Dog of the Week: Duke Lewis

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Meet Lewis (aka Duke Lewis). Lewis is as sweet as they come. He is estimated to be around 1.5 years old and weighs 60 lbs. He is potty trained and crate trained and knows lots of basic commands. He loves people and loves playing with other dogs. His favorite ways of playing with dogs are wrestling, playing tug of war, and “chase,” so a playful dog his size would be best if he goes to a home with a companion. He also thinks he is a lap dog, so be ready for a snuggle buddy when you sit down on the couch!   Lewis has a lot of energy, because of this, he would love to live with a dog friend but would be fine as an only dog as long as he gets plenty of exercise. He goes on regular walks with his foster family and dogs. He loves walks and walks well with a harness. He knows how to sit, lay down and come. He is very food motivated and eager to learn.

The adoption fee for Duke Lewis 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 Duke Lewis would fit in well in your home, please complete an adoption application HERE.

Cat of the Week: Mims

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Mims is a playful young lady that loves attention. She has a lot of energy and needs to be able to run and play. When Mims is done playing she would love a lap to sleep on or by. Mims gets along with other cats but would prefer to be the one and only.

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

If this sweet kitty strikes your fancy, please complete an adoption application HERE.

Volunteers of the Month: Willie and Noreen

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Willie and Noreen are a volunteer power couple!

Noreen and Lyric

Noreen was looking online for a place to volunteer and found Last Hope. She began volunteering weekly with the cats beginning in January of 2018. She helps take care of the cats (cleaning litter boxes, giving food and water, administering medication as needed, etc.), does some cleaning, and performs miscellaneous duties to help keep the Adoption Center in good shape.

Willie and Buddy

Willie jumped in and started also caring for the cats about a year after Noreen started. He does much of the same tasks as Noreen, but also has put his construction and woodworking skills to use around the Center including helping to build a new cat intake room.

Willie and Noreen say, “We really enjoy getting to know the fabulous cats and taking care of them as they wait for their forever homes.  Also, working with and being part of the amazing volunteer team has been a lot of fun and very rewarding.”

They have three grown children and soon to be son and daughter in law. Noreen works at Prairie View Elementary School and Willie is retired from Rockwell Collins and currently does furniture restoration and home improvement work. They have always been a household with cats and their current lord of the house is 15-year-old one-eyed, wonderful Stewie.

We give a big shout out to Noreen and Willie for all their wonderful hard work! Their dependability and hard work are greatly appreciated by the kitties and the other volunteers.

Happy Tail: Rudy

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Rudy, being a smaller dog, was in high demand here at Last Hope. Connie was originally searching for a Shih Tzu to adopt but came across Rudy’s picture and it was love at first sight! Because of the demand for smaller dogs, Connie feels honored that she was chosen to be Rudy’s human.

Rudy fit into her home right away and he’s being spoiled by Connie and she likes it that way. She says he makes a great cuddler and will curl up on her lap and lick her ears. He keeps her entertained, too. He loves to toss his toys across the room when playing. He wasn’t a big fan of riding in the car at first, but he loves it now. He loves a good session of tug-of-war and just sitting and looking out the window.

We’re so glad that Rudy and Connie found each other and that Connie is giving Rudy such a wonderful home!

Dog of the Week: Gonzo

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Meet Gonzo! This handsome boy is possibly a lab/shepherd or retriever mix. He’s guessed to be around 3 years old. Gonzo is dog and people friendly, and he doesn’t seem to mind cats either. Gonzo does great on a leash and he already knows basic commands like sit, shake and lay down.  Gonzo can be playful, so he would love an active companion – either human or canine!

Gonzo’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 this fun-loving dog seems like the dog for you, please complete an adoption application HERE.

Cat of the Week: Freddie

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If you are looking to add both fun and entertainment to your life then look no further than Freddie.  Don’t let his sleeping innocence fool you.  Freddie is a little terror on 4-feet.  When he came to us, he was really skinny and had horrible injuries on his feet and tummy from looking for warmth under a truck hood then falling out of the moving truck.  Fortunately, a really caring guy got him medical care then brought him to us.  His feet are now healed and his tummy (while still scabbed over) is looking a lot better.  Not once in his foster home did he ever let his injuries stop him.  The indoor life seems to really suit Freddie quite well because since joining his foster home he has put on weight and looking more like the one-year-old that he is.  He even convinced the boss-cat in his foster home to have fun even though sometimes he plays a little too rough. Whoever is lucky enough to adopt this little boy is going to be so lucky and have lots of fun just trying to keep up with his antics and cuddling for hours on end.  He has fun with his squeaky toys, laser lights, balls, pop bottle lids, and everything else you may or may not give him. In the interest of full disclosure, one thing you do need to know is that because Freddie is always underfoot, he needs someone with excellent balance because it will only be a matter of time before he trips someone up.

