Last Hope Animal Rescue

02/20/2024

Last Hope would love to help this dog BUT we need to have a foster home to help her! She is dog and people friendly, and she needs YOUR HELP! A medical foster home will help P***y Poo to slowly recover from her surgery, she will likely have restricted activity inside the home and need leash walks only for a time.

Please help us to get this girl moved out of the shelter and into a home! All of her medical needs will be covered, you'll just need to provide the TLC!

If you are interested in fostering, please submit a foster application through our website: https://adopthope.org/foster-a-pet/

02/19/2024

Daisy B is a great, goofy girl looking for a home with a woman and children preferably. She also needs a secure fence (she can be an escape artist!). She is our Dog of the Week and more about her can be found on our blog: https://adopthope.org/dog-of-the-week-daisy-b-2/.

Check her out!

Dog of the Week: Daisy B Julia D February 19, 2024 Dog of the Week Leave a Comment Friendly and outgoing lady Daisy B is searching for a forever home. Her dream home would have a woman and children in the family as this seems to be what she gravitates most towards when we introduce her to new people...

02/18/2024

Behind the scenes Saturday! We had a busy week delivering Pup-a-Gram’s on Valentine’s Day, but still had quite a bit happening all week long.

02/16/2024

Aunt Bethany may be tiny, but she makes her presence known with cute little "mews." She's our Cat of the Week and you can read all about her here: https://adopthope.org/cat-of-the-week-aunt-bethany/.

Cat of the Week: Aunt Bethany Julia D February 16, 2024 Cat of the Week Leave a Comment Aunt Bethany is a small kitty with a somewhat big name! Aunt Bethany is a beautiful and petite tuxedo kitty just around one year old and barely weighing more than five pounds. She has the sweetest little ‘mew.....

02/15/2024

Thank you to everyone that helped to make our Pup-a-Gram’s fundraiser a success! We had so much fun taking our puppies out to deliver lots of puppy love today!

We started our morning at KCRG-TV9 to visit with our friends at Everyday Iowa. From there we had a busy day, including stops at True North Financial, Regis Middle School, Novak Heating.Air.Duct Cleaning, Surgery Center Cedar Rapids, US Bank, Meth-Wick Community, Klein Auto Service, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids & East Central Iowa, Cedar Rapids City Hall, Arby’s and St. Luke's Hospital!

Please enjoy these adorable pictures, and YES all of these puppies are available for adoption! We have TEN pups in need of loving homes. If you or someone you know may be interested in adopting, puppies will go online this week yet so all are welcome to apply!

Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️🐶❤️

02/14/2024

Any pet you adopt is going to need time to adjust to their new home. This graphic is just a loose guide and is for both cats and dogs. So be prepared to be patient and give your new four-legged family member the time and space they need to become comfortable and learn the routine of the home.

02/14/2024

💕Love is in the air! We hope you have a great Valentine's Day!💕

02/13/2024

Less than a month ago, Milo was sitting on the side of a busy highway, in below-freezing temperatures, with a box and a blanket for protection.

Fast forward and now Milo is in the loving care of his new home, with zero thoughts of the cruel person who did that to him that dreadful day.

Here's to new beginnings with new memories to replace the bad ones. You'll never be unloved again, sweet boy.

You can tell by the pictures that he's fitting in quite well in his new home!

02/12/2024

Lacey is our Dog of the Week. She is looking for an active home with people who want a great walking companion. She was a little on the chubby side when she came to us but has slimmed down somewhat.

Take a look at more about Lacey here: https://adopthope.org/dog-of-the-week-lacey-6/.

Dog of the Week: Lacey Julia D February 12, 2024 Dog of the Week Leave a Comment 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...

02/12/2024

Today is the last day to schedule a Pup-a-Gram for Valentine's Day! We have just THREE spots left - two at 2:00 and one at 3:00. On Valentine's Day this year the recipients will get to play and cuddle with two to three puppies for about 30 minutes. What could be better than that during a long workday?

