New Hope Rescue

09/03/2025

Hi everyone. I know I've been MIA for a while; forgive me. Life, you know.

But... I am now very concerned. I don't know WHAT this meeting was about this morning. I assume I have yet again done something to annoy the residents... the fact that Mr. Pickles, the pig, was involved, is extra concerning. Have you all heard anything?! Was breakfast late again?? Have I not provided enough back scratches?? Are the treats sub-standard??? 😆

22/02/2025

Flynn and Hopulence playing on this nice sunny day!

16/02/2025

Ohhhhhh mud. How I loathe thee. How are my farm friends holding up? Please, no obscenities 😆

12/02/2025

Oh Charles.

Sir Charles McFluffy Pants, to be exact.

Charles, you came to us so broken. So aged... 18, at least. So sick. So many health issues. So neglected for so many years. A skeleton, weighing barely over 4 lbs.

And you thrived. And you healed, and you trained us to feed you every few hours, and to warm and soften your food, and to listen to your every utterance. You demanded a level of attention and care to which we happily adapted. In return, you loved us with a heart so great... you loved fiercely, and loudly... your purr boldly reverberating, your paws pulling us close, rubbing against us frantically. And despite being blind and mostly deaf, what an escape artist!! If you smelled fresh air from a door left carelessly open, what a hunt you'd lead us on. You never gave up. Your wandering heart never slowed. You loved life, dear Charles, and you lived it to the fullest. Your weight more than doubled. Your adventures never ceased. Your love brought us unlimited joy.

At the end, it was your body that failed. And so we decided to let you go before you felt pain. To go and to be free and to be young again. Fly free, sweet Charles. You changed our lives for the better. You gave us love and memories that we will cherish. You, Sir, were one of a kind.

Fly.

08/02/2025

We are planning Dr. Doxtater's Celebration of Life (henceforth known as the Celebration of Gary) for Sunday, March 16th, 2025. The location is the Queen's Lake Clubhouse, 234 East Queen's Dr., Williamsburg, VA 23185 from 1 pm to 4 pm.

We invite you to come together to celebrate his life, his laughter, his music, his loving and giving heart, and the impact he had on each and every one of us. Please feel free to bring any photos or mementos and, of course, your favorite memories to share. Photos may also be emailed ahead of time, and they will be included in a slide show. Email [email protected].

Members of the bands that Gary played in and other musicians that he knew will provide music!!

Finger foods are planned; we welcome any dishes that you would like to bring.

Dress is casual; bonus points for Hawaiian shirts!

Please feel free to reach out with any questions. We look forward to seeing you there!

01/02/2025

We are heartbroken.

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Tidewater Equine Clinic's founder, Dr. Gary Doxtater. We are deeply saddened by the loss. He was a valued member of our team, and a great friend and mentor. He will be greatly missed. Please keep his family in your prayers.

27/01/2025

Don't worry Ma! I'll sit on it till it melts!

😆😆😆

20/01/2025

This local dog is in need of a great home where she can finally be a beloved member of the family! Reach out to Meghan if you fall in love with that sweet face!!!

https://www.facebook.com/share/1GGR2Bkvjk/

Emergency Courtesy Posting for Meghan:

I came upon an emergency rescue situation (in the Williamsburg area) last week of a sweet pocket pittie.

I’ve worked with this family for several years to get their dogs off chains, provided covered kennels/insulated shelters/food, etc. The owner was tired of the multiple ACO welfare checks, is moving and wanted the remaining dog gone ASAP. 😬🥺😳

The former owner called her Chocolate, but she doesn’t answer to it. She’s lived her life outside and alone. 😢😢💔💔 She’s 8 yrs old and weighs 49 lbs.

Thankfully, she’s Heartworm negative, she’s received a 1 year rabies vaccine and is being spayed on Monday.

She’s had a groom/nails/ear clean and she did great. I have food tested her without any issues. Crate trained (no accidents), good on leash, quiet backseat passenger and is friendly to adults and children. She will likely need to be the only dog in the home.

I am keeping her safe in my garage, but I cannot keep her long term. Please let me know if you’re in a position to help this sweet girl who’s endured so much loneliness and neglect and now finds herself homeless and unwanted.

Please contact Meghan at 757-272-6299 with any questions or interest. ❤️❤️

12/01/2025

MA!! THE WATER'S BROKE!!

(Edit: Do not fear. The horse tanks all have heaters in them. This is an extra tub I keep filled for the dogs to play in. Hence no heater. )

11/01/2025

Such a handsome dude.

11/01/2025

It is beautiful, I have to admit. It's soooooooo much extra work, but it is beautiful!!!!

09/01/2025

Harley would like to express his intense displeasure at these blizzard-like conditions. He reports that he can barely move through the many feet of snow. He is very unhappy at his lack of ear mitts. He also points out that the service has been exceptionally slow during this alpacalypse. Often the server has been flailing about on the ground , apparently unable to grasp walking over ice. Very displeased.

Edit: Harley is a drama queen. I have not once flailed. Also, he cannot measure, neither snow nor service time. You all know this, right? ........... Right???

27/12/2024

**ADOPTED!!! Thank you Lauryn!!!**

Posting for a friend! This poor fella was abandoned when his owners moved out of their apartment-- they put him outside and just left. Humans...

Luckily, my friend heard about him and while she cannot take him in, he has been neutered, tested, and is in a temporary foster home. His name is Smudge and he is only 1 - 2 years old, super friendly and sweet and playful!! He is fostering with 2 other cats and doing well.

Any of you lovely folks have room for a little Smudge love in your life? Know someone who does? Message me or email [email protected] and I will get you in touch with my friend. Don't be alarmed if it takes a few days for us to answer... life is crazy right now.

Thanks for sharing!!!

25/12/2024

Wishing all of our amazing and wonderous friends the most merry of holidays (holidaze!!) 💜❤️ Thank you for all of your love, caring, kind words of support, and so much help. I say it all the time but it's true... I could not do this without you. All of you who message and text and call when things are rough, or just touch base with your kind words... you keep my heart going. Thank you from James and I and all of the critters!!!

09/12/2024

Came home today and found that my elderly Western hognose snake has passed away. I'm so bummed!!!! I know some of you won't get it and that's fine. But he was a good, gentle, easygoing fellow and he spent almost 15 years with me. I am now snake-less for the first time in about 20 years.

I tell you what. This whole year has been one kick in the heart after another. I'm ready for 2025.

💔💔💔

08/12/2024

A strange and wonderful friendship has blossomed here between the Biggest and the Littlest!! Cody (draft cross) and Flynn (mini/pony) have become play buddies 😆😆😆

Thanks to my neighbor Jack for capturing these videos!!!

30/11/2024

Shout out to New Kent Animal Control for rescuing this rooster and bringing him to my vet to be checked out. Turns out the poor guy had been attacked, his tail feathers pulled out, and his tail actually broken completely. He's unable to walk well. But we put him on good pain meds, antibiotics, treated him for more mites than I've ever seen, and one of our WONDERFUL clients adopted him!!! So meet Oliver, the house rooster!! We're going to xray him next week to see if he has any other spinal damage.

I really REALLY needed a good ending at this point so I may be a little over excited about this rooster. 🥰