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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

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

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

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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 🥺️

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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” 😱

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By Ashley Ortiz

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

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

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By Ashley Ortiz

Dog At Baseball Game Surprises Fans By Catching Home Run Ball

He was so proud ⚾️

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By Ashley Ortiz

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

"All she needed was time" ❤️️

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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” 💔

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By Ashley Ortiz

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

“It was such a miracle” ❤️️

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By Ashley Ortiz

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

“People can’t seem to get past it” 💔

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'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” ❤️️

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

His smile says it all 🥺️

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Woman Driving On Highway Notices Someone Furry Climbing The Entrance Ramp

“It was the saddest thing” 🥺️

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