Ashley Ortiz

Colombia

Staff Writer at The Dodo

Contributor at Freelance

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Articles

Grieving Woman Gets A Sign When Someone With Familiar 'Eyebrows' Pays A Visit

3 days ago | thedodo.com | Ashley Ortiz

There’s nothing stronger than the bond between a human and their soul dog. For Jennifer Starr, that pup was a miniature schnauzer named Remington. When it was sadly time to say goodbye to Remington after 15 adventure-filled years together, Starr feared their bond would break. But two weeks later, she suddenly received a sign from her late best friend in the form of an unexpected doppelganger.
Furry Lump Saved From Highway Was Hiding An Adorable Secret

1 week ago | thedodo.com | Ashley Ortiz

Two months ago, a man named Mr. Beasley was driving on a highway in Virginia when he noticed a furry lump on the side of the road. Everyone else zoomed past the ball of fluff without stopping to investigate, but Mr. Beasley sensed that something was seriously wrong. The driver swiftly pulled over and soon discovered an injured raccoon who was unable to move. That’s when he called Evelyn’s Wildlife Refuge (EWR). “[N]o doubt, others [had] seen her laying there,” EWR wrote on Facebook.
They Heard Cries Coming From Tornado Debris - Then A Head Poked Out

1 week ago | thedodo.com | Ashley Ortiz

When a series of tornadoes ripped through St. Louis, Missouri, earlier this month, most residents ran inside to shelter from the devastation. But one soul was left to fend for herself outside while trees crashed around her. Shortly after the storm cleared, neighbors heard cries coming from a pile of downed trees and soon discovered a sweet but terrified pup in the rubble. They called Stray Rescue of St. Louis (SRSL) for help, and a team of rescuers rushed to the scene.
'Crusty Little Gremlin’ Hopes To Score Forever Home Despite Unique Appearance

1 week ago | thedodo.com | Ashley Ortiz

The staff at Dekalb Humane Society (DHS) are used to rescuing animals in various states of need and promising them a chance at love. But recently, they’ve taken in a tiny, scrunkly baby who doesn’t quite fit in with the rest of the DHS crew. Meet Sewer Rat: a disheveled-looking cat whose unique appearance has everyone at DHS reeling. “He’s a kitten. Allegedly,” DHS wrote on Facebook.
Rescuers Jump After Finding A ‘Little Gargoyle’ Staring At Them On The Street

1 week ago | thedodo.com | Ashley Ortiz

Days before Halloween last year, the folks at Stray Rescue of St. Louis (SRSL) came across an eerie sight in their community. While driving through a residential neighborhood, they discovered a dark figure with a strange posture staring at them. “He was hunched up like a little gargoyle …” SRSL wrote on Facebook. At a glance, the curious animal could’ve been mistaken for a Halloween decoration — but the SRSL rescuers instantly knew he was a pup who needed help.
'Skittish' Pregnant Stray Can't Stop Hugging Her Rescuers

1 week ago | thedodo.com | Ashley Ortiz

Walking down a dusty street in rural Mexico, a pregnant pit bull named Poppy was looking for a safe place to go. She was days away from having her puppies and risked giving birth to them on the streets, until a lovely couple named Jackie and Carly showed up. As soon as Jackie and Carly laid eyes on Poppy, they knew they had to help her. “She’s standing there on the sidewalk, hugely pregnant,” Jackie told The Dodo in 2022.
Construction Workers Shocked When 4 Fluffy Babies Fall Out Of Air Vent And Start Crying

2 weeks ago | thedodo.com | Ashley Ortiz

When WILD Florida Rescue (WFR) volunteers Adriane and Lulu responded to a call about four baby owls in distress, they rushed to the scene expecting a quick rescue. “[T]hey had no idea it would last days,” WFR wrote on Facebook. It didn’t take long after arriving for the volunteers to realize the rescue effort would be more complicated than expected.
Listen To The Next Generation Of Rare Babies Howl For The First Time

2 weeks ago | thedodo.com | Ashley Ortiz

There’s always something exciting happening at the Wolf Conservation Center (WCC) in South Salem, New York. But recently, history was made when a couple of rare, fluffy babies appeared on one of their outdoor webcams. It all started a few weeks ago, when the folks at WCC noticed that one of their red wolves, Oak, was rounder than usual. She’d had her first litter with her mate, Adeyha, last year, and it seemed her second batch of pups were on their way.
Senior Dog Gets The Sweetest Handmade Gift Filled With Hundreds Of Memories

2 weeks ago | thedodo.com | Ashley Ortiz

Since 2012, a golden retriever named Isabelle has made it her mission to spread joy and comfort throughout her community. When she’s not volunteering at her local hospitals, schools and assisted living facilities, Isabelle can usually be found loving on her humans at home or anyone she meets outdoors. But recently, the tables turned for Isabelle when she received a heartfelt gift.
Pup Waits Outside Neighbor's Door Every Night To Share In Dinnertime

3 weeks ago | thedodo.com | Ashley Ortiz

There’s nothing like sharing a meal with a neighbor, especially when they’re doing the cooking. Just ask Tucker, an 8-year-old Dalmatian who stops by his neighbors' house whenever he smells dinner on the stove and refuses to leave until he gets a bite. Tucker has been making his mom, Shannon Haldeman, laugh since he was just 2 months old, and this recent habit is no different.