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| Macy with new owner, Bill Berloni, will play the legendary role of Sandy in the Broadway musical Annie.
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RockySpot dog heads to Broadway
Lights, Camera, RUFF!
Newcastle's own RockySpot Rescue is seeing lights - stage lights, that is.
The local dog rescue is receiving a lot of attention as one of their dogs was recently picked out to appear in the Broadway musical Annie.
Started in 1997, RockySpot Rescue, Inc is the epitome of Dalmatian Rescue in the U.S. They have appeared on Good Morning America in 2005, and are once again bringing national attention to Newcastle.
This local all-volunteer, non-profit animal rescue has hit New York City in the form of a loveable scruffy dog named Macy, who will play Sandy in the Broadway musical Annie.
Although there has been no confirmation on dates or a venue for the comical Macy's debut, many expect greatness out of this abandoned mutt picked up from an Ada animal shelter.
Picked up as a starving stray by PAWS (PontotocCounty Animal Welfare Society) Rescue, a private shelter in Ada, Macy was given 72 hours of holding time, before spatial issues could dictate her future.
Due to her cute looks and outgoing attitude, Macy avoided euthanasia, but spent many months overlooked at the shelter. Fortunately, Macy was chosen to enter the A New Leash On Life, Inc. Pen Pal Prison Dog Program in Holdenville, a non-profit organization dedicated to training dogs and changing lives.
Despite being a model student, Macy was the only dog at the end of the program scheduled to return to a kill shelter instead of an adoptive home or no-kill rescue. Seeing something magical in Macy, RockySpot Rescue took her to their facility in Newcastle. And just three short months later, none other than the famous Broadway animal handler and avid dog lover Bill Berloni found his next shaggy star.
Upon arriving in Newcastle, Berloni checked into the Newcastle Motel and then headed over to tour the RockySpot facility and meet his future star. Having rescued over 200 animals from all over the world, he was astounded and had only one word to take back home regarding RockySpot - spectacular.
Known for his support of rescue, Berloni plans to incorporate Newcastle and RockySpot in all of Macy's billings. It wasn't long after meeting Macy, that he was texting his wife and they were adopting the dog that was about to start a new life.
For more than 30 years, Berloni's Theatrical Animals has provided animals trained to meet the demands of live performances - from Broadway to ballet - as well as film, television and commercial work.
His animals have worked on Broadway productions such as Legally Blonde, The Wiz and Annie Get Your Gun.
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Reader Comments
Posted: Sunday, March 07, 2010
Article comment by:
Sandra Blankenship
Beautiful story, great outcome. We are in love with a Dalmation from Rocky Spot. She was formerly named Ashes. She deserved better--now named Marcie. We love, love love her and have Rocky
Spot to thank!!
Posted: Monday, February 08, 2010
Article comment by:
Mary Buttry
Beautiful article! I know full well the work that is done at Rocky Spot. It is of great value to Newcastle to have such an organization that has drawn the attention of all America to our little town. Rescues are of immense value to all of our communities and should be supported both by volunteering and by donations. There is no way to measure the value these rescues provide. All of these animals deserve life, love and a home to live in. Without Rocky Spot and other rescues all they would have is death. Rocky Spot, I love you!
Posted: Monday, February 01, 2010
Article comment by:
Suzan Miner
That was a wonderful story.. I am glad she found a great home and has a wonderful new life. Rockyspot in Newcastle, Oklahoma is an outstanding Rescue Center. They work hard for these animals with volunteers and very little money. I wish that they had all the money in the world to help them help the neglected and often abused animals...or a grant :) Thank you for all you do.
Posted: Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Article comment by:
Elaine & Bob Mitchell
What a fantastic story! We "met" Rocky Spot Rescue in 2001. We have adopted two of Dalmatians and are currently fostering a 3rd. The work these people do for so very many neglected, abused and abandoned dogs day in and day out is unbelievable. Most of these animals would not have stood a chance at any type of humane existence if not for Rocky Spot. Newcastle, and the entire state of Oklahoma, should issue a formal "Thank You" along with a substantial award or well-deserved Grant, for all the good they do!! Thank You Rocky Spot!!!
Posted: Monday, January 25, 2010
Article comment by:
Ciria Henry
Thank you so much for this wonderful story on Rocky Spot. They are a positive and wonderful asset to the city of Newcastle. Your beautiful story brought happy tears to my eyes. Thank you again!!!
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