A HOPE

12/21/2025

Elf found some whiskers, small and sweet,
tiny paws that scampered at his feet.

He says, “Meet our rats—yes, really, true!
Smart, silly friends just waiting for you.”

Adopt a rat, give love a start—
Elf says, “They’ll steal your snacks… and your heart.”



*Featuring special guest star, Professor Noodle*
Www.ahope4src.com/rescuerats

12/20/2025

We love PenAir! They are HUGE supporters of the new clinic, Snip Happens. This company gives it all back to our community and we are incredibly thankful.

They're taking nominations for their 12 days of Christmas giving program and we'd love for you to choose a nonprofit (even if it isn't ours) to be one of those recipients.🥰

On the 12th Day of Christmas, you pick the local non-profit. We give $500!! 🎄🌟

Nominate your favorite local charity in the comments below and tell us why they deserve it. 🤝
To be eligible, the winning organization must be a registered 501(c)(3) and must complete a Form W-9.

A winner will be selected on Monday, December 22.

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12/20/2025

Nice rack.... 😍

If anyone has a deer feeder to donate...we love feeding our deer!

12/20/2025

Elf checked the calendar, eyes real wide—
less than a week till Christmas arrives.🎄

Presents still waiting, piled up high,
so he’s wrapping in a hurry as time zooms by.

Elf says, “If it looks rushed, don’t judge the flair…
I got distracted. Obviously. Everywhere.” 😸

12/19/2025

Adoption celebrations are our favorite kind 🎉🐾

Brownie and Parmesan — two awesome male rats — have officially gone home. Big personalities, small bodies, and now the right people to spoil them.

Ping and Pong each found loving homes and started their next chapters.

Honey Butter and Crumpet went home together as a set.

And Sweet Roll and Sugar Biscuit also headed home together as a set.

Every adoption is a win — fewer animals waiting, more lives changed, and more families choosing to open their homes. These are the moments that keep us moving forward.

Interested in adopting a kitten or rat? www.ahope4src.com/adoptions

12/19/2025

Tune in TODAY at 10:30!!!

🎙️🐾 Tune in for Frisky Friday on News Radio 92.3! 🐾🎙️

Set your reminders! Every third Friday of the month from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM, A HOPE takes over the airwaves on the Pensacola Expert Panel’s **Frisky Friday**!

📻 **Listen live** on your radio or stream online at [NewsRadio923.com](https://www.NewsRadio923.com) – just click "Listen Live" at the top!

🐶🐱 Each episode, we share expert pet care tips, answer animal welfare questions, and even take live calls and texts! Got a question? Call or text **(850) 437-1620** during the show—we’d love to help!

And don’t forget—each month, we introduce a special furry friend! Who will it be this time? You’ll have to tune in to find out! 👀🐾

Join us in making a difference—one conversation at a time. 💙

12/19/2025

Elf heard the bell and did a cheer—
school is done, the kids are here.

Parents, congrats… they’re yours full-time,
no drop-offs, no bells, no quiet time.
Elf says, “Good luck, you’ve got this now—
I’ll be hiding. Don’t ask how.”

12/19/2025

🎙️🐾 Tune in for Frisky Friday on News Radio 92.3! 🐾🎙️

Set your reminders! Every third Friday of the month from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM, A HOPE takes over the airwaves on the Pensacola Expert Panel’s **Frisky Friday**!

📻 **Listen live** on your radio or stream online at [NewsRadio923.com](https://www.NewsRadio923.com) – just click "Listen Live" at the top!

🐶🐱 Each episode, we share expert pet care tips, answer animal welfare questions, and even take live calls and texts! Got a question? Call or text **(850) 437-1620** during the show—we’d love to help!

And don’t forget—each month, we introduce a special furry friend! Who will it be this time? You’ll have to tune in to find out! 👀🐾

Join us in making a difference—one conversation at a time. 💙

12/18/2025

Meet Girl Scout Elf 🍪
Because even the tiniest elves do better with a friend.

When Elf arrived alone, we followed one of the most important rules in kitten care: young kittens shouldn’t grow up alone. Single kitten syndrome is real—without a peer, kittens often struggle with bite inhibition, confidence, and healthy social skills. We didn’t go looking for another kitten… but Elf clearly put in a request.

Enter Girl Scout Elf.

She’s just as tiny as Elf, packed with adorable s***k, and exactly the kind of playmate a kitten needs. She was found on the side of the road by a kind stranger who did everything right—scooped her up, kept her safe, and then reached out when it became clear that their dog wasn’t a fan of kittens and their children were allergic.

Girl Scout Elf is now right where she belongs: safe, warm, and learning how to be a kitten with another kitten by her side. These early friendships matter. They build better pets, healthier confidence, and happier futures.

Sometimes the right thing isn’t planned—it just shows up when it’s needed most.

12/18/2025

Elf found the food list and cleared his throat,
this one’s important, so please take note!

Chicken baby food is at the top,
plus Fancy Feast kitten—chicken nonstop.
Elf says, “Our babies eat like champs, you see…
so if you’re shopping, grab one (or three) for me.”

Amazon Wishlist: https://a.co/jiM2PWS

12/18/2025

Meet Elf 🎄
A tiny survivor with a big future.

Elf came to us completely alone, after being found tucked inside a neighbor’s car engine—one of the most dangerous places a kitten can end up. Thankfully, those neighbors did exactly the right thing. They took him in, kept him warm, fed, and safe, and waited patiently until we had foster space available.

Right now, Elf is still a very small boy—under 2 pounds—so his job is simple: eat, sleep, grow, and charm absolutely everyone. Because of his size, he won’t be ready for adoption until just after Christmas, when he’s a bit bigger and stronger.

Elf is everything you hope a kitten will be: sweet, gentle, and perfectly content being cared for. His story is a reminder that sometimes saving a life doesn’t look dramatic—it looks like paying attention, slowing down, and choosing compassion.

Elf’s forever home is out there. It just needs to wait until he’s ready to take up a little more space in the world.

12/17/2025

Meet three tiny lives at a crossroads.
These kittens are about 10 weeks old and came to us through a trapping situation. Right now, they are extremely frightened and not comfortable with human handling, so they are in foster care with one goal: to see whether socialization is possible.

Kittens have two key socialization windows.
The primary socialization period happens roughly between 2–7 weeks of age. This is when kittens most easily learn that humans are safe. After that comes a secondary socialization period, where progress is still possible—but not guaranteed. By 8–10 weeks, fear responses are stronger, instincts are louder, and outcomes vary widely from kitten to kitten.

That’s where these three are now.
Some kittens blossom with time, patience, and consistency. Others don’t—and that isn’t failure. It’s biology.

We are giving them a fair, thoughtful chance.
If they learn to trust and feel safe indoors before their spay appointments, they may become adoption candidates. If not, they will not be forced into a life that causes constant fear. In that case, they will be available as barn kittens or returned to their outdoor home, where caretakers are committed to their ongoing care.

What will not change, no matter the outcome:
• They will be spayed/neutered
• They will be tested for FeLV
• They will be vaccinated

Caring for outdoor cats means respecting reality while still limiting population growth and improving quality of life. These kittens matter—whether they end up on a couch, in a barn, or back in the environment they already know.

This is what responsible, compassionate community cat care looks like.