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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. We do not have a facility to visit.

To meet a dog submit an adoption application www.aplaceofhoperescue.com

05/01/2025

Happy Tails! 6 lucky little dogs were adopted this week! Congratulations to Knox, Louie, Maple, Shelby & Truvy, and Willow! Thank you so much to their new families for choosing to adopt a rescue dog!

*As a reminder, we are closed on Sundays.*

If you are interested in meeting or adopting a dog we ask that you please first submit an adoption application for review. Remember to check your spam email for any questions or responses from our team!

We are a foster based rescue and do not have a facility. Please do not show up at Francine's house expecting to meet or adopt a dog unless you have already submitted an application, been approved, and have scheduled a time to meet with the Foster family.

Visit our website for links to our adoptable dogs, adoption applications, and more about us!

www.aplaceofhoperescue.com

04/01/2025

HARDEE is a 2 year old, 17.2 pound Chihuahua mix pup who was abandoned by a homeless person. Hardee has recently started working with a trainer and is doing well. We suspected that because of his environment living with a homeless person he was used to fighting survival. That has been confirmed and evaluation of his behavior has also uncovered that he was abused. He's a very good dog and we would love to find him a home with somebody who can continue to work with him. More on the trainer and how he's doing to come in a separate post!

Hardee is a wonderful dog! He is loving and loyal...a one-person dog! With his person, Hardee is kissy, cuddly, and sweet. He is always happy to see his foster mom and relaxes comfortably when she is out of the home. However, he is reactive to visitors and strangers. He may initially be friendly, but he's always protective and on high alert. We believe this has something to do with his prior living situation where he was likely having to fight for and protect everything that he had. Hardee is 100% housebroken and loves his walks when it's cool enough. He has good energy and prefers to go on a walk than do his business in the yard (but he will). With proper introduction and an adjustment period, he can get along with other dogs that are his size. He is doing great with his new foster sister! It took a week of adjustment but now they do zoomies, hide-n-seek, tug-of-war with toys and bones, and both sleep in the big bed and share mealtimes and treats with no issues. At night, he sleeps in his dog bed in the big bed or on his own side and loves to give his foster mom a good morning cuddle when she wakes up.

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.

MORE about HARDEE: He is an affectionate dog who loves approval, learning new things, and does fine with corrections. He does well on walks but a fenced yard is a must. No kids. Not cat tested. He has storm anxiety.

To meet HARDEE, please submit an online adoption application using this link https://form.jotform.com/232395363383057 or by visiting our website www.aplaceofhoperescue.com and filling out an application on our application page. Submission of an application does not obligate you to adopt or guarantee approval. Check your spam email for responses or questions from our application review team.

We are a foster-based rescue located in Pensacola FL and adopt within a 6-hour drive to Pensacola. Local applicants will be given first consideration. Puppies and dogs with pending vet appointments and dogs with behavioral issues are local adoption only.

We review multiple applications for each dog and pick the best fit. We are not always able to respond to every application. Please message our page or email [email protected] to follow up on the status of your app.

04/01/2025

Pupdate and Happy Birthday, Alli!
Alli was surrendered to us as a retired breeder dog. Her new family fell in love with her immediately! They had just lost their senior Yorkie and wanted to find a companion for their other Yorkie who was missing his brother. They also wanted one for them to snuggle and love on as they were used to each having their own dog for their laps! Alli was a great match, settled in beautifully, and has been living her best life!

"We celebrate Alli’s 4th birthday today. She came to you as Crystal 2 years ago. We got her on Jan. 18th, 2023. We love this little girl and she has added so much joy to our lives. She has the most loving personality. She loves to snuggle and when we go outside she loves to run and chase the birds around the pool. Thanks again for your organization."

04/01/2025

COURTESY POST! PLEASE SHARE! We had really hoped to find Miss Athena her new home for Christmas but no one has expressed any interest in this sweet girl. Please read about her and share to help her find her home!

Because every dog deserves a home, and every home deserves a dog... Meet ATHENA!

Athena is a pretty 7-8 month old, 55 pound lab mix puppy with the sweetest puppy-dog eyes. She was found roaming the streets by herself about 4 months ago and was posted everywhere but never claimed.

