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    New Hope Animal Rescue values our volunteers. We could not save lives without you! This agreement, waiver and release is required for the safety of our volunteers, the safety and welfare of our animals and to ensure that New Hope Animal Rescue remains compliant with our contracts with our pet store partners and our insurance provider so we can continue to save lives. This is a legally binding document. As such, please read each clause CAREFULLY.
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Upcoming Events

Dec 20
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Adoption Event & Pound4Pound Food Drive

Jan 24
7:00 pm - 11:59 pm

Austin Cookie Ball Fundraiser
All Welcome

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Sparkle is excited for our adoption event tomorrow Sparkle is excited for our adoption event tomorrow @tomlinsonsfeed at Tech Ridge from 12-2pm! She will be there with other adoptable pets!  Sparkle would LOVE to ring in the new year in a home of her very own!  @tomlinsonsadoptables 

Read how a tiny kitten saved Sparkle's life here: 
https://us20.campaign-archive.com/?u=9660f1db694979993cffdabab&id=eda02f86cc

And don't forget to participate in Tomlinsons Pound4Pound food drive!  You can meet pups at our event and donate a bag of food in person at the register or donate a bag virtually online! Tomlinsons will match your donation Pound 4 Pound! If you want New Hope's rescued cats and dogs to benefit from your donation, be sure to vote for us! 

#Pound4Pound #Tominsonsadoptables #ATXPetAdoption #Rescuedogofinstagram #DogRescue #PetFoodDrive #NewHopeAnimalRescue 

https://tomlinsons.com/products/pound-4-pound-pet-food-donation
💛 Meet Nala 💛 Nala is a quiet, docile girl with th 💛 Meet Nala 💛
Nala is a quiet, docile girl with the sweetest soul. She loves her humans, enjoys the company of dog friends, and has a calm, gentle presence that’s instantly endearing.

At 2 years old and 38 pounds, Nala is that just-right size; perfect for road trips, cozy couch snuggles, and  is petite enough to share a the recliner with you. 

She adores her foster’s secure, fenced yard and is usually the dog who needs a little extra convincing that it’s time to come inside (a squeaky toy is her kryptonite 🧸). Sometimes she’ll pretend she’s complying, only to dart back out for one last victory lap — keeping her foster mom on her toes, but always in the spirit of play, not mischief. She might do fine in an apartment with an outdoorsy, active owner so she gets her outdoor play time. 

✨ Come meet Nala in person at @Tomlinson's Feed THIS SATURDAY Dec 20! 
She’ll be at their Tech Ridge location  from 12–2 PM, along with other adoptable dogs and some cats from New Hope Animal Rescue, and would love the chance to show you just how sweet she truly is.

Saturday Dec 20 12-2pm 
📍 Tomlinson’s Feed – Tech Ridge
500 W Canyon Ridge Dr, Austin, TX

🐾 And don’t forget — Pound4Pound is happening now through Christmas Eve!
You can donate pet food at our event, at any Tomlinson’s location, or online. Just be sure to mention New Hope Animal Rescue so your donation is allocated to our hungry pups and kitties. Best part? Tomlinson’s matches your donation, pound for pound!

https://tomlinsons.com/products/pound-4-pound-pet-food-donation

 #BrindleDog #MixedBreedMagic #RescueIsOurFavoriteBreed #AdoptDontShop
#RescueDogLove #ForeverHomeWanted #AdoptableDog
#AustinPetAdoption #ATXPets #AdoptATX #AustinDogs
#CentralTexasRescue #NewHopeAnimalRescue #NewHopeSavesLives
#DogAdoptionEvent #MeetMeSaturday #RoadTripDog #CouchSnuggler #catchaser #Pound4Pound #Tomlinsonsfeed #TomlinsonsAdoptables #SaturdayAdoptionEvent
🖤🤍 Meet Bridgett 🤍🖤 Bridgett is clearly not mindi 🖤🤍 Meet Bridgett 🤍🖤

Bridgett is clearly not minding her time being spoiled by our amazing volunteers at PetSmart  in Sunset Valley — stretched out in her condo, making biscuits, purr motor running as she soaks up every brush stroke like the big, lovable queen she is. 

At 14 pounds, Bridget is a beautifully large, plush tuxedo girl with a gentle, reserved personality. She thrives in calm, peaceful environments and would love nothing more than a home of her own for the holidays.

Bridget adores cozy comforts — curling up under blankets, tucking herself between couch cushions, and claiming the softest spots in the house. She prefers to be the center of your world and would do best as an only kitty, though she’s perfectly fine with calm, respectful dogs who understand personal space.

She also comes with excellent manners: she’s tidy with her litter box, enjoys her scratching pads, and has refined tastes when it comes to meals (small portions, served with love).

