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Homes for Orphaned Pets Exist (H.O.P.E.) is a not-for-profit organization of animal lovers from Saratoga and surrounding counties who are dedicated to assisting animals whose owners have passed away or can no longer keep them. Some of the pets are surrendered directly to H.O.P.E. but others come from various local rescues or shelters which are at capacity. Many are senior dogs and cats or have special needs. H.O.P.E. gives these homeless pets a second chance for a wonderful life; to be part of a family, to be a therapy pet or just to be someone’s best friend. The goal of H.O.P.E. is to find suitable adopters who will provide these pets with a lifelong commitment of love and care.

Most rescues think adopters are proactive about reading every email and putting their advice into practice, but that could hurt the dogs you are trying to save. Many times, the reality is that these well-intentioned adopters are overwhelmed with information and may miss crucial steps in the process.      But we get it. Everyone says that the more you give your adopters on the front end, the less likely they are to bring back the dog they adopted from you. This belief is widespread and perpetuated by many within the rescue community. So it is easy to believe.       But if that were true, every home would be a forever home, and we know that's not the case. If you continue to hold this belief, you could be putting dogs' lives at risk. The reality is far more complex, and many variables come into play regarding successful adoptions.     But how can adopters take the dog's decompression and training seriously? You provide them with a single resource that takes them through bringing a dog home day by day with support from professionals. This method ensures they don't miss out on critical steps and have a structured approach.     So let me ask: Do you want dogs to keep coming back to you and not be able to save more, or do you want to set every dog up for success and raise money while you're at it? The choice seems clear, and the benefits of a comprehensive, supportive approach cannot be overstated.     Sign up for updates here:     https://lnkd.in/enECi847

Today, we celebrate the amazing dogs that bring joy, love, and companionship into our lives! 🐶❤️ Whether you’ve adopted a rescue pup or are thinking about it, today is the perfect day to shine a light on the incredible journey of these fur babies. 🐾 Why Adopt a Rescue Dog? 1. Save a Life: Every year, millions of dogs are in need of a loving home. By adopting, you’re saving a life and making space for another dog in need. 2. Unconditional Love: Rescue dogs often have an unmatched gratitude and bond with their new families. 3. Support Shelters: Adoption helps support local shelters and rescues, enabling them to continue their life-saving work. #AdoptDontShop #RescueDog #TOGETHERUNITED

It’s not always easy, but it’s always worth it 🤍 Being a dog rescue does not mean cuddling cute puppies all day (although there are times for that)! There’s a lot that goes into saving lives behind the scene that often take months-a year of planning to save each life. Our team is human and we will never get used to seeing dogs go through tough times. Ongoing support from you all truly makes all the difference in the world for dogs, and for us. Help dog rescues whenever you can. There is something everyone can do! How you can help: -Set up a monthly donation (link in bio) -Donate kibble. This is a never ending need! (Amazon wishlist in bio) -Foster! We need at least 20 short term and long term fosters currently to help current dogs and local surrenders who need help (apply on our site) -Volunteer your time (we always need drivers, supply hubs, administrators, and photographers) -Share our content! Getting the word out about dogs in need of fosters and adopters does work! #dogrescue #torontodogs #redemptionpaws #adoptme #fosterme #adoptdontshop

At Beartha we stay pawsome with our furry friends! We are working towards starting our Program to allow individuals that are displaced to have a place for their furbaby to stay while they get back on their feet. Also foster animals from our local Animal Shelter to help them create more space to help other furbabies in need. Some people may not know this but some animal shelters are at full capacity and sometimes families have to call months ahead in order to make an appointment. Due to that some people go to extreme measures and may leave their pet at the location, the pet becomes a stray, or the people and the individual lives in the street. Pets are family and shouldn’t be left behind. Our future goal is to be able to have a location where we can take in both the paw parent and the pet but doing this is the step in the right direction.

