Salem Animal Shelter To Name 'Big Dog Adoption Room' In Memory Of Generous Donor

SALEM, MA — The contributions of Marion A. Ragusa to the homeless and adoption-ready pets of the North Shore will be memorialized when the Northeast Animal Shelter of Salem dedicates the "Big Dog Adoption Room" in her name to honor her adoptions and donations to the MSPCA-Angell shelter.

The longtime Saugus resident was known for her passionate support of animal rights and welfare, while adopting several homeless animals from the Northeast Animal Shelter over the years.

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She also gave generously to the organization for decades, helping it rehome, feed, and provide medical care for thousands of other animals throughout Massachusetts.

Following her passing, Ragusa left one final generous gift to the MSPCA-Angell, to help ensure that animals will continue to be safe and loved for generations to come.

The Shelter told Patch on Wednesday that to pay tribute to her memory and honor her contributions, the adoption room will now be formally named in her honor.

(Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at Scott.Souza@Patch.com. X/Twitter: @Scott_Souza.)