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White Whiskers In The News

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White Whiskers Senior Dog Sanctuary in the News

We are so thankful for all of the news coverage about our organization! Please consider sharing these stories on your social media pages to help spread the word about our mission and vision. Every little bit helps!


If you are part of a media organization that is interested in sharing our story, please contact us! We'd love to tell you all about our future plans and activities!

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White Whiskers Articles & Videos

White Whiskers Senior Dog Sanctuary approved to set up in Akron

December 4, 2022


Danielle Church from WGRZ-TV reports on White Whiskers' recent approval for a special use permit, allowing the group to open the sanctuary in Akron, NY.

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White Whiskers Holds Doggie Fashion Show

June 12, 2022


2 On Your Side's Kelly Dudzik and Colleen Nossavage were 2 of the judges for the show, which also included auction items and food, all to benefit White Whiskers.      

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WNY Living Features White Whiskers' Upcoming Event

June 4, 2022


Our very own Polla Milligan spoke with  Kevin Sylvester on WGRZ TV's WNY Living with Vera Wag and Louis Furton (A.K.A. Zoe and Ziggy) looking on.  


Sashaying into Summer is on June 12 at the Buffalo Niagara Casino.  The fundraising event features a doggie fashion show, adoption event and basket raffle.  Doors open at 12:00 and the show starts at 1:00.   Tickets are just $10 each and include a sheet of raffle tickets.  


Order tickets here

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White Whiskers Doggie Fashion Show & Adoption Event -June 12th

May 18, 2022


The event being held on June 12 will benefit White Whiskers Senior Dog Sanctuary and also includes a basket raffle and celebrity judges.

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Town Hall: Dog Sanctuary

May 10, 2022


Polla Milligan, founder of White Whiskers Senior Dog Sanctuary provides Michael Wooten with an update on the project.

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Town of Wheatfield Holds Public Hearing

May 4, 2022


The town will eventually decide whether to approve White Whiskers Senior Dog Sanctuary location on Nash Road.

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Meet the Founder and Hear the Plans

April 2022


Hear the plans for White Whiskers as told by WGRZ-TV's Scott Levin.  Please note the property shown is not the sanctuary.

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Seniors for Seniors Program

February 11, 2022


Meet one of our adoptive senior humans!

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#Betty White Challenge

January 18, 2022


As of this afternoon, hundreds of people have donated nearly $16,000 to White Whiskers.

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White Whisker's Holiday Party & Basket Raffle

December 4, 2021


WGRZ's Scott Levin stopped by a popular holiday celebration today. All of the money raised will help with the building of a five acre senior dog sanctuary.

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Town Hall: White Whiskers to build sanctuary for senior dogs

November 18, 2021


Polla Milligan, founder and president of White Whiskers, joined the Town Hall to discuss the plan for a home for older dogs

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Black dog with greying whiskers.

White Whiskers to build sanctuary for senior dogs

November 18, 2021

Author:  Maria Sisti, WGRZ-TV


BUFFALO, N.Y. — If we are lucky, all of us will get old someday, and that includes our beloved dogs as well.

According to WebMD, smaller breeds such as Dachshunds and Yorkies reach their golden years around seven years of age, while large breeds ...

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Cast Your Vote for White Whiskers!

Once again, we are competing in Cellino Plumbing's 2023 Annual Truck Wrap Contest and we need your votes! 


The winner of the Truck Wrap Contest has the opportunity to design a co-branded, custom-designed wrap for one of Cellino Plumbing & HVAC trucks. In addition, the winner receives a $25 donation for every completed furnace or A/C tune-up for a whole year. 


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