{"id":46592,"date":"2023-02-23T11:18:30","date_gmt":"2023-02-23T16:18:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.secondchanceanimals.org\/?page_id=46592"},"modified":"2025-04-07T15:57:36","modified_gmt":"2025-04-07T19:57:36","slug":"blakememorial","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.secondchanceanimals.org\/blakememorial\/","title":{"rendered":"Blake Memorial"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class=\"tatsu-GfHkBMQ2H tatsu-section  tatsu-section-custom-height tatsu-bg-overlay   tatsu-clearfix\" data-title=\"\"  data-headerscheme=\"background--dark\"><div class = \"tatsu-custom-height-wrap\"><div class='tatsu-section-pad clearfix' data-padding='{\"d\":\"120px 0px 120px 0px \"}' data-padding-top='120px'><div class=\"tatsu-row-wrap  tatsu-wrap tatsu-row-one-col tatsu-row-has-one-cols tatsu-medium-gutter tatsu-reg-cols  tatsu-clearfix tatsu-D3P8gHZYKQ\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-row \" ><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-column-no-bg tatsu-one-col tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-lT75SrlVol\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-0NHJ0n6Gfs  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center  clearfix\" ><style>.tatsu-0NHJ0n6Gfs.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: center;color: #ffffff ;}.tatsu-0NHJ0n6Gfs .tatsu-text-inner *{color: #ffffff ;}<\/style>\n<h1 style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">The Blake Ross Memorial Fund<\/h1>\n<h3>for Pit Bulls<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-lT75SrlVol.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}.tatsu-lT75SrlVol.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: none;}.tatsu-lT75SrlVol > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-lT75SrlVol > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-lT75SrlVol > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-lT75SrlVol > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-section-background-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-section-background\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-section-overlay\"><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-GfHkBMQ2H .tatsu-section-background{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.secondchanceanimals.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/blake-memorial-header.jpg);background-repeat: no-repeat;background-attachment: fixed;background-position: center center;background-size: cover;}.tatsu-GfHkBMQ2H .tatsu-bg-blur{background-repeat: no-repeat;background-attachment: fixed;background-position: center center;background-size: cover;}.tatsu-GfHkBMQ2H .tatsu-section-pad{padding: 120px 0px 120px 0px ;}.tatsu-GfHkBMQ2H > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-GfHkBMQ2H > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-GfHkBMQ2H .tatsu-section-overlay{background: rgba(0,0,0,0.2);mix-blend-mode: normal;}.tatsu-GfHkBMQ2H .tatsu-custom-height-wrap{align-items: center;min-height: 60vh;}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-GfHkBMQ2H .tatsu-section-background{background-position: top center;}.tatsu-GfHkBMQ2H .tatsu-bg-blur{background-position: top center;}}<\/style><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-Hy-BXZfSRs tatsu-section  tatsu-bg-overlay   tatsu-clearfix\" data-title=\"\"  data-headerscheme=\"background--dark\"><div class='tatsu-section-pad clearfix' data-padding='{\"d\":\"90px 0px 90px 0px\"}' data-padding-top='90px'><div class=\"tatsu-row-wrap  tatsu-wrap tatsu-row-has-one-half tatsu-row-has-two-cols tatsu-medium-gutter tatsu-eq-cols  tatsu-clearfix tatsu-H1lHXWfr0j\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-row \" ><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-bg-overlay tatsu-one-half tatsu-column-align-middle tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-r1I7-GBCo\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-single-image tatsu-module tatsu-image-lazyload tatsu-B1cQ-zBCj  \" ><div class=\"tatsu-single-image-inner \" style=\"width : 1512px;\" ><div class = \"tatsu-single-image-padding-wrap\" style = \"padding-bottom : 133.33333333333%;\" ><\/div><img class = \"tatsu-gradient-border\" alt = \"\" title = \"Blake fav pic\" data-src = \"https:\/\/www.secondchanceanimals.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Blake-fav-pic.jpg\" src =\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  \/><\/div><style>.tatsu-B1cQ-zBCj .tatsu-single-image-inner{border-style: solid;max-width: 100%;}.tatsu-B1cQ-zBCj.tatsu-single-image{transform: translate3d(0px,0px, 0);}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-column-overlay tatsu-animate-none\" ><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-r1I7-GBCo.tatsu-column{width: 50%;}.tatsu-r1I7-GBCo.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}.tatsu-r1I7-GBCo > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-r1I7-GBCo > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-r1I7-GBCo > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-r1I7-GBCo > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}@media only screen and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-r1I7-GBCo.tatsu-column{width: 50%;}}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-r1I7-GBCo.tatsu-column{width: 50%;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-r1I7-GBCo.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}<\/style><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-bg-overlay tatsu-one-half tatsu-column-align-middle tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-rJgIXZGBRo\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-BynvWMrCi  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center  clearfix\" ><style>.tatsu-BynvWMrCi.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: left;color: rgba(106,44,145,1) ;}.tatsu-BynvWMrCi .tatsu-text-inner *{color: rgba(106,44,145,1) ;}<\/style>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><em>In memory of a pit bull with an amazing heart&#8230;<\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-HkQFZfS0o  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center  clearfix\" ><style>.tatsu-HkQFZfS0o.