We are limiting the deliveries to the Cedar Rapids area and to businesses only. Spread some love this Valentine's Day!

To schedule your Pup-a-Gram, please visit adopthope.ticketspice.com/2024-pup-a-gram-fundraiser-for-last-hope. They must be purchased by 5:00 today.

02/11/2024

Behind the scenes Saturday…on a Sunday!! Don’t worry, we didn’t forget about everyone’s favorite post - we’re just running a bit behind!

02/11/2024

Today's the BIG DAY! Our Tailgate Party - also known as a Cat Adoption Event - is happening at the Adoption Center from noon to 2:00.

What is a Cat Adoption Event? It's a chance to meet many of our adoptable cats and kittens and also talk to volunteers about which cats would be a good fit for your family. They will also talk to you about the adoption process.

So come on out today to meet our adorable cats (the volunteers are pretty adorable, too!).

02/10/2024

They're BAA-AACK! That's right, we're doing Pup-a-Grams again this year on Valentine's Day. It's a little different because all recipients will get to play with two to three PUPPIES for about 30 minutes. That's right, a half an hour of playing, cuddling, and puppy kisses!

Because of the age of the puppies, we are limiting these to the Cedar Rapids area and we will only deliver to places of business (no private homes) where there are no dogs.

Send one to a loved one - or order one for yourself! YOU deserve some pampering, too.

You can order them at adopthope.ticketspice.com/2024-pup-a-gram-fundraiser-for-last-hope.

Hurry - places are limited!

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02/10/2024

Tomorrow is the BIG DAY you've been waiting for all year! That's right - it's our Tailgate Party (aka Cat Adoption Event). What did you think we were talking about? 🏈😂 Come to the Adoption Center (1823 16th Ave. SW, CR) between 12:00 and 2:00 to meet many of our adoptable kitties.

There will also be volunteers there you can talk to about the cats and the adoption process. We don't do same-day adoptions, but you may meet the cat you would like to complete an adoption application for.

Check out our event page: facebook.com/events/1762607160913392.

See you on Sunday!

02/09/2024

Do you want a great way to surprise a significant other, friend, or family member on Valentine's Day? Maybe YOU deserve some pampering. We've got you covered! We're offering Pup-a-Grams to be delivered on the special day. And this year they're going to be delivered by PUPPIES! That's right, two or three puppies will visit the recipient for about 30 minutes of cuddling, playing, and puppy kisses. All the money raised will benefit the animals of Last Hope.

Due to their age, we are limiting the deliveries to the Cedar Rapids area and are delivering only to places of business (no residential deliveries) where there aren't other dogs.

Spaces are very limited so order yours TODAY so you don't miss out! To purchase a Pup-a-Gram just follow this link: adopthope.ticketspice.com/2024-pup-a-gram-fundraiser-for-last-hope.

02/08/2024

Do you have someone special you'd like to surprise on Valentine's Day? How about getting a treat for yourself? We are delivering Pup-a-Grams again this year on Wednesday, February 14th. And this year it will be two or three PUPPIES who will make the visits! That's right, your recipient will get puppy kisses from puppies for about 30 minutes.

Because of the puppies' ages, we are limiting the visits to places of business where there are no other dogs (no home visits this year). The delivery area is in the Cedar Rapids area only. The spaces are very limited this year so order yours TODAY so you don't miss out!

You can sign up for a delivery at https://adopthope.ticketspice.com/2024-pup-a-gram-fundraiser-for-last-hope.

02/08/2024

Join us for our "tailgate party" on Sunday! Okay, it's really a Cat Adoption Event but it will be before the big game. We'll be at the Adoption Center from 12:00 to 2:00 with many of our adoptable cats. You can meet and play with them and get to know them a little better. There will also be volunteers on hand to talk to you about the cats and the adoption process.

All the details can be found on our event page at facebook.com/events/1762607160913392.

02/08/2024

It's not Easter, but we've got a rabbit for you! Adorable Sundae is looking for an affectionate family to live with. She's even litter box trained. Take a look at her on our blog: https://adopthope.org/rabbit-of-the-week-sundae-2/.