Athena is a super sweet cuddle bug. She is convinced she is a lap dog and will flop in your lap for kisses and cuddles. Her tail wags and her butt wiggles when she is happy, which is all the time! She is good with cats, dogs, people, and kids. (She may be a little too much for little kids though).

Athena has a lot of puppy energy and loves to run and play with other dogs. She would love having a playful fur sibling around her size. She will be okay as an only dog as long as she gets a lot of exercise and play time. A fenced yard would be awesome for her.

Athena is 100% potty trained. She is crate trained and working on leash training. She is in her puppy chewing stage and needs some strong chew toys to keep her occupied. No soft toys or anything with stuffing because she will shred and eat them. She is extremely food/treat motivated and loves to please her person.

Athena is spayed, up to date on all shots, on monthly flea/tick/heartworm prevention and microchipped. Her adoption fee is $150.

If you are interested in giving this sweet bouncy puppy a home, please submit an online adoption application for review! https://form.jotform.com/232395363383057

04/01/2025

Happy Saturday!!! A few reminders: we do private meets with approved applicants and the FIRST step toward meeting a dog is to submit an adoption application for review! It does not obligate you to adopt, or guarantee approval, but it does tell us of your interest and begins the process.

You can view our adoptable dogs here: https://aplaceofhope.rescueme.org/

See one you like? Submit an adoption application using the link below or by visiting our website. Please remember to check your spam email for any follow up questions or responses!

https://form.jotform.com/232395363383057

www.aplaceofhoperescue.com

*We are located in Pensacola Florida. Puppies, dogs with pending vet appointments, and dogs with behavioral issues are only adoptable within a 1 hour drive to Pensacola. Most others we will consider within a 6 hour drive. Local applicants will be given first consideration. We do not ship or transport our dogs.
*We are a foster-based rescue and do not have a facility. Our dogs live in private homes in and around the Pensacola area until they are adopted.
*Please message to inquire about the status of your application and remember to check your spam folder for any questions or responses you may have received!

03/01/2025

NICKY is a handsome 2 year old, 10.8 Maltese who was found as a stray. He was microchipped and the registered owner was contacted and informed us he had been rehomed, but that person never responded to messages from anyone. The registered owner surrendered him and he came to us to find a new home.

NICKY is a very sweet boy who needs someone to give him lots of love. He follows his foster mom everywhere she goes, loves attention and sometimes gives kisses. Nicky is much more comfortable around women and is skittish around men. He is warming up to his foster dad and does get excited to see him when he comes home from work. Nicky is fine with other dogs but he does not play with them. He can be in a home as an only or with another small calm dog. He still has some puppy energy and enjoys running around the backyard in brief spurts, but he does not like to be outside without his person. He hasn't tried to play with toys yet. Nicky is not leash trained and needs a home with a secure fenced yard. His foster mom is working with him on potty training and keeps him on a pretty good routine. He does need somebody to keep working with him with love and patience. At night, Nicky sleeps in the bed with his foster family.

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

MORE about NICKY: He likes food and treats. He doesn’t bark very often. He has not been around cats since we have had him and he is afraid of kids.

If you are interested in giving NICKY a home, please submit an online adoption application for review by using this link https://form.jotform.com/232395363383057 or by visiting our website www.aplaceofhoperescue.com and filling out an application on our application page.

Submission of an application does not obligate you to adopt or guarantee approval. Check your spam email for responses or questions from our application review team.

We are a foster-based rescue located in Pensacola FL and adopt within a 6-hour drive to Pensacola. Local applicants will be given first consideration. Puppies and dogs with pending vet appointments and dogs with behavioral issues are local adoption only.

We review multiple applications for each dog and pick the best fit. We are not always able to respond to every application. Please message our page or email [email protected] to follow up on the status of your app.

03/01/2025

We are honored to be the January recipient of The Makery's Charity Cupcake of the Month! Not only do they have amazingly tasty treats that are just as good to eat as they are to look at, Makery owners Meredith and Cody give back. They support the community and they are one of our special Foster families! Most recently they fostered sweet Bandit and currently are fostering a little girl named Georgia who should be ready soon! Thank you so much Meredith and Cody for thinking of us!

