Author Archives: Mary Ann Bopp

Double your impact and transform lives!

Posted on May 9, 2018 by Mary Ann Bopp

Remember the 2017 Hurricane dogs? First it was Hurricane Harvey, then Irma and Nate, forcing evacuations from animal shelters throughout the affected areas. Fortunately, Pets Alive had the capacity to rescue 36 dogs from these shelters and save their lives. … Continue reading →

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After 1,353 days, Noel rings in the New Year at home!

Posted on December 31, 2017 by Mary Ann Bopp

Make your final 2017 donation now! This year, Noel will ring in the New Year with a new family, thanks to you who have supported her during her nearly 4-year journey. Noel arrived at Pets Alive via a transport from … Continue reading →

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Happy Tails: Who Rescued Who?

Posted on December 14, 2017 by Mary Ann Bopp

Charlie Bray was brokenhearted and not interested in much of anything. In less than two months, he lost his mother-in-law, followed just 4 weeks later by the death of his beloved wife, Joanie, to an aggressive cancer. Shortly before Joanie … Continue reading →

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Era’s treatments continue – won’t you help her on #GivingTuesday?

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Mary Ann Bopp

#GivingTuesday is an international day of giving back to the causes that mean the most to individuals. You can be part of this and give back to help Era – and so many other animals at our facility. You helped … Continue reading →

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It’s #GivingTuesday and Ayden needs you!

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Mary Ann Bopp

On this #GivingTuesday, Ayden needs you more than ever. Just when Ayden was enjoying things in his new home, he found himself back at Pets Alive. A young, one-year-old Ayden came to Pets Alive on a transport from South Carolina … Continue reading →

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Beyond abuse: Helping Era

Posted on October 27, 2017 by Mary Ann Bopp

Era couldn’t help it. Her foot hurt so much, she chewed off her own two toes thinking it would bring her relief. But it didn’t. Sadly, Era was all too used to pain and anguish. Each weekend, her owner would … Continue reading →

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BREAKING! Hurricane Irma dogs now at Pets Alive

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Mary Ann Bopp

Hurricane Harvey. And now Irma. Pets Alive staff, board members, and volunteers have worked tirelessly over the past two weeks since we rescued 20 dogs that came from animal shelters in the path of Hurricane Harvey. We are now faced … Continue reading →

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Hurricane Harvey Dogs at Pets Alive!

Posted on August 27, 2017 by Mary Ann Bopp

  DONATE NOW! Updated posting as of September 8, 2017 Fourteen of the 20 dogs that Pets Alive rescued from the wrath of Hurricane Harvey are now available for adoption! These dogs were rescued from shelters that were at risk … Continue reading →

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Meet our Memorial Day Soldier

Posted on June 1, 2017 by Mary Ann Bopp

An update on June 27, 2017 Soldier, a very senior dog, came through our doors on Memorial Day, blind, deaf and emaciated. He could barely walk. We loved him unconditionally from the moment we set our eyes on him, as … Continue reading →

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Rescue doesn’t take a holiday

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Mary Ann Bopp

As most of the country was preparing to enjoy a long holiday weekend with BBQs and time with family and friends, the Pets Alive family spent Friday night very differently. Not shopping, not firing up the grill, they cancelled any … Continue reading →

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