It’s estimated that 85% of all pets have periodontal disease by the time they are three years of age. Periodontal disease is a progressive disease of the supporting tissues surrounding teeth and the main cause of early tooth loss. Periodontal disease starts when bacteria combine with food particles to form plaque on the teeth. Within days, minerals in the saliva …
Six Reasons Why Senior Pets Rock!
Most of the time when people are thinking about adding a new pet to their family, they want to get a puppy or kitten. Sadly, there are many older pets in shelters who do not find homes because people are not aware of the advantages of adopting a mature dog or cat. For some reason, these pets are considered “too old” …
Good Intentions
Last Hope was asked back in November of 2016 to help with a hoarding case. The woman who was living in the home became ill and had to go into assisted living. Her two daughters went to the residence after she was placed in the center and were shocked by what they found. Their mother had stopped letting them in the residence …
Spring Garden Safety for Your Pets
Spring is officially here, and for many families this means getting out in the yard and planting that beautiful spring garden! If your family includes a four-legged member, it’s important to keep their safety in mind as the seasons change. There are not only numerous dangerous plants and flowers that are toxic for pets, but there are other things you …
Last Hope Statistics
We are very proud of the work we do. Of course, we couldn’t do it without YOU! We are able to stay in the rescue business because of donations, volunteering, and support from people like you. We just wanted to take a moment to share what we’ve been able to accomplish over the past few years: …
Top Four Misconceptions About Rescue Animals
Sometimes people think that there must be something wrong with a pet that ends up in a rescue organization. You can find animals that have had challenging pasts, but that is more the exception than the rule. And if animals in our care have had difficult life stories, Last Hope is committed to training and loving them to help them …