Category Archives: Call to Action

BREAKING: Gracie is fighting for her life!

Posted on October 11, 2018 by Mary Ann Bopp

An update as of October 13, 2018 Earlier today, Gracie said goodbye and crossed the Rainbow Bridge. You can read about what happened on our blog posting here. Thank you so very much for your support. She will be missed … Continue reading →

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BREAKING! Hurricane Florence dogs coming to Pets Alive

Posted on September 10, 2018 by Mary Ann Bopp

As devastating Hurricane Florence continues on a path to slam into the southeastern states, Pets Alive staff and volunteers have been working around the clock and preparing to take in dogs from the hurricane evacuation zone. Brother Wolf Animal Rescue … Continue reading →

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URGENT! Only one day left to Saving Pets Challenge!

Posted on May 30, 2018 by Mary Ann Bopp

The end of the road is near and we need your help to get over the finish line! You have helped us raise 77% our $100,000 fundraising goal for the Saving Pets Challenge, which ends on Thursday, May 31 at … Continue reading →

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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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Paying It Forward: 5 Million Steps for Pets Alive

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Becky Tegze

By Joyce Washnik, Pets Alive Volunteer A spontaneous camping trip last June planted a seed in Courtney Black’s head: What else could she do to put this sense of adventure to the test? Her “aha” moment came when her thoughts … Continue reading →

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Dear Santa

Posted on December 21, 2017 by Becky Tegze

Dear Santa, Hard to believe almost a whole year has gone by since I last wrote you! First off, I want to thank you again for sending me a new basketball! How did you know that is my favorite toy? … 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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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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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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