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Ashley Ortiz

Staff Writer
Ashley (she/her) is a Staff Writer at The Dodo with an interest in harrowing rescues and heartwarming adoption stories. She’s a New England native who loves visiting her family in Colombia and exploring the world with her senior pup, Lenna, and two senior cats, Pumpkin and Mia.

Latest Posts From Ashley

Woman On Boat Ride Spots Huge Bird In Trouble And Jumps Into The Water To Help
By Ashley Ortiz

Woman On Boat Ride Spots Huge Bird In Trouble And Jumps Into The Water To Help

The bird was so, so tired …

Rescuer Spots A ‘Werewolf’ On The Streets And Changes Her Life Forever
By Ashley Ortiz

Rescuer Spots A ‘Werewolf’ On The Streets And Changes Her Life Forever

“It really shocked me to see her in that condition" 😰

Puppy Born With A Crooked Face Is Looking For Someone To Love Him Just As He Is
By Ashley Ortiz

Puppy Born With A Crooked Face Is Looking For Someone To Love Him Just As He Is

“[H]e’s extra adorable” 💖

Raccoon Found With Head Stuck In Grate Desperately Holds On Until Help Arrives
By Ashley Ortiz

Raccoon Found With Head Stuck In Grate Desperately Holds On Until Help Arrives

“[We] could only imagine how exhausted and scared he was” 😰

Woman’s Stretching Session Keeps Attracting Dogs — And One Leaves An Unwanted Gift
By Ashley Ortiz

Woman’s Stretching Session Keeps Attracting Dogs — And One Leaves An Unwanted Gift

“It truly was a dream come true!”

Cat Shows Up At Couple’s New House Every Day — Then They Learn Who She's Waiting For
By Ashley Ortiz

Cat Shows Up At Couple’s New House Every Day — Then They Learn Who She's Waiting For

“I needed Luna just as much as she needed me” 🥺

Firefighters Respond To Call About 'Ducklings' In Trash — Then Make A Forever Friend
By Ashley Ortiz

Firefighters Respond To Call About 'Ducklings' In Trash — Then Make A Forever Friend

They fell instantly in love with him ❤️

Driver Pulls Over For A Baby Animal In A Storm Drain — Then Realizes Why She's Hiding
By Ashley Ortiz

Driver Pulls Over For A Baby Animal In A Storm Drain — Then Realizes Why She's Hiding

She never would've made it on her own ...

Couple's Romantic Beach Wedding Gets Interrupted By A Hungry Deer
By Ashley Ortiz

Couple's Romantic Beach Wedding Gets Interrupted By A Hungry Deer

“I have never had anything like this happen …”

Potter Installs Cameras To Find Who's Been Stealing Her Bowls — Then Follows Them To A Secret Stash
By Ashley Ortiz

Potter Installs Cameras To Find Who's Been Stealing Her Bowls — Then Follows Them To A Secret Stash

“I was so thrilled and honestly shocked none were damaged."

Woman Spots White 'Angel' Floating Among Geese — Then Realizes He Doesn't Belong
By Ashley Ortiz

Woman Spots White 'Angel' Floating Among Geese — Then Realizes He Doesn't Belong

“[H]e literally melted in my arms …”

Driver Pulls Over And Finds A Wild Cat Completely Stuck In The Car Grille
By Ashley Ortiz

Driver Pulls Over And Finds A Wild Cat Completely Stuck In The Car Grille

Her head was fully trapped 😰