Cat of the Week: Peanut

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Peanut is a quiet young lady looking for the perfect home. She loves to find a soft spot to curl up for a good nap. She would do best in a low-key home with older kids. We’re not sure how she would react to a dog but would probably be ok if they give her her space. She does well with other cats.  Peanut came to us with a urinary tract infection and bladder stones. She had surgery to remove the stones and has recovered very well. She has been on urinary prescription food and has not had any further complications while with us. Peanut will be four years old this June.

Peanut would come to you already spayed, up to date on vaccinations and preventives, and with a microchip with free lifetime registration.

If you’d like to meet this great girl, please complete an adoption application HERE.

 

Dog of the Week: Bebee

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Beautiful Bebee is seeking a very special forever home! She will require a 6-foot fence and a very observant owner who will monitor her closely as Bebee has a history of eating things she shouldn’t! Bebee is friendly and eager to cuddle and be your best friend, she is still learning about living as part of a family as she came from a breeder before joining Last Hope.  She cannot be in a home with young children; while she is good with kids, she will eat anything soft that is left around and this could cause serious problems for her as it has done in the past, which required emergency surgery! No soft toys or rope toys for Bebee either! A confident and playful dog that is medium to large would be beneficial, too as long as they are okay with also not having any soft toys in the house.

The adoption fee for Bebee is $250 and includes spay surgery, being up to date on vaccinations and preventives, a microchip with free lifetime registration, and a free obedience class.

If Bebee looks like the baby for you, please complete an adoption application HERE.

Cats of the Week: Marcus and Drew

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We have a bonded pair of brothers that need to go to a home together. They are great boys with distinct personalities! They are about two years old.

Marcus – Skittish but Loving, Patience will pay off with this cutie. It took Marcus quite a while to open up to our family.  He was very skittish at first and we rarely saw him come out from behind the couch.  After about 2 weeks, he started getting braver, and after about 3 weeks it was clear he trusted our family.  He can still be spooked rather easily, but he is getting more confident every day.  He wrestles with his brother, Drew, very well and enjoys chasing balls around the floor.  Marcus is very loving now, but not always sure how to show it.  He loves to have his face scratched, but only on his terms.  He loves to show affection by nibbling on bare toes (not biting).  It’s very cute and a little unique.  Marcus gets more social and brave in the evenings and prefers to sleep during the day secluded.

Drew – Fun, Active, Kid Friendly, and Parent Approved! ~~When Drew came to us it was clear right away he was social and confident, but as with all new fosters, it took a week or so for him to fully trust us. After that first week, Drew loved to come out and play with kids and adults and was very curious. He will come up to you and want to be petted and loved. Drew gets very active right before human bedtime and requires a bit more attention then. He loves playing with toys that have feathers or balls with bells that he can push around. Drew loves to climb his kitty tower and always scratches on posts (rather than furniture). Drew also loves to watch birds and people through the windows and an open door.

For adopting both cats you get a discount on their adoption fee. That fee includes neuter surgery, being up to date on vaccinations and preventives, and microchips with free lifetime registration.

If you think these boys need to come home with you, please complete an adoption application HERE.

Dog of the Week: Chico

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Are you looking for an older dog to keep you company and watch tv with, then I’m your guy. I’m a special needs kind of guy because I can’t see, and I have urinary issues. I do let you know when I have to potty but can’t always make it out the door. I will have to always have a belly band on so I don’t wet on the floor. I can’t see so I need to be in a home with adult and/or older children. I currently live with two cats, they don’t hang around me too much and we get along fine. I do great in the car, and on a leash. At night I like to snuggle up either under the covers or on top. I also like to bury my nose in the covers while sleeping, my foster family thinks it’s adorable. They say I’m a good boy and well behaved. I do have some anxiety but that comes with my breed (miniature pinscher). My medication helps me out. I cry/whimper when I’m hungry or need to go potty. I recently had a dental and had a lot of teeth removed. My mouth feels better and my breath is better, but I will need to be on soft food.

Chico’s adoption fee is $200 and includes neuter surgery, being up to date on vaccinations and preventives, a microchip with free lifetime registration, and a free obedience class.

If you’d like a sweet couch potato to hang with, please complete an adoption application HERE.

Volunteer of the Month: Daniel Huesman

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Daniel has been volunteering with the dogs at Last Hope for about 10 years. He started back when it was run out of Sonia’s house who is the founder of Last Hope. He also works as a trainer at Cedar Run Pet Boarding and Daycare. In addition to training Last Hope dogs, he also fosters dogs, helps with adoptions and home visits, transports dogs, and evaluates dogs that come into Last Hope.

