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Keeping Our Pets Safe This Summer
Most of us look forward to the sun and fun of summer. It’s great to spend time outdoors with friends and family and pets. It’s important, however, to be aware of the special needs of our cats and dogs...
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Spotlight on Kindness – Grants 2019 – SPCA of Westchester
Saved from an abusive situation, Johnny is an example of a dog who benefitted greatly from The Way Home Program. The Tortorella Family Foundation was pleased to present grants this spring to deserving...
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John and Christine Tortorella Thank Go Fund Me Donors
Fans and friends rallied around Coach Torts recently to show their support and admiration for him and the family’s love for animals: Our family would like to thank everyone who made recent...
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Lucy Spotlighted on Hockey & Hounds Broadcast
I LOVE LUCY! How could you not adore this sweet-faced, boxer-pit mix? Lucy was found living in deplorable conditions with a fever and multiple wounds from being chained. Thankfully, she was rescued by...
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Meet some Happy Faces from Muskingum County Dog Warden and Adoption Center
Happy Faces from Muskingum County Dog Warden and Adoption Center On their weekly broadcast for Hockey & Hounds, Coach Torts of the Columbus Blue Jackets and Anthony Rothman of The Fan 97.1 have...
View ArticleUpdate on Franklin County Dog Shelter and Columbus Humane
From Hockey & Hounds, info on status of Franklin County Dog Shelter & Adoption Center and Columbus Humane in Ohio. Franklin County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center will require any individual...
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Hockey & Hounds’ Update on local Ohio Shelters
Here’s a bit of info on some local Ohio shelters from Hockey & Hounds. Columbus Humane 3015 Scioto Darby Exec Ct, Hilliard Big need is bleach for their laundry-Drop off in large bin at shelter...
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Helping Those Who Help: COVID-19 Grants Awarded
A happy adoption at Brother Wolf Animal Rescue The John and Christine Tortorella Family Foundation is very aware of the many challenges faced by animal welfare and service organizations during the...
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Bella Run Equine Offers Chevy a new life!
Thanks to the devotion and patience of Bella Run Equine of Ohio, Chevy enjoys a happy life. This rescued horse was close to death, but Bella Run felt strongly that they could help her. And so they did....
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Listen to “Stubby & Rusty” by Brittany and Christine Tortorella
Click the link below to listen to Brittany Tortorella read aloud from STUBBY & RUSTY, a wonderful children’s book she wrote with her mom Christine Tortorella. The book tells the true story of a...
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The Wonders of Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Earlier this year, the Tortorella Family Foundation was pleased to give a grant to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, to help with financial difficulties caused by the COVID-19 virus. The zoo is home to...
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Hockey & Hounds Shirts Are Back!
97.1 The Fan sports radio in Columbus, Ohio combines forces with Columbus Blue Jackets’ head coach John Tortorella to showcase shelter animals in their weekly segment “Hockey & Hounds” on the...
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Blue Jacket Goalie Merzlikins to Raffle Helmet to Benefit Ohio’s Purebred Rescue
Go to the link below for your chance to win a helmet and leg pads from CBJ goalie, Elvis Merzlikins! Due to Merzlikins great love for animals proceeds will benefit Ohio’s Purebred Rescue. Click here.
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“Hockey & Hounds” T-Shirts Are Here!
Be a part of H&H’s efforts to help animals! 97.1 The Fan sports radio in Columbus, Ohio combines forces with Columbus Blue Jackets’ head coach John Tortorella to showcase shelter animals in their...
View ArticleColumbus Dispatch: Puppy Mill Law in Ohio Has Made Heroes of Dog Rescue Teams
An editorial in the February 20th edition of the Columbus Dispatch discusses the important role of dog rescue teams in the Columbus area following a new law restricting puppy mills. To read the...
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Volunteers Come Together to Build Dog Houses
The strong hands and caring hearts of volunteers in the Columbus area have come together over several weekends this spring to construct dog houses for needy pups. These sturdy, well-built homes will...
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Keeping Our Pets Safe This Summer
Most of us look forward to the sun and fun of summer. It’s great to spend time outdoors with friends and family and pets. It’s important, however, to be aware of the special needs of our cats and dogs...
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Spotlight on Kindness – Grants 2019 – SPCA of Westchester
Saved from an abusive situation, Johnny is an example of a dog who benefitted greatly from The Way Home Program. The Tortorella Family Foundation was pleased to present grants this spring to deserving...
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John and Christine Tortorella Thank Go Fund Me Donors
Fans and friends rallied around Coach Torts recently to show their support and admiration for him and the family’s love for animals: Our family would like to thank everyone who made recent...
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The Spirit of Giving
Save Ohio Pets is an extraordinary group of people dedicated to offering affordable veterinary costs for companion animal parentsThis includes Spay/Neuter surgery which is more effective than...
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