Cat of the Week: Adriana

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This sweet little girl is full of energy and loves to play.  She has the sweetest silent meow and starts purring as soon as you walk into the room.  She loves her humans and wants to be around her people and spend time cuddling with them.  Don’t be surprised when you wake up in the middle of the night and she …

Funds to the Rescue

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Heaven is a sweet southern belle that made her way to Iowa into Last Hope’s care after her owners in Texas abandoned her on their property when they moved away. This sweet female pittie was left tied out on a chain to fend for herself as they drove away, the chain embedded in her neck leaving a deep and painful …

Dog of the Week: MelMel (Armello)

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Hi, my name is Armello but you can call me MelMel.  I am a pretty calm and relaxed girl. I am good with all dogs, cats, and respectful kids. I am totally housebroken, and I don’t get into things. I really enjoy car rides, and being with my people.  Maybe you could be my people? If you’re interested in MelMel, …

April 2017 Volunteer of the Month

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Congratulations to Brittany Bell, our Volunteer of the Month for April 2017! Brittany has been volunteering since December 2016 and is a senior in high school. It all started because her mother dragged her to a craft show where Last Hope had a booth set up. She’s glad now that she went with her mother to that craft show because …

Cats of the Week: Hermes and Toothless

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This week we are featuring two cats and we hope they can be adopted together because they’ve spent their whole lives together. Introducing Hermes and Toothless… Hermes and Toothless have found their way back to rescue after their family had some life changes and could no longer care for them. Hermes has grown into a very handsome man. He is …

Dog of the Week: Maggie/Mariah

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Hi! I am Maggie!  I’m a sweet girl despite a rough start to my life. I love my humans and give lots of kisses if you let me. I like most people, sometimes you just need to introduce me slowly or have them give me a treat since I LOVE treats. My foster mom is working with me on being more relaxed …

Happy Tail: Harley and Hawkeye

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Teresa adopted Harley and Hawkeye and wanted to share their very happy tail so she helped Harley write their story… My name is Harley, and it’s been a year since Mom adopted my brother, Hawkeye and me.  I’m so glad she took both of us….I think she originally was just thinking of adopting me, but when she heard our story …

Spring Garden Safety for Your Pets

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Spring is officially here, and for many families this means getting out in the yard and planting that beautiful spring garden! If your family includes a four-legged member, it’s important to keep their safety in mind as the seasons change. There are not only numerous dangerous plants and flowers that are toxic for pets, but there are other things you …

Dog of the Week: Amos

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Hi, I’m Amos! I am about 1.5 years old and looking for my forever home.  I am a very smart boy and would love to have a family of my own.  I am good with other dogs with a proper introduction but I haven’t been around cats.  I hope my new family can teach me lots of new words and …

Cat of the Week: Pippy

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Pippy (aka Pipsqueak when she was a kitten) is a chirpy and beautiful 2-year old female cat with (rare) gorgeous, inquisitive light blue eyes- and freckles! As a kitten, she was bottle-fed by a rescue volunteer and eventually adopted. Unfortunately, Pippy was returned to Last Hope through no fault of her own and is looking for her forever home (again). Pippy is …