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03/01/2025

BOEY (pronounced "Bowie") is a 2 year old, 9 pound Shih Tzu that came to us from another rescue. They have a facility and he was not handling being kenneled well so they asked us to take him. Once we got him into a foster home we saw a different dog BUT he needs an owner with a strong personality to match his strong personality! He is local adoption only.

BOEY is such a character. He loves to cuddle and he also loves to wrap himself around your neck. He would sleep there if you let him and he loves to be held. While he's very good with his foster mom, he did snap and bite at the other rescue. He is mouthy and if he doesn't like you he might nip at you, but once he loves you he's the sweetest snuggle bug. He does growl sometimes at people and jump up and bite at their hands. He'll need to meet a person to see if they can manage him like foster mama Francine does!

BOEY absolutely loves toys and will steal them from any place any chance he gets. He also does lots of little shenanigans around the house, like sliding into a room on his belly and running into your legs. He likes to chew on your feet while you're walking and he is a trip hazard for someone not steady on their feet.

BOEY has learned to use a dog door and is doing well with his potty training. He is in a home with other dogs and does occasionally mark. He can be a bully with other dogs and would be best as an only dog or with a female dog.

BOEY is an active little guy and a fenced yard is a must so he can burn off some of his energy! He sleeps in the bed at night and loves to jump on his foster mom and act like he's sound asleep as soon as he lands on her.

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

MORE about BOEY: We do not think he would be good with cats and he should not go to home with kids. He has a very high-pitched squealy bark and likes to use it a lot when he plays so he is not a great apartment dog.

If you are interested in giving BOEY a home, please submit an online adoption application for review by using this link https://form.jotform.com/232395363383057 or by visiting our website www.aplaceofhoperescue.com and filling out an application on our application page.

Submission of an application does not obligate you to adopt or guarantee approval. Check your spam email for responses or questions from our application review team.

We are a foster-based rescue located in Pensacola FL and adopt within a 6-hour drive to Pensacola. Local applicants will be given first consideration. Puppies and dogs with pending vet appointments and dogs with behavioral issues are local adoption only.

We review multiple applications for each dog and pick the best fit. We are not always able to respond to every application. Please message our page or email [email protected] to follow up on the status of your app.

03/01/2025

It's FIND A HOME FRIDAY! These babies are all looking for their homes! If you see one that you would like to meet, submit an adoption application for review!

You can read more about our adoptable dogs by clicking this link:

https://aplaceofhope.rescueme.org/

**We have been playing catch up on the holiday applications and are doing our best to be timely. If you submitted an application over the past couple of weeks, please feel free to message us to ask about the status! We thank you for your patience with the process!**

To meet a dog and be considered for adoption the FIRST step is to submit an app for review by using the link below or by visiting our website and filling out an online application. Submission of an application does not obligate you to adopt or guarantee approval.

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https://form.jotform.com/232395363383057

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www.aplaceofhoperescue.com

*Please note that we may not be able to get your application approved prior to the weekend and some applications may not be able to be fully reviewed until the beginning of next week. You are always welcome to message and ask about the status of your application! REMEMBER to check your spam email for any questions or responses from our team!

*We are located in Pensacola Florida. Puppies, dogs with pending vet appointments, and dogs with behavioral issues are only adoptable within a 1 hour drive to Pensacola. Most others we will consider within a 6-hour drive. We do not ship or transport our dogs.

*We are a foster-based rescue and do not have a facility. Our dogs live in private homes in and around the Pensacola area until they are adopted.

*We review multiple applications for each dog and pick the best fit. We are not always able to respond to every application. You are welcome to message our page or email us to follow up on the status of your app.

02/01/2025

SMOKY is a 16 week old mixed breed puppy surrendered from a bad situation with a large group of puppies who were living under a house. He is 17 pounds of playful puppy and should be a medium sized dog fully grown.

