Category Archives: Call to Action

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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Friday Needs You!

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Becky Tegze

Updated posting as of August 13, 2017: DONATE NOW TO HELP FRIDAY! Thanks to you, your generous donation is helping Friday, the cat, heal from an acute strain of pneumonia. He spent about a week at Flannery Animal Hospital in … 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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URGENT! Remie and Alfred still need your help

Posted on March 15, 2017 by Mary Ann Bopp

Remie and Alfred came from different walks of life but both have one thing in common. They are both sick and need your help. We have set up a Giving Grid to raise money for our Emergency Medical Fund. We … Continue reading →

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Valentina saved from the wrath of abuse

Posted on February 8, 2017 by Mary Ann Bopp

Updated posting on November 27, 2017 Your generosity has transformed Valentina into a beautiful lady!  Earlier this year, she was treated for two tick-borne diseases and she has gained an appropriate amount of weight so that she is back to … Continue reading →

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