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sandy174.bsky.social
MELIA's story from the shelter.
I do not work for them. Just sharing. Please open your home and heart. Training is funded to whomever adopts her.

Hempstead Animal Shelter
[email protected]
(516) 785-5220
3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793

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www.facebook.com/reel/7083278...
438 reactions · 33 comments | Melia has spent 825 days of her young 3-year-old life in a town shelter kennel, and yesterday one of her supporters, Carol, stopped by just to drop off some yummy treats ...
Melia has spent 825 days of her young 3-year-old life in a town shelter kennel, and yesterday one of her supporters, Carol, stopped by just to drop off some yummy treats to lift her spirits — Melia...
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December 14, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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princesskim.bsky.social
This pup’s adopter backed out! He’s in TROUBLE AND URGENT! If you are on the east coast and can foster him contact AmsterDog Rescue: 917-689-8414 RIGHT NOW! Pls! Don’t let this precious boy die!

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princesskim.bsky.social Haters_gonna_hate (Princess Kim K) @princesskim.bsky.social · 8d
I’m Flake and the Supreme Court of #nycacc said that just after a week of arriving at this horrid place that ℹ deserves 2b killed! East coast I can be transported to you with food/vet provided! I just need a home! I wasn’t here long enough 4notes and they want me dead! Pls repost! #dogsofbluesky
December 11, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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sandy174.bsky.social
🚗 MELIA is in the car ready to go. All she needs is YOU! Low traffic adult only home. No dogs. Shes sweet, enjoys peaceful walks, playing. Training is funded. Adopt her please!! 🥺

🏠Hempstead Animal Shelter
☎️(516) 785-5220
📍3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
💻[email protected]
December 13, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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stacernresists.bsky.social
Reposting this because the crimes against humanity by this fascist regime are mounting up on the daily!

If you agree like many others, please repost as well!
October 2, 2025 at 2:40 AM
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agdanrayfield.bsky.social
Hundreds of Oregonians reach out to our office every day — and over a thousand of you have shared concerns about ICE in the past few weeks alone.

Learn about the resources we have available — and know we appreciate every letter, email, and call that comes in.

#orpol #ice
December 12, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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pawprints2f.bsky.social
Romania

At 7 years old, Aidan has spent most of his life in shelter.
Yet he is still the happiest, most loving boy❤️
He seeks out affection and leans in for cuddles 🥹
He can live with dogs and kids after sensible meets.
He can be cat tested too🐈

Apply: pawprints2freedom.co.uk/apply

#AdoptDontShop
December 12, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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sandy174.bsky.social
MELIA needed a break from the noisy shelter. She enjoys car rides, walks, playing. Please watch this video. See how calm, sweet, loving she is once she gets to know you. All she needs is that chance.

(516) 785-5220
3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
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www.facebook.com/reel/7176909...
92 reactions · 16 shares | Melia has been at the shelter for 822 days, and her happiest moments are when she gets to just hang out in the car and take a quiet break from kennel life. She settles in so...
Melia has been at the shelter for 822 days, and her happiest moments are when she gets to just hang out in the car and take a quiet break from kennel life. She settles in so easily, soaking up the...
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December 12, 2025 at 1:10 AM
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agdanrayfield.bsky.social
The Oregon DOJ has a Federal Oversight and Accountability Reporting Form where you can report misconduct by federal agents in Oregon.

Report misconduct: app.smartsheetgov.com/b/form/2e2d2...

#orpol #FederalOversight
Did you know? You can report federal agent misconduct in Oregon.
December 11, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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sandy174.bsky.social
Cars are passing by, no one stops to meet MELIA. You can see she's just tired of shelter life. Over 810 days. Shes only 3.5 years old. Needing a quiet Adult only home, no dogs. 🥺

💻[email protected]
🏠Hempstead Animal Shelter
☎️(516) 785-5220
📍3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
New York. About Melia Melia is a sensitive 3-year-old female dog who arrived at the shelter in October 2022 after being found abandoned in an empty apartment. Despite being briefly reclaimed and fostered, she has been returned to the shelter multiple times and has spent over 800 days there as of late 2025. Personality: Melia has a gentle spirit and thrives outside the stressful kennel environment, enjoying peaceful walks and quiet companionship with people she trusts. She is a bit nervous and needs a patient home that can help her learn to feel safe. Ideal Home: She requires a calm, low-traffic, adult-only home with no other dogs. An experienced adopter who understands that building trust takes time is essential for her success.
December 10, 2025 at 1:50 AM
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sandy174.bsky.social
🏠Hempstead Animal Shelter
☎️(516) 785-5220
📍3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
💻[email protected]

Will MELIA get her happily ever after? She doesn't want to spend another Christmas in the shelter. 😢 Santa claus must have a special someone for her.

24petconnect.com/DetailsMain/...
This beautiful girl has been at the shelter over 810 days. Her name is MELIA. Only 3.5 years old, around 50 lbs. Enjoys car rides, peaceful walks, playing. She needs a calm adult only home. No other dogs. Cats are ok. She does need training. Whomever adopts her will have training funded. you just need to be fully committed to it. MELIA needs your guidance to be the best!! Please adopt her 🙏 Adoption@hempsteadny.gov
December 9, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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xochiptx.bsky.social
Sweet 5 year old Sosa is a retired service K9 in search of a #ForeverHome. She is very energetic and highly skilled.
Head to the Philadelphia PSPCA to adopt this incredible pup!
www.pspca.org

#AdoptDontShop
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Sosa www.pspca.org #AdoptDontShop
December 9, 2025 at 1:32 AM
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sandy174.bsky.social
💗 MELIA got a treat for being such a good girl. The best treat would be finding a forever adult only home with no dogs. a patient, loving human. Shes 3.5 years old, playful, full of love. All she needs is you!!