SMOKY is a sweet loving boy! He loves to wrestle and play with other dogs and when he's tired he will snuggle up in your lap. He would love a home with a playmate and will be good with big and small dogs. He would also love some kids to play with! He is currently in the puppy chewing stage and likes to dig but he can be re-directed to an appropriate toy or task. His foster mom is working with him on potty training and leash training and he is doing well. He is a smart boy who likes to please! Smoky has a puppy pen to keep him safe (aka out of trouble - puppies are just like toddlers!) when he cannot be supervised and for sleeping at night.

SMOKY has been to the vet for a wellness check, has had all of his puppy shots, is neutered, f***l tested and wormed, and is microchipped with a lifetime registration.

If you are interested in giving SMOKY a home, please submit an online adoption application for review by using this link https://form.jotform.com/232395363383057 or by visiting our website www.aplaceofhoperescue.com and filling out an application on our application page.

Submission of an application does not obligate you to adopt or guarantee approval. Check your spam email for responses or questions from our application review team.

We are a foster-based rescue located in Pensacola FL and adopt within a 6-hour drive to Pensacola. Local applicants will be given first consideration. Puppies and dogs with pending vet appointments and dogs with behavioral issues are local adoption only.

We review multiple applications for each dog and pick the best fit. We are not always able to respond to every application. Please message our page or email [email protected] to follow up on the status of your app.

02/01/2025

Pupdate! Pretty senior Pom Joni was found after she had been dumped in the woods with several other dogs. Her new mom had lost a couple of Poms to age and Joni reminded her of them. Her story also captured her heart and made her want to take care of her forever! During her time with us Joni had started to learn how to be a loved pet, but she needed somebody to continue to work with her and give her lots of love and patience and kindness. She got all of that and more! She got a home with two fur siblings and a very loving mom and dad, got to experience spa days, and has learned how to be a pampered little girl!

"Joni Mitchell came to us on New Year's Eve 2 years ago as a scared little 9 year old. She's now a demanding little diva with her own wardrobe. We love her so much."

02/01/2025

WALTER is a 5 year old, 13.8 pound Maltipoo who was surrendered to rescue due to an illness in the family. He is a handsome boy with gorgeous eyes!

WALTER is a sweet boy who will follow you around and give lots of kisses. He loves snuggling close to his person and wants attention all the time. He is a big fan of belly rubs! Walter is a friendly boy but can be skittish with strangers at first and warms up to women quicker than men. He does not like being left alone much and will bark and chewed his leash in half the first time his foster family left him for a few hours. Walter is generally good with other dogs and likes to play with them and with toys, but he does not like a dog who is in his face or very energetic and he will not hesitate to stand his ground. We think he would be fine as an only dog, but he would also enjoy having a small female dog companion. He has good energy and likes to run the yard and enjoys chasing squirrels. He will need a secure fenced yard. He is a digger and needs to be watched outside even in a fenced area. He is not fully housebroken and needs some more work on that. He is okay on a leash. At night, he sleeps with his foster family on the bed.

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

MORE about WALTER: He has not been around kids or cats since we have had him. If there are kids in the home they should be older (12+). He barks when he hears noises from outside and when someone comes into the house. He's a loyal little lover!

To meet WALTER please submit an online adoption application using this link https://form.jotform.com/232395363383057 or by visiting our website www.aplaceofhoperescue.com and filling out an application on our application page. Submission of an application does not obligate you to adopt or guarantee approval. Check your spam email for responses or questions from our application review team.

We are a foster-based rescue located in Pensacola FL and adopt within a 6-hour drive to Pensacola. Local applicants will be given first consideration. Puppies, dogs with pending vet appointments and dogs with behavioral issues are local adoption only.

We review multiple applications for each dog and pick the best fit. We are not always able to respond to every application. Please message our page or email [email protected] to follow up on the status of your app.

02/01/2025

BAMBI is a 12-year-old, 12.2 pound Chihuahua surrendered to us after the death of her owner. She is so sweet and we know she misses her mama. She is looking for a home where she can feel safe and comfortable and loved.

It took BAMBI a bit to relax in her foster home and just this last week she started asking to be loved on. She is a bit nervous with new people at first but once she warms up she will sit with her person, as long as it is her idea! If she doesn't want to sit with you she is in a dog bed napping nearby and keeping a close eye on you. She likes to know where her person is and she gives the sweetest little butterfly kisses.

