Cat of the Week: Booth

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Hello there!  My name is Booth. I was found by some apartment buildings in Cedar Rapids and a kind human brought me to Last Hope to give me the best chance at life.  Shortly after arriving at Last Hope, I had femoral head ostectomy surgery. Sounds scary, doesn’t it?  It’s really not, I don’t understand exactly what happened, I just …

Dog of the Week: Oogie

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Hi all! My name is Oogie, and I am just under a year old.  As you can tell from my photos, I’m pretty cute! I am also very sweet and goofy according to my foster mom. I was unsure of what being in a house was all about at first, but with some treats and snuggles I warmed up quickly! …

Cat of the Week: Emily

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Emily is a hard little lady to say no to. She demands cuddles and is nothing but purrs when you give in. She’s more than happy to cuddle up on the couch at the end of the day! She loves everyone she meets – from humans to other cats. Even the dog in her foster home. She’s a quiet little lady …

Dog of the Week: Acorn

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Acorn is seeking a playful and active home to match her spirited personality! Around 1 to 2 years old, Acorn is friendly with people and is best paired with dogs her size that like to play rough and tumble! Acorn is not a fit with cats, she would be fine in a home with elementary-aged children or older. Acorn’s adoption …

Cat of the Week: Cupid

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Cupid was hanging out at a local feed and supply store and was following customers in the door. It was very cold out! He would only stay for a minute and run back out. The staff set a live trap and within a day they had him! He was so grateful to be caught. They took him in the office …

Volunteer of the Month: Erika White

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Erika began volunteering about two years ago. Her daughter would come home from volunteering at Last Hope and talk about the dogs and Erika decided she wanted to be a part of it. She works with the dogs: Let them outside, clean kennels, feed and water them, give them love and snuggles, laundry, dishes, and anything else that needs to be …

Dog of the Week: Cash

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Cash is a 7-8-month-old, neutered male.  Our best guess on his breed mix is some Aussie Shepherd and possibly lab mix.  One thing is for sure, he’s handsome and playful! Cash came into rescue with “duck feet.” Our veterinarians have looked him over and see no real long-term concerns for this.  It’s believed that his muscles underdeveloped as a younger …

Dog of the Week: Lulu

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Lulu is a very energetic, young adult heeler/terrier dog. She LOVES to play tug-of-war with rope toys and also fetch. Lulu gets along fine with other dogs, but does get protective over her toys and food so should be monitored with her interactions and fed in her crate if other dogs are around. Lulu has a strong, energetic personality so …

Happy Tail: Nimbus and Cirrus

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Lynn and her children were looking at the Last Hope website for adoptable cats and came upon Nimbus and Cirrus (formerly Prima and Diva) and they were immediately smitten. Being all-white cats, they reminded Lynn of the cats she grew up with. It was a wonderful memory so she completed that adoption application right away. The adjustment period can be …

Cat of the Week: Ginger

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Ginger can look a little feisty at times, but this girl is the complete opposite! She can be very shy when she first meets new people but when she warms up to you, you will mean the world to her. She will follow you around the home nearly always to be by your side (especially in the kitchen). She will …