Happy Tail: Bobo

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Kristen and her family were interested in adding a dog to their family. After a recommendation from their vet, they started looking at our available dogs online. The family saw Bobo and submitted an application and were approved. They appreciated being able to talk to his foster family about their experience with him before the adoption was finalized.

Bobo is now a great part of the family. He loves being near his people and prefers when they are all home. He also enjoys visits from relatives (he gets extra belly rubs and snuggles!).

During the adjustment period, Bobo was kind of a nervous guy. He didn’t want to be apart from Kristen and tried to follow her into the car when she ran errands. He seems to realize that they will always come home to him.

The family loves that he is snuggly and soft, gives great welcome home greetings, is fun to walk, and checks on the kids if anyone is crying. Bobo is a belly-rub monster! He would gladly get belly rubs all day if his family had the time. He also loves walks and relaxing on the kids’ giant bean bags.

Kristen, Scott, Jack, Will, and Charley fell in love with Bobo (even his silly name!) and are so glad he’s a member of their family.

October Volunteer of the Month: Emily Halbur

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About 10 years ago, Emily Halbur was completing an internship at Cedar Run Company when she heard about Last Hope and decided to volunteer some of her time. She started out helping with intake then fostering pets and also grooming pets when needed.

Currently, she is a fostering superstar! She helps out mainly with dogs but has also fostered a litter of

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kittens. Emily has fostered dogs with various needs; from puppies that need socializing to medical/hospice fosters that need physical care.

Emily has a seven-year-old son, Oliver, who helps out a lot with the fosters. He is a big animal lover and often the fosters warm up to him before Emily. The family has adopted two cats (Howard and Bootsie) and three dogs (Momo, Andi, and Barbie) from Last Hope.

We couldn’t do what we do without caring, dedicated foster homes like Emily’s. Thank you, Emily, for all you do!

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Dog of the Week: Freddy

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Looking for a friendly, playful, and medium-sized dog, then you will fall in love with this 40-pound cutie! Freddy is about 2 years old and came to Last Hope in need of medical care.  Freddy is all fixed up and a healthy and happy boy now. He will be on a prescription dog food for the foreseeable future.  This bulldog mix sleeps through the night, does exceptionally well in a kennel, is 95% potty trained, is gentle when given treats, and loves to play with his other dogs! He has not shown any signs of aggression towards dogs or people. He loves to play with toys and hasn’t shown any interest in furniture, shoes, etc.   You don’t want to pass up a chance to meet this little guy!   If you want a cute, young, and well-behaved medium-sized dog that doesn’t bark much then you really need to meet Freddy!

Freddy’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’d like to meet this dog with the great personality, please complete an adoption application HERE.

Cat of the Week: Takoshi

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Takoshi is a beautiful and confident cat, she’s not afraid to reach out and give you a little “tap tap” when she’s wanting some attention! Takoshi is friendly and outgoing but may be best suited as an only cat or in a home with lots of space to spread out from other companion animals. She’ll happily coexist but may be a touch of an instigator with kitties that are less confident than her.  Takoshi is a beautiful snowshoe, her coat was shaved in late Spring due to matting but is growing back wonderfully and is very soft and luxurious! She is about four years old.

Takoshi’s adoption fee is $125 and includes spay surgery, being up to date on vaccinations and preventives, and a microchip with free lifetime registration.

If you’d like to feel her soft fur for yourself, please complete an adoption application HERE.

Dog of the Week: Mario

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Mario joined Last Hope after he was hit by a car in the Davenport, Iowa area in early April 2023. Although Mario is partially paralyzed with very limited use of his back legs and hind end in general, he is a healthy and happy dog with lots of zest for life – he just needs to match himself with the right humans to help him on his journey! He is changing and improving every day, so the future is bright for him! Mario has blossomed in our care, and we have learned lots about him including his love for sunbathing and being outside in general! He loves people of all ages, is friendly and curious with all animals, enjoys a good bubble bath where he can soak his feet, and then will gladly roll around on a shag carpet all day long.  Mario is also quite the foodie, and enjoys snacks such as watermelon, sardines, and ice cubes!  Mario truly enjoys being where his family is, he does not want to be left behind or miss out on any of the action. He would not be an ideal match for someone that is gone long hours every day.  He is also not a fan of storms or fireworks and does take calming medication for anticipated loud events like this.  Mario will be happy to be crated when he is left alone, and he does currently wear a diaper or belly band for elimination.