Every person who adopts a dog has access to a free obedience class at Cedar Run. They also offer one-on-one training. Daniel’s approach to training is reward-based. Here is what he had to say about his philosophy:

“For training here at Cedar Run with the rescue pups, we like to use fear-free reward-based training. I don’t believe in using aversive or uncomfortable techniques to help change a dog’s behavior or teach a new cue. Most of these dogs are already going through some form of fear, anxiety, and/or stress, so I like my training to avoid causing that as much as possible. I believe using counter conditioning and desensitization helps change a dog’s overall emotional response as opposed to just suppressing it by using tools like e collars or prongs. Using reward-based training helps build a bond between you and your dog and is especially valuable in working with rescue pups who most of the time have had their trust broken. Adopting from Last Hope is so cool because we give lifetime support on any training needs. My biggest goal is to help educate current adopters and potential adopters in dog behavior.”

Daniel is a certified dog trainer and would love to see you and your dog at Cedar Run for obedience training! He has been a huge asset to Last Hope and has done great work with the dogs that sometimes need a little extra TLC.

Cat of the Week: Mia

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Mia is new to liking humans so she will take a bit to trust you. She loves a good scratch under her chin and ears. She may hide and hiss a bit when going to a home but she will come to like you. Mia is about three and a half years old.

Mia’s adoption fee is $85 and includes spay surgery, being up to date on vaccinations and preventives, and a microchip with free lifetime registration.

Mia is a sweet girl that is worth a little patience for her to get to know you. If you think this beauty might be for you, please complete an adoption application HERE.

 

Dog of the Week: Alvin

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My name is Alvin, If you are looking for a buddy to snuggle on the couch with, I am your guy! I also like to play with squeaky toys and soccer balls. I came from Arkansas back in the day, where I had a rough start and I sometimes am selective of my dog friends. After a proper introduction to new dogs though, I love to play with them.    Not to brag, but I am really smart, too! I have completed obedience 1 class and know a lot of verbal commands and I’m eager to learn more!! I like to make my people happy and smile, I’ll smile back! I am very food motivated, so if you want to teach me even more it won’t be hard! I Love my food puzzle and keeping my mind and body active.

I’d be the best co-pilot in the car! I am also crate trained and have learned how to walk with a gentle leader so I don’t pull so much. And yes I’m house-trained, what do you think I am, an animal?!  I do not like cats and get very nervous around children so I would do best in a home without either. Looking for a mature home that has had some dog experience. I wouldn’t mind being the only dog so I can get lots of love and attention, but I would also be happy with another doggy friend as long as we are a good fit. I’m eagerly waiting for someone to please! Alvin is a little over eight years old.

The adoption fee for Alvin is $250 and includes neuter surgery, being up to date on vaccinations and preventives, a microchip with free lifetime registration, and a free obedience class.

If Alvin sounds like the buddy for you, please complete an adoption application HERE.

Cat of the Week: O’Malley

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“I’m Abraham deLacy, Giuseppe Casey, Thomas O’Malley, O’Malley the alley cat…”

Our O’Malley was once an outside cat, but that life is in the past! O’Malley is a laid-back guy that needs a soft bed and maybe a window to look out of and remember the past. He is about one year old and ready to move on to a wonderful INDOOR home.

The adoption fee for O’Malley is $100 and includes neuter surgery, being up to date on vaccinations and preventives, and a microchip with free lifetime registration.

If you think you’d like to provide a great home for this great guy, please complete an adoption application HERE.

 

Marnie’s Happy Tail

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Travis and Haley had four cats (Lana, Bella, Kitty, Gilly) but were looking for a playful companion for their three-year-old Lana. They knew someone who had adopted a dog through Last Hope so they were looking on our website when they saw Marnie (formerly Fern) and she just “spoke” to Haley. They submitted an application and before they knew it, Marnie was coming home with them!

At first, there was some hissing when Marnie came into the house, but that soon subsided and now all the cats get along fine. Marnie and Lana are thick as thieves and often patrol the house together and partake in some friendly wrestling.

Marnie’s favorite toys are crumpled up receipts and she can often be seen carrying one around or batting it around the house. Travis and Haley have been doing some remodeling and Marnie is always inspecting their work and checking to see what Dad is up to!

Haley says, “Marnie is a real sweetheart and champion cuddler and napper. She’s playful and funny and the perfect addition to our family.”

Travis and Haley were looking for a kitten to be a playmate for Lana and they found just that in Marnie. And Marnie got a wonderful, loving home in which to thrive. It’s a perfect match!

 

Dog of the Week: Kaia Carson

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Hi, my name is Kaia, and I came all the way from California.  While the west coast has all the sunshine,  I wanted to see how the mid-west farmers’ daughters lived.  All the dog volunteers at Last Hope say I am the sweetest little girl, I love to snuggle and give tons of kisses.  I love to ride in the car and go for walks and I am super good at both! I am a very strong girl and need someone equally as strong.  I am a princess and love all the attention so I will need to be the only pet in the house.  I also need a home that has a privacy fence in case the neighbors have pets.  So if you always wished they all could be  California girls and wanted one of your own, then I am your girl.

The adoption fee for Kaia is $250 and includes spay surgery, being up to date on vaccinations and preventives, a microchip with free lifetime registration, and a free obedience class.

If this Cali girl strikes your fancy, please complete an adoption application HERE.