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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

Happy Tails!We are celebrating six adoptions this week! ❤️ Congratulations to Chloe, Cody, Moxie, Rosco, Roxanne, and Vi...
28/12/2025

Happy Tails!

We are celebrating six adoptions this week! ❤️ Congratulations to Chloe, Cody, Moxie, Rosco, Roxanne, and Vixen!

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.

We love messages like this, especially for a sweet senior like Brownie. This boy came to us when his owner was no longer...
27/12/2025

We love messages like this, especially for a sweet senior like Brownie. This boy came to us when his owner was no longer able to care for him. He found a home with a family with a heart for seniors. They were looking for a slightly younger dog but felt Brownie was a good match for their own senior dog. He was a great fit and we couldn't be happier! They absolutely love sweet Brownie and say he is a joy who brings lots of life to their home.

"Thank You for bringing sweet Brownie into our family. He is perfect for us and we love him. He was meant for us!!! Merry Christmas!"

Please Read The BiosWe put a lot of care into writing each dog’s bio because it’s the best way we can share who they are...
27/12/2025

Please Read The Bios

We put a lot of care into writing each dog’s bio because it’s the best way we can share who they are, what they need, and what kind of home will help them succeed.

Those details aren’t just for information, they guide the adoption process and help us make the best possible matches.

Our bios also include important logistical information, such as our location, our adoption range, a link to our website where adoption requirements and the adoption process are explained, and a direct link to the online application.

We kindly ask that you take a few minutes to read the bios thoroughly before submitting an application. When an application doesn’t align with a dog’s stated needs, we may not be able to move forward, and that decision is always based on what’s best for the dog. Taking a few minutes to review all of this before applying helps avoid confusion and sets clear expectations from the start.

Thank you for understanding!

Happy Saturday! For information about our rescue, our currently adoptable dogs, adoption fees, adoption procedures, appl...
27/12/2025

Happy Saturday! For information about our rescue, our currently adoptable dogs, adoption fees, adoption procedures, applications and more, please visit our website!

If you see a dog that you're interested in adopting, please read the post all the way to the end to be sure you are a good match. Our posts include lots of great information, including our location, our adoption range, and a link to our online adoption application.

Also, PLEASE remember to check your spam email for follow up questions or responses from our application team. This is so important! So many of you comment that you submitted an application and never heard anything back, when in fact we have emailed you!

www.aplaceofhoperescue.com

WONDER is a 1 year old, 13.2 pound Westie mix pup who was rescued after being thrown from a car. He is a happy, confiden...
26/12/2025

WONDER is a 1 year old, 13.2 pound Westie mix pup who was rescued after being thrown from a car. He is a happy, confident boy with lots of puppy energy.

WONDER is friendly and outgoing and loves people. From day one in his foster home, he made himself comfortable and bonded quickly. He follows his person everywhere, always wanting to be close, soaking up attention, and handing out plenty of kisses. He does show a bit of anxiety when left alone and may bark for a few minutes.

WONDER is okay with other dogs and likes to play, but his energy level and strong personality can be a bit much for older or more laid-back dogs. He may not be a good match with an alpha dog. In his foster home, he's had a few squabbles over dog beds and treats and he does best with supervision and clear boundaries. He is fed separately to avoid any resource guarding issues. If there are kids in the house they should be older. Cats are an unknown.

WONDER is doing well with potty training. He had a few accidents at first, but within a couple of days he learned how to use the doggie door and now reliably goes outside when he needs to. He walks okay on a leash and continues to improve with practice. A fenced yard would be ideal for his energy so that's what we are requiring.

At night, WONDER sleeps in bed with his foster family and settles in nicely. He enjoys car rides, toys, and treats, and he especially loves playtime.

WONDER is up to date on shots, neutered, heartworm negative, has had a ProHeart 12 heartworm prevention shot, and is microchipped with a lifetime registration.

*To meet or adopt one of our dogs, you must first submit an adoption application for review. Important - check your spam folder for follow up questions and responses from our team.

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.

