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Cat of the Week: Lexus

Julia D September 17, 2015 Cat of the Week

This beautiful little white with black and gray patches kitten is Lexus. She was the runt of the litter and half the size of her litter mates. Lexus is a delicate little dew drop and can be a little timid in busy environments. She loves to run and play with her siblings but she also loves to nurture them when they need it. Lexus is a very nurturing kitten for her age and is a wise old soul trapped in a kitten body. She is litter box trained like her siblings. Lexus would do best in a low key home that enjoys a slower pace. She is good with dogs, cats and respectful children. She would be perfect as a library or office cat. She is also an expert snuggler.

If you would like more information about Lexus please email adoptions@adopthope.org or complete an application HERE.

Dog of the Week: Lana

Julia D September 14, 2015 Dog of the Week

Lana is an energetic two-year-old sweetie. She may be black like a lab, but she is bouncy like a terrier, follows her nose like a bloodhound, and prances on long legs like a whippet. That why we call her an “American Shelter Dog.” She came to us as a stray from Texas, enjoyed her flight to Iowa, and now enjoys car rides. A few scars indicate she may have had a rough life on the streets but she is quickly learning to enjoy the good life with people. In her foster home, Lana is becoming more reliable with her house training and is learning some obedience commands. Mostly she wants to either play-wrestle with her canine friend or curl up and relax on mommy’s bed! At just 35 lbs. she is a smallish dog, with a big curiosity about the world. She is kennel-trained, walks on a leash fairly well, will run alongside a bicycle, is comfortable with strangers, kids, and other dogs. She should not go to a home with cats though. A home with lots of snuggles and perhaps some jogging and visits to the dog park for running would be great!

If you’d like more information about Lana please email adoptions@adopthope.org or complete an application HERE.

Happy Tail: Max

Julia D September 12, 2015 Happy Tails

Natalie and her husband, Matt, adopted Max (formerly Sonny) from Last Hope and things are going great!

Natalie says it was a little challenging at first to find the right dog and get to him before someone else did, but I think maybe Max was worth the wait.

She says the adjustment to his new home has been great and he seems really happy. He was mostly house trained and crate trained so that helped with the transition. She has always had bigger dogs so she likes this smaller version that she can scoop up whenever she needs to. “He is also the biggest snuggler ever and we love that. He dances and jumps on his hind legs and it’s hilarious.”

This is the first dog they have rescued and it’s been a learning experience. One thing Natalie said was to be open to anything when rescuing. When she first saw Max she didn’t think she was interested because he didn’t look like what she thought her dog would look like. But they met Max and fell in love!

Thank you, Natalie and Matt, for sharing your story and for giving Max his forever home!

Dog of the Week: Mrs. Butter

Julia D September 7, 2015 Dog of the Week

Mrs. Butter was a family pet until a child became allergic and she needed a new home. She is a Rat Terrier/Min Pin mix and she is very friendly and loves attention. She is great with kids and does get along with other dogs, but can be selective and would do best with a dog that is not submissive. Her ideal home would be one where is the only dog and can enjoy all of the attention!

She loves to play with toys and have her tummy scratched. You really can’t deny her that as she rolls onto her back and nudges your hand. Feel like relaxing? Take a seat on the couch and she’ll crawl up on your lap and fall asleep. She’s a rare find as she is already adjusted to family living and doesn’t seem to have any issues. You’ll find her fitting in to your family from day one.

Cat of the Week: Baby Girl

Julia D September 3, 2015 Cat of the Week

Baby is a very loving kitten. She is playful, but also loves to cuddle. She does good with other cats but has never been around dogs so not sure how she would react to dogs. Be prepared for her to try and cuddle with you every night when you go to sleep. Baby Girl is spayed and up to date on her rabies and distemper vaccinations.

If you are interested in learning more about Baby Girl please email adoptions@adopthope.org or complete an application HERE.

Dog of the Week: Cletus

Julia D August 31, 2015 Dog of the Week

Cletus is heartworm positive and will begin treatment soon.

