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Selfless Among Us: Polla Milligan of White Whiskers Senior Dog Sanctuary

August 06, 2024
Akron, N.Y. (WBEN) – In August of 2019, Polla Milligan was hanging up one career with dogs, and about to start another.
“I was retiring as Development Director of the Niagara County SPCA,” Milligan told Susan Rose. “I saw how many old dogs come into the shelter. They don’t get adopted. Many of them end up dying there. It’s tragic. So I decided to do something about it.

Pieces of support: Nichols middle schoolers make puzzle for senior dog sanctuary

May 06, 2024
BUFFALO, NY — Nichols School 7th graders made a puzzle in partnership with Buffalo Games for their service project, giving all the proceeds to White Whiskers Senior Dog Sanctuary.

Nichols School Students and Buffalo Games team up to create a jigsaw puzzle to benefit White Whiskers Senior Dog Sanctuary

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.

‘Many old dogs come into shelters, and don’t get adopted:’ White Whiskers Senior Dog Sanctuary nears opening

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Seniors for Seniors Program

February 11, 2022

Meet one of our adoptive senior humans!

#Betty White Challenge

January 18, 2022

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

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.

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

White Whiskers to build sanctuary for senior dogs