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Jada Rosie gets Love/Medical Help She Deserves

Jada Rosie gets Love/Medical Help She Deserves

by KWilson | Sep 15, 2017 | Bears Angels, Blaze's Friends, News & Events

Jada Rosie was used for breeding and as a bait dog before her previous owner, who was charged with animal cruelty. A handful of medical issues has plagued this sweet girl, who people say “…to know her is to love her.” The shelter described her condition...
Help is Given to Houston’s Displaced Pets!

Help is Given to Houston’s Displaced Pets!

by KWilson | Sep 6, 2017 | Animal News & Events, Bears Angels, Blaze's Friends, News & Events

  Volunteers, good samaritans and animal lovers in the Houston area have been tirelessly and compassionately working to help the animals displaced by Hurricane Harvey. Diana Davidson is the wife of John Davidson, president of hockey operations with the Columbus...
Tortorella’s Beloved Pitbull Dies of Lung Cancer

Tortorella’s Beloved Pitbull Dies of Lung Cancer

by KWilson | Mar 1, 2017 | Animal News & Events, News & Events, Top Story

EMA, Tortorella ’s beloved  family dog, recently passed from an aggressive lung cancer. Ema was not just a member of their family — she was an inspiration for many of their own rescue efforts and their support of animal rescue groups in need of support. Ema was...
ADOPT ME? Boris is Off-The-Charts Friendly!

ADOPT ME? Boris is Off-The-Charts Friendly!

by KWilson | Jan 11, 2017 | Adopt Me?, Animal News & Events, Blaze's Friends, News & Events

Boris is a 2-year-old Terrier mix boy and is off-the-charts friendly and equally smart. He’s got puppy dog eyes that will melt your heart! Boris is not a fan of other dogs, so he’d like to be your one and only. And he’s a big guy, so bigger kids...

Meet A Few of Our “Partners”

by KWilson | Sep 8, 2016 | Animal News & Events, News & Events, Top Story

Here are a few of the Bear’s Angels partners: SPCA of Westchester’s “The Way Home,” funded by the Tortorella Foundation,  provides special training and abundant TLC to shelter dogs who require extra time to learn the skills and behaviors they’ll need in a forever...
AmberLynn Gets Help with Diabetes Meds

AmberLynn Gets Help with Diabetes Meds

by KWilson | Jul 14, 2016 | Adopt Me?, Animal News & Events, Bears Angels, News & Events

AmberLynn was pulled from a rural NC shelter in February by Juliet’s House rescue. AmberLynn has had major health issues and several times she stopped eating or would vomit each time she ate. She drank a lot of water, then usually threw that up. She would...
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