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One heart. One mission: saving lives together.
New Hope Animal Rescue, NFP is a fully accredited 501(c)(3) nonprofit created to save the lives of dogs and cats at risk of euthanasia. We save the discarded, the lost and the unwanted, and we can’t do it without your help.
We are not a shelter. Every one of our rescues is cared for by fosters and volunteers, and we provide the medical care and rehabilitation they need so they can find their forever homes.
- Accredited 501(c)(3)
- Foster-based, not a shelter
- Medical & emotional rehab
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Every gift pays for vet care, food, bedding and supplies for dogs and cats in foster care. Please consider helping our cause.
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Latest from our rescue
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Nimbus, Cupid, Manchas, and Peewee are adopted! ❤️
Four wonderful cats who recently found their homes through our adoption center at the Lakeline @PetSmart!
Our very handsome Nimbus came to us from a shelter about an hour outside Austin. When he met his new family, he was especially drawn to one family member in particular: his new brother! Their bond was instant.
Manchas and Peewee came to us all the way from Corpus Christi, and now we’re celebrating they get to join a home TOGETHER!
And handsome Cupid is another kitty who ventured all the way to Austin from Corpus Christi to our rescue. .
Thank you to their new families for choosing rescue, and to the fosters, volunteers, and supporters who helped them get here. Seeing our cats become someone’s family makes all that work worthwhile.
Whatever you’re doing, Little Val would like to be included.
Walking into the next room? She’s coming. Settling down for the evening? She’d love a spot nearby. Having a completely ordinary day? That happens to be one of her favorite things to share with you.
Valentine, affectionately known as Little Val, is a soft, smooshy bulldog who loves her people and the simple pleasure of being close. She enjoys sunbathing, snuggling, and making herself part of everyday life.
We think she’d be happiest as the only dog in a peaceful home with plenty of human company. However, during her recent stay at Southpaws Playschool for Dogs and Puppies, they said Val did really well in play groups with some of the little dogs!
Could you picture this face looking up at you every day?
Austin, TX • New Hope Animal Rescue
Apply for Valentine: nhanimalrescue.org/dogadoptapp/
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Bernie is happy, loved, and making himself right at home. ❤️
We know Bernie’s story was hard to hear. Today, we wanted to share how wonderfully he’s doing with his foster family. Just look at him with his foster dad and fur siblings! He has settled in like he’s been part of the family all along.
His veterinary care is still underway, and we’re so grateful to everyone who has donated to help him. Here’s what we’re working on with our veterinarian at Prairie Creek Animal Hospital:
• Positive tick-borne antibody tests: Bernie tested positive for antibodies to both Ehrlichia and Anaplasma. His vet prescribed a 28-day course of doxycycline, with additional tick-borne testing planned after treatment.
• Severely decayed teeth: Bernie needs dental treatment and cleaning. Antibiotics have been started while our vet evaluates his overall health and determines when he can safely undergo dental surgery.
• Elevated white blood cell count and liver enzymes: His vet plans to recheck his bloodwork as treatment progresses.
• Low albumin and blood protein: His vet is investigating possible protein loss through his kidneys or digestive tract. His urine-testing appointment is scheduled, and the results will help guide further diagnostic and treatment plans for Bernie.
• Thyroid follow-up: His thyroid levels will also be rechecked in a few weeks.
There are still medical questions to answer, and your support is helping us take those next steps. If you'd like to help with Bernie's vet care, donations made through this link or the FB donate button will go directly to Bernie:
givebutter.com/help-save-bernie-p8wund
Meanwhile, Bernie is busy being a much-loved member of his foster family. Seeing how easily he trusts his foster parents, fits in with the other dogs, and welcomes everyone he meets means so much after everything he’s been through.
As far as all of us are concerned, this sweet boy couldn’t be more perfect. Thank you for helping give him the care, comfort, and love he deserves.

