Speranza Animal Rescue

Speranza Animal Rescue A 501c3 Non Profit Rescue, Rehabilitation Center, and Sanctuary. In the spring of 2012 Speranza Animal Rescue was officially established.

The Speranza Story:
Janine Guido is a Carlisle High School graduate who has always had a passion for helping animals in need. At the age of 27, she realized that this was more than a hobby to her; this was her purpose in life. Speranza means “hope” in Italian. converting spare stalls in the horse barn on her parents’ farm in Monroe Township into kennels and using every penny to her nam

e, Janine started rescuing as many dogs as possible from high kill shelters and other unfortunate circumstances. Janine is committed to saving the dogs that no one else will; the abused, neglected, and ones in need of much veterinary care. She works with several local veterinarians, and not-so-local specialists, to ensure that her animals not only get the love and affection that they deserve, but also all of the medical attention that they need. Speranza has taken in dogs with dislocated shoulders, broken bones, many cases of severe skin infection, a few heart worm infected dogs, several dogs requiring eye surgeries, several cases of starvation and a variety of other issues. Resources and space and the only things that limit the animals saved. The reality of the situation is that if Speranza is going to be committed to saving the dogs in the most need of medical attention, then Speranza is also going to have to be committed to continual fundraising to support the mission. Speranza Animal Rescue received its 501c3 Tax-Deductible Non-Profit status from the IRS in early 2014, making all donations tax deductible. Speranza is committed to saving as many animals as possible and finding them their forever homes. The hours required and dollars needed to save and rehabilitate these animals in need will not deter Janine from pursuing the mission of Speranza Animal Rescue. Rescue Rehab and Haven



Speranza Animal Rescue has saved dogs from a variety of grim situations. Janine has spent hours in the rain to catch a stray, entered numerous abandoned dwellings not knowing what she would find, saved many dogs from euthanasia in shelters, stepped up to take in countless injured dogs and has driven hours to help with hoarding situations… just to name a few. Speranza is an all breed, all species rescue. However, our mission has brought more Pit Bull Terriers and other bully breeds through the rescue than any other breed. Janine has saved small dogs and large dogs, Labs and Hounds, but Speranza takes much pride in supporting the Pit Bull Breed. Janine has made a commitment to save the true under dogs; regardless of how much time or money it will take to make the animal healthy, happy and carefree. She has a special gift that allows her to take a terrified, neglected dog and, with time and affection, turn it into a loving, friendly dog. Speranza has not shied away from an ailment or injury yet. Several of our dogs have had life saving surgeries and several others have had surgeries to improve overall quality of life. Speranza is fortunate to have tremendous support from local veterinarians, wonderful volunteers and it is located on a beautiful green countryside farm. We have found this combination to work wonders on these animals. Speranza Animal Rescue is not only a rescue, but it is also a haven for the dogs that are not adoptable, due to medical or behavioral issues. There is no time limit for dogs at Speranza. Every animal that comes to Speranza is guaranteed a lifetime of love, green pastures and happiness; until they find their perfect home or for the rest of their natural life. If you are interested in making a donation :
PAYPAL: [email protected] or visit our website for a link to PayPal
http://speranzaanimalrescue-com.webs.com/donate

OR send check to:

Speranza Animal Rescue
1216 Brandt Rd
Mechanicsburg PA 17055

We also have an Amazon Wishlist with lots of items that we need: https://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/1LGO4LO7YRQGO/ref=cm_sw_r_ip_wl_o_vbZ8ub0M4ZJG9

A huge thank you to the kids at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church!They handmade a whole bundle of toys with so much love —and ...
12/03/2025

A huge thank you to the kids at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church!

They handmade a whole bundle of toys with so much love —and our pups are already big fans.🧸

Adoptable Jeremiah took his job as “official toy inspector” very seriously and gave them all a solid 10/10. 🤎🐾

Thank you for thinking of our dogs and bringing so many wagging tails to the rescue!

Pa Kennel License #8956

12/03/2025

I HAVE OUR FIRST CHRISTMAS CARDS! ☺️❤️❤️

Craig is here with your daily reminder of our Christmas Card Challenge ⛄️🎄For the entire month of December you can send ...
12/03/2025

Craig is here with your daily reminder of our Christmas Card Challenge ⛄️🎄

For the entire month of December you can send in a Christmas card with a donation(if you can) to your favorite animal at the rescue.

