Category Archives: Call to Action

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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Left to Die

Posted on May 3, 2020 by Becky Tegze

An “island” in the middle of a black dirt farm, with no grass for grazing, no water to drink except for what fell from the sky, some trees for shade, but electric fencing was holding them prisoners just inches from … Continue reading →

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Help Us Heal A Broken Heart

Posted on April 22, 2020 by Becky Tegze

As a nation and as a state, we mourn the loss of thousands to the horrible beast called COVID19. This past week, the sorrow came home to Pets Alive. Eight years ago, a sweet gentleman by the name of Charles … Continue reading →

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Frontline Heroes

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Becky Tegze

Thank you to the Doctors. Thank you to the Nurses. Thank you to the EMTs. Thank you to the Police. Thank you to the Firemen. Thank you to the Paramedics. Thank you to the Medical Housekeeping Staff. Thank you to … Continue reading →

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Challenges – And a Ray of Sunshine

Posted on March 29, 2020 by Becky Tegze

One of the headlines I saw this week was – COVID-19 has presented MAJOR Challenges to Animal Welfare. But…this is not our first crisis nor is it the first time we’ve faced serious challenges. Dealing with challenges is what we … Continue reading →

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New York takes a pause, Not Us!

Posted on March 23, 2020 by Becky Tegze

While the world around us is taking a pause and we adjust to what we now know is our new temporary norm, some things don’t pause. Caring for animals in need doesn’t pause. Kitten season will not pause. Keeping pets … 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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