This handsome guy is Cletus who flew in all the way from the Lone Star State. His history is unknown but based on his previous condition it’s possible he was used as a hog dog. Hog dogs are quite common in Texas. Picture Old Yeller grouping the hogs together for his boy to get a good idea of what his job may have been and how difficult it is. So some of his past injuries are consistent to cuts and bites received from angry hogs. Despite having such a tough beginning, he is totally soft on the inside. He is a gentleman to all he meets. Although he’s probably never lived in a house before, he is quite respectful of your belongings.

He is working on walking with a leash and tends to follow his nose when he picks up a scent but walks perfectly when he has his Gentle Leader on. He is working on house training, as this is all new to him. Cletus is a low maintenance dog meaning he does not excessively bark, does not need a lot of activity, and is not destructive or anxious. He is content laying in the yard enjoying the sunshine or sitting next to you watching television.

If you would like more information on Cletus please email adoptions@adopthope.org or complete an application HERE.

Cat of the Week: March

Julia D August 27, 2015 Cat of the Week

Hi, my name is March. I get along with everyone. I like other cats, dogs, and all people including kids. I am very social and loving. I would enjoy living in a home where there are other pets and I will get lots of attention from the humans. I am already spayed, vaccinated, and micro chipped.

For more information about March contact adoptions@adopthope.org or complete an application HERE.

Dog of the Week: Tony

Julia D August 24, 2015 Dog of the Week

My name is Tony and I’m a Mastiff mix. I am a very playful puppy. I love playing with toys and other dogs. I could run around in the backyard forever! I may be too much for small dogs and cats since I like to jump and play so much. My foster family doesn’t have cats though and my foster sister is pretty large. I show people love with jumps, but I eventually calm down and my foster mom is helping me with that! I like to cuddle and give kisses too! I love the 4 and 8 year old kiddos that are here too! I have plenty of love to give to my forever home!

If you’d like more information about Tony contact adoptions@adopthope.org or complete an application HERE.

August Volunteer of the Month

Julia D August 21, 2015 Volunteer of the Month

Cathy Buenzow is our volunteer of the month for August! Cathy has been volunteering for Last Hope since January when we acquired the Adoption Center. Since then she has been busy! She worked very hard to get the Center ready for animals: Painting, repairing walls and floors, and putting fence up in the yard. Her husband even fixed the furnace for us.

Since then she has been working as a lead dog trainer at the Center and as a foster lead for the dogs at the Center. She recently began working on training some of the long-timers to help them find their forever homes.

In addition to all this, she helps out wherever she can: Transporting animals to appointments, doing meet-and-greets with new families or foster families, and home visits. She also takes home Velvet during the week.

When asked why she likes volunteering for Last Hope this is what she says,

“This has so many answers … but at the top of the list is because it is the most rewarding (and emotional at times) thing I’ve ever done. Not only have I found my passion but I have found a whole new set of friends who have the same passion. All the volunteers at Last Hope are literally amazing! I truly admire each one of them for their compassion and their sheer determination to make life better for each and every one of the animals that come into Last Hope. I love everything I do with Last Hope. One of my favorite things, though, is learning everything I can about the dogs that are staying at the Adoption Center. The more I can learn about their history and personality the better story I can tell to a family who wants to adopt.”

But then she adds, “But here are just a few of the REAL reasons I love volunteering for Last Hope…”

And who can blame her? Just look at those faces!

“I had no idea when I started getting involved how much it would suck me in … and not in a bad way. Not only do I wish I had done this earlier in my life, but I wish I could do more. There are so many incredible people at Last Hope who are doing such fantastic stuff.”

Well that applies to you, too, Cathy! Thank you for all you do.

Cat of the Week: Hope

Julia D August 20, 2015 Cat of the Week

Hope is a sweet, sassy little girl! She loves to play with the other animals in the house and is a big fan of her toys as well. When she’s ready to take a break she will curl up and purr in your lap until she falls asleep.

Hope was found in the middle of the road and rushed to our vet right away. We were afraid she would have some vision loss and some damage to her back legs. But her eyes are healing and she seems to see just fine. She does a little bit of a hop when she runs but she walks just fine and doesn’t let it bother her.

If you want to meet this cute little lady fill out an adoption application on our website HERE.

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