Janine will be going live a few times a week with her assistant Skipper. Janine absolutely loves the kid cards, family photos, and funny cards 😉

Here’s a list of the animals currently at the rescue:

Goats: Ballerina. Gumdrop. Beanie. Earl. Nugget. Figaro. Jiminy Cricket.. Desi. Lucille. Slick MC Chuck wasabi

Sheep: Freckles. Piggy. Penguin.

Cows: Abner. Amos. Helga. Benjamin button. Buckwheat. Charlotte. Mr. Beans. Little Bo peep. Buzz Lightyear. Helen.

Donkey/Mules : Mary Poppins. Loretta lou. Beyonce

Pigs: Notorious P.i.g. Kevin bacon. Piggy sue. Porkchop. Sir Oliver Wellington. Hatfield. Squeakers. Wally. Tw***ie. Dottie. Colette. Elvis Piggsley. Porkette. Cadbury. Cornelius Gumbo

Turkey: Thomas.

Camel: Sir Camelot.

Horses: Ernie. Bert. Garth. Jack. Alfred. Popcorn. Lacey. Nelson. Ronnie. Wendy. Peabody. Einstein. Rose. Gummy bear. Leroy. Sebastian. Ryan. Jim Bob. Joy. Fred. Russell. Babs. Ruthie.

Zebras: Chrissy. Janet.

Emus: Spike. Ducky.

Alpacas: Fernando. Clarabelle.

Ducks: . James Pond.

Geese - Ying and Yang

Dogs: T Louise. Lucinda. Kiran. Lala. Vanna. Barbara. Linus. Katie. Balboa. Kevin. Navy. Gordon. Gloria. Gigi. Brad. Walker. Topanga. Petrie. Elton. Barkley. Cupid. Tug. Craig. Charming. Atticus. Michelin. Doug. Hope. Gucci. Seth. Mary. Dutch. Marlon. Crunch. JD. Rex. Jerome. Roberta. Skipper. Popeye. Cookie. Lady. Jeremy. Nali. Hudson. Bella. Bertha. Rockette. Kirby. Sadie. Blu. Barry. Horus. Travis. Finley. Aggie. Mikey. Gretchen.

Cat: Violet. Houdini. Jimmy. Herman.

Our address is 1216 Brandt Road Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055.

We can’t wait to get your Christmas cards ⛄️🎄💗

A huge thank you to CBS 21 News for taking the time to visit Speranza and share our mission with the community. 💜🐾We’re ...
12/03/2025

A huge thank you to CBS 21 News for taking the time to visit Speranza and share our mission with the community. 💜🐾

We’re grateful for the opportunity to highlight the work that goes into rescuing, healing, and advocating for animals who need a second chance. Coverage like this helps more people learn about what we do and how they can get involved.

Thank you, CBS 21, for helping us spread our message and shine a light on the animals who need it most. 🫶🏼

https://local21news.com/news/local/speranza-animal-rescue-powers-through-year-with-hundreds-of-rescues

Speranza Animal Rescue in Mechanicsburg has been helping animals in the area for over decade, but volunteers said 2025 has been their busiest year yet.Ashly Mau

Dutch here with the world’s biggest smile to remind you to VOTE in the Rescue Wonderland Challenge!He says it only takes...
12/03/2025

Dutch here with the world’s biggest smile to remind you to VOTE in the Rescue Wonderland Challenge!

He says it only takes a second… and he promises his grin gets even bigger every time you do. 🐧❄️🩵

https://theanimalrescuesite.com/pages/shelter/speranza-animal-rescue-4131

**Dutch is available for adoption, message us if you have questions! Pa Kennel License #8956**

We want to start off by thanking everyone who has participated in giving back today during Giving Tuesday. We’re truly b...
12/03/2025

We want to start off by thanking everyone who has participated in giving back today during Giving Tuesday.

We’re truly blessed to have all of YOU as supporters and followers.

We want to thank you for continuing to support Speranza. Over the winter months it’s harder for us to bring in donations, but our need to continue to save animals doesn’t slow down.

Without each, and every one of you, we wouldn’t still be up and running after 13 years.

We THANK YOU 💕

To celebrate , our animals
at the rescue along with Libre have teamed up and created 27 original pieces of art 💙

A live auction is happening all day, and every bid supports our mission. Check out the link below to see and bid on their one-of-a-kind creations!

LIVE AUCTION: https://go.dojiggy.io/671878/Campaign/Details



Not interested in the live auction but still want to help? Here are a few ways you can help!

