A HOPE

01/09/2026

Every community has a handful of people who aren’t afraid to roll up their sleeves, look at the hard numbers, and say, “We can do better—and here’s how.”
A HOPE is ready for one of those people.

We’re expanding fast. We’re tackling the root causes of pet overpopulation. We’re opening doors for families who’ve been shut out of affordable care for far too long. And behind every life saved, every spay/neuter surgery, every bag of food delivered, every crisis intercepted—there’s careful, ethical, transparent financial stewardship making it possible.

Right now, we’re recruiting the next member of our Board of Directors:
A financial mind. A strategic thinker. A numbers-person with heart.

If you understand the power of strong accounting in a nonprofit—how it builds trust, fuels growth, protects mission, and opens the door to bigger grants and bigger possibility—then you already speak our language.

Your expertise will directly strengthen programs that keep pets out of shelters, families together, and our community healthier, safer, and more compassionate. This isn’t a resume booster. This is legacy work.

If you’re ready to lend your skillset where it truly matters, we’d love to talk with you.
Email: [email protected]

Our animals, our families, and our entire county deserve a future built on stability, integrity, and HOPE.
Help us create it.

Meet our dedicated team of board members at our non-profit in Milton, FL. Discover their commitment and passion for making a difference.

01/06/2026

WE NEED YOUR HELP—because our community really shows up.

In just the last 4 days, including a holiday when we were closed, our clinic received over 500 phone calls. That’s 500 people reaching out for help, guidance, reassurance, and access to care. We’re grateful to be needed—but we also want to make sure every one of those callers is heard and supported.

Here’s the reality: we intentionally run a small, highly efficient team so our veterinarians and technicians can stay focused where they’re needed most—with the animals—AND so we can keep services affordable for the community. Our two receptionists work incredibly hard to keep things running smoothly, and they do an amazing job. Even so, the call volume has grown beyond what a small front desk can handle alone.

That’s where volunteers come in.

Answering phones, returning voicemails, and helping guide people to the right resources is not “extra” work—it’s essential work. It’s how worried pet owners get answers. It’s how animals get scheduled for care instead of falling through the cracks. It’s how our medical team stays focused and supported.

If you’re calm, kind, organized, and want to make a real impact without being hands-on with animals, this role truly matters. You’ll be trained by our incredible front desk staff, so you’re never thrown in unprepared—and a few hours of your time can help hundreds of people get the help they’re seeking.

If you’d like to sign up or learn more, please email [email protected]
We love being busy. We just don’t want to be unreachable.

This is how we keep care accessible, animals safe, and our mission moving forward—together.

01/04/2026

Florida just took a real step forward for animals.

As of January 1, 2026, a statewide, public animal abuse registry is now active under Dexter’s Law.

This registry is not limited to felony convictions. It also includes guilty pleas and no-contest pleas, even when adjudication was withheld. In other words, animal cruelty doesn’t get quietly brushed aside anymore.

Shelters, rescues, breeders, and private individuals can now check one central database before adopting out or rehoming animals. The goal is simple: prevent known abusers from getting more animals and stop the cycle of harm before it repeats.

Dexter’s Law also strengthens penalties for severe abuse, especially cases involving torture, serious injury, or death. Animal cruelty now follows offenders statewide—not just county by county.

This only works if we use it. SAVE THIS LINK!
https://web.fdle.state.fl.us/dexter/about.jsf

If you place animals, foster, volunteer, or help rehome pets in any way, screening matters. Prevention matters. Accountability matters.
Protecting animals isn’t one organization’s job. It’s a community responsibility—and this law finally gives us a tool to work together and do better for them.

We encourage rehoming pages, lost and found pages, and anyone else who runs a publicly accessible social media group to pin this link to the top of their page. 🤝



*Old man Copper is not available for adoption but he is always available for admiring* 😍

12/30/2025

Drive-Through Vaccine & Microchip Event - December 30th

You must CALL for same day reservations (to pay with a credit card) but you can come to the drive through with cash. No reservation is needed.

850-795-2287. Please do not message the social media page for clinic questions. You can also email [email protected].

We'll see you and those furry family members tonight!

A vaccine and microchip event with the team at Snip Happens

12/25/2025

Holiday spirit, but make it ✨ neutered ✨

When Jingle Bell Rock comes on and the only word anyone hears is… not “bell.” 😂

Just another day at the clinic spreading cheer, snipping responsibly, and absolutely not taking ourselves too seriously. 🎄✂️

Operation Spay Bay .... thanks for the challenge. 🤣

12/25/2025

It’s Christmas afternoon, and Elf knows the rule—his watching is done, his magic is through.

He’s seen lots of kindness, big hearts, and cheer, pets cared for deeply all throughout the year.

So now he pauses, paws tucked in tight,
grateful for every small win in sight.

Elf wishes you joy, warm moments, and rest,
full hearts, full homes, and pets feeling blessed.

Until next December, when magic can start—
thank you for letting Elf live in your heart. 🎄✨

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12/25/2025

Twas the night before Christmas, and Elf was awake,
too excited to sleep—huge mistake.

The clinic was quiet, the lights dim and low,
but Elf’s tiny brain said, “Let’s GO GO GO.”
Dreaming of families, pets, love, and cheer,
he curled up and whispered, “Christmas is here."

12/24/2025

🎄 It’s a Holiday Weekend… and Somehow the Entire Office Showed Up 🎄

It’s Christmas Eve. The humans are off. The office is closed until December 29.
And yet… the whole office still showed up.

Meet Madam Spreadsheet, who was purchased from a pet store by someone who didn’t realize she was pregnant—because pet store surprises are very real. She later arrived with us accompanied by seven babies, who were 4 weeks old at intake and are now 5 weeks old, social, busy, and clearly running meetings without approval.

Madam is friendly, social, and completely unbothered by the chaos. She does have a small scar down the front of her face from an attack before coming to us, but she’s thriving now and leading with confidence.

The staff who ignored the holiday calendar:

• Chairman Whiskers
• Professor Noodle
• Senator Squeaks
• Dr. Emergency
• Captain Liability
• Sir Currently Unavailable
• Assistant to the Regional Manager

While the humans are still enjoying the holiday, these tiny professionals are now accepting adoption applications at
👉 www.ahope4src.com/rescuerats

So yes—the office is closed. But morale is high, supervision is questionable, and individual staff bios will be posted soon.

🐭🎄

12/24/2025

Elf found the cards and made a pile,
then sat and read them with a smile.

From PenAir Credit Union, Peggy M. too,
ASPCA and the Llewellyn crew.
Phil Hall, P.A. sent cheer our way—
Elf says, “Thanks for thinking of us this holiday.”

12/22/2025

ADOPTED!

🐿️ Meet Squirrel 🐾

Squirrel finally decided to show up… weeks after his siblings had already been adopted. Fashionably late? Absolutely. Worth the wait? Completely.

This big, squishy polydactyl kitten is as friendly as they come, packed with extra toes and even more love. He’s the kind of kitten who flops into your arms like he’s always belonged there—and honestly, maybe he was just waiting for the right person.

Some kittens arrive early. Some arrive right on time. Squirrel arrived exactly when he was supposed to.

12/22/2025

Elf got a little quiet on his shelf,
thinking of friends who need homes themselves.

Kittens are ready for Christmas cheer,
but no one’s stopped to look just yet, he fears.
Elf says, “They’re sweet, I promise, it’s true—
maybe their family is still finding their way too.”

www.ahope4src.com/rescuecats