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Volunteers Come Together to Build Dog Houses

Volunteers Come Together to Build Dog Houses

by Robin Meng | May 24, 2019 | Animal News & Events, Blaze's Friends

The strong hands and caring hearts of volunteers in the Columbus area have come together over several weekends this spring to construct dog houses for needy pups. These sturdy, well-built homes will serve to keep canines warm in the frosty winter months and provide a...
HAPPY TAILS! Tia’s Third Time was the Charm!

HAPPY TAILS! Tia’s Third Time was the Charm!

by KWilson | Apr 3, 2018 | Blaze's Friends, Happy Tails

Tia is a lovely hound mix who was adopted and then re-homed with her dog walker. The original family kept her in a crate most of the time. The dog walker adopted Tia and spent six (6) years managing her with her two dogs. It turns out that Tia really does not want to...
HAPPY TAILS! Gracie, a snuggle bug, is finally home!

HAPPY TAILS! Gracie, a snuggle bug, is finally home!

by KWilson | Apr 2, 2018 | Blaze's Friends, Happy Tails

Gracie, a beautiful Chow mix, was brought returned to the SPCA of Westchester in 2016 after being adopted and having a home for five years.  Her first family said she was too protective of their home. They never tried to manage her space and make her feel safe.  She...
HAPPY TAILS: Bitsy gets her own happy ending!

HAPPY TAILS: Bitsy gets her own happy ending!

by KWilson | Mar 27, 2018 | Blaze's Friends, Happy Tails

Bitsy is a small hound mix who was completely shutdown when she arrived at the SPCA of Westchester in New York. They had to carry her to the evaluation room and to play with other pups.  She did well for a while, sharing a kennel with a friend and being the mayor of...
HAPPY TAILS! Maggie has come a long way!

HAPPY TAILS! Maggie has come a long way!

by KWilson | Mar 26, 2018 | Blaze's Friends, Happy Tails

Maggie was from a shelter in the south where she had lived since she was four months old. When she arrived at the SPCA of Westchester, she was three, her skin was in horrific condition and she was not social around dogs, according to the SPCA.  The Way Home trainers...
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