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Angels’ adopted pooches reunite
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Neighbors | Sarah Foor .Cortland 7 year old Darin Sapp brought his dog Buddy to Angels for Animals July 16 Doggie Daze event. Sapp and his family adopted Buddy from Angels this year, and in lieu of a birthday party, Darin Sapp asked his friends and family to donate pet toys and money to Angels for Animals. On his birthday, Sapp brought $260 and a wagon full of toys to the facility.
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Neighbors | Sarah Foor .Danielle Kyle (left) and Sam Mallog are long time volunteers at Angels for Animals and proud parents to dogs that they also adopted from the facility. Kyle adopted Cinnamon (left) in 2008, and Mallog offered a home to Lucy (center) in 2009.
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Neighbors | Sarah Foor .Angels for Animals offered complimentary baths for furry friends attending the Doggie Daze event on July 16. Jim Brace (back) held the leash of his dog Tank while Jake Halatek (left), Jessica Halatek, and Jasmine Baught gave Tank a good scrub.
By SARAH FOOR
Since 1990, Angels for Animals has adopted a mission to provide exemplary care to companion animals of all types and to find each furry friend a loving home.
On July 16, Angels hosted its annual Doggie Daze festival, which was both a reunion for dogs adopted from the facility and an adopt-a-thon for pooches still looking for a good home.
Angels for Animals was transformed into a doggie playground for the festival. Andrews Hall was filled with vendors offering treats, services and toys, and each dog got a complimentary spoonful of peanut butter and an appointment for a bath.
Angels for Animals canine manager Alyssa Ellison helped plan the Doggie Daze event.
“What we most enjoy about today is seeing our dogs that have found a good home. We get to see how they’re doing and how each has become a part of a new family,” Ellison said.
“We’re also here to teach about animal welfare and adoption organizations throughout the Valley. Canine Crusaders, For the Dogs, and Petey’s Pals are on hand today, along with our facility, of course, to share information about many adoptable dogs in the area,” Ellison added.
The event brought adopted alumni and owners from Salem to Cortland and everywhere in between.
Seven-year-old Darin Sapp was on hand with his dog, Buddy. His family adopted the Airedale terrier six months ago, and Darin made such a connection with his new friend that he asked his friends to give gifts and money to Angels for Animals in lieu of his own birthday party. On Sapp’s birthday, he brought $260 and a wagon full of dog toys to the facility.
“I love animals and they really love them animals here, too. I’d give all my money to Angels if I could,” Sapp explained.
Before heading out to the Doggie Daze event, the Plizga family didn’t plan on adopting a new dog, but they left that day with a family member named Felix.
“We definitely weren’t expecting it, but that’s just how it happens,” Jess Plizga said with a laugh. “Felix immediately made a connection with our other dogs and my two sons. He felt like part of the family, so we made it official.”