The Blog

BREAKING: Hemi is fighting for his life and needs your help
Hemi, a 10-week-old Husky pup, is fighting for his life. Just a short while ago, Hemi was having a seizure and his owners were not in a position to pay for his medical needs and gave him up. We didn't even "blink" about taking Hemi into our care. Our veterinarian,...

URGENT: 25 cats and kittens just rescued need your help now!
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 problem. We knew we couldn’t turn our backs on her or the cats that...

Moving forward with the Dog Kennel Transfurmation project
A new dog kennel building is our dream and we’re closer to making that happen, in large part, thanks to you who supported our “Dog Kennel Transfurmation” fundraiser last spring. We held the 2018 Saving Pets Challenge, our annual month-long fundraising campaign, and a...

Help a senior animal enjoy their golden years
Ever consider adopting a senior cat or dog? While the young kittens and puppies are so very cute and playful, many of our senior animals are too! Some prefer just to hang out with you but others are quite spirited and enjoy a long walk or a romp in the yard. We...

Virginia Goes Home!
Great News! Virginia has found her forever home!

Caboodle needs your help
When Caboodle went for a ride on Easter Sunday, he figured he was going someplace fun with the family to celebrate the day. Little did he know, he was being returned to Pets Alive after living in a household for 8 years. Caboodle, a 10-year-old senior, didn't take to...

BREAKING! Double your impact with our matching gift opportunity
You have the opportunity to make miracles happen! For a limited time, supporters like you have the opportunity to have twice the impact when you make a gift to the animals in our Fund the Shelters Challenge*, a month-long online fundraising event. Sidewalk Angels...

We need your help! Fund The Shelter Challenge launches
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 dogs but continue to deal with occasional skin...

Heroes Wanted!
Help us heal their broken hearts. We make a promise to every animal that comes through our doors and becomes part of the Pets Alive family: You will always have a place, you will always be loved, and we will do everything we can to see you happy. The past few weeks...

No Horsing Around — It’s Time For School!
Written by: Joyce Washnik, Pets Alive Volunteer Joey came to Pets Alive in 2015, a victim of severe neglect. Sadly, the 8-month-old horse had been living on an abandoned property by himself. Scared and malnourished, Joey was rescued and brought to Pets Alive to be...