My name is Zelda and I’m looking for my forever family! I am a young female German Shepherd mix, I know basic commands like “sit” and few fun ones like “left” and “right,” but I would love to meet a new family that has dog experience and can work with me on learning even more commands. I am looking for …
Cat of the Week: Josie
Josie is a sweet girl presently staying at the Last Hope Adoption Center. Josie can be sassy but also has a friendly side to her as well. She loves a good pet on the head. After a sniff of your hand, Josie will enjoy any attention you give her! She may need an introduction period for other furry friends and will need someone who will have patience toward …
Dog of the Week: Kahli
Hi, my name is Kahli and I’m about a year old. I’m looking for a family to love. I’m a sweet ball of energy. I have a big personality and I love to be where the action is. I love to jump, run and play, but I’m happy just laying on the couch, too. I am great with all kids …
Cats of the Week: Hakuna and Matata
Hakuna Matata! What a Wonderful phrase! Hakuna Matata! Ain’t no passing craze! It means… NO WORRIES – for the rest of your days! It’s our problem free… philosophy.. HAKUNA MATATA! If you are a fan of the Disney movie The Lion King, or the hit Broadway musical, you probably just sang those words, didn’t ya!? When these two adorable kittens were rescued …
Dog of the Week: Lucy
Hi, I am Lucy! I am about 4.5 years old and I am full of energy and am looking for a family that is as active as I am. I love people and give them lots of kisses too. I love to ride in the car and go for walks and I am super good at both! I don’t like …
Cat of the Week: Mercy
Hello, my name is Mercy! I am about 1 1/2 years old and I am a beautiful brown Tabby with gorgeous green eyes. I was rescued a few months after having had a litter of kittens in the boiler room of one of the local hospitals in Waterloo! I’d been hanging around there for awhile, and people would feed me, and …
Volunteers of the Month: Kayla and Anthony Manning
Kayla and Anthony Manning have been volunteering for Last Hope for about a year and a half after Anthony, who worked at a doggy daycare center, heard from one of their clients about the good work Last Hope does. They began by fostering dogs until May of 2017 when they foster “failed” with their dog, Popeye (formerly Cooper). During that …
Happy Tail: Selene (fka Riviera)
Terri, her husband Jay, and their cat Coal adopted Selene (formerly Riviera) recently and all are doing really well. Terri heard about Last Hope from a couple co-workers who spoke highly of the organization. Terri and Jay were looking for an addition to their family after they had to say goodbye to their cat, Asche around Thanksgiving of 2017. They …
Dog of the Week: Jasmine
Hello, I’m Jasmine and I am a Texas girl looking for my new home in Iowa! BTW – still getting used to this Iowa weather. Whew, it’s cold! I would love to snuggle on a warm couch with you! I love people and kids too! I am not so fond of cats though. I can be a little selective of …
Dog of the Week: Shadow
Hi, I’m Shadow! I am a nearly 4-year-old lab mix and I’m convinced I’m a lapdog! I love to be with people, but I’m very well behaved in a really big crate when home left home alone. I really like other dogs, but I need a home of my very own because I’m not the best at sharing. I am …