While we have modified our adoption process to follow CDC guidelines, Covid-19 has not slowed down our mission to save adoptable pets from being killed. In the month of April alone, we have rescued over 85 cats and dogs from being euthanized for space due to shelters operating at reduced capacity during Covid-19. We wanted to take a moment to say thank you to our supporters who made this possible and share some of our success stories from this past month. 

Ziggy was abandoned by the trash in a parking lot on a cold and rainy night.  A resident at a condo building was taking out his trash when he heard the near bye cries of a puppy.  He would discover Ziggy in small cat carrier near the trash. Despite the betrayal of his original human, Ziggy is a loving, trusting puppy. He currently has “Cherry Eye” which is a condition of his third eye lid.  Our surgical quote ranges from $800- $1000 and he will get surgery as soon as our vet resumes non-emergency surgical services. 

When we learned someone had cut off the ears and tails of a sweet, pregnant mama cat in Big Spring, Texas, we had to save her!  She gave birth to her kittens during her transport to Austin and is now with a foster who has affectionately named her Loaf. Sadly, one kitten has passed away from Pneumonia, but the other kittens continue to do well.  Loaf is just one of 72 cats we have rescued in April.  

Sweet Paisely was turned into a rural Texas shelter extremely under weight, and vomiting up gravel and sticks. A vet exam would reveal a prior trauma to her ankle and that a BB is imbedded in her stomach. Despite obvious signs of abuse and neglect by humans, Paisley is the most loving, trusting and submissive pup. Our  vet  continues to evaluate her ankle and possible need for surgery.  

Bambi’s owners would betray her in her senior years, surrendering her to a high-kill south Texas shelter. Due to the shelter abruptly closing due to Covid-19, we awaited anxiously for two more weeks before we could confirm she was still alive. Once in Austin, her vet exam would reveal she had healed rib fractures and that she is high heartworm positive.  She is a very sweet, but timid dog who will whimper and cower if she hears a raised voice. Her foster is teaching her how to feel safe again, and she is on the road to emotional and physical rehabilitation. 

Our volume of intake is drastically up as we respond to animals in crisis during Covid-19, yet understandably donations are down.  But there are many ways to support our rescue mission during Covid-19, such as social media shares or through selecting us as your Amazon Smile beneficiary. Just do your regular shopping, and Amazon Smile donates a percentage of your purchases to our mission at no cost to you!  

If you can give, New Hope Animal Rescue needs your help to continue our lifesaving dog and cat programs. If you are able to make a financial gift, donate through PayPal giving fund to ensure 100% of your donation goes into our mission.  No donation is too small. 

On behalf of all of our volunteers and rescued pets, we thank you for your continued love and support!  Please stay safe and stay healthy.   

Sincerely,
Kelley Rice 
Founder and Director
kelley.rice@newhopesaveslives.org