BAMBI has some age-related hearing loss and limited vision but navigates her home quite well. She does not walk well on a leash and we are requiring a home with a fenced yard to keep her safe. She is mostly housebroken but does have accidents if not taken out often. She will begin pacing when she needs to go out. At night BAMBI sleeps in a cozy dog bed in the bedroom.

BAMBI has been to the vet for a wellness check, is up to date on shots, spayed, heartworm negative, has had a 12-month ProHeart heartworm prevention shot, and is microchipped with a lifetime registration. She has some age-related arthritis.

MORE about BAMBI: She is a senior dog looking for a quiet home, no kids, no bigger young dogs that will disturb her frequent naps. She tends to ignore other dogs for the most part. Although she was in a home with another senior dog, she would be perfectly fine as an only.

To meet BAMBI please submit an online adoption application for review using this link https://form.jotform.com/232395363383057 or by visiting our website www.aplaceofhoperescue.com and filling out an application on our application page. Submission of an application does not obligate you to adopt or guarantee approval. Check your spam email for responses or questions from our application review team.

We are a foster-based rescue located in Pensacola FL and adopt within a 6-hour drive to Pensacola. Local applicants will be given first consideration. Puppies, dogs with pending vet appointments and dogs with behavioral issues are local adoption only.

We review multiple applications for each dog and pick the best fit. We are not always able to respond to every application. Please message our page or email [email protected] to follow up on the status of your app.

01/01/2025

PEANUT is a sweet 4 year old, 20 pound Chihuahua mix. He was adopted from us as a puppy but returned due to a change in his owners’ living arrangements.

PEANUT's foster dad says he is a perfect gentleman! He likes belly rubs and attention and being part of a family with love, food and treats, and daily activities. He is going to be best in a home where he can spend a lot of time with his people. Peanut is energetic and enjoys playing with other dogs and toys and has fun roaming the yard. He is great with other dogs (small and large) and would be happiest with a dog companion in his new home. He walks well on a leash and likes to go for car rides. A fenced yard would be best for him. The prior owners mentioned that he would dig out but we have not had any of those same issues with him. Still it should be a very secure fence and someone should keep an eye on him until he has adjusted. Peanut is mostly house trained and only had a couple of accidents in the very beginning (his foster home doesn’t have a doggie door like he was used to). At night, Peanut sleeps in the big bed with his person and his foster fur siblings.

PEANUT has had a wellness check, is up to date on shots, neutered, heartworm negative, has had a 12-month ProHeart heartworm prevention shot and is microchipped with a lifetime registration.

MORE about PEANUT: He pays no attention to the cat in his foster home and will probably be good with older kids. He may let out a bark or two, but he is pretty quiet with good manners. He minds well, comes when called, and goes out when prompted.

To meet PEANUT please submit an online adoption application for review using this link https://form.jotform.com/232395363383057 or by visiting our website www.aplaceofhoperescue.com and filling out an application on our application page. Submission of an application does not obligate you to adopt or guarantee approval. Check your spam email for responses or questions from our application review team.

We are a foster-based rescue located in Pensacola FL and adopt within a 6-hour drive to Pensacola. Local applicants will be given first consideration. Puppies, dogs with pending vet appointments and dogs with behavioral issues are local adoption only.

We review multiple applications for each dog and pick the best fit. We are not always able to respond to every application. Please message our page or email [email protected] to follow up on the status of your app.

01/01/2025

New Year's is a time of renewal and new beginnings and we couldn't think of a better day to post sweet Eeyore's pupdate!

Eeyore came to us in the saddest shape. He had a skin infection and big bald spots, an ear infection so severe it required surgery, an eye infection, and rotted and broken off teeth. He was malnourished and underweight, with protruding bones. We were grateful that someone spotted him and brought him to us, even if Francine didn't realize he was a big dog until he arrived! But it didn't matter. This was a dog who needed our help desperately.

