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After 1,000 Days, Sassy Finds a Home—New Program Aims To Help More Long-Stay Shelter Pets

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Nova is at ARF, witting for a forever home. COURTESY ARF

Nova is at ARF, witting for a forever home. COURTESY ARF

Sahteene is at ARF, waiting for a forever home. COURTESY ARF

Sahteene is at ARF, waiting for a forever home. COURTESY ARF

authorElizabeth Vespe on Mar 16, 2025
Sassy, a friendly and energetic black pit bull mix, had been a long-term resident at the Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons. It took over 1,000 days to find Sassy’s... more

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