Clik here to view.
HAPPY TAILS! Maggie has come a long way!
Maggie was from a shelter in the south where she had lived since she was four months old. When she arrived at the SPCA of Westchester, she was three, her skin was in horrific condition and she was not...
View ArticleClik here to view.
HAPPY TAILS: Bitsy gets her own happy ending!
Bitsy is a small hound mix who was completely shutdown when she arrived at the SPCA of Westchester in New York. They had to carry her to the evaluation room and to play with other pups. She did well...
View ArticleClik here to view.
HAPPY TAILS! Gracie, a snuggle bug, is finally home!
Gracie, a beautiful Chow mix, was brought returned to the SPCA of Westchester in 2016 after being adopted and having a home for five years. Her first family said she was too protective of their home....
View ArticleClik here to view.
HAPPY TAILS! Tia’s Third Time was the Charm!
Tia is a lovely hound mix who was adopted and then re-homed with her dog walker. The original family kept her in a crate most of the time. The dog walker adopted Tia and spent six (6) years managing...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Emergency Help Given To Struggling Family
Marshmallow is one of 16 cats rescued by Animal Life Rescue. Email Bryan Rouse at animallifeinc@gmail.com for more information about Marshmallow. Several North Carolina rescues came to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Petey & Ernie Find Sanctuary
Petey and Ernie are two turtles that were rescued from an emergency situation and brought to a turtle sanctuary in North Carolina. A former rescuer had amassed 30+ animals for which she could no...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Adopt Me? A little shy, Gorgeous Marshmallow is Sweet, too!
Marshmallow is available for adoption through Animal Life Rescue. Contact Bryan Rouse at animallifeinc@gmail.com for more information. Marshmallow is one of 25 cats that was rescued from a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Bess The Book Bus Gets A Boost
Learn about Bess the Book Bus and its incredible mission to put books in the hands of deserving children. Reading opens so many doors to the possibilities and wonders of the world. The Tortorella...
View ArticleClik here to view.
HAPPY TAILS: Bert gets three new siblings!
Bert was one of 10 dogs rescued in an emergency situation in North Carolina. More than 30 animals needed to be re-homed, and fast. Red Barn Rescue in Clayton, NC took Bert in and has already found him...
View ArticleClik here to view.
ADOPT ME? Speckles Is Sweet & Affectionate!
Meet Speckles: Speckles is a 2 year old Pointer mixed girl who was rescued from a hoarding situation in North Carolina by Red Barn Rescue (www.redbarnrescue.com). She is vetted/spayed and is very...
View ArticleClik here to view.
HAPPY TAILS! Kit & Miriam Were The Vets’ Choice
Kit and Miriam were both rescued from the divorce situation (25 cats, 10 dogs and 2 turtles need to be re-homed urgently) by NC Dog Rescue’s Dee Dee Clark. Clark quickly found Miriam a home with her...
View ArticleClik here to view.
HAPPY TAILS! Sawyer Found at Great Home!
Sawyer is already adopted! Sawyer was one of 25 cats rescued from an emergency “hoarding” situation in North Carolina, and NC Dog Rescue quickly came to the rescue and helped find him a home. Dee Dee...
View ArticleEmergency Preparedness for Pet Owners During Hurricane Season
See below for information for pet owners as they prepare for Hurricane Florence and other storms this hurricane season. https://cvm.ncsu.edu/hurricane-florence-preparedness-for-animal-owners/ Read more…
View ArticleClik here to view.
Foundation Helped Fund New Washers/Dryers
The Tortorella Family Foundation was honored to be able to help The Goathouse Refuge buy new washers and dryers to keep up with their kitty laundry. Their kitties produce HUGE amounts of dirty...
View ArticleClik here to view.
NY Shelters Aid with Hurricane Florence Animals
Asa was taken in by Pets Alive – Middleton (NY) as Hurricane Florence hit the Carolinas. Anna at Suruluna plays with one of the Hurricane Florence “refugee” dogs. Two Bear’s Angels partners from New...
View ArticleClik here to view.
SPCA Continues Humane Ed Programs
The Tortorella Family Foundation was pleased to provide a grant to its Bear’s Angels partner, the SPCA of Westchester to help support their Humane Education Programs. The SPCA visits more than 50...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Foundation Helps with Those Affected By Wildfires
Brandie (in red) is the owner of Baker’s Acres. Pictured here is Brandie and other folks who were forced to evacuate areas affected by wildfires. Brandie shut down her kennel business during the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
9-Year Old Raises $1300 for rural Animal Shelter
Jordan (9) raise $1304 for Harnett County Animal Shelter for a school project — the assignment came from her 3rd grade social studies teacher, who asked her students to do a community service project...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Thank You To All Who Have Served!
The Tortorella Foundation would like to thank all the service men and women today, Veterans Day, and every day.
View Article