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A Place Of Hope Small Dog Rescue A Place of Hope Small Dog Rescue is a nonprofit foster-based small breed dog rescue located in Pensacola FL.

Our adoption range is within a 1-6 hour drive to Pensacola. More about us, available dogs, and adoption applications - www.aplaceofhoperescue.com

Your support needed! The USO at NAS Pensacola is seeking pet food for the 350+ cats and dogs that will be accompanying t...
26/10/2025

Your support needed! The USO at NAS Pensacola is seeking pet food for the 350+ cats and dogs that will be accompanying their military families as part of the Hurricane Melissa evacuation to Pensacola. Supplies can be dropped off according to the schedule in the pic. Donors may also deliver to the Pensacola Humane Society at 5 N. Q Street on Monday and Tuesday from 10-4.

Happy Tails! 6 adorable little dogs found their new homes this week!Congratulations to Bella, Bogey, Kelly, Rio, River, ...
26/10/2025

Happy Tails! 6 adorable little dogs found their new homes this week!Congratulations to Bella, Bogey, Kelly, Rio, River, and Rocky!

Thank you so much to their new families for opening their hearts and homes and choosing to adopt a rescue dog! ❤️🎉🐾

*For more information about us, to view our currently adoptable dogs, learn about the adoption process, and to submit an adoption application, please visit our website www.aplaceofhoperescue.com

As a reminder, we are closed on Sundays and applications submitted over the weekend are usually processed the following week.

It's never a bad thing to know how to do doggy CPR! This canine and feline first aid class not only could help save live...
25/10/2025

It's never a bad thing to know how to do doggy CPR! This canine and feline first aid class not only could help save lives, it also supports our friends at the Northwest Florida Great Dane Rescue.

Hi everyone! Coastal Sunrise Animal Hospital is doing their second annual Halloween Costume Contest! Some of these dogs ...
25/10/2025

Hi everyone! Coastal Sunrise Animal Hospital is doing their second annual Halloween Costume Contest! Some of these dogs are APOH alumni and they're all cute, cute, cute!! (To be fair we won't tell you which ones belong to a couple of our volunteers 😜) To vote for your favorite just like or love their picture!

Thank you Nick and friends for the recent donation! We always appreciate you so much and love the visits! Nick's commitm...
25/10/2025

Thank you Nick and friends for the recent donation! We always appreciate you so much and love the visits!

Nick's commitment is to be the bridge between the people who want to support our local shelters and rescues and the shelters and rescues who need it most. He does frequent donation drives and is always ready for porch pickups.

Nick and his family also do an amazing job of spreading the message that "adoption is the best option, that spaying and neutering saves lives, that teaching the youngest to love and respect animals matters, and that microchipping gives every lost pet the chance to find their way home again". Their words! Our shelters and rescues are blessed to have their support.

Pupdate! Nico was surrendered to us for being resistant to potty training,  and boy, was he ever! Thankfully, he was luc...
24/10/2025

Pupdate! Nico was surrendered to us for being resistant to potty training, and boy, was he ever! Thankfully, he was lucky enough to land with the perfect foster mom who worked with him patiently and helped him make great progress. Even luckier, Nico found a wonderful forever family who has continued to work with him and absolutely adores him.

Nico celebrated his 3rd birthday with his family at the beginning of this month, and it turns out he shares a birthday month with his sister, Sassy, who just turned six! He’s doing so well and is one very loved boy. 💙

"Well, another doggy we know just happens to have an October birthday! Today Nico turned 3! We may have only known you for a short period of time but you have already made a big impact on our hearts.💕

We got the kiddos a pupcake to share. Nico loved it! Sassy not so much."

❤️ ADOPTED ❤️ RIO is 8 months old and 7 pounds of pure sweetness and fun! This scruffy little mixed breed loves everyone...
24/10/2025

❤️ ADOPTED ❤️
RIO is 8 months old and 7 pounds of pure sweetness and fun! This scruffy little mixed breed loves everyone he meets and greets the world with joy.

With his quirky personality and silly antics, RIO is guaranteed to keep his people laughing. He is a snuggler who adores attention, enjoys being picked up, and likes to be loved on.

RIO gets along well with other small dogs and would do best in a home with another small, active dog to play with. He is all puppy and can play rough so he needs a dog that will tolerate his puppy energy. He hasn’t been cat tested, but given his easygoing nature, he’d likely be fine. He’s excited to see kids and would do best with older children who can respect his tiny size.

