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ADOPT ME? Are you the “Lucky” Family?
Lucky is a happy, young girl who always has a smile on her face. She loves people and other dogs (but doesn’t want to live with cats). She’s friendly, playful and energetic. She’s about 1 year old but...
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ADOPT ME? Sheeba is full of personality
Sheeba is a 4-year-old shepherd mix that’s off-the-charts friendly and full of personality. She’s a smart girl who does well with training and would like a home where her big brain will continue to be...
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ADOPT ME? Soft Dozer needs a home
Dozer is a 1-year-old terrier mix is velvety soft with a beautiful brindle coat. He’s got soulful eyes and a sweet, gentle demeanor. He’s new to the shelter and the SPCA of Westchester trainers are...
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ADOPT ME? Bandit is Ridiculously Adorable
Bandit is a 2-year-old guy who is ridiculously adorable, with a smile that will brighten one lucky adopter’s every day. He’s an energetic, friendly fellow who is smart and will do well with training....
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8-year-old Myah receives Kindness Award
Myah, a young lady from the Columbus, Ohio area received special recognition from John & Christine Tortorella and The Tortorella Family Foundation in December of 2016. We honored her with the...
View ArticleTortorella Missed All Star Game Due to Sick Dog
John Tortorella missed coaching in the 2017 NHL All Star game due to his ailing dog. Click here for more information.
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ADOPT ME? Ranger Loves People, Dogs & Is Cool with Cats!
Ranger is a people-loving, dog-loving 2-year-old shepherd mix and he’s even cool with cats!. He enjoys people and situations that are on the calmer side, but when he’s playing with his dog friends he...
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ADOPT ME? Bobo is a smart & gorgeous
Bobo is a 2-year-old brindle retriever is a total stunner. He’s a smart guy who’s very friendly, he just likes to take his time and get to know people slowly since he’s a little on the timid side. He...
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Tortorella’s Beloved Pitbull Dies of Lung Cancer
EMA, Tortorella ’s beloved family dog, recently passed from an aggressive lung cancer. Ema was not just a member of their family — she was an inspiration for many of their own rescue efforts and their...
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ADOPT ME? Piggy is Sweet & Snuggly & Sometimes Snorts!
Piggy is a 3-year-old brindle beauty and an all-around fantastic girl. She’s friendly and snuggly, playful and curious, and every now and then she lives up to her name and snorts like a pig! Piggy is...
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ADOPT ME? Liam Hopes to Find A Family With His Skills
Liam has a very particular set of skills — skills that make him a dream for adopters like you. He has skills like friendliness, playfulness, trainability, and showing off his adorable underbite. He’s...
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Paws & Love Rescues 24 Cats w/ Help From The Foundation
Paws and Love, a Bear’s Angels partner from North Carolina, along with other rescues, stepped in to help 24 cats in a hoarding situation. The Tortorella Family Foundation was pleased to offer funding...
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Emotional Support Dog, Hawkins, to Get Special Training!
The Tortorella Family Foundation is honored to sponsor the training and care of Hawkins, an emotional support dog, through the organization Rescue Dogs Rescue Soldiers. Hawkins will be a companion...
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Valentina left a special mark
Elizabeth Keller of Rescue Dog Rescue Soldiers describes the effect Rikers Rovers’ graduate Valentina had on the young people who trained and prepared her for her forever home. “What was so special...
View ArticleTortorella Foundation Supports The Way Home
“Through the generosity of the John and Christine Tortorella Foundation, the SPCA of Westchester began The Way Home Program, which offers special training, encouragement, and enrichment activities to...
View ArticleTeen Makes $1,100 Donation to TFF
Three years ago, when Whitaker Noble started begging for Blue Jackets season tickets, his parents relied on a time-tested way of saying no to a 12-year-old. “They told me I could buy the tickets if I...
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ADOPT ME: Jordan has the “Best Smile”
Jordan is a 7-year-old guy who was voted Best Smile in high school (or he would have been if he went to high school). He’s a happy, friendly fellow who enjoys long walks and time with his people...
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ADOPT ME? Johnny has a permanent smile on his face!
Johnny is a 1 1/2-year-old beauty and is one of eight dogs rescued along from a recent cruelty case. Johnny’s got a permanent smile on his face and is so happy to have people to kiss, a yard to run...
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Foundation to offer three scholarships for Camp Critter
Believing that literacy and education are the cornerstones of building a kinder world, the Tortorella Family Foundation provided three scholarships to the SPCA of Westchester’s 2017 Camp Critter...
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ADOPT ME? Almond Needs Someone Special like her
Almond, a young female cat, was rescued by Pets Alive Middletown (in NY) from a horrific hoarding situation in June 2015. Sadly, they had to remove one of her eyes as it was badly infected. She has...
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