Rabbit of the Week: Sundae Julia D February 8, 2024 Rabbit of the Week Leave a Comment Sundae has ears to hear you coming and a nose for s***k. She is energetic and is looking for a family to match! Don’t let her enthusiasm fool you, she has big brown eyes that you just can’t help but fall in lo...

02/07/2024

2024 Pup-a-Gram Deliveries, a fundraiser to support Last Hope Animal Rescue is happening NEXT WEEK! Our delivery schedule is limited, so act now and reserve your delivery for Wednesday, February 14th!

New this year, we have PUPPIES making our special deliveries! That's right, you can send sweet little puppy kisses to your Valentine, or even better, order them for yourself! 2 or 3 of our puppies will come for a 30 minute visit and you'll enjoy puppy snuggles, kisses and take SO many great pictures! All of our puppies will also be available for adoption in a few short weeks so you can help us to network them and find adopters, too!

We do have some delivery limitations this year due to the young age of our puppies, so this would be a great opportunity to share some love with your coworkers or office mates as we are not able to deliver to private residences.

Purchase details can be found here:
https://adopthope.ticketspice.com/2024-pup-a-gram-fundraiser-for-last-hope #

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02/06/2024

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY...

2024 PUP-A-GRAM DELIVERIES FOR VALENTINE'S DAY!

We couldn't let Valentine's Day pass us by without sharing a little puppy love, and what better way to do that than with a Pup-a-Gram delivery featuring none other than our sweet little puppies!! That's right, Stella's puppies will be joining us on Wednesday, February 14th as we hit the road to bring some puppy kisses to you or your Valentine!

2 or 3 puppies will make visits throughout the Cedar Rapids area for a donation of $100. Your donation goes directly to Last Hope and helps us to provide for not only puppies, but all of the animals in our care!

We have very limited availability for our 2024 deliveries, we are making puppy visits available by scheduled time slot. Please see our registration page for additional details!

LEARN MORE HERE AND REGISTER: https://AdoptHope.ticketspice.com/2024-pup-a-gram-fundraiser-for-last-hope

02/05/2024

Look into my eyes...Just look at those gorgeous eyes on Bleu! He's a very smart and obedient dog who is looking for a home where he can be around his people a lot of the time. He's our Dog of the Week and you can read about him on our blog: https://adopthope.org/dog-of-the-week-bleu-2/.

Dog of the Week: Bleu Julia D February 5, 2024 Dog of the Week Leave a Comment Bleu is a very handsome Siberian Husky mix. He is fully house-trained and has not had a single accident in his foster home. He knows several commands and is very obedient, he is also kennel trained although he does not ne...

02/04/2024

Behind the scenes Saturday, and of course we’ve had a super busy week so we have lots to share!

Thank you to everyone who attended our cat adoption open house this past weekend! We had a great turnout and we’re excited to kick off 2024 with such a well-received event! We plan to host cat adoption events monthly, so stay tuned to our page for updates and event details! Our next cat event will be Sunday, February 11th from 12-2pm.

We had a few big “wins” these past few weeks, seeing some of our longer term rescue animals get adopted into loving homes! Thank goodness for these wins, because without them there are days that it feels like it’s hard to keep moving forward when you have such difficult losses. This week was marked by the ultimate loss, losing a young life that was so desperately in need of saving and feeling like everything that we had for resources and compassion just weren’t enough. Our little poodle boy Hershey, who had just joined us last week passed away early Thursday morning at the University of Wisconsin. Hershey came to us a breeder release, absolute skin and bones wasting away from a congenital condition that caused enlargement of the esophagus, meaning he could not keep food down and was constantly regurgitating even small amounts of liquid. Hershey was diagnosed with PRAA (Persistent Right Aortic Arch), meaning that there was a good chance he could have surgery and see a drastic improvement in his quality of life. We spent this past week advocating for Hershey, driving him all over the state to find a veterinarian that was willing to take on his case immediately and save his life. From Ames to Des Moines and finally hospitalizing Hershey through Blue Pearl Cedar Rapids before transferring him to Madison, we saw firsthand the terrible effects that the shortage of veterinary care is having on our region. We had a 13 week old dog that was actively dying as he was not able to absorb any nutrients, yet he wasn’t a candidate for immediate hospitalization as there were simply more urgent cases ahead of him and not enough bandwidth or manpower to support his care. We feel as though we failed Hershey, we were so close to changing his life and his frail little body just could not hold on any longer. Believe what you may, but know that Heaven gained the littlest angel this week - an innocent puppy that wanted nothing more than to love everyone he met. We are heartbroken and we’ve shed many a tear for the suffering that we know Hershey endeared, but we will continue to move forward and advocate for the animals that so need our help. Thank you for joining us in our mission ❤️

