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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...
OHIO ALERT: Getting Animals Out of Dangerous Weather

OHIO ALERT: Getting Animals Out of Dangerous Weather

by Robin Meng | Jan 29, 2019 | Animal News & Events, Bears Angels, Blaze's Friends, News & Events

 Sub-zero weather is in the area, posing a dangerous threat to humans and animals. If you have an animal that needs to come in out of the cold – or know of someone who needs help with their pet(s), the following organizations can help – FREE OF CHARGE....
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...
Harnett County Gets New Beds!

Harnett County Gets New Beds!

by KWilson | Mar 19, 2018 | Animal News & Events, Blaze's Friends

    Harnett County Animal Shelter, a rural North Carolina kill shelter that works on a very small budget, was in dire need of beds for the animals in its care. So its new manager asked the Tortorella Family Foundation for help. Here are a few photos of the...
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...
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