If you’re looking for a big-hearted, low-key companion who brings calm energy, cozy vibes, and plenty of biscuit-making moments, Bridget might just be your perfect match. 🖤🤍

✨ Available for adoption at PetSmart – Sunset Valley! Fill out an adoption application today! 

https://nhanimalrescue.org/catadoptappstep1/

#picme #AustinCats #AustinTX #ATXCats #ATXLiving #AustinAnimalRescue #ATXRescue #CentralTexasCats #AustinPetAdoption #AdoptATX #ATXPets #AdoptDontShop #RescueCat #CatAdoption #ForeverHomeWanted #AdoptableCat #RescueSavesLives  #HomeForTheHolidays #TuxedoCat #TuxedoCatsOfInstagram #BigLove #GentleGiantCat #BiscuitMaker #CatSnuggles #OnlyCatLife  #PetSmartSunsetValley #SunsetValleyTX #AustinVolunteers #ATXCommunity @petsmartcharities @petsmart PetSmart Charities
Daisy says come meet her at @tomlinsonsfeed at Tec Daisy says come meet her at @tomlinsonsfeed at Tech Ridge [500 W Canyon Ridge Dr] this Saturday!  She will be there from 12-2 with other adoptables from our rescue! 

And don't forget to donate to Tomlinsons Pound4Pound foo drive that is taking place between now and Christmas Eve! You can do so at our event or anytime visiting a Tomlsinons location or online here! But you have to mention New Hope Animal Rescue in order for donations to be allocated to our hungry pups and kitties! 

Tomlinsons matches your donation, POUND4POUND! 
https://tomlinsons.com/products/pound-4-pound-pet-food-donation

#Pound4Pound #tomlinsonsfeed #tomlinsonspound4pound #adoptdontshop #frenchierescue #frenchiesofinstagram #bulldogrescue #austinpetadoption #newhopesaveslives #newhopeanimalrescue @tomlinsonsadoptables
🐾 Adoption Event + Pound4Pound Food Drive at Tomli 🐾 Adoption Event + Pound4Pound Food Drive at Tomlinson’s Tech Ridge 🐾
Join New Hope Animal Rescue at Tomlinson’s Tech Ridge for a special adoption event in support of the Tomlinson’s Pound4Pound Food Drive! Come meet some of our adoptable dogs and cats, learn about our rescue work, and help us earn votes that translate directly into food donations for animals in need.
Saturday Dec 20th
Tomlinsons at Tech Ridge 12pm -2pm
500 W Canyon Ridge Dr Suite B200, Austin, TX 78753
Not ready to adopt? That’s okay! You can still make a huge impact by:
• Stopping by to say hello
• Donating to the food drive at the register and vote for New Hope!
• Voting for New Hope online through Pound4Pound is also available through Christmas Eve!
https://tomlinsons.com/products/pound-4-pound-pet-food-donation
Every visit, vote, and donation helps fill bowls for rescue animals across Central Texas. Swing by, meet some sweet faces, and help us turn community support into full bellies and second chances.
Known around the @tomlinsonsfeed cattery as the "u Known around the @tomlinsonsfeed cattery as the "ultimate snuggler", Teddy is happiest when he’s being held like a baby, soaking up affection, and giving out endless love.

This gentle soul was adopted from the Tomlinsons Feed atTech Ridge & I-35, and we’re so grateful to the Tomlinson’s team for being such incredible partners in helping rescue pets find their people. @tomlinsonsadoptables 

👉 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐮𝐬 𝐬𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐝𝐝𝐲𝐬? 𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧’𝐬 𝐏𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝟒𝐏𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐞𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞, 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐕𝐎𝐓𝐄 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐢𝐬 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐞. 𝐈𝐭 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐡𝐮𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠.

🗳️ Vote for New Hope Animal Rescue here or vote at the register by stating your donation is for our rescue:
https://tomlinsons.com/products/pound-4-pound-pet-food-donation

#HappyTails #Adopted #ForeverHome #SnuggleBug #RescueDogLove
#TeddyTheSnuggler #TomlinsonsTechRidge #Pound4Pound
#VoteForNewHope #NewHopeAnimalRescue #RescueSavesLives
#AdoptDontShop #CentralTexasRescue #TomlinsonsAdoptables
𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐏 𝐔𝐒 𝐒𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐁𝐎𝐎 𝐁𝐎𝐎!!!! 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐁𝐨𝐨 𝐁𝐨𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐏 𝐔𝐒 𝐒𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐁𝐎𝐎 𝐁𝐎𝐎!!!! 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐁𝐨𝐨 𝐁𝐨𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬: 𝐁𝐨𝐨 𝐁𝐨𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞, 𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐭, 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐟𝐮𝐥, 𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞, 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬, 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞. 

We need your help to get him  a surgery so that he can live a eliminate on his own and live a live pain-free, normal life. 

You might remember a prior update that Boo came to us with a 2mm opening, preventing him from being able to go to the bathroom.  Anal atresia is often a death sentence because treatment feels out of reach.  Thankfully Dr Engle @Presti Animal Wellness was able to provide a series of balloon widening treatments that helped Boo get to 7mm! While these procedures saved his life; it wasn't quite enough to resolve his issue long-term. 

𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐀𝐍𝐎𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐘 𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐆𝐄𝐑𝐘 𝐖𝐈𝐋𝐋 𝐃𝐎 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐏 
-Give Boo Boo the ability to eliminate normally
-Prevent ongoing discomfort and infection
-Protect his comfort and quality of life
-Make him adoptable into a loving home

Boo Boo also has a small growth on his third eyelid that causes irritation and redness when he blinks. Removing it will prevent future pain and infection. The surgeon will take care of it during the same procedure. 