RIO is doing great with potty training and will also use a pad if needed. Because he loves his water, he needs frequent trips outside and still benefits from supervision to avoid the occasional accident. To help him continue his potty training easily and to give him a place to run and play and burn off his puppy energy, we are looking for a home with a fenced yard.

RIO is learning to enjoy toys, especially tug-of-war, and he loves car rides and new adventures. He doesn’t bark much, but when left behind, he lets out a high-pitched protest that may not suit apartment living. Crates and pens aren’t his favorite, though he will eventually settle in one if needed. He’s not destructive but may nibble on something he shouldn’t—though he stops quickly when corrected. Loud thunderstorms make him nervous.

At night RIO sleeps quietly at night in the big bed, his own dog bed, or even on a pillow and is always ready with morning kisses and cuddles.

RIO has been to the vet for a wellness check, is up to date on shots, neutered, heartworm negative and has been started on heartworm prevention, and is microchipped with a lifetime registration.

Adoption Application-- https://form.jotform.com/232395363383057

*A Place of Hope Rescue is a foster-based rescue located in Pensacola, Florida. We do not have a physical facility for visits. To meet or adopt one of our dogs, you must first submit an adoption application for review. Please remember to check your spam folder for any communication from our team.

We adopt to homes within a 1-6 hour drive to Pensacola. Puppies and dogs with pending vet appointments, and some dogs with behavioral or medical issues are only adoptable locally. We do not ship or transport our dogs.

To view our adoptable dogs, submit an application, or learn more about us, please visit:

www.aplaceofhoperescue.com

***AVAILABLE DOGS***It's Find a Home Friday and no, your eyes do not deceive you. We really only have 5 dogs currently a...
24/10/2025

***AVAILABLE DOGS***
It's Find a Home Friday and no, your eyes do not deceive you. We really only have 5 dogs currently available for adoption. The rest are in various stages of evaluation and having their vet appointments. But these sweet dogs still need homes! Please take a minute to read their bios and see if one speaks to you. if you don't see your match here, please check back! We are always adding new dogs :-)

Remember, in order to meet a dog, you must FIRST submit an adoption application for review. Please carefully really read the requirements for each dog and visit our website for information about adoption fees and general adoption requirements and procedures. Submitting an application does not obligate you to adopt or guarantee approval.

**Be sure to check your spam email folder for any responses or questions from our volunteers!**

Our adoption range is within a 6-hour drive to Pensacola, FL. Puppies and dogs with behavioral issues, medical issues, or with pending vet appointments are only adoptable locally. All of our meets must be done in person in Pensacola. We do not ship or transport our dogs.

Included in the adoption fee: a vet wellness check, spay/neuter, age appropriate shots, and a microchip with a lifetime registration. Puppies not old enough to be fixed have a pending appointment to be fixed at our vet, and that is included in the adoption fee. Dogs over 1 year of age have been heartworm tested and receive a ProHeart 12 heartworm prevention shot. Any additional medically necessary procedures are also performed by our vet and covered by the rescue.

To see our adoptable dogs, submit an application, or find out more about us please visit our website --
www.aplaceofhoperescue.com

In Loving Memory ❤️ Nola was rescued from a hoarding situation and was a sweet girl from the very start. She found her f...
23/10/2025

In Loving Memory ❤️
Nola was rescued from a hoarding situation and was a sweet girl from the very start. She found her forever home with a loving family who wanted to welcome another dog into their lives. Nola enjoyed many happy years with them, surrounded by love every single day. Her mom messaged us yesterday to tell us that Nola had recently crossed the Rainbow Bridge. We know she will be sadly missed but her pawprints will forever remain on the hearts of those who loved her. 🌈🐾

"We rescued her from y’all April 2019 and she went to the rainbow bridge yesterday after a brief illness. She loved to sleep under the covers in our bed. She would talk to us all the time in her own voice. She was in a hoarding situation before we got her from y’all. She was only 10 years old. She loved going to the beach house and laying in the deck. She was my shadow followed me everywhere just so hard. 2015-2025 RIP Nola, mama and daddy will always love you."

We have a PetSmart graduate to celebrate! Lucy (formerly Daisy) was owner surrendered to us and found her forever home w...
23/10/2025

We have a PetSmart graduate to celebrate! Lucy (formerly Daisy) was owner surrendered to us and found her forever home with her foster family. Mom loves to take her dogs to Pensacola's PetSmart training classes with Shelly Henry.

