TAILS OF HOPE | IN THE NEWS | 2026

Our local media helps keep the community informed about our lifesaving programs, special offers, and exciting FUNdraising events. 

We encourage our supporters to reach out to media outlets to thank them for important coverage of Tails of Hope, its events, and programs. Let them know why their support is important for the animals, community, and to you. 

If we missed any publications or publicity, please let us know so we can add to this list and send our gratitude!

• January 31, 2026:  Tails of Hope Celebrates 10 Years

• January 5, 2026:  Tails of Hope opens 2026 with Happy Newter Day
• January 29, 2026: Tickets sold out for upcoming Breakfast at Kitteny's fundraiser 
• January 30, 2026: In dog years, they're 70 / Tails of Hope celebrates 10 years

• January 29, 2026: Tails of Hope celebrates 10th anniversary
• March 3, 2026: Annual fundraiser featuring special furry guest

Our local media helps keep the community informed about our lifesaving programs, special offers, and exciting FUNdraising events. 

We encourage our supporters to reach out to media outlets to thank them for important coverage of Tails of Hope, its events, and programs. Let them know why their support is important for the animals, community, and to you. 

If we missed any publications or publicity, please let us know so we can add to this list and send our gratitude!

• May 17, 2025: Tails of Hope Congratulates Student Program Participants & Graduates
• August 30, 2025: World Rabies Day
• December 13, 2025: Tails of Hope and Mercer County Food Bank Join Feeding Pets of the Homeless Network

• February 6, 2025: Tails of Hope hosts dedication, naming ceremony to honor thrift shop
• March 20, 2025: Tails of Hope celebrating national Pet Vaccination Month
• April 9, 2025: Tails of Hope offering Lyme testing, vaccines
• May 10, 2025: Tails of Hope offering free pet microchips for Chip Your Pet Month
• August 20, 2025: Tails of Hope to mark World Rabies Awareness Day with clinic
• November 6, 2025: Tails of Hope marks 18,000th spay/neuter surgery with Charlie the cat

• January 14, 2025: Tails of Hope Coloring Contest

• January 3, 2025: Coloring Contest to raise awareness, honor animal lover
• January 3, 2025: A new year, a 'newter' day; Tails of Hope opens new year with "Happy Newter Day"
• January 29, 2025: Tails of Hope coloring contest winners announced
• January 30, 2025: Breakfast at Kitteny's fundraiser to aid Tails of Hope
• February 23, 2025: OUTLOOK 2025: Tails of Hope addresses root cause of animal overpopulation
• March 19, 2025: Tails of Hope offering free vaccinations for pets for fifth year
• March 27, 2025: Third Breakfast at Kitteny's raises thousands for Tails of Hope
• April 4, 2025: 83 cats spayed or neutered in 1-day event
• April 10, 2025: Tails of Hope inspires kindness for April 28
• April 14, 2025: Protecting pets from fleas, worms, ticks and Lyme disease
• May 2, 2025: Tails of Hope: May is 'Chip Your Pet Month'
• May 26, 2025: Career Center, Tails of Hope conclude fifth year of vet assistant program
• June 6, 2025: Tails of Hope remembers life and legacy of early supporter
• August 22, 2025: Tails of Hope to celebrate World Rabies Day throughout September
• August 25, 2025: U.S. Rep Kelly visits Tails of Hope spay and neuter clinic
• September 10, 2025: Microchipped cat returned to family
• October 8, 2025:  Presbyterian Women’s Group delivers supplies to Tails of Hope
• October 8, 2025:  ACBL Charity Foundation awards grant to Tails of Hope
• October 11, 2025: Clinic's monthlong push vaccinates nearly 200 animals against rabies
• November 6, 2025: Tails of Hope marks 18,000th spay or neuter surgery
• November 12, 2025: Tails of Hope receives Pennyfix grant
• November 21, 2025: Tails of Hope, Mercer County Food Bank join Feeding Pets of the Homeless Network
• December 9, 2025: Tails of Hope earns highest rating from Charity Navigator
• December 26, 2025: A Look Back at 2025, Major Stories of the Year

• April 28, 2025:  Hermitage spay/neuter clinic to offer free microchips for pets in May

• November 18, 2025: Feeding Pets of the Homeless nonprofit expands with Valley donation sites
• December 7, 2025: Tails of Hope receives highest rating from Charity Navigator

Our local media helps keep the community informed about our lifesaving programs, special offers, and exciting FUNdraising events. 