We want to be prepared for what the surgeon finds under anesthesia, and we are also still carrying the costs of the earlier balloon dilation treatments that saved his life.

Between the surgery for his bum and eye, and the treatments that got Boo Boo this far, we need to raise $1,000 to cover his care. 

𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐏 𝐔𝐒 𝐒𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐁𝐎𝐎 𝐁𝐎𝐎. He's an otherwise happy cat and he deserves to live a good life. 

Venmo Donate through Venmo [only find us under the charity tab! avoid scammers]:

@NewHopeAnimalRescueATX

Donate to PayPal to -
https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/3357396

Or mailed to:
New Hope Animal Rescue
PO Box 40443
Austin TX 78704

#atxcatrescue #adoptdontshop #austingiving #austinrescue #austincats #austincatsofinstagram #austinadoptablecats #austinadoptables #endofyeargiving #savealife #amplifylifesaving #tabbycats
𝐕𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧'𝐬 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐨 𝐕𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧'𝐬 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝-𝟒-𝐏𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 — 𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇 𝐃𝐄𝐂 𝟐𝟒𝐓𝐇 — 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐲’𝐬.

Sweet cuddle expert Betty found her forever family at @tomlinsonsfeed Tech Ridge — and her journey started in a very different place.

Betty came to us from a shelter wiith her mom and siblings, all of them sick and struggling. Her foster alongside our vet, nursed them back to health. ✨ Today, Betty is healthy, happy, and sleeping in her new family’s arms.

𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐰, 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧’𝐬 𝐏𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝-𝟒-𝐏𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐞𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞, 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐮𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬.

🐾 Every bag you donate is DOUBLED by Tomlinson’s.

This food fills our shelves, lowers our supply costs, and allows us to put more funds into urgent vet care for cats and dogs just like Betty.

From Nov 28 through Dec 24:
🛒 Donate in-store by telling the cashier you’re giving to New Hope Animal Rescue
💻 Donate online by choosing us in the dropdown menu:
👉 https://tomlinsons.com/products/pound-4-pound-pet-food-donation

💛 Your donation = 2X the food
💛 2X the impact
💛 2X the second chances

Thank you for helping us feed them, heal them, and find them homes.

𝐕𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝-𝟒-𝐏𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 — 𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇 𝐃𝐄𝐂 𝟐𝟒𝐓𝐇.

@tomlinsonsadoptables #adoptme #adoptdontshop #rescuecat #rescuedog #animalrescue #fosteringsaveslives #adoptables #dogadoption #catadoption #savealife #secondchances #foreverhome #AustinTX #ATX #AustinPets #AustinDogs #AustinCats #SupportLocalATX #Pound4Pound #TomlinsonsFeed #fooddrive #donate #giveback #communitysupport #NewHopeAnimalRescue #NHAnimalRescue
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YouTube Video VVVIQ1dWXzdEa0p4QmxjVVF0c3JjcDNBLlVLa0N3YzFBLTIw One of the tiniest lives saved last week… and already bossing his foster mom around. ❤️

Kittens this small often fade and pass away in shelters because they simply don’t have the staff or resources to provide the care these babies need.
Fosters make little miracles like this happen.
One of the tiniest lives saved last week… and already bossing his foster mom around. ❤️

Kittens this small often fade and pass away in shelters because they simply don’t have the staff or resources to provide the care these babies need.
Fosters make little miracles like this happen.
Our tiniest life saved last week
Gracie and Maudie were rescued from a heartbreaking cruelty case—just 7 months old and already suffering the effects of severe confinement. Four puppies were crammed into a tiny wire crate, unable to move freely. As a result, Grace & Maudie's  back legs are weak and wobbly from muscle atrophy, but don’t let that fool you—these girls can walk, play, and even jump on the couch!

Maudie, the smallest, and was being crushed under the other puppies when animal control arrived. Her fur is missing on her head from pressing against the kennel.  She has never stopped wagging her tail.  They were at risk of being euthanized at a shelter that couldn’t place them for adoption.

Until New Hope Animal Rescue said yes to rescuing them.  

This video follows their journey—from neglect and fear to baths, freedom, and finally, love. You’ll see Maudie walk straight into her foster mom’s arms, Gracie soaking up attention, and both sisters discovering the joy of toys and soft places to rest.

💛 These girls are healing every day—and with your help, we can continue giving dogs like them the second chance they deserve.

👉 Please like, share, and subscribe to follow their journey.
✨ Donate or learn more at: www.NewHopeAnimalRescue.orrg 
📱 Follow us on Instagram/Facebook: @NHAnimalRescue
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#RescueDogs #AnimalRescue #GracieAndMaudie #NewHopeAnimalRescue #BeforeAndAfter #AdoptDontShop #secondchances
Gracie & Maudie's Rescue Story
Momo [left] and Sundance[right] might love playing together but both are in search of their own forever homes.  Apply to adopt one of them at Newhopeanimalrescue.org
Momo and Sundance best foster fur friends
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