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DD Ritz
@ddritz.bsky.social
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Future former ER nurse, Dodger fan, I love dogs!
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MELIA had a heartbreaking past. But we can make sure her future is bright. Please read and repost her bio below. Training is funded to whomever adopts her. Please 🙏

Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter
(516) 785-5220
3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
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January 24, 2026 at 9:49 PM
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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
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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sandy174.bsky.social
@nysfocus.bsky.social
Hi I was wondering if you could repost this beautiful dog. Her name is Melia. She's looking for an adult only home. No dogs.
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Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter
(516) 785-5220
3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
304 reactions · 72 comments | Melia has been here 856 days, and we are committed to making sure she never comes back through these doors a fourth time. She needs a low-traffic, adult-only home with no...
Melia has been here 856 days, and we are committed to making sure she never comes back through these doors a fourth time. She needs a low-traffic, adult-only home with no other dogs, an experienced...
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January 16, 2026 at 7:38 PM
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@newyorker.com
Hi I was wondering if you could share this dog. Her name is Melia and she's looking for a low traffic adult only home.

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

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304 reactions · 72 comments | Melia has been here 856 days, and we are committed to making sure she never comes back through these doors a fourth time. She needs a low-traffic, adult-only home with no...
Melia has been here 856 days, and we are committed to making sure she never comes back through these doors a fourth time. She needs a low-traffic, adult-only home with no other dogs, an experienced...
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January 16, 2026 at 7:27 PM
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sandy174.bsky.social
Melia and her stuffy are having a fun time outside. She's still looking for a low traffic adult only home. No dogs. Check her out below. Give her a chance & adopt her. 👇

www.facebook.com/reel/1451850...

Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter
(516) 785-5220
3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
174 reactions · 62 comments | Melia has been here 856 days, and we are committed to making sure she never comes back through these doors a fourth time. She needs a low-traffic, adult-only home with no...
Melia has been here 856 days, and we are committed to making sure she never comes back through these doors a fourth time. She needs a low-traffic, adult-only home with no other dogs, an experienced...
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January 15, 2026 at 1:41 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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www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsYp... I think David Bowie looked very handsome when he looked like this! Miss him!
David Bowie - Heroes
YouTube video by Broken Ridge Records
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January 7, 2026 at 7:42 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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tomleykis.bsky.social
December 22, 2025 at 5:16 AM
ddritz.bsky.social
Ya'll, Superfly by Curtis Mayfield would be the coolest walk-up song in MLB. Fight me.
December 17, 2025 at 11:37 PM
ddritz.bsky.social
An old dude and his wife rolled up on me today in the Target parking lot and thanked me for taking my cart to the shopping cart corral. It was very sweet, but dang, I'm living in a real-life Progressive ad. Dude doesn't even work there.
October 17, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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rbreich.bsky.social
Everything Trump is doing now is a preamble for his regime's real goal: to invoke the Insurrection Act.

I don’t want to unduly alarm you, but you need to be aware of this imminent danger. Let me explain what’s going on.
October 9, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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georgetakei.bsky.social
Kamala Harris warned us that Trump would turn the military against civilians. She warned us that he would pursue Project 2025. The media mocked her, but she was dead right about both.
October 3, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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grandmassp.bsky.social
Robert Reich is a national treasure. Read his new book, Coming Up Short.
rbreich.bsky.social Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · Oct 1
Folks — this is not a normal government shutdown.

Let me explain the stakes and how we got here.
October 1, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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rbreich.bsky.social
Folks — this is not a normal government shutdown.

Let me explain the stakes and how we got here.
October 1, 2025 at 4:11 AM
ddritz.bsky.social
@stephennelson.bsky.social Dude, I have enjoyed you and Orel and Jessica and Kirsten and E.K all season long! Well done bro!😎 Seriously, such a fabulous group. Go Dodgers!
September 28, 2025 at 10:01 PM
ddritz.bsky.social
Another attack on women. If you're in pain or have a fever, just suffer, because, ya' know, pregnancy is easy, "just tough it out." What's next, prosecuting women who have babies with "defects"? "Did you take Tylenol?" All of this is shockingly stupid and dangerous. It has to stop.
September 23, 2025 at 8:34 PM
ddritz.bsky.social
Ya'll, Earth Wind and Fire September 21 special is pure joy! The LA Phil, the people, the people! Everyone having such a good time. Highly recommend, it will pick you up, I promise😎 Just watch, you will feel hopeful again. We all need to feel hopeful.
September 22, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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theintercept.com
Listen to our episode with @brian-goldstone.bsky.social on working and homelessness in today’s America:
September 17, 2025 at 9:12 PM
ddritz.bsky.social
When US Open chair umpire says "please", which is meant to quiet everyone, BOO LOUDER!
September 7, 2025 at 5:35 PM