02/02/2024

We brought a little Hanky Panky to 98.1 KHAK for Furry Friday today!

Handsome boy Hank was SO happy to see everyone, and of course he brought one of his favorite toys to show off, too! Hank is one of many great dogs we have available for adoption, he’s great with all people and sure loves attention!

Head to our website site to learn more about Hank and all the adoptable animals in our care.

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02/01/2024

Make sure you have a backup plan in case of an emergency.

02/01/2024

Just in time for Valentine's Day, you can adopt a pair of cute and cuddly kittens! Cupid and Valentine are a bonded pair of brothers who currently reside at PetSmart Waterloo, IA. They love to play but when they're worn out they will cuddle on your lap for a nice long nap. They are our Cats of the Week and you can read all about them on our blog at https://adopthope.org/cats-of-the-week-cupid-and-valentine/.

Cats of the Week: Cupid and Valentine Julia D February 1, 2024 Cat of the Week Leave a Comment Hello Cat Lovers! Valentine’s Day is fast approaching – and what better time to adopt a pair of bonded brothers (who are absolutely adorable)? Our very own Cupid & Valentine. These playful little rasca...

01/31/2024

Choosing a good, effective, safe leash is important. Not every dog needs the same kind of leash. Depending on how much your dog has to learn about walking well on a leash, there are different options. Talk to a dog trainer if you can. If not, do some research to find the best leash for your dog. You'll both be happier and safer.

01/30/2024

Forget about cooking for lunch or dinner today! It's Together We Care Tuesday at the Applebee's Grill + Bar on Collins Rd. They will have a special menu of five popular dishes and every time an order is placed from that menu Last Hope gets 50% of the listed price. That's incredible!

You can order for lunch or dinner (or both!) and eat in, carry out, or have a third-party service deliver it to you. What could be easier and tastier than that?

Spread the word and encourage friends and family to visit Applebee's on Collins Rd and order from the special menu. The special is for TODAY ONLY.

01/29/2024

Get prepared for some great food tomorrow! The Applebee's Grill + Bar on Collins Rd. is holding an event for the benefit of Last Hope. It's called Together We Care Tuesday and we are grateful they thought of us as the beneficiary.

They have a menu of five favorite meals for you to choose from. Every order from that many means a donation to Last Hope! A whopping 50% of the menu price goes to LHAR.

You can order off the special menu for lunch or dinner. You can dine-in, carry-out, or use a third-party delivery service and have it brought to you. However you do it, it will help homeless animals.

So forget cooking. Forget washing dishes. Take a break and let Applebee's do all the work!

01/29/2024

Who doesn't love tater tots?! Well, we have a big one for you. Tater Tot is our Dog of the Week and he's a great potato! He hasn't had a lot of applications since coming to Last Hope and we're not sure why because he's a winner. Smart, active, and good with dogs; Tater is the complete package. Check him out on our blog at https://adopthope.org/dog-of-the-week-tater-tot/.

Dog of the Week: Tater Tot Julia D January 29, 2024 Dog of the Week Leave a Comment Tater Tot is a healthy and happy adult male dog around 50 pounds and 1.5 to 2 years old. His breed mix is just a guess at this point, but what we can guarantee is that if you are looking for a fun and active companio...