Cat of the Week: Jazzy

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Jazzy is a sweet, shy seven-year-old neutered long-haired male. He loves people and wants to be where you are but isn’t much of a lap-sitter. But he does love to cuddle up on the bed with you. He loves to be petted and get belly rubs. He’s a chill, laid-back boy who is so easy to live with and very easy to love. He looks a little grumpy in his pictures but trust us, he’s a wonderful guy! He would do great in a quieter home.

Jazzy’s adoption fee $100 and includes neuter surgery, being up to date on vaccinations, and a microchip with free lifetime registration.

If you’re in for giving some belly rubs, please complete an adoption application HERE.

Dog of the Week: Brownie

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Brownie was born on December 4, 2023. He was one puppy in a litter of ten born when their mama was in need of an emergency c-section. Brownie is an even-tempered kind of boy; he loves snuggling and playing with his siblings and the other pups in his foster home. Brownie is a confident pup, so he would do okay as a single pup or to join a home with other playful dogs.

Brownie’s adoption fee is $300 and includes neuter surgery, being up to date on vaccinations and preventives, a microchip with free lifetime registration, and a free obedience class.

If you want to add a playful puppy to your family and would like to meet Brownie, please complete an adoption application HERE.

Cat of the Week: Opal

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Opal is a gorgeous and friendly senior kitty in need of a loving home to give her some comfort and TLC as she ages. She was rescued by a local resident who was trapping stray cats as part of a neighborhood TNR effort. Her rescuer realized very quickly that this little lady was extra special and needed some help! Opal has been spayed and vaccinated. At her spay appointment, we discovered that she was missing all of her teeth except for two bottom canines. Opal’s eyes both appeared to be shrunken and opaque (a sign of glaucoma) and she had areas of irritation from entropion (the lash line was curling into her eyeball).  Opal no longer has vision and we’ve worked hard to make sure that she is comfortable and not in pain!

We also unfortunately learned that Opal has feline leukemia, so while we were able to care for all of her medical needs we do understand that she does have a limiting illness. She needs a home where she is the only cat or where she only lives with other feline leukemia-positive cats – no exceptions to this, please.   Opal is very friendly and cuddly and she’s ready to live in a home of her own with very special people who understand the rewards of caring for a senior special needs kitty! Opal is about 10 years old.

Opal’s adoption fee is $85 and includes spay surgery, being up to date on vaccinations, and a microchip with free lifetime registration.

If you would like to meet this special girl, please complete an adoption application HERE.

Happy Tail: Benny

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Anna had been wanting to adopt a cat. One day she was in PetSmart and they gave her information about Last Hope and the adoption process. She completed an application and was approved to adopt. Shortly after that, she was contacted to set up a time to meet the kitties at the Adoption Center.

Anna would like to say she chose Benny but really Benny chose her. She and a volunteer were setting up times to meet some cats that were in foster care when Benny started pawing at the glass door. The volunteer let him out into the room because he was a very social kitty and just wanted to see what was going on. He walked right up to Anna to say hello. Her roommate was also there and she took pictures of Benny with Anna. At one point, Anna held him up and looked him in the eyes and she just knew he was going to be her new best friend. Her roommate caught the moment in a picture and Anna says you can see the pure joy of love in her eyes while looking at him. He is FIV positive but Anna didn’t hesitate for a minute.

When Benny came to live with Anna the adjustment went smoother than she thought it would. He cried the whole car ride home so she was nervous he would

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just hide when they got home. But as soon as she got him home and opened his carrier he walked right into her lap and started purring very loudly. He then went to explore his new home and never did hide!

Benny is doing very well in his forever home and Anna can’t imagine life without him. He quickly became king of the house and gets along with every person he meets. He loves to be around people so any time a new person walks through the door, he’s the first to greet them.

Benny is the first to say good morning and the last to say goodnight. He always seems to know when Anna is having a bad day and is really good about finding her, laying on her chest, and purring until she feels better. He is a major snuggle bug and is always down to cuddle.

Benny loves to birdwatch. He has a perch in the window where you can almost always find him. He is also a big napper; if he’s not watching birds he most likely is curled up on his perch or on his bed in the rocking chair (which is now *his* rocking chair!). He also loves to play with his toys, especially any that dangle in front of him and move.

Anna and Benny are doing great and we’re so glad they found each other. Benny is now living the good life and Anna has a great study partner!

Dog of the Week: Trigg

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Trigg is a very smart, energetic pup who will need continuing training to help with his manners as he is just over one year old. Trigg will thrive with active owners who can meet the needs of his breed with high mental stimulation and exercise! Trigg loves going to doggy daycare and could likely live in a home with another easy-going female dog that has a similar size and play style!   Take a chance on Trigg today and you’ll enjoy a playful companion that will excel in a FREE basic training course at Cedar Run Company #2 – this is included in his adoption fee! Trigg will do best in a cat-free home and is best suited for older kids who will enjoy his playful energy.