We encourage our supporters to reach out to media outlets to thank them for important coverage of Tails of Hope, its events, and programs. Let them know why their support is important for the animals, community, and to you. 

If we missed any publications or publicity, please let us know so we can add to this list and send our gratitude!

• February 2024: One Night. One Show. One Cause. Live Benefit Concert for Tails of Hope.
• June 2024: Double Your Impact for Pets This Summer
• November 2024: Matching Challenge for Local Non-Profit Tails of Hope
• December 2024: Non-Profit Tails of Hope Offers Gifts That Give Back To Our Community

• March 28, 2024: Live on-air Interview
• Periodic PSA announcements to keep our community informed about Tails of Hope programs & events

• September 4, 2024: Tails of Hope to offer free rabies vaccines in September

• March 11, 2024: Petco Love, Tails of Hope Hosting Vaccination Clinic
• April 3, 2024: Tails of Hope Announces Pay It Forward Challenge
• April 19, 2024: Tails of Hope fund-raiser exceeds $23,000

• February 24, 2024: OUTLOOK 2024: Tails of Hope works to prevent pet overpopulation, improve animals' lives
• February 17, 2024: Concert to benefit Tails of Hope
• February 29, 2024: Weekend concert benefits Tails of Hope
• March 7, 2024: Dozens of pets get free vaccinations through Tails of Hope
• March 18, 2024: Parade brings fun - and plenty o'green for restaurants
• April 26, 2024: Tails of Hope marks 15,000th client
• May 3, 2024: Tails of Hope raises more than $23,000 during "Breakfast at Kitteny's" fundraiser
• May 10, 2024: May is Free Microchip Month at Tails of Hope
• May 11, 2024: Tails of Hope raises awareness, funds with sPay It Forward
• May 18, 2024: School, Tails of Hope conclude 4th year of Student Volunteer Program
• June 12, 2024: Mention in $1 million donated by All Good Things
• September 24, 2024: Mention in Groundbreaking ceremony marks site of future animal shelter
• October 3, 2024: Rabies vaccine campaign reaches 141 pets
• October 24, 2024: Woman saves 20 cats, Tails of Hope offers assistance
• November 13, 2024: Tails of Hope hosts holiday fundraisers

• April 2024: Feature in Community Views for benefit concert benefitting Tails of Hope
• May 2024: Feature in Community Views for participation in second-annual Slainte Sharon St. Patrick's Day Parade
• June 2024: Feature in Community Views for "Breakfast at Kitteny's" fundraiser event
• July 2024: Feature in Community Views for free microchips during Chip Your Pet Month

• Periodic PSA announcements to keep our community informed about Tails of Hope programs & events

Pictured at right: Diane Webster & Soraya Hejazi of Tails of Hope with Christine Hamilton & Rachel Hendrickson of Whole Life Services.

Hermitage, PA (February 17, 2022) -  On February 17, 2022, the Whole Life Services family gathered with various members of the community to celebrate their 20th Anniversary at The Avalon at Buhl Park.  Established in September of 2001, Whole Life Services has grown from serving one person with a disability, to serving more than 100 people. 

Represented at the event by Co-founder and President, Diane Webster, and Executive Director, Soraya Hejazi, Tails of Hope was honored to be recognized as one of Whole Life Service's 2021 Inclusion Champions. Cindy Vogan, Whole Life Services' CEO, presented Tails of Hope with a 2021 Inclusion Champion Award.

“We are honoring them as ‘Inclusion Champions’ because they involve people with disabilities in their programs, have them participate as volunteers, or provide them with job opportunities,” said Cindy Vogan, CEO of Whole Life Services. “By engaging and employing people with disabilities, these businesses are building valuable relationships that benefit everyone in the community.” 

Vogan said as a service provider, she wanted to recognize those in the community who show support to those with disabilities and was especially excited to honor this year's Inclusion Champions as a part of the celebration. 

Other recipients of Whole Life’s Inclusion Champions Community Engagement awards included: Buhl Club, Buhl Park, Community Food Warehouse, Cornerhouse Christian Food Pantry, DK Studio, Fresh Grounds, Laurel Technical Institute, Prince of Peace, Robert Lark of Mercer County Historical Society, and Shenango Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Read more about this event on Whole Life Services website here.