❤️Be a voice!
❤️Share our stories!
❤️Volunteer or Foster!
❤️Donate gently used items!
❤️Website - www.speranzarescue.org/donate
❤️Venmo - @ speranzarescue
❤️PayPal - [email protected]
❤️Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1WNJXUPRQJ7VO?ref_=wl_shars

Meet Joy(the artist): This girl was on a transportation truck with nowhere to go. She unfortunately was going to end up ...
12/03/2025

Meet Joy(the artist):

This girl was on a transportation truck with nowhere to go. She unfortunately was going to end up in New Mexico. Where her fate would’ve been gloom.

Janine had pulled a few horses from a kill pen that just happened to be being dropped off from that transportation truck.

The horses were unload and Janine goes do all of these horses have a place to call home? The guy goes yes all of them but one.

Janine said can I see the one that needs a place? This frail and emaciated horse walks off the trailer.

Her body was weak, and her eyes looked exhausted. Janine looks at the guy and says this will be her last stop. She’s home.

Fast-forward to today joy is a volunteer favorite, she has quite a few horse friends, and is now living the life she was always meant to live.

Joy is one of the sweetest horses I’ve ever met. She’s constantly seeking attention from anyone she meets.

Giving back today helps horses like Joy turn their fate from gloom to bright.

To celebrate , our animals
at the rescue along with Libre have teamed up and created 27 original pieces of art 💙

A live auction is happening all day, and every bid supports our mission. Check out the link below to see and bid on their one-of-a-kind creations!

LIVE AUCTION: https://go.dojiggy.io/671878/Campaign/Details



Not interested in the live auction but still want to help? Here are a few ways you can help!

❤️Be a voice!
❤️Share our stories!
❤️Volunteer or Foster!
❤️Donate gently used items!
❤️Website - www.speranzarescue.org/donate
❤️Venmo - @ speranzarescue
❤️PayPal - [email protected]
❤️Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/

A few of the artist are here to remind you that there’s only an hour and a half left to bid on their paintings!!!Don’t f...
12/03/2025

A few of the artist are here to remind you that there’s only an hour and a half left to bid on their paintings!!!

Don’t forget to get your bid in. Their amazing artwork can be given as a Christmas gift or just hung on a wall in your home.

Either way this priceless artwork is one of a kind. It’ll be sure to be a conversation starter. Plus, it helps to provide support and care for the animals at Speranza.

To celebrate , our animals
at the rescue along with Libre have teamed up and created 27 original pieces of art 💙

A live auction is happening all day, and every bid supports our mission. Check out the link below to see and bid on their one-of-a-kind creations!

LIVE AUCTION: https://go.dojiggy.io/671878/Campaign/Details



Not interested in the live auction but still want to help? Here are a few ways you can help!

❤️Be a voice!
❤️Share our stories!
❤️Volunteer or Foster!
❤️Donate gently used items!
❤️Website - www.speranzarescue.org/donate
❤️Venmo - @ speranzarescue
❤️PayPal - [email protected]
❤️Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1WNJXUPRQJ7VO?ref_=wl_shars!

Meet Rex(the artist): This precious boy ended up at the rescue when another rescue reached out for help. Rex has come al...
12/03/2025

Meet Rex(the artist):

This precious boy ended up at the rescue when another rescue reached out for help.

Rex has come along way over the years. He isn’t always nice to new friends. He definitely has moments where he will redirect, but then he has moments where he’s sweet as pie.

Rex is also a member of the french mafia. This is where he feels most at home at. He spent his days running the office. Making sure he keeps Janine in line.

He has some neurological issues, so Rex has been to a specialist. He requires daily medication to keep the seizures at bay.

He doesn’t allow his diagnosis to slow him down. He loves to play with his toys and run around the ring.

Giving back today helps to support dogs like Rex that require long-term medical care.

To celebrate , our animals
at the rescue along with Libre have teamed up and created 27 original pieces of art 💙

A live auction is happening all day, and every bid supports our mission. Check out the link below to see and bid on their one-of-a-kind creations!

LIVE AUCTION: https://go.dojiggy.io/671878/Campaign/Details



Not interested in the live auction but still want to help? Here are a few ways you can help!

