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@floridaliving.bsky.social
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sandy174.bsky.social
MELIA is sleeping her days away in the shelter. She didn't get her Christmas wish. But we can make her New Years a great one. Shes a great dog just needs the right home. 💝

💻[email protected]
🏠Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter
☎️(516) 785-5220
📍3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
December 26, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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sandy174.bsky.social
@newsweek.com did a story on MELIA last year. Please read it. Repost it. Shes such a special, loving dog that just needs that amazing human to give her the best life.

Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter
(516) 785-5220
3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793

www.newsweek.com/after-410-da...
After 410 days waiting, shelter films POV of "nervous" dog no one wants
Hempstead Animal Shelter director Ashley Behrens told Newsweek: "Given the right owner, Melia will shine."
www.newsweek.com
December 21, 2025 at 3:25 AM
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sandy174.bsky.social
💻[email protected]
🏠Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter
☎️(516) 785-5220
📍3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793

Training is funded, shes only 3.5 years old, playful, sweet, full of love, enjoys the outdoors. MELIA needs a calm adult only home. No dogs.
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1.7K views · 5.7K reactions | Melia is just 3 years old and has spent 829 days in the shelter, where most of her days quietly pass in her kennel. Because she did react to strangers entering her previo...
Melia is just 3 years old and has spent 829 days in the shelter, where most of her days quietly pass in her kennel. Because she did react to strangers entering her previous home, she needs a...
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December 21, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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merrymacsanctuary.bsky.social
We are so grateful for everyone's patience as we processed the loss of our beloved Mayor Bonnie last week. We are still heartbroken but proud to announce the formation of our Bonnie Fund that will help special needs residents like her in the future. 🌸 www.patreon.com/posts/goodby...
Goodbye to a Champion | Merrymac Farm Sanctuary
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December 8, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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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 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
🏠 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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catsofyore.bsky.social
If you love the Cats of Yore account and would like to show appreciation I don't have a Ko-fi or Patreon or merch or anything else but I would LOVE it if you would consider a donation to my winter fundraiser for tiny shelter pals! 🥰 givebutter.com/n5l31M
Molly's Holiday Fundraiser 2025
Make Winter Merry and Bright in Honor of Fergus
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December 3, 2025 at 10:01 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
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sandy174.bsky.social
It's December. The goal is to find MELIA a home for Christmas. We can do this. Over 810 days waiting. Poor baby. A quiet adult only home, no dogs, cats are ok. 3.5 years old, around 50 lbs. Come on New York!

Hempstead Animal Shelter
(516) 785-5220
3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
December 1, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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sandy174.bsky.social
All I want for Christmas is you
🎁 A peaceful adult only home, no other dogs, cats are ok with slow intro. Only 3.5 years old, enjoys the outdoors, 50 lbs of beauty, at the shelter 810 days! Please adopt MELIA 😩 🙏

Hempstead Animal Shelter
(516) 785-5220
3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
November 30, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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marawilson.bsky.social
I just found out there is a BEAUTIFUL senior cat named MRS. DOUBTFIRE up for adoption in Centre County, Pennsylvania! So, of course, I had to spread the word.

If you’re in Central Pennsylvania, please help this elegant lady find a home!

centrecountypaws.org/cats/adopt
An adorable “cow cat” who is white with black spots and green eyes on a red checkered blanket.
November 30, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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Are you able to help this sweet dog? Her name is MELIA. shes been at the shelter 810 days. In New York. Here's her 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
November 30, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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thecatterycc.bsky.social
The new kitties need the pleasure of your acquaintance! #adoptacat #catadoption #adoptdontshop #thecatterycc #corpuschristi
November 29, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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sandy174.bsky.social
Hempstead Animal Shelter
(516) 785-5220
3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
[email protected]

So easy to fall in love with that face ⬇️😍 MELIA will thrive with the right person & Training.
3.5 years old, 50 lbs, a low traffic adult only home with no dogs. She enjoys going for walks.
November 29, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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sandy174.bsky.social
🎄 We just have to find MELIA a forever home by Christmas 🎄
Heres her bio. Shelter contact information is there. Please read it, maybe you're the one for her. If not repost. Her human is out there. We have to find them. 🤞

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24petconnect.com/DetailsMain/...
November 29, 2025 at 1:36 AM
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sandy174.bsky.social
😢 MELIA will spend her second Thanksgiving at the shelter. She wants a home for Christmas. She can live with cats, no dogs. Low traffic home, adult only. Needs training. Please adopt her. 😢

Hempstead Animal Shelter
(516) 785-5220
[email protected]
3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
November 27, 2025 at 2:15 AM
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sandy174.bsky.social
I don't work for the shelter. breaks my heart MELIA has been there such a long time. I am TRULY GRATEFUL for each of you sharing her. There is an amazing person who is the right fit for her. We just have to find them. Here's her bio. Please read it. Info is there
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24petconnect.com/DetailsMain/...
Details: 51416338
My name is Melia.I am a female, black and white Terrier mix....
24petconnect.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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sandy174.bsky.social
🥺 MELIA needed some quiet time from the noisy shelter. A volunteer took her to their car. Please adopt her. She needs a peaceful adult only home. No dogs. Cats are ok. 3.5 years old. Around 50 lbs. Where's her hero

(516) 785-5220
3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
[email protected]
November 22, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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sandy174.bsky.social
🥺 Sitting there wondering is she's going to spend her second Thanksgiving in the shelter. People pass by no one stops to meet her. Please adopt MELIA. Quiet adult only home. No dogs.

🏠Hempstead Animal Shelter
☎️(516) 785-5220
📍3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
💻[email protected]
November 21, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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catsofyore.bsky.social
This is Shadow May, a gorgeous girl I photographed at her foster home today. She is so sweet and available for adoption in Burlington, VT! www.hsccvt.org/Cats#sl_embe...
Photo of a beautiful, glossy shorthaired black cat with green eyes, standing on a velvety seasonal blanket with orange pumpkins on it.
November 10, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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tribeagles.bsky.social
Adoptable beagle of the day-SHILOH! www.tribeagles.org/product/shil...
November 7, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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merrymacsanctuary.bsky.social
Winter is nearly here and that means beautiful snow but also many increased expenses. Please consider a donation if you can! www.merrymacfarmsanctuary.org/howcanihelp
November 7, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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charlietotherescue.bsky.social
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Poor Senior Juju is looking for a warm loving home to spend his retirement years!
Poor Senior Juju is looking for a warm loving home to spend his retirement years!
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November 3, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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safeteamrescue.bsky.social
Happy Purrsday Evening from adoptable kitty, Brooklyn! Brooklyn is thrilled to hear her siblings, Blakely and Bentley, have been adopted and she is very excited to find her very own forever home with her sis Braelynn! They are both going to be excellent forever family members. B and B are 5
October 31, 2025 at 12:40 AM