Dog of the Week: Dizzy

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Dizzy is a sweet 11-year-old Shih Tzu/poodle mix that made her way from a shelter in Illinois to Iowa. Dizzy is very low key and independent. Her favorite spot is her soft pink bed. She would like a home where her people are home all day or at least aren’t gone too long. Being an older girl she needs more frequent …

Dog of the Week: Sully

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Hi, my name is Sully, I am named after a famous brave leader. Yep, that’s me!  My foster home has found I behave much better if I am with a big dog.  And mom says I need to be treated like a big dog, and I behave better. If I think I am in charge I try to protect everyone …

Volunteer of the Month: Tara McCormally

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Tara began volunteering for Last Hope during the fall of 2018. She knew some people who had fostered and adopted through Last Hope and after attending an open house one evening, she inquired about volunteering. She really wanted to spend time with the dogs so she went through training and then started to pick up evening volunteer shifts with the …

Happy Tail: Diesel

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Ashley was looking online for a dog to adopt and was impressed with how different Last Hope was from the other rescues and shelters. She saw Diesel’s face and fell in love instantly. But it was his bio that really convinced her Diesel was the dog for their family. At the time, Diesel was going through some medical issues so …

Dog of the Week: Alvin

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My name is Alvin. I may look tough, but I am a really sweet boy. 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 where I had a rough start and I sometimes am selective of my dog friends. After a proper introduction …

Cats of the Week: KITTENS!

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We took in A LOT of kittens this past kitten season and some of them are still waiting for their forever homes. We have playful kittens, shy kittens, outgoing kittens, kittens that beg for attention, and kittens that are more independent. In short, we have the PURRfect kitten for YOU! Or maybe you’d like to take home two so they …

Dog of the Week: Addie

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Addie is a black lab/hound mix with some of the best floppy ears in the business! She’s around 7 years old and looking for a moderately active home that will enjoy daily walks with her and provide her a nice soft dog bed to curl up and snooze in. Addie does fine with other dogs but will be best suited in …

Cats of the Week: Charlotte and Edward

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Charlotte and Edward are siblings and would love to stay together when they go to their forever home. Princess Charlotte LOVES to romp and play with her brother Edward! She would love to find a home where they can stay together. She’s a sweet little lady with lots of personality. She does have some scar tissue on her eyes from …