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ariesgal.bsky.social
@ariesgal.bsky.social
680 followers 1.2K following 55 posts
Stubborn but kind. Special education teacher. #resist #voteblue
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sandy174.bsky.social
Here's a video from yesterday. MELIA going for a nice trail walk. She's such a great, sweet, beautiful dog. Once she gets to know you she'll be your BFF. please adopt her

Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter
(516) 785-5220
3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793

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481 reactions · 58 comments | Melia is only 3 years old and has already spent 863 days in the shelter after being left behind in an apartment without food or water, and she’s been in and out ever sinc...
Melia is only 3 years old and has already spent 863 days in the shelter after being left behind in an apartment without food or water, and she’s been in and out ever since. She loves car rides, quiet....
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January 23, 2026 at 12:46 PM
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sandy174.bsky.social
This beautiful soul is still looking for her soulmate. MELIA does guard food & toys. Training is funded to the adopter. She enjoys playing, going for walks, car rides, can live with cats. She just needs you.

🏡The Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter
📍3320 Beltagh Avenue, Wantagh, NY 11793
☎️516-785-5220
January 22, 2026 at 9:39 PM
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sandy174.bsky.social
Almost every shelter dog has a story. Here's MELIA's below. Please read it and repost it. Training is funded to whomever adopts her. You just have to be fully committed to helping her. She will be her best with the right person. Please adopt her.
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January 21, 2026 at 3:08 AM
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sandy174.bsky.social
Video of Melia! 👇 Please go adopt her! 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺

Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter
(516) 785-5220
3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793

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1.3K reactions · 128 comments | Melia has spent 861 days waiting, and she deserves a real chance at success — not another return. She needs an adult-only, low-traffic home with no other dogs, and she ...
Melia has spent 861 days waiting, and she deserves a real chance at success — not another return. She needs an adult-only, low-traffic home with no other dogs, and she has passed her cat test at the.....
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January 20, 2026 at 3:08 PM
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sandy174.bsky.social
All this beautiful girl needs is love. Only 3.5 years old, around 50 lbs, sweet, can live with cats, adult only home, her guarding food/toys is trainable. And Training is funded to you.
Adopt her 💔

🏠Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter
☎️(516) 785-5220
📍3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
January 19, 2026 at 11:10 PM
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sandy174.bsky.social
My dear girl. 💖
You have many, many amazing bluesky friends helping you find your forever adult only home. You might have a cat sibling. 😺 no dogs. It will happen. I won't stop until you do. Adopt MELIA

Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter
(516) 785-5220
3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
January 18, 2026 at 9:08 PM
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joncooper-us.bsky.social
Please SHARE if you agree!
January 17, 2026 at 1:26 PM
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sandy174.bsky.social
Let's make sure this video trends! Make it go viral! MELIA has to find a human. She's so easy to fall in love with. I know she'll find the right home.

Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter
(516) 785-5220
3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793

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1K reactions · 175 comments | Melia has spent 854 days laying in her kennel, surrounded by nonstop barking, waiting for a life that still hasn’t come. Music plays to help soothe her, but it can’t repl...
Melia has spent 854 days laying in her kennel, surrounded by nonstop barking, waiting for a life that still hasn’t come. Music plays to help soothe her, but it can’t replace a home, a family, or...
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January 14, 2026 at 3:14 PM
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sandy174.bsky.social
🥺 Sad eyes, sad face, only 3.5 years old, over 852 days waiting for that right person to adopt her. MELIA is just a playful, sweet, smart, fun, loving dog. Needing a Calm adult only home. No dogs.

Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter
(516) 785-5220
3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
January 13, 2026 at 1:25 AM
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joycewhitevance.bsky.social
DOJ is still violating the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
January 10, 2026 at 3:53 PM
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sandy174.bsky.social
It's important to me to always thank you all for sharing MELIA. You're taking time to repost and writing your own posts!! I appreciate it so much. As most of you know I do not work for the shelter. 💖

Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter
(516) 785-5220
3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
January 6, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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Friends —
Spread these everywhere. Share them. Use your feed to get the message out.
January 3, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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sandy174.bsky.social
@weeklyshowpodcast.bsky.social

I was wondering if you repost this dog. Her name is MELIA, only 3.5 years old and at the shelter 843 days. Shes looking for a quiet adult only home. Cat friendly. No dogs.

Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter
(516) 785-5220
3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
January 2, 2026 at 11:27 PM
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olbermann.bsky.social
BROWNIE IS MISSING IN BRONX. Last seen at Rochambeau Avenue and E. Gun Hill Rd. He's 14 pounds and chipped: 985141002649459. If you've seen or found him please call 888-466-3242 and PLEASE RT BROWNIE!
January 2, 2026 at 10:01 PM
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sandy174.bsky.social
Cats are ok (slow intro), no dogs, a quiet adult only home, love, patience & an amazing human is all MELIA needs. She can also be pulled by a rescue, can be fostered - To the right person. Repost to help her 🙏

🏠Hempstead Animal Shelter
☎️(516) 785-5220
📍3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
December 28, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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sandy174.bsky.social
MELIA is spending her second Christmas at the shelter. Lets end 2025 with a bang! By finding her a forever adult only home with no dogs. Cats are ok. Shes an amazing, smart, beautiful dog. Please adopt her

Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter
(516) 785-5220
3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
https://24petconnect.com/DetailsMain/PP3506/51416338
December 25, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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sandy174.bsky.social
It's Christmas Eve, lets end 2024 by finding MELIA a peaceful adult only home. No dogs. Cats are ok. This is her life right now. 👇 We must change it. 2 years of it is enough. Adopt her

🏡Hempstead Animal Shelter
📞(516) 785-5220
📍3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
💻[email protected]
December 24, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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sandy174.bsky.social
💖 MELIA 💖

Please read her bio below and repost. This beautiful, sweet, loving, dog needs a home. With the right person she will thrive. Training is funded. Shes captured so many hearts, just needs that 1 special human. She will be so loyal to you. Adopt her ⬇️

www.petplace.com/pet-adoption...
December 20, 2025 at 12:23 AM
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sandy174.bsky.social
This is a video someone shared with me about Melia. Shes going for a walk and just having fun. Shes definitely a playful, happy, sweet, beautiful girl. She definitely enjoys the outdoors. Just look at that smile 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗

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73K views · 2.7K reactions | 525 DAYS TOO LONG! Sweet Melia waits patiently for a forever home. This loving girl blossoms with trust, but her nervous heart needs a gentle soul to guide her. Seeking an...
525 DAYS TOO LONG! Sweet Melia waits patiently for a forever home. This loving girl blossoms with trust, but her nervous heart needs a gentle soul to guide her. Seeking an adult-only home with no...
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December 18, 2025 at 12:55 AM
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sandy174.bsky.social
🎁 The best gift is to find MELIA a low traffic adult only home. No dogs. Cats are ok. Training is funded to help her with guarding. (Food & toys) Sweet, playful, only 3 yrs old. Adopt her 🎁

Hempstead Animal Shelter
[email protected]
(516) 785-5220
3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
December 15, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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sandy174.bsky.social
MELIA needed a break from the noisy shelter. She enjoys car rides, walks, playing. Please watch this video. See how calm, sweet, loving she is once she gets to know you. All she needs is that chance.

(516) 785-5220
3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
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92 reactions · 16 shares | Melia has been at the shelter for 822 days, and her happiest moments are when she gets to just hang out in the car and take a quiet break from kennel life. She settles in so...
Melia has been at the shelter for 822 days, and her happiest moments are when she gets to just hang out in the car and take a quiet break from kennel life. She settles in so easily, soaking up the...
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December 12, 2025 at 1:10 AM
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sandy174.bsky.social
🏠 Home for the Holidays 🏠

MELIA is only 3.5 years old, around 50 lbs, needs a peaceful adult only home. No dogs. Cats are ok. Shes needs a patient, kind, caring, loving human. Please be her hero. Over 810 days

🏠Hempstead Animal Shelter
☎️(516) 785-5220
📍3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
December 3, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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sandy174.bsky.social
It's December. The goal is to find MELIA a home for Christmas. We can do this. Over 810 days waiting. Poor baby. A quiet adult only home, no dogs, cats are ok. 3.5 years old, around 50 lbs. Come on New York!

Hempstead Animal Shelter
(516) 785-5220
3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
December 1, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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sandy174.bsky.social
I don't work for the shelter. breaks my heart MELIA has been there such a long time. I am TRULY GRATEFUL for each of you sharing her. There is an amazing person who is the right fit for her. We just have to find them. Here's her bio. Please read it. Info is there
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24petconnect.com/DetailsMain/...
Details: 51416338
My name is Melia.I am a female, black and white Terrier mix....
24petconnect.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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sandy174.bsky.social
Many of you have asked a lot of great questions about MELIA. I don't work for the shelter. I've been just sharing for awhile now. below is her bio and shelter information. From the bottom of my heart thank you for sharing 💞 hopefully soon she'll find a home 🤞🤞
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24petconnect.com/DetailsMain/...
Details: 51416338
My name is Melia.I am a female, black and white Terrier mix....
24petconnect.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:30 AM