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April 2023 Newsletter

Stop by Our Event Today!

We Need Your Vote by April 3rd !!

We made it to TOP 4 in the Cellino Truck Wrap Contest!

Voting for this round ends at 3:00pm on April 3, so please don’t delay!  

CLICK HERE TO VOTE NOW

Bulb Sale Extended!

Three Rivers Wreath & Plant Co. is letting us extend our bulb sale in hopes of reaching our $700 fundraising goal!

50% of all sales go directly to White Whiskers! Sale ends on 4/24.

🌷 Orders ship directly to you in early May, just in time to plant! 🌷

Order your bulbs HERE

Save Your Cans & Bottles…

Bring your bottles and cans back to Xtra Dime Back on Saturday April 22nd between 10a-5p.

Location: 1041 Englewood Avenue, Town of Tonawanda 14223.

Did you know that Whiskers is on eBay?

Did you know we have an eBay store? It is full of gently used  and new collectibles and novelty items donated by our supporters. We encourage you to check it out.

Our eBay Store

Further, if you are an eBay seller, you can donate a portion of   your sales to White Whiskers by selecting the charity option when listing an   item. You won’t be charged fees on that portion of your sale.

Or if you have something you would like to donate, please email dpiegza@yahoo.com  and put “DONATION” in the subject line

White Whiskers Update

Moose Granger

It was a wonderful two weeks for Whiskers! The asbestos removal was completed (with a hefty price tag), and we received our demo permit. The demo began last Monday the 13th of March. Because of insurance, we cannot have volunteers help with this. But we have 6 wonderful, insured workers who are laboring for free and doing one heck of a job! By the time our contractor, Ryan, gets back from his honeymoon, we should be just about down to the studs. Our Board members, Jim Lion and Joe Fecio, also worked like “dogs.” (I find that expression funny since my dogs don’t work at all, not even for treats most of the time.)

Also, I was delighted to be able to make two trips to deliver Moose and Granger to loving new homes! Moose, whose parent was suddenly unable to care for him, and Granger who needed a little quiet and some canine companionship after living in a houseful of children under the age of 9, were both delivered into the fabulous care of Beagle experts! They are guaranteed to live the remainder of their years in comfort and safety and peace. (Exactly what we want for all our Whiskers’ dogs!)

On each trip, I was accompanied by a White Whiskers Board Member. First with Ron Daniels and the second with Joe Fecio. It was a pleasure to be of service! And let me tell you, nothing beats the satisfaction of rescuing a dog in need!

– Polla Milligan, Founder

Don’t Forget…

We have shelves at PSquared of WNY!

All proceeds from our shelves will go directly to White Whiskers, so stop by 1946 Colvin Blvd and shop around!

PSquared of WNY is a distinctive co-op of fine items and collectables where you can find furniture, antiques and more!

  • Tues-Sat 10 to 8
  • Sun 11 to 4

And a very special thank you to our wonderful volunteer Bonnie who saw this amazing opportunity and set it up for us! We can’t thank you enough!! WWW


Future Home of White Whiskers Senior Dog Sanctuary

We REALLY Need Help! 

We are looking for volunteers…  

Now that we have purchased the property in Akron, we need help more now than ever!

Below is a list of areas in which we need help. Use this link to let us know how you can help! 

  • Bookkeeping/Accounting
  • Social Media
  • Event Planning
  • Event Promotion
  • Fundraising
  • Newsletter Creation 

2nd Annual Doggie Fashion Show & Adoption Event! 

Save the Date: June 25th

Location: Seneca Niagara Casino, Niagara Falls, NY

We are in the process of planning our signature event which will take place on June 25 from noon until 4 at the Event Center in the Seneca Niagara Casino in Niagara Falls, NY.  Presented by Life Storage, this year’s theme is the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. We are hoping to see some disco dogs and at least one Madonna!

Our MC will be the lovely Laura Daniels, Morning Host at 104.1 Classic Hits Radio. 

Our celebrity judges represent the people who helped to make our new home in Akron possible! They include… 

  • Ms. Jayne DeTine, Akron’s Village Clerk 
  • Ms. Colleen Nossavage, Station Community Coordinator at WGRZ Channel 2
  • Attorney Richard Boorman
  • Mr. Michael Borth, Code Enforcement Officer, Village of Akron 
  • Jamie Mendel-Kolb Hunt, Niagara County, Branch Director – Associate Broker.

This year we will also have the Square One Band who will perform classic hits. They are especially known for their Fleetwood Mac covers.

Once again, we will hold an elaborate basket raffle along with snacks and beverages will be available to purchase through the Casino. The jewel of the afternoon will be when our happily homed and adoptable dogs step across the stage in their finest gear to enter our fashionista contest!!!

This event was huge last year and it sold out. So we have upped our capacity and tickets will go on sale soon. Tickets will be $20 and with that, you will receive a sheet of basket tickets and a chance to win a $100 Visa gift card.

So save the date – June 25 – and prepare to be completely entertained. After all, there is nothing like a dog dressed in couture