Thanks to the devotion and patience of Bella Run Equine of Ohio, Chevy enjoys a happy life. This rescued horse was close to death, but Bella Run felt strongly that they could help her. And so they did. To see the moving video that documents Chevy’s journey to health, click here. 
The Tortorella Family Foundation received a heartbreaking request to rehome a sweet, special needs pittie who lives in Ohio. If anyone can help, we’d be very grateful as would his family. Bane is two-year-old paraplegic dog who is terrific with dogs and cats and adores his two little human sisters who call him “Bean”. Due to financial reasons, his family cannot keep him. It is obvious that they provide him with lots of love and excellent care. They would like Bane to go to a good home or rescue that can provide him with the therapy he needs to strengthen his muscles. He is UTD on all vaccines and has been neutered. Please share Bane’s story far and wide.
A happy adoption at Brother Wolf Animal Rescue
The John and Christine Tortorella Family Foundation is very aware of the many challenges faced by animal welfare and service organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Donations and support have decreased as have adoptions, spay and neuter surgeries and other important services for the public. To lend a hand, the Foundation has made grants to the following to help them continue their important work during these trying times. Please click on the names to learn more
Liberty Humane Refuge RR Purrfect Cat Rescue Brother Wolf Animal Rescue Bess the Book Bus
Mid Ohio Food Bank Suruluna Pets Alive Bella Run Equine Homeless to Home Paws Crossed
Stop the Suffering Animal Rescue Ohio Paws and Love
A sweet face from Suruluna
Kittens at Homeless to Home
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Happy Faces from Muskingum County Dog Warden and Adoption Center
On their weekly broadcast for Hockey & Hounds, Coach Torts of the Columbus Blue Jackets and Anthony Rothman of The Fan 97.1 have been talking about Muskingum County Dog Warden and Adoption Center in Zanesville, OH.
The Muskingum County facility is usually filled to the brim with dogs that have been lost, abused, neglected or owner surrendered. It’s a challenge, but one that the shelter rises to with a little help from their friends like Multiple Breed Rescue of Grafton, Ohio who drove over three houses to bring them dog food, leashes, treats and other supplies. They walked some of the dogs and took them to a local pet store for a bath then pulled 4 dogs for Friendship Animal Protective League. Wood County Humane Society in Bolling Green also pulled four more dogs who had also been long time residents at the Adoption Center.
Muskingum County Dog Warden and Adoption Center is in need of a new building. To learn more about their plans please click here.
Meet three of the most handsome gentlemen from the Adoption Center who found forever love!
Buff’s smile says it all!
Buff is a bulldog mix who had been at the Center for seven months… before getting adopted by a lovely couple.
Kreed, a small bully breed was being overlooked at the shelter time and again until his foster decide to make his situation permanent!
It’s impossible to not see the joy Kreed feels with his new family.
For more info on the Center and their work, please call 740-453-0273.
Graced with the title of “Longest Resident” after Buff was adopted, Leonard was at the Adoption Center since August. He is now in his forever home and we’re thrilled.
Leonard is such a handsome catch!
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97.1 The Fan sports radio in Columbus combines forces with Columbus Blue Jackets head coach John Tortorella to showcase shelter animals in their weekly segment “Hockey & Hounds” on the “Carpenter & Rothman” show.
Chip was rescued by Bella Run Equine
The Tortorella Family Foundation was proud to give grants in 2019 to the following organizations whose dedication and hard work have changed life for many animals: Bella Run Equine of Athens, Ohio rescues and rehomes horses from inhumane and deadly situations at auctions. They bring malnourished and abused equines to their sanctuary where they receive veterinary treatment, enrichment and love.
Seniors enrolled in Life Care Alliance of Columbus, Ohio’s programs receive food and veterinary care for their companion pets. This effort helps to keep beloved animals with their owners. Sheila Clifton, founder of Yellow Rabbit Animal Rescue in Mississippi, takes in abandoned and abused dogs and cats, gets them veterinary care and finds them permanent homes. The Foundation donated toward a concrete slab for the building of a physical shelter for the dogs that would provide protection from the elements and be easy to sterilize to prevent contagious diseases from spreading. The Tortorella Family Foundation applauds the efforts of these three humane organizations and is grateful to offer help with their missions. Please visit their websites and facebook pages to learn more about what they do.
Sweet pup has a new lease on life thanks to Yellow Rabbit Animal Rescue
Physical shelter for the animals of Yellow Rabbit Rescue
Saved from an abusive situation, Johnny is an example of a dog who benefitted greatly from The Way Home Program.
The Tortorella Family Foundation was pleased to present grants this spring to deserving animal welfare organizations who make a difference in their communities. Among the grantees was The SPCA of Westchester who was awarded a grant for their The Way Home Program, a partnership with the Tortorella’s that provides training, enrichment and TLC for dogs with behavioral challenges in order to improve their chances of being adopted. In 2018, 134 dogs enrolled in this program found their forever homes, including the dogs featured here. Please click on the link above (SPCA of Westchester) to learn more about this organization and its programs.
Reign was adopted after participating in The Way Home
Lenny, another The Way Home dog also found a family to love.
Spay and neuter surgeries for companion animals provide one of the best ways to prevent overpopulation and unnecessary suffering. On Sunday, April 28th, SAVE Ohio Pets, an animal welfare organization and its partner Rascal Unit, a mobile veterinary office, conducted a Wellness/Spay Neuter Clinic for the pets of low-income and homeless individuals and families in the Columbus, Ohio area.
Volunteering their talents, veterinarians Dr. Todd Beckett, Dr. Brian Middlebrooks, Dr. Paola Vasquez, Dr. Adriana Martin and Dr. Natalie Thomas tended to 31 wellness clients. Rascal Unit’s dedicated crew, under the direction of Dr. Decker, performed 51 spay neuter surgeries. ‘Lady Jackets’ of the Columbus Blue Jackets Hockey Team, Diana Davidson, Christine Tortorella, Mary Shaw and Hannah Larson comforted post-surgery patients with cuddle and lots of TLC.
According to Stacey Ann Morris, founder of SAVE Ohio Pets, the “Stars of the Show” were the volunteers who helped – as they do with every monthly clinic – by scheduling appointments, picking up and dropping off clients, collecting and passing out food donations and cleaning.
Thanks, too, go to Columbus-based Mutts & Co. for providing pet food at the event. As always, the clinic team were grateful for the assistance of Anthony Rothman of 97.1 The Fan and “Hockey & Hounds”, and Columbus Humane Officer O’Neill.
The Tortorella Family Foundation was proud to sponsor the April 2019 Wellness/Spay Neuter Clinic and salutes all the community members who came together on that day to make a difference for the animals of Central Ohio.
If you would like to donate to a future clinic or learn more about their services, you can reach SAVE Ohio Pets at www.saveohiopets.org or 855-243-SAVE (7283) and Rascal Unit at or www.rascalunit.com 614-389-3500.-
An editorial in the February 20th edition of the Columbus Dispatch discusses the important role of dog rescue teams in the Columbus area following a new law restricting puppy mills. To read the article, click here: Columbus Dispatch Feb. 20th
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97.1 The Fan sports radio in Columbus, Ohio combines forces with Columbus Blue Jackets’ head coach John Tortorella to showcase shelter animals in their weekly segment “Hockey & Hounds” on the Carpenter & Rothman show. Join the H & H team by purchasing this awesome T-shirt and help support pet adoptions, community volunteering and charitable efforts. 100% of the proceeds will go directly to The Tortorella Family Foundation. Your donation will stay in the great state of Ohio, helping those who directly impact the lives of animals and children. To order click here: H&H T-Shirt.
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