Between 5% to 10% of homeless people in the United States own pets (mainly dogs and/or cats). Of the 241,117 dogs and cats that entered North Carolina shelters, 170,753 found positive placements, while 47,652 were killed (76% were cats), for a save rate of 70.82%. 25.58% of North Carolina shelters are no-kill (a state is considered to be no-kill when every brick-and-mortar shelter serving and/or located within the state has a save rate of 90% or higher). If you have any questions about our pet care services or  need temp stay due to financial hardship and/or resources for you or your pet please reach out to us at support@beartha.org   Outside of donations , we are able to make this program a reality by you booking a drop in visits,  overnights, hiking, dog run playdates, daycare,  or boarding stay! (Boarding and Daycare we only accept small dogs at this time, subscribe to our newsletter for updates) Book a STAY and Help a PAWSOME Furbaby in need!  We need $8000 to be able to get a location to be able to expand our program! Visit beartha.org/staypawsome Shoutout to @christian.yaerger for making this logo for us ! #petcare #cary #morrisville #raleigh #durham #apex #community #animalshelter #foster #homelessness

the KILLING continues. I'm sorry, I normally post /comment/repost mainly work related issues. it's not very professional to let your emotions take over, but I'm so upset today with what goes on inside these "Shelters" What gives these "shelters" the right to kill (or as the prefer to say euthanize)? and really why are they really allowed to call themselves shelters? they kill just to make room to get another animal in, and then they will kill that one too Despicable p s.: if you have Californians in your network pls pls share

National Rescue Dog Day🐶🏡 You can make a positive difference in the lives of rescue dogs every day! POST A PHOTO: Share a photo of your rescue dog on social media by using #nationalrescuedogday. Explain what makes your rescue dog special to inspire others to adopt! GIVE LOVE: Shower your rescue dog with love in the form of a leisurely walk, a delicious treat, a new toy, or just some extra cuddle time. ADOPT: Adopt a dog from a local shelter or a pure breed rescue group to save a life. FOSTER: Provide a temporary home for a rescue dog. Many dogs abandoned to shelters benefit from socialization, or would just thrive better away from the shelter environment. Others may need some medical care or rehabilitation in a home setting before an adoption can take place. This is also a great way to see if you’re ready to adopt and make the life-long commitment. HELP A SHELTER: Check your local shelter website to donate and to view their wish list of much needed items such as blankets, toys, treats, and leashes. You can also host a bake sale, car wash, or other event and donate the proceeds back to the shelter. VOLUNTEER: Help out at your local shelter. Taking dogs for walks, grooming, and giving them plenty of affection improves their socialization. SPAY/NEUTER: Be responsible for your pets. Overpopulation is the number one reason shelters exist. EDUCATE: Teach young children the importance of kindness, unconditional love, and responsible care of all animals. Visit https://lnkd.in/eqVHUYu #relaxmydog #musicforpets #rescuedogday #dog

Domestic abuse comes in many forms. Perpetrators often use pets as a way to coerce and control a survivor. 90% of domestic abuse professionals have seen cases where survivors found it harder to get to safety, often for fear of what might happen to their pet. In Cats Protection's survey of domestic abuse professionals, 78% have experienced cases where cats and kittens have been physically abused 83% can't accept pets in emergency accommodation Cats Protection works with Lifeline who arranges temporary homes for cats while survivors seek support from Refuge to get back on their feet. And when the survivor is ready, they will be reunited with their beloved pets: together again. This is just another reason why every year I run a 10k to support Cats Protection and the brilliant work they do. Please consider a small donation to my cause here: https://lnkd.in/dx4MMAYw If you know someone who needs help, please visit cats.org.uk/refuge For cats. For survivors.

Zion is allowed to go back to his family. Zion was kept in captivity for more than 450 days. His release shows a systemic issue with the way we treat dogs for minor incidents in both our shelter and court system. It also shows the cost most people cannot afford to save the lives of their pets. Without the perseverance of Zions one family member (the other died before he was released), Zion would not be alive today or going home to live the life he deserves. The bill is well over $20,000. We should not be incarcerating animals for a year that are safe enough to go home. Most people cannot afford $1000/month to save their dog. Our system marginalizes animals AND people. No Kill understands in rare circumstances there are untreatable pets. It's why we delineate the word "euthanasia" from killing. You cannot euthanize a healthy or treatable homeless pet by definition. We can save every healthy and treatable homeless pet.