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

To view our adoptable dogs, find adoption fees, submit an application, and learn more about us, please visit:

www.aplaceofhoperescue.com

Pupdate, and boy, does this one make us happy! Ebony came to us covered in sores and scars, defensive and standoffish. I...
26/12/2025

Pupdate, and boy, does this one make us happy! Ebony came to us covered in sores and scars, defensive and standoffish. It was very clear that she had been bitten by other dogs and not treated well.

Even though she was initially hesitant to accept affection, we could tell that it was just fear. We settled in for the long run and her foster family started working with her. In time Ebony became much more friendly and open to attention and even started playing with some of the little dogs in her foster home.

And then she got the application that we had been hoping for. Her mom and dad had just lost one little dog and wanted to get a friend for their newest rescue, Pumpkin. They had been watching Ebony for a long time and were worried that she was never going to find a home - so they decided to provide it! It was a perfect match for our sweet girl and we are so happy that she's doing well.

"Ebony is doing great! She and Pumpkin are becoming sweet sisters, learning to play together, sharing food bowls. We walk daily, weather permitting, and have a stroller if they get tired; long walk this morning, and Pumpkin shared stroller with Ebony, SO cute, we're thrilled! Thank you for taking good care of Ebony, we're so happy to have her in our family! Blessings to you, and Merry Christmas 🥰"

CAROLE is a 4-year-old, 11.6 pound Shih Tzu surrendered to us to find a new home. She would do best in a calm, patient h...
26/12/2025

CAROLE is a 4-year-old, 11.6 pound Shih Tzu surrendered to us to find a new home. She would do best in a calm, patient home that understands she’s still learning and is willing to give her the time, structure, and gentle guidance she needs. In return, she offers quiet companionship, sweetness, and a whole lot of love.

CAROLE is a very sweet little girl with the cutest underbite and tiny teeth that will absolutely steal your heart. She’s confident, not skittish at all, and genuinely likes everyone she meets. She loves being close to her people and will happily follow you from room to room. While she doesn’t jump up on the couch, she enjoys being picked up, held, and petted, and is perfectly content soaking up affection in your arms.

CAROLE gets along well with other dogs but doesn’t really engage in play, she’s more of a calm companion than a social butterfly. We think she would enjoy a home with another little dog better than being an only dog but she could be an only in the right home. Her experience with kids and cats is currently unknown.

CAROLE is still a work in progress when it comes to training. She is not potty trained and does not use a doggy door or p*e pads. She needs someone patient and consistent who is willing to continue working with her on house training. She does sleep through the night without accidents. She is also not leash trained, and a fenced yard is ideal.

CAROLE enjoys her meals and has some preferences when it comes to treats. She hasn’t shown much interest in toys yet, but that may change as she continues to settle in and gain confidence. She isn’t a big barker and has a laid-back, low-energy personality that makes her easy to have around.

At night, she currently sleeps either in the bed with her foster or on a dog bed next to the bed.

CAROLE is up to date on shots, spayed, heartworm negative, has had a ProHeart 12 heartworm prevention shot, and is microchipped with a lifetime registration.

*To meet or adopt one of our dogs, you must first submit an adoption application for review. Important - check your spam folder for follow up questions and responses from our team.

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.

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

To view our adoptable dogs, find adoption fees, submit an application, and learn more about us, please visit:

www.aplaceofhoperescue.com

It’s Find-a-Home Friday where we post all of our currently available dogs for you to see! Take a moment to read through ...
26/12/2025

It’s Find-a-Home Friday where we post all of our currently available dogs for you to see!

Take a moment to read through the bios of our adorable adoptable dogs and see if one feels like your perfect match. If not, check back often, we update regularly!

Before requesting a meet, you must FIRST submit an adoption application for review. Please read each dog’s requirements carefully and visit our website for details about adoption fees, requirements, and procedures.
Submitting an application does not obligate you to adopt and does not guarantee approval.

✨ Important: Be sure to check your spam folder for replies from our volunteers!

