Dr. Andrew Vallo D.D.S. started the No Hungry Pets Program when he opened the Dental Boutique Westchase in 2021. It all started with a dog named Samson. Dr. Vallo and his wife, Dana, were living in Columbus, Ohio, when they decided to adopt a furry friend for their Goldendoodle, Ruthie. At a local shelter, they […]
In the simplest terms, fostering an animal means taking that animal into your home and providing it with shelter and care until a forever home is found. Those animals could be too sick or young for adoption. They could be facing euthanasia at an overcrowded shelter. They could be homeless after their owner passed. No
For those who did not grow up along the Gulf Coast – from New Orleans to Tampa – the concept of a krewe may be unfamiliar. The term originally referred to societies in New Orleans that organized the city’s Mardi Gras festivities. It is thought to have been coined by The Mistick* Krewe of Comus,
In the span of six weeks, four Sandhill Cranes were hit and killed along Linebaugh Avenue in Westchase. With a body length just shy of four feet and a wingspan of six feet, the sandhill crane is one of the most majestic creatures living among us. Florida is one of the few places in the
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Do you have a new bundle of joy in your home? WOW is happy to share the big news with your neighbors. Simply complete the form below and upload a photo. If you have any questions, email editor@westchasewow.com.
Are you a recent new homeowner in Westchase? The Welcome Committee hopes you are getting settled in and meeting your neighbors. Our Village Volunteers are eager to welcome you and help makou feel at home. If you have recently purchased a home in Westchase, look for your Village Volunteer to be delivering a welcome bag
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