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Jo Smith
@josmith23.bsky.social
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Wife, mom to 3 humans, 2 cats, and 1 dog. Public school teacher of 30+ years. Youngest of 3 - GenXer. 🇬🇷 Greek-American. Thoroughly disgusted with the state of the States - there is no united. #BillsMafia
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MELIA is spending her second Christmas at the shelter. Lets end 2025 with a bang! By finding her a forever adult only home with no dogs. Cats are ok. Shes an amazing, smart, beautiful dog. Please adopt her

Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter
(516) 785-5220
3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
https://24petconnect.com/DetailsMain/PP3506/51416338
December 25, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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sandy174.bsky.social
MELIA can live with cats (slow intro) , no dogs. Shes just a beautiful, sweet, loving, smart, dog looking for a peaceful adult only home. She enjoys walks, car rides, playing. Just looking for that perfect home
🏠Hempstead Animal Shelter
☎️(516) 785-5220
📍3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
December 21, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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Remember: Type out "Trump" and put a space at the end.
December 21, 2025 at 6:09 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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A diagram titled "WHY YOU SHOULD BE KIND TO PEOPLE" in bold, hand-drawn style text at the top. It features a large light blue circle labeled "SOMEONE'S LIFE" in the center. An arrow points to a small black dot near the edge of the circle, labeled "WHAT YOU KNOW ABOUT IT". The image is signed "DANIEL ABRAHAMS" in small text at the bottom left. The diagram conveys that our knowledge of someone's life represents only a tiny portion of their full experience, suggesting the importance of kindness due to limited understanding of others' circumstances.
December 20, 2025 at 5:10 AM
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This extremely sweet man was brought back from foster today; he's been there several months (may be a sitter stay for the holidays). SNAP HIM UP, Austin! Perfect family boy. Come and get him.
www.austinpetsalive.org/adopt/dogs/a...
Austin Pets Alive! | Peanut Butter Baby
Hi, I'm Peanut Butter Baby! I love playing fetch and snuggling up after a long day of fun. I'm always ready to make you laugh with my goofy antics and…
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December 19, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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sandy174.bsky.social
💔 829 days is far too long. MELIA is just a sweet, playful, loving dog who just needs that right person & a peaceful adult only home. No dogs. Cats are ok. Shes only 3.5 years old.

🏠Hempstead Animal Shelter
☎️(516) 785-5220
📍3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
💻[email protected]
December 19, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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“It was not unanimous. I was muted and not allowed to speak.” 🤔
December 18, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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Indiana weather…sigh
December 18, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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FYI Petfinder has recently changed policies for searches on out of town pets, which is drastically shifting the abilities of small rescues in Texas to move dogs out of Texas to adopters in other parts of the country. If you've adopted from a small rescue, please amplify their rescue work.
December 18, 2025 at 4:02 AM
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sandy174.bsky.social
This is a video someone shared with me about Melia. Shes going for a walk and just having fun. Shes definitely a playful, happy, sweet, beautiful girl. She definitely enjoys the outdoors. Just look at that smile 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗

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73K views · 2.7K reactions | 525 DAYS TOO LONG! Sweet Melia waits patiently for a forever home. This loving girl blossoms with trust, but her nervous heart needs a gentle soul to guide her. Seeking an...
525 DAYS TOO LONG! Sweet Melia waits patiently for a forever home. This loving girl blossoms with trust, but her nervous heart needs a gentle soul to guide her. Seeking an adult-only home with no...
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December 18, 2025 at 12:55 AM
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sandy174.bsky.social
💗 Her person is out there! I will not give up until they're found. Please read and repost MELIA's bio ⬇️ any questions feel free to ask. I will contact the shelter for answers. Anything negative will be blocked!!

24petconnect.com/DetailsMain/...
December 17, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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Anyone watching the Orange cancer’s address tonight? If you enjoy being lied to, put down, and annoyed, by all means, watch. Personally, I will do my part to make his ratings as low os possible as I don’t particularly enjoy being lied to and denigrated.
December 17, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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The Professor is really one of the nicest, cuddliest dogs that I’ve ever known. And he’s available for adoption. And I just dropped him off to be neutered. Sorry, The Professor.

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December 16, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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My homemade voodoo doll...
December 15, 2025 at 2:31 AM
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Ever wonder how some billionaires can get away with paying such low tax rates compared to working class Americans? Here’s their secret playbook and what we can do about it.
December 14, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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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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Happening in 5 minutes!

Facebook: www.facebook.com/share/v/19sD...

YouTube: www.youtube.com/live/7zuifda...
December 10, 2025 at 10:55 PM
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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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www.stripes.com/theaters/asi...
Special Olympics at Air Force base on Okinawa flourishes under fresh management
Kadena Air Base hosted its 21st Special Olympics to record turnout since its post-Covid return.
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December 9, 2025 at 2:04 AM
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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
💗 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....
www.threads.com
December 7, 2025 at 8:03 PM
josmith23.bsky.social
Sorry Bengals fans 🧡 but Josh Allen and the Bills got it done today! ❤️💙
a red flag with a buffalo bills logo on it
Alt: a red flag with a buffalo bills logo on it and it’s waving for the win
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December 7, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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#MorningVibe

augusta-training-shop.myshopify.com empowers and creates opportunities for adults with special needs, like these beautiful snowflake holiday ornaments handmade from recycled materials!

Recognize capabilities. 🌟
December 7, 2025 at 1:33 PM