Who we are
New Hope Animal Rescue, NFP is an accredited 501c3, focused on Animal Rescue Through Fostering and Adoption
We are a fully accredited 501c3 nonprofit organization, created to help save the lives of dogs and cats who are 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. All of our rescues are cared for by fosters and volunteers. We provide them with the medical care they need so they can find their forever homes.
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New Hope Animal Rescue
New Hope Animal Rescue saves the lives of dogs and cats at risk of being euthanized in shelters. Whether a pet has been discarded or is at risk due to breed, age or health status, we provide the medical care & rehabilitation needed prior to adoption.
💙 Some cats want a home. Lucille wants a person.![]()
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Meet Lucille, a gorgeous young Siamese with brilliant blue eyes, endless conversations to share, and enough personality to keep you laughing every single day.![]()
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If you've ever loved a Siamese, you know they aren't just pets—Lucille will greet you at the door, follow you from room to room, "help" with your daily chores, tell you all about her day, and happily curl up nearby when it's time to relax.![]()
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She's affectionate, intelligent, incredibly social with her people, and forms deep bonds with the humans she trusts.![]()
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But Lucille also deserves a little extra understanding.![]()
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Before coming to rescue, she was declawed by a prior owner - this is a painful procedure that can leave cats with lifelong physical discomfort and emotional challenges. Like many declawed cats, Lucille can become anxious when life feels unpredictable. Because of that, she's looking for something very specific:![]()
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🏡 A calm, quieter home![]()
💙 A family willing to keep bedroom doors closed when they're away. Because of the anxiety associated with being declawed, Lucille has never had an issue sharing the bed with her people at night. The only time she may urinate on a bed is if she's left alone with unsupervised access to the bedroom. Keeping bedroom doors closed when no one is home has been a simple, successful solution in her foster home.![]()
🐈 A home where she can be the only cat![]()
👨💻 Someone home often would be a huge bonus![]()
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Lucille e isn't difficult—she just needs someone willing to understand why she experiences the world a little differently.![]()
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Lucille has already lost several homes through no fault of her own and we are her second rescue organization (and final). She just hasn't been matched to the right home environment yet. ![]()
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We're determined that her next home will will be her last.![]()
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Lucille currently resides Petco in West Lake hoping that just the right person might notice her. Please go see her yourself! ![]()
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🚨 **EMERGENCY: Howie Needs Your Help** 🚨![]()
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Meet Howie.![]()
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On Friday, we thought the hardest part was over. We had finally found this sweet little stray a foster. The shelter kindly transported him to a local veterinary clinic for his neuter, and our volunteer picked him up afterward and took him straight to his foster home.![]()
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Howie had finally made it out of the shelter.![]()
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We thought Howie was just having a tough time recovering from his neuter but this morning, everything changed.![]()
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We received the heartbreaking text that Howie couldn't even stand.![]()
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Within minutes, our foster parent was on her way to the Emergency Animal Hospital of Crystal Falls, where Howie is now hospitalized and expected to remain at least overnight while doctors work to determine why he became so critically ill. ![]()
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As we write this, we still don't have all the answers.We do not know if he had an underlying condition or a just a difficult surgery. We do know that Howie is fighting for his life, and our veterinary team is doing everything they can to help him.![]()
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These are the days rescue can be absolutely heartbreaking. You celebrate getting a dog to safety, and before you've even had a chance to exhale, you're praying they'll survive—and praying you'll have the resources to keep fighting for them.![]()
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Today, we're asking for your help.![]()
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Please consider making a donation toward Howie's emergency hospitalization. His initial emergency hospital estimate is **$2,000**, and his medical needs may continue to grow as doctors search for answers.![]()
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❤️ Donate directly toward Howie's emergency care:![]()
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If you're not able to donate, **sharing Howie's story is one of the most meaningful ways you can help.** Your share could be the one that reaches the person who gives this little survivor another chance.![]()
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Thank you for standing with Howie and New Hope Animal Rescue when he needs us most. ❤️
Meet Piper Picklesworth!![]()
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Don't let her tiny size fool you—Piper Picklesworth has enough personality packed into six pounds to brighten an entire home.![]()
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Whether she's riding in the car, exploring a new place, or making new dog friends, Piper approaches the world with a happy, carefree attitude.![]()
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She has the perfect balance of playful and cuddly. Piper loves a game of fetch or tug, enjoys the occasional burst of zoomies, and once she's had her fun, she's more than happy to curl up in your lap for a well-earned nap.![]()
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She's dog friendly, cat friendly, crate trained, walks nicely on a loose leash, comes when called, and can be left home for a few hours without issue. She's also making great progress with her house training and uses pee pads.![]()
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Piper's foster describes her as a tiny dog with absolutely no fear. She's happiest simply being close to her people, whether she's playing by your side or snoozing peacefully in your lap after a fun day.![]()
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Whether you're looking for a tiny sidekick for everyday adventures or a cuddle buddy for quiet evenings at home, Piper is ready to bring joy, laughter, and plenty of love to the lucky family who welcomes her #shihtzu #shitzurescueY#adoptashitzum#adoptdontshopS#adoptatxh#newhopeanimalrescueatxu #texasdogrescue##AustinDogAdoptionsi#ForeverHomeWantedasdogrescue #austindogadoptions #ForeverHomeWanted
READY TO ADOPT?
You've seen us at the adoption events or have browsed our directory of available dogs or cats? Are you ready to take the next step and save a life?