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: left;}<\/style>\n<p>In 2011, a young pit bull was thrown from a moving car around the corner from Second Chance as volunteer Joe Blancato was out walking another shelter dog. He looked up when he heard a car door slam and saw a pittie charging toward him. Joe brought the puppy to the shelter. \u00a0Blake, as he would soon be known, was just six months old and had injuries to his face and legs that were unrelated to being thrown from the car.<\/p>\n<p>The injuries appeared to be from dog fighting. Blake was most likely used as a bait dog, but his good-natured personality saved him from that life.\u00a0The shelter nursed him back to health and he was adopted by people who gave him a wonderful life.<\/p>\n<p>When Blake passed away in 2023, his family was heartbroken. Seeking to mend their broken hearts and to honor Blake, they have established the Blake Ross Memorial Fund for Pit Bulls. \u00a0This fund will help homeless pit bulls at Second Chance by offering a discount on pit bull adoptions. \u00a0As the fund grows, it is his family&#8217;s hope to also help provide the veterinary care these pit bulls need to prepare them for adoption.<\/p>\n<p>Blake&#8217;s family invites you to honor Blake&#8217;s legacy by making a donation to the Blake Ross Memorial Fund for Pit Bulls.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-normal-button tatsu-button-wrap align-block block-center  tatsu-rkliWzSCj   \"><a class=\"tatsu-shortcode mediumbtn tatsu-button left-icon circular   bg-animation-none  \" href=\"https:\/\/app.donorview.com\/y89ml\" style= \"\"  aria-label=\"Make a Gift to help pit bulls\" data-gdpr-atts={} target=\"_blank\">Make a Gift to help pit bulls<\/a><style>.tatsu-rkliWzSCj .tatsu-button{background-color: rgba(106,44,145,1);color: #ffffff ;}.tatsu-rkliWzSCj .tatsu-button:hover{background-color: rgba(229,143,94,1);}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-column-overlay tatsu-animate-none\" ><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-rJgIXZGBRo.tatsu-column{width: 50%;}.tatsu-rJgIXZGBRo.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}.tatsu-rJgIXZGBRo > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-rJgIXZGBRo > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-rJgIXZGBRo > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-rJgIXZGBRo > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}@media only screen and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-rJgIXZGBRo.tatsu-column{width: 50%;}}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-rJgIXZGBRo.tatsu-column{width: 50%;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-rJgIXZGBRo.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-section-background-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-section-background\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-section-overlay\"><\/div><style>.tatsu-Hy-BXZfSRs .tatsu-section-pad{padding: 90px 0px 90px 0px;}.tatsu-Hy-BXZfSRs .tatsu-section-offset-wrap{transform: translateY(-0px);}.tatsu-Hy-BXZfSRs > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-Hy-BXZfSRs > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-Hy-BXZfSRs .tatsu-section-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}<\/style><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-BJb8XvmHAi tatsu-section  tatsu-bg-overlay   tatsu-clearfix\" data-title=\"\"  data-headerscheme=\"background--dark\"><div class='tatsu-section-pad clearfix' data-padding='{\"d\":\"90px 0px 90px 0px\"}' data-padding-top='90px'><div class=\"tatsu-row-wrap  tatsu-wrap tatsu-row-has-one-half tatsu-row-has-two-cols tatsu-medium-gutter tatsu-reg-cols  tatsu-clearfix tatsu-SygImwmrCj\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-row \" ><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-bg-overlay tatsu-one-half tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-SJmEvmSCs\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-SJKc37BCi  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center  clearfix\" ><style>.tatsu-SJKc37BCi.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: left;}<\/style>\n<h4><strong>Learn more about Blake&#8217;s Story<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.necn.com\/news\/local\/animal-cruelty-suspected-with-abandoned-puppy_necn\/1921035\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-46604 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.secondchanceanimals.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Screenshot-2023-02-23-at-1.09.06-PM-1-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.necn.com\/news\/local\/animal-cruelty-suspected-with-abandoned-puppy_necn\/1921035\/\"><strong>NECN: \u00a0<\/strong><strong>Animal cruelty suspected with abandoned puppy<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nA Worcester pitbull puppy was thrown out of a moving vehicle and rescued<\/p>\n<div class=\"video-hero__text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.necn.com\/news\/local\/abused-pit-bull-gets-second-chance_necn\/2045062\/\"><strong>NECN: Abused pit bull gets second chance<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Blake, a<\/strong> pit bull puppy, was thrown from a moving car and left for dead<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-Hkli-VB0i  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center  clearfix\" ><style>.tatsu-Hkli-VB0i.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: left;}<\/style>\n<h4><strong>Interested in Adopting?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-normal-button tatsu-button-wrap align-block block-center  tatsu-ryO6WNrAs   \"><a class=\"tatsu-shortcode mediumbtn tatsu-button left-icon circular   bg-animation-none  \" href=\"https:\/\/www.secondchanceanimals.org\/adoptable-dogs\/\" style= \"\"  aria-label=\"Meet our adoptable dogs\" data-gdpr-atts={} >Meet our adoptable dogs<\/a><style>.tatsu-ryO6WNrAs .tatsu-button{background-color: rgba(106,44,145,1);color: #ffffff ;}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-column-overlay tatsu-animate-none\" ><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-SJmEvmSCs.tatsu-column{width: 50%;}.tatsu-SJmEvmSCs.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}.tatsu-SJmEvmSCs > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-SJmEvmSCs > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-SJmEvmSCs > .tatsu-column-inner > 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