May 31, 2025
AKRON, N.Y. — A senior dog sanctuary is officially open in Akron. White Whiskers Senior Dog Sanctuary cut the ribbon to mark its grand opening Saturday afternoon.
The celebration was filled with live music, raffle prizes, local adoptable dogs, food, and more.
August 11, 2024
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — White Whiskers Senior Dog Sanctuary will soon open its new home for senior dogs in Western New York.
Polla Milligan founded White Whiskers in 2019 and has since helped re-home more than 200 dogs in the Western New York area.
April 29, 2024
Buffalo Games partnered with Nichols School’s 7th graders to create a custom puzzle benefiting White Whiskers Senior Dog Sanctuary. The project provided a valuable learning experience for students while raising awareness and funds for the sanctuary.
November 6, 2023
AKRON, N.Y. — After four years of preparation, the White Whiskers Senior Dog Sanctuary in Akron nears its grand opening this Spring.
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.
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.
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.
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.
May 10, 2022
Polla Milligan, founder of White Whiskers Senior Dog Sanctuary provides Michael Wooten with an update on the project.
May 4, 2022
The town will eventually decide whether to approve White Whiskers Senior Dog Sanctuary location on Nash Road.
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.
January 18, 2022
As of this afternoon, hundreds of people have donated nearly $16,000 to White Whiskers.
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.
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
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 …