Freddie’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 this bundle of fun seems like a good match for you, please complete an adoption application HERE.

 

Dog of the Week: Ivan

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Ivan and his sister Ivy joined Last Hope all the way from Texas. They were born in a field on the side of the road and lived as a family until good samaritans were able to catch the dogs and bring them into rescue.  Ivan has learned to trust people, but he still needs time and space to warm up to strangers.  He will thrive in a home with another confident dog that is playful and outgoing.  He LOVES toys, especially soft and squeaky rubber ones.  Ivan is also very treat motivated, even if he’s nervous he will take treats, so he will be a superstar in obedience classes and this will help to grow his confidence! Ivan will require a home with a physical fence, given that he is fearful and could be a flight risk.  He has not been introduced to cats or children, he could potentially be a fit with a dog savvy cat and older children that can recognize a fearful dog.

Ivan’s adoption fee is $25o 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 can provide a good home for Ivan. please complete an adoption application HERE.

Cats of the Week: KITTENS!

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They’re adorable. They’re playful. They will entertain you for hours. THEY ARE KITTENS!

We have plenty of kittens ready NOW for adoption. Different colors and personalities but all are precious. The kittens we’re highlighting today are:

Gemma: Black and white. Gets along with all humans, cats, and dogs. Very playful and receptive to being picked up and held. Loves to cuddle up with her foster humans at night. About four months old.

Jackson: Black and white. About six months old.

Leprechaun: Orange. Still living with some littermates and mom. They get the zoomies and run all over the house together. About six months old.

Hazel (Haze): Male, brown tabby. Loves to play and loves kids especially. Would do great in a home with a dog or with a cat that likes to wrestle. About five months old.

Jon Snow: Brown tabby. Loves to play with toys and wrestle with his brother, Bran. They would make a great pair if you’re looking to add two kittens to your home. About five months old.

Bran: Brown tabby. Jon Snow’s brother. The two of them will keep you in stitches and on your toes as they explore their home and play with each other. About five months old.

Ziggy: Brown tabby. Will sit and look out the window for hours. About seven months old.

Dottie: Black and white. Adorable, sweet kitten. About seven months old.

Jenny: Tortoiseshell. Spunky and fun. Loves humans and to climb as high as she can get. About six months old.

If any of these kitties sound like a good fit for your home, please complete an adoption application HERE. Their adoption fee is $100 (you get a discount if you adopt two!) and includes spay/neuter surgery, being up to date on vaccinations and preventives, and a microchip with free lifetime registration.

Dog of the Week: Velma

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My name is Velma and I’m a black and tan coonhound.  I’m a perfectly sized lady, around 65 pounds, but I’m sure I carry most of my weight in my nice floppy ears!  I like to sunbathe outdoors, and I would love a home with a fenced yard that I can patrol and catch all sorts of good sniffs.  I am learning to love toys, especially soft toys that I can kill and find the squeakers! I LOVE walks, so much so that I get excited and bark while I walk…it’s pretty cute.  I wouldn’t mind sharing a home with other laid back dogs my size. I have a friend at Last Hope, Copper a male coonhound, and we do great playing outside together. So if you have a dog already, let me meet them and see how we get along.  I have been known to be protective of my food and water bowl in a home setting, so I’d prefer an owner who can give me my own safe space like a nice big kennel to eat in. I do take some daily medicines, and I’ll need these long term, but you should know that I do have a few allergies – including peanut butter! I don’t mind a home with older kids (12+ please), especially if they like to go for walks and cuddle up afterward.

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

If you’d like to add a goofy coonhound to your life, please complete an adoption application HERE.

Cat of the Week: Bandit

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When Bandit came to us we couldn’t even look at him without him being pressed up against the back of the kennel trying to get away. He was extremely unsocialized when we pulled him from a bad hoarding situation but, every day would get better and the hissing would eventually stop when he was fed or his box cleaned. Until one day when he learned to trust and scratches are a good thing, he has been a whole different cat. He will come up to you and want to be petted and loved. Bandit knows now what love is and he loves it. Bandit may take a few steps back when going into a new house but we are sure he will adjust quickly. He may do better with another cat in the home to follow their ways (we have a few of Bandit’s friends that need to be adopted as well). He loves playing with toys that have feathers or balls with bells that he can push around. Bandit does get a little scared if you walk up to him too fast or pet him if he doesn’t see you first. Bandit has come so far and we would love to see him get a home.

Bandit’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 open your home to this great guy, please complete an adoption application HERE.