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New Hope Rescue is an all volunteer, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to helping the homeless, abused, abandoned or neglected animals in our area.
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WEBSITE:
www.newhoperescueva.com

MAIL:
P.O. Box 412
Providence Forge, VA 23140

22/04/2026

So I'm behind in posting about this guy, due to life, you know? But I'd like to introduce our latest ELD (Evil Little Dog)! He was turned into RACC for biting. And he took that as a challenge to be The Best Biter of All. You gotta love a guy who reaches for the top.

In all seriousness and sadness, someone definitely messed this guy up. But where along his life did it happen? He's at least 10-12 years old. Someone loved him once. How many homes did he pass through? When did he experience the abuse that made him flinch at every move you make, duck away from your hands and then turn and attack out of such desperation? It makes me insane to think of it. So his first day here was tough, watching how unhinged with fear and stress he was.

Day two was better. As long as I only asked to touch him when he came near me, and let him decide, we were OK. Day three had him asking for more touching. Day four had him actively seeking out cuddles and initiating some play!! And today? He is tearing around outside, having an absolute ball, and leaping onto my lap to shove his whole body in with all kinds of wiggles!!! He's on the bed, he's on the sofa, he's remembered that life can be good and fun and that touching is good again. Although a few minutes ago when I reached over and picked up the phone to post this, he fell over in panic as my hand passed over him with the phone. Some ghosts will linger.

So everyone, meet Chad (he needed a better name than Shadow). Here's hoping that every day chases away more ghosts and soon he won't remember fear. A few more pics in the comments from this morning!

Huge, huge thanks to RACC for never giving up. And for the medical care they put into him. ♥️♥️♥️

05/04/2026

Happy spring/Easter everyone!!

02/04/2026

Kadence: Look, kid. All I'm saying is, you gotta learn how to train these humans right from the start. They don't tell YOU when to eat, YOU tell THEM when to warm your bottle and to what temp. And you don't stop screaming until they get it right. You got it?

Calvin: Ok Auntie Kadence, gosh you're so smart, I wish I was as smart as you!!

Kadence: Stick with me, kid. You'll get there.

01/04/2026

One year ago today! No, it wasnt an April Fool's joke....

Me (panicked): SARAH!!! JACK!!! COME HELP THERE'S A FOAL IN MY PASTURE!!!

Sarah: I DON'T KNOW NOTHING BOUT BIRTHIN NO BABIES!!!

Happy Birthday to our little Spryte, all grown up now and thriving in her new home!!

31/03/2026

This weird looking puppy keeps following me everywhere I go. He barks weird. Do all poodles bark like this???

30/03/2026

Sheesh, the awful conditions I have to work in some days... 😍😍😍

Dr. Dreher had a lamb born this weekend who's momma has rejected him, so we are babysitting and bottle feeding. It's a rough job but someone has to do it 😁

We've named him Calvin. He might need a home. A pet home. A PET home, folks. 'Cause we're already really attached!!!

27/03/2026

Update on Ruckus! Well, I have to admit, Ruckus turned out to be a bit more of a challenge than I first expected. He definitely has a huge problem with men. I had hoped that him letting my husband touch him those first couple of days was a great sign, but I think that was just him still getting his bearings because once he started to settle in, that nonsense stopped, lol!!!

So what we've come to learn is that Ruckus hates men. Any men. All the men. Men should be annihilated at all costs. This has made living with him very interesting for my poor long-abused husband!

But fear not, we have a plan. Ruckus is going to go on a trial with a couple of lovely ladies this weekend!! Cross your fingers and toes (or guard them if you're a man, because Ruckus is coming for them) and I'll keep you posted!

19/03/2026

Divine update!! She is learning that living in a home with her people and her friends is a wonderful thing. ♥️♥️♥️

Look at her lying there with her toy 🥰🥰🥰!!!!

16/03/2026

I have a DIVINE update for you! (See what I did there?) So yesterday afternoon, Divine went to visit her new foster home... we were not sure just how ready she was, emotionally... well, this video pretty much sums it all up!! 😆😆😆😍😍😍

15/03/2026

This moment yesterday!!! This was GOLD!!!!

Divine, the Great Dane, suddenly had a playful outburst! Look at her --- under all that fear came bursting out JOY!! She especially took to the newcomer, Ruckus... two lost souls finding their way back. I know, I know, I'm hedging on corny but honestly these moments are what make everything worthwhile.

💜💜💜

14/03/2026

Well... it's happened again.

Apparently, this little terror was brought to RACC by a very unpleasant person wishing only to dump him. We don't know what his life was like with them, but he was one little rage filled monster!! There was no touching him. He was actively attacking anyone who tried.

So in other words, he's just my type!!! 😁

You know I can't tell Christie Peters no. And so I went today to check him out and see if he might be open to some kindess this time around.

And the answer is.....

Yes!!! So much yes!!!!! He is already in the house with all the other dogs and wanting love!! He is getting along easily with the dogs. He is shy of my husband but already letting him touch him. He is in my lap at every opportunity. I think he is absolutely adoptable, he just needs someone who understand that he's had a rough go and has some triggers. I think he would enjoy a doggy friend to eventually play with.

He's young, maybe 2? Neutered, heartworm free, about 15 lbs. Super silky soft fur! I think he will blossom into a really fun dog. I would not put him with young kids.

His name is Ruckus! All hail Ruckus!! 😁♥️♥️♥️

11/03/2026

A couple weeks ago I asked for potential fosters for a Great Dane, and was able to secure a spot for this poor girl. I was able to get her today and she will be going to her foster home this weekend.

At three years old, she has been an outdoor pen dog for most of her life. The pen she came out of was painfully small, around a 10x8, and littered with diarrhea. She is absolutely terrified of life. She hid in her dilapidated house and peed, growled and shook when I approached her. She is not aggressive; she is panic stricken. Slow and steady got a leash around her neck and got her walking to the car. After a panic attack when I opened the door, she came back around and then climbed in!!!

She is currently in a pen here (a big one) to let her calm down and adjust to a new place. She is ignoring the other dogs going to visit her pen for the most part; she seems submissive to them. What is breaking my heart is how hard she flinches every time I reach for her or touch her. Her tail is plastered between her legs.

We have already pulled bloodwork and submitted a f***l. She was so scared of us holding her to pull blood that she fell on the floor, but she never offered resistance. Just fearful resignation. We now need to get her spayed, and this is where we could use some help...

Spaying an adult large breed dog these days isn't easy! There aren't a lot of vets who do it, and none of the spay/neuter clinics can do this size. So the estimates we have range from $700 - $1000. If we add on a gastoplexy at the time of spay, the total climbs closer to $3000. Can you help us get this done? 💜💜💜

Stay tuned for updates!!!

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