Ashley Ortiz - The Dodo

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Ashley Ortiz

Staff Writer

Ashley (she/her) is a Staff Writer at The Dodo with an interest in harrowing rescues and heartwarming adoption stories. She’s a New England native who loves visiting her family in Colombia and exploring the world with her senior pup, Lenna, and two senior cats, Pumpkin and Mia.

Latest Posts From Ashley

By Ashley Ortiz

Stray Dog Wanders Onto Random Front Porch And Accidentally Finds A Forever Home

“You can tell how relieved he is to be with us!”

By Ashley Ortiz

Puppy Left Tied To Fire Hydrant Was Too Sad To Even Lift Her Head

She was waiting for someone to notice her 🥺️

By Ashley Ortiz

Woman Finds Puppy Living In A Box — Then Realizes He’s Not Alone

“All of a sudden … it was a box of puppies” 😱

By Ashley Ortiz

Shelter Goat Refuses To Leave Her Dog Best Friend’s Side

"[She'd] headbutt the door if we separated them ..." 🥺️

By Ashley Ortiz

Dog At Baseball Game Surprises Fans By Catching Home Run Ball

He was so proud ⚾️

By Ashley Ortiz

Hopeless Stray Dog Has The Sweetest Reaction When She Finally Finds Love

"All she needed was time" ❤️️

By Ashley Ortiz

Bus Driver Spots A Fluffy Pile On Road — Then Realizes It’s Moving

“It was the most heartbreaking thing to walk up on” 💔

By Ashley Ortiz

Lost Dog Waits On The Beach For His Family To Find Him

“It was such a miracle” ❤️️

By Ashley Ortiz

‘Ugly’ Shelter Dog Doesn't Understand Why She’s Constantly Being Passed Over

“People can’t seem to get past it” 💔

By Ashley Ortiz

'Super-Scared' Stray Dog Melts Into Rescuer’s Arms As Soon As She Knows She’s Safe

“She nuzzled her head right in my shirt” ❤️️

By Ashley Ortiz

'Forgotten' Shelter Dog Has The Sweetest Reaction To Finally Being Shown Love

His smile says it all 🥺️

By Ashley Ortiz

Woman Driving On Highway Notices Someone Furry Climbing The Entrance Ramp

“It was the saddest thing” 🥺️