Author Archives: Becky Tegze

The Twelve Strays of Christmas – Leon

Posted on December 22, 2018 by Becky Tegze

1,698 days. That’s how long Leon has been waiting for just the right family to come along and make him their very own. This sweet, big boy was found wandering in the backyard of two of our volunteers.They knew right … Continue reading →

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The Twelve Strays of Christmas – Laura

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Becky Tegze

Not every dog who comes to Pets Alive is socialized and ready for adoption. We also take in very shy animals who have had little or no human contact. That’s the backstory of Laura, part of a litter of 8 … Continue reading →

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The Twelve Strays of Christmas – Kalamazoo

Posted on December 18, 2018 by Becky Tegze

A stray pig! We kid you not. Our loveable, big boy Kalamazoo somehow found himself wandering the streets of the Bronx! New York’s finest knew right away that this adorable stray needed to get out of the big city and … Continue reading →

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The Twelve Strays of Christmas – Hercules

Posted on December 16, 2018 by Becky Tegze

Hercules – a Roman hero and god known for his strength and many adventures! Our Hercules was found running on the streets of Middletown, NY over a year ago. We will never really know what adventures Hercules had before finding safety at … Continue reading →

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The Twelve Strays of Christmas – Paris

Posted on December 14, 2018 by Becky Tegze

Three months old, scared, cold, unsure of the world and surviving on the streets of Middletown, NY. That was Paris four years ago before she found her way to Pets Alive. Paris slowly started to grow and feel more comfortable … Continue reading →

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The Twelve Strays of Christmas – Valentina

Posted on December 13, 2018 by Becky Tegze

  February 2017. A lonely dog wandering alongside a road in Sullivan County on a cold and snowy afternoon. Every rib protruding, her backbone showing, small wounds on her face. And yet, a will to live in her eyes and hope … Continue reading →

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The Twelve Strays of Christmas – Mr. Meowgi

Posted on December 10, 2018 by Becky Tegze

Like most strays, Mr. Meowgi’s life before Pets Alive was a rough one. All we can hope is that, with our unconditional love, he has long forgotten his sad past. Two years ago, our local Wallkill animal control officer brought … Continue reading →

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The Twelve Strays of Christmas – Livingston

Posted on December 9, 2018 by Becky Tegze

Seen walking for days back and forth on the same road in Livingston Manor, NY. Did you get lost? Were you left behind? Did they know you’d keep searching for your family? We will never know how you ended up in a sleepy little … Continue reading →

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The Twelve Strays of Christmas – Chimney Sweep

Posted on December 6, 2018 by Becky Tegze

How in the world did you find yourself alone, up on a roof, in the rain in Monticello, NY? What a lucky girl Chimney Sweep is that a repair man happened upon her before something even more terrible than being … Continue reading →

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The Twelve Strays of Christmas – Jack

Posted on December 5, 2018 by Becky Tegze

Can’t stop the hugging! Jack the love bug loves to give hugs. Jack had a pretty rough start in life, he was found running down a road in Wallkill, NY, tethered, yes tethered, to another dog with a 3.5 lb … Continue reading →

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