We’re proud to share that our incredible veterinarian, Dr. Sara Cooper, was featured in Good News Lebanon for her dedication to fighting the pet overpopulation problem—one surgery at a time! 🩺 Her work at The JOY Clinic for low cost Spay & Neuter services is changing lives, providing vital spay/neuter services to help reduce the number of homeless pets in our community. 💙
📖 Read her feature on pages 18-21: https://good-news.pageflip.site/publications/GoodNewsLebanon
📅 Learn more & schedule a surgery: https://www.newleashonline.org/the-joy-clinic
Congratulations, Dr. Cooper! Thank you for your passion and commitment to making a difference every day! 🐾
Meet Ryn!
She’s a beautiful 4 year old Hound Mix that would rather be cuddled up at your place! She’s a timid but very sweet girl once she gets to know you. Look at those eyes 🥹.
Reach out to us at [email protected] if interested.
The Staff gets Sweet Treat!
Around here the animals usually get all the treats—but thanks to a very special secret supporter, our staff got spoiled too! We are beyond grateful for this act of kindness and for the incredible support we receive from our community. 💕
Thank you to our mystery friend for making our day extra sweet! 🐾
Are You Looking for A Man?
"Anything made with love, BAM! It’s a beautiful meal." – Emeril Lagasse
Meet Emeril, the treat-loving kitty who’s looking for a family to call his own! This handsome guy was found outside an apartment complex, and while he was a little shy at first, he’s discovered that treats (and love) make everything better. 😻
Emeril is:
✔️ Litter box trained
✔️ Neutered & microchipped
✔️ Up-to-date on vaccines
✔️ On flea prevention
He’s making friends with the other cats at our Adoption Center and is ready to warm up to you!
📩 Email [email protected] or visit newleashonline.org to meet Emeril today!
Fred Has A Message for You
Meet Fred, one of our adoptable pups, with an important message! 🐶💳 Did you know you can make a difference for our animals by simply swiping your debit card?
It’s so easy! Head over to your local Pinnacle Financial Partners and ask to "pupgrade" your debit card to the New Lease On Life design. Every time you use your card, a percentage of your spending will be donated—at no cost to you! 🐾 Your everyday purchases will help support our Adoption Center, Paw Pantry, and The JOY Clinic for low cost Spay & Neuter services spay/neuter efforts.
Fred says, "Why not fetch one today?" Watch the video to see how easy it is, then visit Pinnacle Bank to get started.
❄️🐾 Snow Day Update—Featuring Fred! 🐾❄️
Due to the snow, New Leash On Life is closed today. Our amazing team is on-site with limited staff to care for the animals. ❤️
For those with appointments tomorrow, we’ll provide an update as soon as we know our capacity. Thank you for your patience!
In the meantime, check out adoptable Fred having a blast in the snow! He’s doing his best to keep up with the other dogs in the playgroup—too cute, right? 🐶❄️
We’d love to see how your pets are enjoying the snow too! Share your snowy snapshots in the comments below. ⛄🐾
2024 Dogs and Cats Adopted
Whether you volunteer, foster, donate, serve on our staff or board, or simply cheer us on from a distance, you are part of the village that makes miracles happen for animals in our community.
Because of YOU, 519 lives were forever changed in 2024 through our adoption center. 🐱 341 cats 🐶 186 dogs.
Thank you for believing in our mission and helping us create brighter futures for so many dogs and cats. We are so grateful for you!
Scheduling Links are Now LIVE for The JOY Clinic for low cost Spay & Neuter services!
You must choose 🦁 FEMALE LION 🦁 to access the feral/community cat schedule. Please do not choose cat from the options.....cat will link you to the owned cats schedule vs the Tuesday Community Cat schedule.
Starting today, all feral cat spay/neuter services will require an appointment to ensure smooth and efficient care. Here’s what you need to know:
✅ TNR Services will remain on Tuesdays only.
✅ A $10 deposit is required at booking.
✅ TNR appointments can be booked online starting January 3, 2025.
** All appointments will be scheduled as if the cat is female (FEMALE LION). If you're sure the cat is male, book as female, and we’ll adjust during the visit.
👉 Scan the QR code to schedule your appointment or visit the direct link here: https://clinichq.com/online/11c9d204-543e-4fb3-ab18-9b8caadadef2
Thank you for your dedication to helping our feral friends!
Thanks to your generosity, 5,759 animals received services this year at The JOY Clinic for low cost Spay & Neuter services, helping to prevent overpopulation and ensuring healthier futures for countless pets. We’re so grateful for your unwavering support!
There are just a few hours left to make a tax-deductible gift. Your donation today can create even more life-changing moments in 2025.
Visit newleashonlife.com or give below! Together, we can make the future brighter for every pet. Thank you for being part of this incredible journey! 🐕🐾🐱
🌹 Tyrone is ready to steal your heart today 🌹🤣 Make sure to stop by the PetSmart in Mount Juliet from 1-4pm. You can fill out an application there and even take him for a trial period!
Fred was in awe of the Christmas lights!
Fred is a 4-year-old beagle with a big heart and floppy ears. After overcoming health challenges with medication, Fred is now thriving and ready for his forever home! He is:
🐶 Friendly and great with other animals (even chickens!)
🏡 Loves car rides and playing with other dogs
Fred is neutered, microchipped, and up-to-date on vaccines. Ready to meet him? Message us or email [email protected] to give Fred a forever family 🐕❤️.
If you feel moved this holiday season, please consider a donation to help provide medical care for Fred and other dogs and cats touched by our programs! https://www.newleashonline.org/
🐾 Meet Drake: A True Survivor! 🐾
Drake, the determined kitten who wandered into someone's backyard with a severe injury, doesn't let a leg amputation stop him from being full of life. He loves ear scratches and is as playful and affectionate as any kitten could be—showing us all what true resilience looks like.
Thanks to the generous supporters of our Angel Care Fund, Drake received the life changing medical treatment he needed and is now ready for adoption.
This holiday season, we’re asking for your help to ensure that more animals like Drake receive care. Donations help fund medical treatment so these incredible animals can go on to live happy, healthy lives.
How You Can Help:
💖 Donate today to provide life-saving care and spay/neuter services for animals in need.
🏡 Adopt Drake or one of our other pets looking for a home.
Together, we can make a differnce!
We offer low-cost spay and neuter services, events throughout the year, pet adoptions, and more. Our shelter opened in 1982.
