Dog of the Week: Fargo

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My name is Fargo, I joined Last Hope all the way from Texas this year! I’m so glad the volunteers at last hope scooped me up and brought me into their safe care, I didn’t have a very great start to my life. Although my ears look different and my body has a few scars, I have so much love …

Dog of the Week: Piper

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Piper is loyal and very smart; she is looking for a very special home that knows Heelers or other herding breeds. Piper bonds quickly and knows many commands including sit, stay, shake and down.   She doesn’t like bicycles, or loud trucks/motorcycles, but does enjoy riding in the car. She is good with other dogs but doesn’t really play so would be …

Cat of the Week: Harley

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Harley is a beautiful Blue Point Siamese Snowshoe mix – with GORGEOUS BLUE EYES – who came to us after spending some time at another shelter where he was overlooked. The theory was that it was because he doesn’t like other cats. He’s very vocal about it and will tell you all about why he should be your one and …

Volunteer of the Month: Molly Tutt

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Molly Tutt has been volunteering only since July 2018 but she hit the ground running and does a lot of tasks for us. She had attended some Cat Adoption Open Houses and thought she would like to help out with the kitties. Molly does cat care which involves cleaning up after and feeding the cats at the shelter but she …

Dog of the Week: Little Billy

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Meet Little Billy! But don’t be fooled by his name. There is nothing little about this cutie! From his personality to his love of attention from his canine and human friends, Billy is big in every way!  He enjoys playing with dogs his size or bigger and kids of any age. He loves his toys and adores being petted. Billy …

Cat of the Week: Laffie

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My name is Laffie. I am a beautiful torti. I was brought into Last Hope fearful but all I need is some TLC and you will see the softer side to me. I’m unique, as I’m a polydactyl kitty which means I was born with an extra toe on all of my paws. I may get frightened at first in …

Dog of the Week: Groot

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Groot is a 5-month-old puppy recently transplanted to Iowa from Texas. He came here with his littermate, Jeff. He is currently almost 30 lbs. Groot is just about the biggest sweetheart you will ever meet. He LOVES people, kids, and other dogs as long as they do not bark at him. He is too interested in cats, he thinks they …

Happy Tail: Cheyanne

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Cheyanne was a foster in Jen’s house when Brianne met her and fell in love. She knew her fiance, Phil, needed to meet this dog and he fell in love with Cheyanne, too. Brianne was over at Jen’s house each week during the adoption process and because Cheyanne already knew Brianne, the transition was smooth when the adoption went through. …

Dog of the Week: Dizzy

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Meet Dizzy! She’s a very sweet 11-year-old Shih Tzu/poodle mix that made her way from a shelter in Illinois to Iowa. Dizzy is very low key. Her favorite spot is her soft pink bed. She would really like a home where her people are home all day or at least aren’t gone too long. She does fine with her foster dog …

Cat of the Week: Amaya

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Amaya is a sweet little lady with a lot of love to give! She was picked up as a stray and has come a long way in her time with us. She’s learned to love a good petting and even comes looking for attention occasionally. She’s pretty independent but always friendly and willing to take love and attention if you …