Category Archives: Medical Cases

The Heartbreak of Rescue

Posted on September 5, 2021 by Becky Tegze

Our hearts are broken in half. While we knew our time would be short with Annalise, we always, maybe foolishly, believe we will be able to fix them, even when they come in broken at an advanced age.      … Continue reading →

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Saving Lives – Working Together

Posted on January 16, 2021 by Becky Tegze

“I hate to do this, but I have an urgent dog for you to consider…” is how the email started. “She’s around eight years old and has spent her entire life on a chain. The girls and officers at the … Continue reading →

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UPDATE: Autumn has begun to heal

Posted on September 23, 2019 by Mary Ann Bopp

Autumn was brought to us just days ago – her little body had almost no fur, she had fleas, she was emaciated, dehydrated, had overgrown nails, and had a large mass on her belly. With your help, we were able … Continue reading →

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URGENT: 25 cats and kittens just rescued need your help now!

Posted on May 1, 2019 by Becky Tegze

Many experts will agree that the first part of recovery is admitting you have a problem.  A few days ago Pets Alive received a call just like that — a call for help! A local woman admitting she had a … Continue reading →

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We need your help! Fund The Shelter Challenge launches

Posted on April 9, 2019 by Mary Ann Bopp

Jack, Lonestar and Tom the Tabby are three of the nearly 250 animals currently living at Pets Alive. Jack and his mate, Jill, both stray dogs, were rescued as they were running down a country road. They are both friendly … Continue reading →

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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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URGENT: Jack and Jill need you!

Posted on October 7, 2018 by Mary Ann Bopp

Jack and Jill ran up the hill…an old nursery rhyme many of us remember as a kid. But earlier this week, Jack and Jill, two dogs, were running for their life – tethered together with an old, frayed leash that … Continue reading →

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Love and Trust… 11 years and counting

Posted on February 22, 2018 by Becky Tegze

We first met Cam 11 years ago and we instantly knew what a special boy he was. We just didn’t know how very special he was and how he would touch the lives so deeply of so many.  When we … 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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