEFEST! All Locations $5 Aug 1-Aug 15 – Pennsylvania SPCA
  • Rescuing Pets from Texas Flood Waters – Pets Alive Austin
© Copyright 2020 – The John and Christine Tortorella Family Foundation for Giving Back