☎️(516) 785-5220
📍3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
💻[email protected]
December 7, 2025 at 10:58 PM
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sandy174.bsky.social
I've been receiving so many messages from people here having their own "MELIA" in their home. Many looking like her too. I can't thank you enough for sharing your story. Many think she's a forgotten soul. I know there's someone out there for her ❤️

516.785.5220
[email protected]
December 8, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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sandy174.bsky.social
I do not work for the shelter. Just been sharing MELIA for awhile now. The shelter does post videos on Facebook, Instagram and X. It's under "Adopt MELIA & Friends". I only have Bluesky. I post videos as I receive them. Check her out below. 💗
☎️ 516.785.5220

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www.threads.com/@adopt_melia...
Melia & Friends! 🌺 (@adopt_melia_and_friends) on Threads
Melia has now been at the shelter 801 days 💔 Bio: https://24Petconnect.com/DetailsMain/PP3506/51416338 Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter, Wantagh, New York (Long Island.) Email: adoption@hempsteadny....
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December 7, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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sandy174.bsky.social
This is a video of MELIA enjoying her time outside in the shelter yard. Just see the happiness, the joy just being out of her kennel. 💖

[email protected]
Hempstead Animal Shelter
(516) 785-5220
3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
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www.threads.com/@adopt_melia...
Melia & Friends! 🌺 (@adopt_melia_and_friends) on Threads
Melia has now been at the shelter 719 days 💔 Bio: https://24Petconnect.com/DetailsMain/PP3506/51416338 Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter, Wantagh, New York (Long Island.) Email: adoption@hempsteadny....
www.threads.com
December 7, 2025 at 3:24 AM
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sandy174.bsky.social
Bio
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24petconnect.com/DetailsMain/...
Details: 51416338
My name is Melia.I am a female, black and white Terrier mix....
24petconnect.com
December 6, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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sandy174.bsky.social
🥺 oh baby girl, you have many Bluesky friends sharing your story. We will find you a home. Hopefully soon 🤞 Here's MELIA's bio. Please read and repost. She needs someone who will be fully committed to her. ❤️

🏠Hempstead Animal Shelter
☎️(516) 785-5220
📍3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
December 6, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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sandy174.bsky.social
Hempstead animal shelter #1 thing they're looking for in an adopter for MELIA.

"Hello, we would need an applicant that has experience with resource guarding and stranger issues, as she does have a bite history with both those behavioral issues."

(516) 785-5220
December 5, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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sandy174.bsky.social
🗽🗽🗽 New York 🗽🗽🗽
MELIA needs 1 person to be her forever. Shes sweet, playful, has guarding issues with food and toys. She needs someone who is committed to her. She will thrive with the right person. No dogs.
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Hempstead Animal Shelter
(516) 785-5220
3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
December 5, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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sandy174.bsky.social
❤️ MELIA needs a quiet adult only home. No dogs. she guards her food & toys. So she needs someone who is experienced to help/ train her. Shes sweet, loving and will be your loyal best friend. Be her hero ❤️🥺❤️

🏠Hempstead Animal Shelter
☎️(516) 785-5220
📍3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
December 5, 2025 at 1:46 AM
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bcreality.bsky.social
Are there any US medical professionals looking to escape to a common sense country? British Columbia Canada is hiring. Get your fresh start here, we have resources to help you come to Canada. applicants.healthmatchbc.org/JobsBoard/HM...
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December 5, 2025 at 1:19 AM
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sandy174.bsky.social
🏠 Home for the Holidays 🏠

MELIA is only 3.5 years old, around 50 lbs, needs a peaceful adult only home. No dogs. Cats are ok. Shes needs a patient, kind, caring, loving human. Please be her hero. Over 810 days

🏠Hempstead Animal Shelter
☎️(516) 785-5220
📍3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
December 3, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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wiltshirecat1.bsky.social
Marley the cat is struggling to find a new home due to his appearance.
He suffered a facial injury after being chased down by a dog.
Marley is currently living in Romania but is seeking a home in the UK.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/real-li...
Nobody wants to rehome cat who looks permanently suspicious
An adorable cat is searching for a new home in the UK but it seems nobody wants to rehome him due to his unusual appearance - he just needs a second chance at life
www.mirror.co.uk
December 3, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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agdanrayfield.bsky.social
Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday, a time to celebrate Oregonians' willingness to help one another.

If you plan to give to any charities, here are six tips to make sure your donations have the biggest impact:

#orpol #GivingTuesday #GivingTuesday2025
Green border, white background, dark blue text that says "6 things to remember on Giving Tuesday" - with the six tips outlined in the thread below.
December 1, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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sandy174.bsky.social
🎅 Will Santa bring MELIA her hero? Shes ready to go home and be loved. Over 810 days, do you blame her? A low traffic adult only home. No dogs. Cats are ok. She needs training. Please adopt her. Be her forever

🏠Hempstead Animal Shelter
☎️(516) 785-5220
📍3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
December 2, 2025 at 12:55 AM