❤️Be a voice!
❤️Share our stories!
❤️Volunteer or Foster!
❤️Donate gently used items!
❤️Website - www.speranzarescue.org/donate
❤️Venmo - @ speranzarescue
❤️PayPal - [email protected]
❤️Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1WNJXUPRQJ7VO?ref_=wl_shars

Meet Squeakers(the artist): This girl arrived at the rescue weighing 3 pounds and was only a few weeks old. Someone had ...
12/03/2025

Meet Squeakers(the artist):

This girl arrived at the rescue weighing 3 pounds and was only a few weeks old. Someone had gotten her off of craigslist and out of a bad situation.

She was immediately vetted and was found to have scabies. She was treated and is now healthy and happy as can be.

As you can see, she’s grown a lot. She loves taking a dip in the mud pools, but prefers to just lay around and be fed treats. She’s living the true life of a princess.

Giving back today helps piggies like Squeakers get the medical care and treatment that they need.

To celebrate , our animals
at the rescue along with Libre have teamed up and created 27 original pieces of art 💙

A live auction is happening all day, and every bid supports our mission. Check out the link below to see and bid on their one-of-a-kind creations!

LIVE AUCTION: https://go.dojiggy.io/671878/Campaign/Details



Not interested in the live auction but still want to help? Here are a few ways you can help!

❤️Be a voice!
❤️Share our stories!
❤️Volunteer or Foster!
❤️Donate gently used items!
❤️Website - www.speranzarescue.org/donate
❤️Venmo - @ speranzarescue
❤️PayPal - [email protected]
❤️Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1WNJXUPRQJ7VO?ref_=wl_shars

Meet Beanie(the artist): He ended up at the rescue due to having no use of his back  legs.When Beanie arrived he was dra...
12/03/2025

Meet Beanie(the artist):

He ended up at the rescue due to having no use of his back legs.

When Beanie arrived he was dragging his backend. He had some urine stains on his legs due to being incontinent.

The nursery crew started to work with Beanie and immediately started therapy. Joey’s paw then so graciously donated wheels to him.

Fast-forward to today, he’s unstoppable. He runs around and plays with the other goats as if nothing was ever wrong with his legs.

Giving back today can help animals like Beanie in the future that require therapy to be able to walk.

To celebrate , our animals
at the rescue along with Libre have teamed up and created 27 original pieces of art 💙

A live auction is happening all day, and every bid supports our mission. Check out the link below to see and bid on their one-of-a-kind creations!

LIVE AUCTION: https://go.dojiggy.io/671878/Campaign/Details



Not interested in the live auction but still want to help? Here are a few ways you can help!

❤️Be a voice!
❤️Share our stories!
❤️Volunteer or Foster!
❤️Donate gently used items!
❤️Website - www.speranzarescue.org/donate
❤️Venmo - @ speranzarescue
❤️PayPal - [email protected]
❤️Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1WNJXUPRQJ7VO?ref_

Meet Skipper(the artist): Another rescue reached out due to Skipper’s behavioral issues. They unfortunately were not abl...
12/03/2025

Meet Skipper(the artist):

Another rescue reached out due to Skipper’s behavioral issues. They unfortunately were not able to manage him.

Skipper is definitely the star of the show. When we say this, he’s literally been on TV.

He lets his big personality, sometimes get in the way of being on his best behavior.

He loves to be carried as long as he initiates it, playing ball, and hanging out with his frenchie friends.

Skipper can’t wait for the Christmas card challenge lives to begin. As he loves spending time with his mother and dressing up.

Skipper is what we call a resident at the rescue. This means he has a safe haven to call home.

Giving back today helps resident dogs like Skipper to get the care, love, and a place to call home for the rest of their days.

To celebrate , our animals
at the rescue along with Libre have teamed up and created 27 original pieces of art 💙

A live auction is happening all day, and every bid supports our mission. Check out the link below to see and bid on their one-of-a-kind creations!

LIVE AUCTION: https://go.dojiggy.io/671878/Campaign/Details



Not interested in the live auction but still want to help? Here are a few ways you can help!

❤️Be a voice!
❤️Share our stories!
❤️Volunteer or Foster!
❤️Donate gently used items!
❤️Website - www.speranzarescue.org/donate
❤️Venmo - @ speranzarescue
❤️PayPal - [email protected]
❤️Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1WNJXUPRQJ7VO?ref_=wl_sharssv

Address

1216 Brandt Road
Mechanicsburg, PA
17055

Telephone

+17176096020

Website

https://www.petfinder.com/search/pets-for-adoption/?shelter_id%5B0%5D=PA838&sort%5B0%5D=

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