Eeyore stood patiently while we bathed him and worked on him, was gentle and calm through numerous vet visits. He knew we were helping him and he was getting the love and attention that he was denied prior to coming to rescue. We were so surprised that he wasn't adopted immediately when we posted him. We read over his bio looking for anything that indicated he was anything less than the most amazing, most loving dog in the world. But, like all of our dogs, he found his perfect family! Eeyore has two dads who adore him and take the best care of him and he is truly living his best life now! We are so happy that we were able to be part of his journey and thrilled that he is in a wonderful home getting all the love and attention that he deserves!

"Eeyore is doing great! He goes for 2-3 walks a day and he likes chasing squirrels at the park. His other pastime is looking out the window. He’s also getting more comfortable around the house. Last night sometime in the middle of the night he left the room and came downstairs to his bed. I took that as a sign he’s more secure with his surroundings. He likes knowing where I’m at...so if I leave his field of vision he will come look for me and then he goes back to his bed or his new spot is the recliner. I think that’s because he can look out the window. He is still very much interested in back and belly scratches. He has found his voice and he will bark if someone approaches the house or comes to front gate. I love his gentle demeanor and his genuine joy when he sees us approach him. He just wants to be loved. I also get a kick when he insists on head scratches and will use his paw to tap my leg or arm."

Happy Tails, Eeyore!

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APOH Christmas 2024

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 will be responded to on Thursday. For a link to our adoptable dogs, applications and to find our more about us, please visit our website www.aplaceofhoperescue.com.

PEACHES is HOME ❤️ We had a pupdate planned for today but everyone loves a successful dog recovery story! We wanted to share the details and give a huge thanks to all of you who shared Peaches' lost dog posts, went out looking for her, contacted the owner with sightings, and generally supported the efforts. Thanks to all of the reported sightings, we had pinpointed a location, a permanently closed business, where she had been staying in a breezeway and had been seen several times. We had her owner put a blanket and food there and were working on a plan to secure the fence (there were several spots that she could easily go in and out) so we could go in and get her. We were a little nervous because we had seen her at that same place Saturday afternoon, but she took off when she realized that we spotted her and we lost sight of her. We were also concerned that she had crossed Barrancas, but this morning one of our volunteers, who lives right down the street, saw her again in the exact same location. We were getting ready to head down there when the owner got several calls that she had been seen at Sanders Beach and then another call that she was at the Yacht Club. Our volunteer, Sherri, immediately went to the Yacht Club. When she got there, Peaches went on a dock and two guys ran to it and started walking towards her and blocked her. Our volunteer and another lady who was there with a leash got behind them to kind of form a wall if she chose to run. They all stooped down and the guys slowly approached her when she got to the end of the dock. They got close enough to put a leash around her, passed her off to Sherri and the owner went to Sherri's house to pick her up! She was so excited to see Mom (even though she ran right by her on Saturday) and she wiggled and whined and wagged her tail like crazy. She doesn't seem to be hurt, she's just absolutely exhausted and a little hungry! We did not get the names of the people who called her owner or both of the gentlem

Pupdate! We think Thumbelina's Mom may need an intervention! This dog has a wardrobe better than most people we know! Thumbelina came to us a little over a year ago....a rambunctious 2 pound Pomeranian puppy with a congenital heart defect. Our vet and local cardiologist suggested heart surgery for her. Without it she probably wouldn't have lived past her first birthday. Even with the surgery she was not expected to live a very long life but her mom wanted to do everything she could to give her a chance. Thumbelina's surgery was successfully performed at LSU and she is still going strong as one of the most loved and spoiled little dogs! She goes everywhere with her mom and everyone wants to love on her! "She just had her 6 month cardiology appt and even through her heart is still enlarged, she’s not symptomatic and there is no change which is great. In February she will be celebrating her 2nd Birthday! She has lived longer than the specialists expected already. We enjoy every day and don’t dwell on the shortened life span that she may have."

Pupdate! We wanted to share a hi from Puddin'! She is a happy little girl! Mom says she's doing great and the last burn has completely closed up!!! She is loving her new home, bugs her fursiblings to play with her and her tail is always wagging! It was so worth it- the money, the procedures, the feeding tube, her ruptured eye, the times we thought she might not make it, the tears, the time, the work our vet team put into researching options and doing treatments, the vet visits back and forth, the innumerable bandage changes...all worth it to see this. ❤️❤️❤️

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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!

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