Author Archives: Mary Ann Bopp

Jacob needs your help on this GivingTuesday!

Posted on December 1, 2020 by Mary Ann Bopp

Jacob came to Pets Alive on July 31, 2020, along with 29 other farm animals, all victims of abuse. He was only a month old. At the time, he had an infected umbilicus (belly button region). This condition was most … Continue reading →

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Hurricane Sally dogs arrive at Pets Alive

Posted on September 25, 2020 by Mary Ann Bopp

Hurricane season has been relentless. First it was a race against time to get 15 shelter dogs impacted by Hurricane Laura to the safety of Pets Alive. Now it’s Hurricane Sally. Thanks to the work of many, six more dogs … Continue reading →

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Share YOUR story! Help us earn lifesaving funds

Posted on August 18, 2020 by Mary Ann Bopp

Adopted a pet from Pets Alive that has changed your life? YOU can help us earn $100,000 this holiday season! Share your story, help make our holiday wishes come true! The Petco Foundation, together with BOBS from Skechers, want to … Continue reading →

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URGENT: 54 companion animals and birds rescued from horrific conditions

Posted on August 1, 2020 by Mary Ann Bopp

Feces-packed stalls with little light; dark, dirty dead animal bones strewn throughout the barn; a dead goat was being used as a compost pile. This was just a small flavor of the horrendous living conditions that 34 animals and 20 … Continue reading →

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Sugar needs surgery

Posted on July 6, 2020 by Mary Ann Bopp

Sugar, a four-year-old Beagle-mix, is a rock star in our books! She recently came to Pets Alive through our transport network. She is now adapting to her new environment at our facility – but it isn’t the first time she … Continue reading →

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Milo is in critical condition

Posted on May 5, 2020 by Mary Ann Bopp

We are kicking off “May of Giving”, a month-long series of opportunities for you to join us in making a difference for the animals at Pets Alive. During this time period, we are honored that Sidewalk Angels Foundation will match … Continue reading →

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COVID-19 Update and Pets Alive

Posted on March 18, 2020 by Mary Ann Bopp

Because of them, we can’t close, we can’t stop As the world around us seems to be turning upside down and our lives are disrupted in ways none of us could ever have imagined, the amazing Pets Alive staff is … Continue reading →

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URGENT: Cupid needs your love and support

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Mary Ann Bopp

**Warning: Graphic images** Cupid, a badly abused dog, was brought to us by law enforcement; she is what we refer to here at Pets Alive as a “scoop and run”. As Cupid arrived, her paws never even touched the ground … Continue reading →

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URGENT: George needs your help!

Posted on December 28, 2019 by Mary Ann Bopp

Little George, a small 4.5-month-old Yorkie puppy, needs a big operation. He started out life on the wrong foot through no fault of his own. He came from a puppy mill through a breeder that buys puppies for breeding purposes … Continue reading →

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It’s GivingTuesday: Luna needs your help

Posted on December 3, 2019 by Mary Ann Bopp

Emaciated. Severe alopecia (loss of fur) and dermatitis (skin condition). Demodicosis (mites). Lameness. Conjunctivis (inflammation of the eyelid). And she has a mass above her eye. That sums up Luna’s health. Luna is a small 10-month-old puppy that wound up at … Continue reading →

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