Trigg’s adoption fee is $250 and includes neuter surgery, being up to date on vaccinations and preventives, a microchip with free lifetime registration, and a free obedience class.

If you’d like to meet this energetic pup, please complete an adoption application HERE.

Cat of the Week: Catherine

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Catherine is a beautiful brown tabby that was one of many local cats that came into rescue together and although she does have an ear tip from when she had a spay surgery, Catherine is people-friendly and seeking an indoor-only home.  Catherine is a lower to medium-energy kitty; she enjoys pets and attention but isn’t overly demanding of your attention.  She has settled in very easily to a daily routine and would make a terrific companion in a home that has other cats or as a single kitty.  Catherine might be best suited to a semi-quiet home, meaning no overly rambunctious pups or younger children.  These would be new to her and she may not settle in as well in a home where she doesn’t feel relaxed. Catherine is about one year old.

Catherine’s adoption fee is $85 and includes spay surgery, being up to date on vaccinations and preventives, and a microchip with free lifetime registration.

If you’d like to meet this sweet, pretty kitty please complete an adoption application HERE.

Dog of the Week: Lacey

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Lacey is a friendly and outgoing chocolate lab looking for a family of her own! She spent her first few years of life as a farm dog but is ready to be a city girl now and enjoy the finer things in life. Lacey was spayed when she joined the rescue. She is now on a journey to live the best life possible so this means she would like an owner who will help her to start living an active life. Lacey is an extra large pup, currently weighing over 100 pounds,  A little moderate exercise will help Lacey to slim down a touch and in turn, we think she’ll make a terrific walking companion. Don’t let her size fool you though, this girl is all lap dog! Given the chance, she will make herself right at home on the couch and is likely to steal the best spot in the house.

Lacey can be selective about the other dogs she wants to live with; she did live with another large male with no issues.  However, she hasn’t been fond of younger, high-energy dogs that get in her face and she doesn’t seem to do well with other females.  Lacey would do just fine in a home with elementary-aged kids or older.

Lacey’s adoption fee is $250 and includes spay surgery, being up to date on vaccinations and preventives, a microchip with free lifetime registration, and a free obedience class.

If you would like to meet this great gal, please complete an adoption application HERE.

Cat of the Week: Ruckus

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Ruckus first joined Last Hope in 2020 He was adopted by a wonderful family and lived very happily with two kids and two other cats.  Unfortunately, one of Ruckus’ parents passed away in 2023 and he was returned a few months later to our care. Ruckus is so friendly but understandably a little brokenhearted as his whole world fell apart very quickly. Ruckus would love a home with people of all ages and we think that with a proper introduction, he can live easily with other animals as he has before.  We hope that Ruckus can find his forever family and that we can assure him he will never be rehomed again! He is about 4-1/2 years old.

Ruckus’ adoption fee is $85 and includes neuter surgery, being up to date on vaccinations, and a microchip with free lifetime registration.

If you’d like to meet this great kitty, please complete an adoption application HERE.

Dog of the Week: Oreo Blue

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Kisses, Kisses, Kisses – Oreo Blue (Blue) is a loving and playful puppy. When she came to Last Hope, she was not potty trained, she did not come when you called her, and she was only somewhat crate trained. She is now potty trained, is listening better, and is crate trained.  We would not leave her out of her kennel alone just yet; she can be a little sneaky because she’s still just a pup after all! Blue is very calm inside the house for still being in the adolescent puppy stage. Blue wants to be around people and loves to play with other dogs but has not been around any cats yet.  She loves to be by your side, whether in your bed, on the couch, or lying in the same room.

She is very playful (ball and rope) and has lots of energy.  She rides well in the car and has no issues getting into the vehicle. She is game for anything and with anyone.  Blue is on dry dog food and is on a schedule that she reminds you of. A fenced-in yard is a must as this girl has wanderlust and she will love having a big yard to run in.  She is currently learning to be on a leash and she loves being outside.  Blue is very smart and if you take the time to work with her, she will catch on very quickly.   Oreo Blue will make a family very happy and she will flourish in her forever home. Blue is about one year old.

If you’d like to meet this sweetie, please complete an adoption application HERE.

Cat of the Week: Ellen

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Ellen is a beautiful Lynx Point Siamese, estimated to be around 1.5 years old.  Not familiar with this breed mix of cats? You can learn more HERE. Ellen is one of many local cats that joined the rescue just before Christmastime. She is social, friendly, and outgoing and currently shares space with other adoptable cats. Ellen enjoys playing with enrichment toys such as cardboard scratchers or running around chasing and batting fuzzy kitty toys.

She does very well living with other cats, and we think she would enjoy this in her new home as well. Ellen is not a big fan of being picked up, but she will gladly stop playing for some pets and affection. She will be best suited to a home with older or cat-savvy children for this reason.  She is happiest curled up in her cat bed with another feline companion, and we believe she will make a wonderful addition to a new home!