Lucy's report card says she is a fast learner and learned “down” really quickly but she needs to work on her social skills. She was too barky and rude to her classmates! Her mom was not surprised that a repeat of the beginner class is recommended. The good news is that she can repeat the class for free!

Remember, training is also a big part of October's Pet Wellness Month and the PetSmart training classes led by Shelly in Pensacola and BeBe in Pace are well worth it!

PetSmart Dog Training Store Locations - Pensacola, Florida https://share.google/VKy950el30t4RnCZo

HARDEE is a 3-year-old, 17.2 pound Chihuahua mix who has overcome a rough start in life to blossom into a sweet, affecti...
23/10/2025

HARDEE is a 3-year-old, 17.2 pound Chihuahua mix who has overcome a rough start in life to blossom into a sweet, affectionate companion. Abandoned by a homeless person and left to survive alone on the streets, HARDEE’s early days were filled with uncertainty, and likely abuse. He still flinches if approached too quickly, especially with fast movements around his head, but once he trusts you, HARDEE is all heart.

This adorable little guy loves to snuggle in blankets, sit in laps, learn new things, and soak up affection. HARDEE is a kissy, cuddly lovebug who just wants to feel safe and adored. He can still be nervous around strangers and visitors, so slow introductions and a calm, confident owner are essential. He needs someone who will help him feel secure and gently guide him when he’s feeling anxious or protective.

HARDEE should not be placed in a home with children because they can move quickly and unpredictably, and he generally doesn’t do well with male dogs. However, he enjoys the company of female dogs his size and would love a dog buddy to play with. He’s playful and full of personality and loves tug-of-war, hide-and-seek, zoomies, and going on walks. He loves to go on runs with his family, too.

He’s 100% housebroken and a fenced yard is a must. At night, HARDEE either sleeps in his own bed or curled up in the big bed with his foster family. He never misses a chance for a warm “good morning” snuggle.

HARDEE has had a rough journey, but he’s ready to shower the right person with love and loyalty. If you’re experienced, patient, and ready to offer a safe, stable home, HARDEE is waiting to love you with his whole heart.

HARDEE has been to the vet for a wellness check, is up to date on shots, neutered, f***l tested, heartworm negative, has had a 12-month ProHeart heartworm prevention shot and is microchipped with a lifetime registration.

Adoption Application-- https://form.jotform.com/232395363383057

*A Place of Hope Rescue is a foster-based rescue located in Pensacola, Florida. We do not have a physical facility for visits. To meet or adopt one of our dogs, you must first submit an adoption application for review. Please remember to check your spam folder for any communication from our team.

We adopt to homes within a 1-6 hour drive to Pensacola. Puppies and dogs with pending vet appointments, and some dogs with behavioral or medical issues are only adoptable locally. We do not ship or transport our dogs.

To view our adoptable dogs, submit an application, or learn more about us, please visit:

www.aplaceofhoperescue.com

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A Place of Hope Small Dog Rescue (formerly Flori Bama Small Breed Rescue) is a nonprofit small dog rescue located in the Pensacola, Florida area. We are foster based which means all of our dogs are kept in private homes through adoption. We do not have a facility. The advantage of a foster-based rescue is that we are able to observe and interact with the dogs in a home environment and learn what type of home they are best suited for based on their individual personalities and needs. We specialize in small breeds and the majority of our dogs are 15 pounds and under. We rescue and rehome shelter dogs, stray dogs, and owner surrendered dogs. All different breeds and ages come through our doors! We make sure they receive a full check up at the vet, are up to date on shots, rabies vaccinated, heartworm tested and on prevention, parasite tested and treated, spayed and neutered, and microchipped with a lifetime registration. We also take care of any other medical care necessary while they are with us, such as dentals, eye, ear, and skin infections, tumor removals, etc. We hold weekly adoption events in Pensacola and also do one-on-one meet and greets with approved applications. Our adoption process includes an adoption application, a vet reference, and a home check. Our adoption fees range from $200-350 and we adopt most dogs within a two hour driving radius from Pensacola. Longer distance applications may be considered on a case by case basis. Puppies stay local (within an hour drive of Pensacola) to ensure they get all sets of puppy shots and their spay/neuter and rabies vaccine when they are old enough. We are not a “first come, first served” rescue. We work hard to match a dog to the applicant that best fits a dog’s individual personality and needs. We make a promise to each dog who comes through our rescue that we will find it the best furever home. They came to rescue for a reason. As their advocates we try to make sure they leave us to become happy, well-cared for, and loved members of a new family!