Mario is an ideal candidate for a foster-to-adopt scenario, this will allow the rescue to continue to support Mario’s new family as he settles in and they become familiar with his care.  Mario has had diagnostics and imaging, he is currently receiving ongoing chiropractic and acupuncture care with Dr Christine Woodford in the Cedar Rapids, IA area and takes anti-inflammatory pain medication daily. Mario will require care that includes lifting him for grooming/bathing (he is approx. 50 pounds), monitoring his skin for lesions/abrasions, and cleaning/providing wound care as needed (this could be on his belly or underside from urine or moisture, or on his legs, feet, and tail from dragging his hind end as he tries to walk.  Mario is starting to regain some feeling and muscle tone, he is not yet able to fully empty his bladder without assistance.  He can be manually expressed 3-4 times a day, and a more thorough expression can be done every other day to fully empty his bladder (this is something that is very easy to do and that we can easily train a person on!) Mario is a good candidate for a wheelchair or cart, this is something that Last Hope will provide for him!

Mario’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 think you have the right home for this great guy and want to meet him, please complete an adoption application HERE.

Cat of the Week: Dale

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Meet Dale, Dale with no tail! Dale came to our rescue with a serious injury to his tail, we aren’t sure what happened but with surgery to help his back end he is looking and feeling much better and he doesn’t seem to even notice that he’s missing anything back there!   Dale has typical young cat energy now that he’s feeling all better, he loves to play and to chase toys.  He has not lived with other animals or children, but we think he would do fine with another playful cat and dogs and kids that are respectful of him.  He may hide a bit at first when he’s overwhelmed, but with some patience (and lots of fun toys to entice him with) Dale will soon pop out and be ready to socialize!

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

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

Dog of the Week: Riot

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This dog’s a Riot! If you’re ready to bring a little light and levity into your life, check out Riot! We believe him to be a border collie mix so you know he’s smart and eager to learn with you! Riot is playful and estimated to be around 1-2 years old. He’s dog friendly and a possible fit with dogs that appreciate an energetic and outgoing personality. No cats for Riot please, and older kids or dog-savvy kids that have lived with working breed dogs before would be ideal. Riot is a real people lover and is enjoyable to walk on a leash! At intake Riot tested Lyme positive so is currently taking medication for this, we do not anticipate any future concerns for him with this but would request he has an owner that provides him with timely monthly flea/tick prevention and know that he may continue to test positive in the future.

Riot’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 have a little riot in your life and would like to meet him, please complete an adoption application HERE.

Rabbit of the Week: Elliot

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Elliot is a soft and gentle rabbit. His big ears are warm and ready for you to rub. He is super soft and just loves to sit in your lap and soak up the attention. He is litter box trained. If you’re looking for a rabbit to just sit and chill with you, then Elliot is your man. He’s about 2.5 years old.

Elliot’s adoption fee is $50 and includes neuter surgery.

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

Dog of the Week: Beau

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Beau is a friendly, playful, and curious pup. He can be a little reserved when meeting new people but warms up quickly, especially if you offer him a treat as Beau LOVES food!  Beau is kennel and potty trained and has only had one accident inside at his foster home. If he can stay on a consistent schedule he should transition very well in his new home! Beau would do best in a home with another confident/playful dog(s). He would play all day if he could! Beau could live with cat(s) but can’t be with JUST cat(s). Cat(s) should be dog savvy. He wants to chase and playfully nibble on them if the dogs aren’t showing him much interest.  Beau is great on walks and car rides. He learned sit very easily and will continue to learn new commands with ease as he loves food AND hugs and kisses. Beau is an easygoing boy ready to find his FURever home! He’s about seven months old.

Beau’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’d like to meet this great pup, please complete an adoption application HERE.

Cat of the Week: Serenity

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Serenity is an older cat that joined Last Hope, she is around 12 years old, but her age doesn’t stop her from playing with her favorite toys and getting affection! She doesn’t mind being held and LOVES head scratches. Her sweet meow is on the softer side and she doesn’t stop chatting your ear off if food is involved. Serenity gets along with other cats, so she would love to have a laid-back roommate to play and watch out the window with.

Serenity’s adoption fee is $50 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 “experienced” gal, please complete an adoption application HERE.