BENTLEY gets a Second Chance
Last week, 8-year-old chocolate lab Bentley was brought to a rural North Carolina shelter because his owner was moving. He was scared, shaking and so confused. As it turns out, a representative from...
View ArticleAmberLynn Gets Help with Diabetes Meds
AmberLynn was pulled from a rural NC shelter in February. She has had major health issues and several times she stopped eating or would vomit each time she ate. She drank a lot of water, then usually...
View ArticleADOPT ME? Indy has come a long way!
RESCUED FROM THE ILLEGAL MEAT TRADE! Indy: This five year old girl is one of three dogs rescued from the illegal meat trade in Thailand in partnership with the Soi Dog Foundation. And boy is she...
View ArticleADOPT ME? Well-Trained Alvin is ready for a Home!
Alvin is a young Lab/Shepherd mix that the SPCA of Westchester rescued as a tiny puppy from a high kill shelter. He just passed his C.L.A.S.S. B.A. test, and here he is with his volunteer handler...
View ArticleAries, a Kitten, has already had a hard life!
Aries was found abandoned beside the road in rural NC at about 3 weeks old. Animal Life Rescue took in Aries because they had a nursing mom who could help! She took Aries right in and Aries is doing...
View ArticleMeet A Few of Our “Partners”
Here are a few of the Bear’s Angels partners: SPCA of Westchester’s “The Way Home,” funded by the Tortorella Foundation, provides special training and abundant TLC to shelter dogs who require extra...
View ArticleColumbus Area: Here’s Another Way You Can Help!
If you live in the Columbus area of Ohio and want to get involved in area shelters or rescues to make a difference, please consider one or more of these organizations that are doing “hands on” rescue...
View ArticlePeanut Charms Her Foster into Forever
Peanut is an elderly dog who was an owner surrender in North Carolina. At the shelter it was discovered she had heart worm. The Tortorella Foundation found a rescue in Ohio– Stop the Suffering — and...
View ArticleSweet, Senior Willow Gets Much-Needed Medical Help & LOVE!
Meet our newest Bear’s Angel — Willow. Willow is a 10-year-old senior girl who was rescued by Dogs of Destiny, the Virginia Chapter of Lake Charles Pitbull Rescue. When “Destiny” rescued her, she had...
View ArticleHAPPY TAILS!!! Bentley Found A FAMILY!
In July, 8-year-old chocolate lab Bentley was brought to a rural North Carolina shelter because his owner was moving. He was scared, shaking and so confused. As it turns out, a representative from The...
View ArticleValentine’s Surgery at Success!
Valentine is a 2-year-old rescue from a rural shelter in North Carolina. She was so shy and timid on the “adoption” floor, they were going to euthanize her. She had heart worms and was treated...
View ArticleRoxy Finds Shelter, Love After Terrible Neglect
In her 2 short years (maybe less), Roxy was bred and left outside, alone, on a chain with a mostly empty, dirty water bowl and some food when the neighbors felt safe enough to feed her. This, it is...
View ArticleADOPT ME? Boris is Off-The-Charts Friendly!
Boris is a 2-year-old Terrier mix boy and is off-the-charts friendly and equally smart. He’s got puppy dog eyes that will melt your heart! Boris is not a fan of other dogs, so he’d like to be your one...
View ArticleCoach Torts Looks For Furever Homes For Fosters
Tortorellas look for forever homes for fosters in Columbus, Ohio area. Click here for more info.
View ArticleHAPPY TAIL! Wade Finds His Furever Home
Wade, pictured, was a part of the Tortorella’s sponsored “The Way Home” program at the SPCA of Westchester. He was adopted in the fall of 2016 and he is doing great. Here are a few forever home photos...
View ArticleADOPT ME? Baby Boy is Very Gentle
Baby Boy is a young Rhodesian/Hound mixed pup and about 10-12 months old. He’s a very gentle, sweet guy. Baby Boy is a bit on the under socialized side, which means he’s a little timid of new things...
View ArticleADOPT ME? Joey is Simply Irresistible (Look at those Ears!)
With Joey’s wrinkly head and those floppy ears, it’s almost unfair how adorable he is. This cutie is around 5 years old, and he’s a petite boy at 45 pounds. He’s a social guy, friendly with people and...
View ArticleADOPT ME? Fawn is a Fighter & Looking for a Forever Home
Fawn will soon be available for adoption from Paws and Love in North Carolina. When Paws and Love first rescued her, she was severely malnourished, looking like a walking skeleton. She weighed less...
View ArticleADOPT ME? Templeton is playful and loving
Templeton is a 5-month-old kitten who is looking for his forever home. He is a beautiful black and silver tabby with a cross like pattern on his back. (that’s how they came up with the name:...
View ArticleADOPT ME? Triscuit is Looking for an Active Family
Triscuit is a sweet, mush of a dog. Triscuit came in as a stray and instantly won everyone’s hearts at the SPCA of Westchester over with her gentle nature and outgoing personality. She’s a big girl,...
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