New Hope Dog Rescue *Thunder Bay*

New Hope Dog Rescue *Thunder Bay* New Hope Dog Rescue is a not for profit, volunteer run organization located in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Adoptable does not mean perfect.

Named for Hope, a homeless, injured dog rescued from the City of Thunder Bay Animal Services the day she was
about to be euthanized, New Hope Dog Rescue was formed in August 2006. New Hope Dog Rescue will provide care and compassion in a safe environment, daily care and any necessary medical treatment for all dogs in our rescue. Without exception, all adult dogs will be spayed or neutered prior to

adoption. Puppies too young to be altered will be adopted on strict spay/neuter contracts. New Hope Dog Rescue will make every effort to treat dogs that are considered "not adoptable" to allow them to transform into dogs ready for forever homes. Sick, injured, traumatized, infant or undersocalized dogs will receive medical treatment, training and/or loving foster care to allow them to become healthy animals ready for a forever home. Adoptable dogs may be blind, deaf, disfigured or disabled. While many of our dogs are not perfect, they are all loving animals who have found themselves looking for a perfect new home. New Hope Dog Rescue relies on donations to fund our rescue efforts. If you would like to support us financially, please use our paypal button
that you can find located at the bottom of each page. We thank you for your generosity. All of our dogs live in foster care. We do not have a shelter environment.

49 signatures to go!  OUR PETITION TO REOPEN ANIMAL SERVICES IS 4,884 SIGNATURES STRONG; JUST OVER 100 MORE TO HIT 5000!...
09/27/2025

49 signatures to go!

OUR PETITION TO REOPEN ANIMAL SERVICES IS 4,884 SIGNATURES STRONG; JUST OVER 100 MORE TO HIT 5000!!

Reinstate Previously Shutdown Animal Services and Establish an Accountability Partnership

09/27/2025

Update on the Petition and Pound Taskforce

Friends and supporters; here’s where things stand:

The taskforce formed to address the closure of Animal Services has now met three times. On paper, it shows movement; we went through the meetings and made our frustrations clear, so Council can see the urgency and take real steps to reopen Animal Services. The City administration started this process by closing the pound without a proper plan, and now it’s critical that real solutions are implemented.

The good news! Our petition continues to grow. We are now at 4,884 signatures strong! That’s nearly 5,000 people saying loud and clear that this community wants a real, functioning animal services. With just over 100 more signatures, we’ll hit that powerful milestone. Please keep sharing, it makes a difference!

A report from the taskforce will be presented to City Council on November 18. This is our chance to push Council for meaningful action, because if we don’t, the “solutions” may end up being brushed aside with superficial fixes that don’t address the real problem. Council needs to know the community expects real solutions, not delays.

Here’s what we need to do together:

>Keep pressing councillors; email/call, attend ward meetings
>Keep sharing the petition.
>Be ready for November 18.

I know this has been a long road, but your voices matter. Thank you for standing with me and your continued support.

MEET THEAThea is a beautiful, gentle soul who is looking for her forever home. She is a lovely mixed breed, with the swe...
09/24/2025

MEET THEA

Thea is a beautiful, gentle soul who is looking for her forever home. She is a lovely mixed breed, with the sweetest personality and a heart full of love to give. What makes Thea special; friendly and affectionate with people, eager to please, enjoys walks/playtime and cuddles, and most importantly ready to be your loyal companion!!

If you've been thinking about adding a furry friend to your life, Thea just might be the perfect match.

Please share this post to help Thea find her forever people. If you're interested in meeting Thea or learning more, send us a message or text Val 807 624-8686.

Let's find this sweet girl the loving home she truly deserves.

Can Thea crash on your couch?  Short term foster home needed for Thea; August 11 to August 13. Please call/text Val 807 ...
08/09/2025

Can Thea crash on your couch? Short term foster home needed for Thea; August 11 to August 13. Please call/text Val 807 624-8686

07/28/2025

⛳️ Get your Team Registered and your swing ready! 🏌

The 6th Annual REP 18 REP Security Golf Tournament is coming up fast, and we want YOU to be a part of it!

We’re hitting the greens at Fort William Country Club on Friday, August 22nd, 2025, and it’s all for a great cause: New Hope Dog Rescue!

Here’s what you need to know:

🔸 $1,000 per team (Teams of 4 )

🔸 Includes golf cart, lunch & dinner

🔸 Hole-in-One prize: $10,000 (No pressure, but... think of the bragging rights)

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just in it for the fun, we promise a day that’s sure to leave you with more than just sore muscles…(maybe some cool prizes or a few new business contacts)

If you are not able to attend but would like to sponsor a hole or make a prize donation, hit up Ashley Johnson, Julia Bragnalo or myself for more details!

07/20/2025

Taskforce Update – One Month Later

It’s been one month since the City announced the creation of a taskforce to address the future of animal services and the closure of our municipal pound. At the time, they shared that there had been a lot of interest and many applications received.

We know our community cares deeply, your voices, signatures, and ongoing advocacy are proof of that. But a month later, we are still waiting to hear who has been appointed and when the taskforce will begin its work.

Transparency and urgency are critical. Animals can’t afford delays. Our rescue groups, volunteers, and shelters continue to operate under pressure while a publicly funded service sits partially used.

We’re calling on Administration to update the public:

Who is on the taskforce?
When is their first meeting?
Will the public have any way to participate or provide input?

Send a message to learn more

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P. O. Box 10191
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B6T7

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