Our adoption radius is within a 6-hour drive of our location in Pensacola, FL.
Puppies and dogs with behavioral or medical needs, or those with pending vet appointments, are local adoption only. All meet-and-greets take place in person in Pensacola. We do not ship or transport dogs.

What’s included in the adoption fee:
• Vet wellness check
• Spay/neuter
• Age-appropriate vaccinations
• Microchip with lifetime registration
• Heartworm test + ProHeart 12 for dogs 1 year and older
• Any medically necessary procedures performed by our vet
(Puppies not yet old enough to be fixed will have their spay/neuter appointment scheduled and included.)

www.aplaceofhoperescue.com

25/12/2025

Christmas is an opportunity to give thanks for the love, hope and joy we have received throughout the year. As we celebrate with our loved ones (furry and human), it is out of remembrance of the gift God gave us. The gift that we are loved, are never alone and have hope for the future. These are the same gifts that we wish for every dog that comes through our door all year long.

Each one of the dogs in this video has a story of love. They have all been blessed with families and homes, good food, soft beds, and cuddles and kisses from people who care for them. This Christmas we celebrate them, but we also remember those dogs who aren't as lucky. We hope that as we move towards the new year, our faith in our mission will be renewed and we will continue to see more happy faces, safe and loved, like each one of the dogs featured here. It is the greatest gift we can receive as rescuers.

Merry Christmas to all of our volunteers, our adopters, and our supporters! None of this happens without you! 🎄

(If you didn't have an opportunity to submit your pets picture for the video, please post it in the comments!!!)

*We are closed today. Messages and applications may not be responded to until Friday. For a link to our adoptable dogs, applications and to find our more about us, please visit our website www.aplaceofhoperescue.com

’Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the rescue,Not a single home was quiet, there was far too much to do.T...
24/12/2025

’Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the rescue,
Not a single home was quiet, there was far too much to do.
The volunteers were tired, their hearts stretched and sore,
Yet still they doled out kisses, gave comfort, and more.

These angels worked with patience and grace,
With fur on their clothes and hope on their face.
Through holidays busy and schedules so tight,
They dedicated their time, each day and night.

Applications pending, reviewed with great care,
Each one a promise, each one a prayer.
Because love isn’t rushed, and homes aren’t a race,
Every dog deserves their family, not just a place.

Some came from the streets, some broken by loss,
Some learned far too early what humans can cost.
With patience and kindness, and time to feel safe,
They learned that people don’t always mean ache.

We search for the family that is truly right,
With each dog’s best interest held dear in our sight.
For forever means matching each heart and each need,
So every new beginning has room to succeed.

Then morning will come, and one dog will leave,
With a collar, a family, a reason to believe.
A quiet goodbye, a tear, and a smile,
That’s the magic of rescue, worth every mile.

So from all of us here as Christmas draws near,
Thank you for patience, compassion, and cheer.
May your holidays sparkle with kindness and love,
And may every dog find their miracle, sent from above. 🎄🐾

Even during the holidays, we are still accepting and actively working through adoption applications. However, please kee...
24/12/2025

Even during the holidays, we are still accepting and actively working through adoption applications. However, please keep in mind that many veterinary offices are closed or operating with limited hours, and our volunteers are traveling and enjoying the holiday with their families. Because of this, parts of the process may take a little longer than usual, and we truly appreciate your patience and understanding.

On Christmas Day, our volunteers will be spending time with their families, friends, and their own pets, so responses will be limited and may be delayed until Friday, December 26.

We are doing our best to remain as timely as possible. Please remember to check your spam or junk folders regularly, as emails from our application review team can sometimes land there.

Don't forget to check in tomorrow morning for our special Christmas video featuring all of your dogs and thank you for your continued support during the holiday season! ❤️🎄

We need fosters! If you live within a 30 minute drive to Pensacola, have a big heart and love dogs, please consider beco...
24/12/2025

We need fosters! If you live within a 30 minute drive to Pensacola, have a big heart and love dogs, please consider becoming one of our lifesaving Foster families! Submit the form below to get started and help us say yes to a dog in need.

https://form.jotform.com/220197215759057

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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!