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Hockey & Hoiunds – 21 Dogs in Philly Head for a Better Life

Hockey & Hoiunds – 21 Dogs in Philly Head for a Better Life

by ScottK | May 23, 2024 | Animal News & Events, Blaze's Friends, News & Events

  We are grateful to Jason Myrtetus, Flyers Broadcast Network Host, and Coach Torts for the weekly segment of Hockey & Hounds, featuring dogs up for adoption. Of the 21 dogs highlighted on the program, 13 have been adopted and 8 are in foster care! We are...
Hockey & Hounds Pup of the Week: FROG

Hockey & Hounds Pup of the Week: FROG

by Robin Meng | Feb 19, 2024 | Animal News & Events, Blaze's Friends, News & Events, Top Story

Who needs a prince when you can have Frog? This lovable grandpa has everything that you could ever want in a companion: handsome looks, a sweet & spunky disposition, and endless love to give! Frog was found by police emaciated and tied to a park bench, and he...
Lake Erie Labrador Rescue

Lake Erie Labrador Rescue

by Robin Meng | May 7, 2023 | Animal News & Events, Bears Angels, Blaze's Friends, News & Events

            From our new friends at Lake Erie Labrador Rescue: “These 4 lucky souls that we rescued yesterday (Reba Lee, Reese Louise, Shadow Sue and Winchester) will have their spay and neuter surgeries covered through the generosity of a grant from the John...
Pittsburgh Post Gazette’s Article on Tortorella Family Foundation

Pittsburgh Post Gazette’s Article on Tortorella Family Foundation

by Robin Meng | Mar 22, 2023 | Animal News & Events, Blaze's Friends, News & Events, Top Story

by Abby Kirkland The John and Christine Tortorella Family Foundation for Giving Back, which sponsored a recent event at Heal Animal Farm Sanctuary in Latrobe, was established in 2018 by Christine Tortorella and her husband, Philadelphia Flyers coach John Tortorella....
Building A New Future for Homeless Dogs at Bella Run

Building A New Future for Homeless Dogs at Bella Run

by Robin Meng | Dec 29, 2022 | Animal News & Events, News & Events, Uncategorized

Bella Run Equine Rescue, in southeast Ohio, has a sterling reputation for saving horses at auctions where the fate of many is a final trip to the slaughterhouse.  These horses are not “throw-aways” to Bella Run’s husband and wife team Zach and...
Champion of the Homeless: Linda Mattis

Champion of the Homeless: Linda Mattis

by Robin Meng | Apr 1, 2022 | Animal News & Events, Blaze's Friends, News & Events, Uncategorized

Linda Mattis is someone to have your back. Just ask Patch, Dash and Honey, some of the puppies and dogs who depend on her for care and love at the Allendale Shelter in South Carolina. This is the poorest county in SC and a huge challenge. But with help from the...
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