Lola was turned over to us after poorly healing from multiple car accidents, leaving her in pain, non-weight-bearing on her left hind leg, and dealing with a bacterial skin infection. She underwent a challenging Femoral Head Ostectomy (FHO) to repair her severely injured hip, followed by dedicated physiotherapy at Bridge City Veterinary Rehabilitation, including laser therapy and water treadmill sessions, to rebuild strength, range of motion, and smooth movement. Over several months, Lola steadily improved, gaining mobility and confidence while continuing rehabilitation under the guidance of her foster and veterinary teams. Her story ended happily when she was cleared for adoption and moved into her loving forever home, ready for a life filled with care, love, and continued recovery.

Bingo was found severely emaciated and at risk of not surviving, weighing just 2.8 kg with an ideal weight of 6 kg. She was immediately placed in foster care and seen by Orchard Veterinary Care, where she began a carefully monitored feeding program to safely gain weight while her organs remained healthy. Her story was shared to social media and gained hundreds of dollars in donations overnight. Despite her rough start, Bingo proved to be sweet, resilient, and full of personality, enjoying cuddles, kisses, and gentle interaction with other dogs. Her story ended happily when this funny, sassy little girl fully recovered and found her loving forever home.

Odis was found as a stray in a northern community with a large, deep wound on his shoulder and chest, yet he was remarkably sweet and seemingly unbothered by the pain. He came into New Hope Dog Rescue and quickly won over his foster family, who carefully cleaned and managed his wound daily while he adjusted to life indoors, learning to trust and enjoy affection despite his past hardships. Odis required multiple veterinary interventions, including stitches and a “shoelace” wound closure to gradually close the injury, which eventually reduced the wound by 80% and allowed it to nearly fully heal. Thanks to the dedicated care of his foster home and the team at Orchard Veterinary Care, Odis’ journey ended happily when he found his loving forever home.

Marlo, the sweetest girl, was carrying a lot of extra weight—173 lbs at her first vet visit—and needed to lose at least 50 lbs to improve her mobility and overall health. With the help of her dedicated foster home and hydrotherapy sessions at WaterPaws, Marlo gradually increased her exercise and reduced her calories, losing 11 lbs in just a month and a half. Thanks to this amazing care and support, Marlo not only improved her health but also found her forever home with her foster family. Her story ended happily with Marlo thriving in her loving new home.

A partner rescuer found Casper with a severe dog bite to his snout, which had broken his jaw and left him infested with biting lice. He was immediately treated at Erindale Animal Hospital and later referred to the Western College of Veterinary Medicine Dentistry department, where he underwent careful monitoring, IV antibiotics, and two surgeries to repair his jaw and remove bone fragments. After weeks of recovery in a foster home, complete with a special muzzle for stabilization, Casper healed steadily, gaining weight and learning to eat and play safely again. His journey ended happily when he was cleared medically and found his loving forever family to call his own.

Sloan arrived at New Hope Dog Rescue in 2021 after Canine Action Project reached out about a sick puppy who had unfortunately tested positive for Parvovirus. She was immediately taken to the Western College of Veterinary Medicine for specialized, isolated care to fight the deadly disease. After receiving treatment, Sloan was released to her foster home, where she spent at least 30 days recovering and ensuring she was no longer contagious. Her journey ended happily when she was officially adopted on August 5, 2021.

Ginny came into New Hope Dog Rescue with a severe, fully encircling neck wound caused by an embedded chain, which was infected and matted with feces, leaving her in pain and extremely malnourished when she arrived in foster care. She received daily wound management, including laser therapy and hydrotherapy, and eventually had the wound surgically closed at Orchard Veterinary Care, followed by removal of stitches, spaying, vaccinations, and microchipping. Despite all the trauma, Ginny remained a sweet, trusting soul, learning that people could care for and protect her. Her story ended happily as she is now thriving and loving life in her forever home.

Benson came into New Hope Dog Rescue after a painful encounter with a porcupine, and despite initial treatment, quills were still migrating out of his face by the time he arrived. Lethargic but responsive, he was rushed to the Western College of Veterinary Medicine where veterinarians removed quills from his left eye and deep beneath the skin of his face, some requiring incisions to extract. Severely underweight, Benson was sent to a foster home to heal, regain strength, and be monitored for any remaining quills working their way out. Once cleared for adoption, his recovery ended on a high note when Benson found his forever home in January 2020.

When Pearl came to us in October 2025, she was in unimaginable pain—barely able to walk, with a shattered back leg and severe injuries no dog should ever endure. After life-saving surgery and the discovery of additional pelvic fractures, Pearl faced a long road to recovery with quiet bravery and a heart full of trust. Through it all, her tail kept wagging and her eyes never lost their gentle spark. Today, Pearl is healed, safe, and has been adopted into the loving forever family she always deserved.

Found alone in a northern community in October 2025, sweet 10-week-old Timothy was facing the brutal Saskatchewan cold with an injured little body and no one to protect him. What was first hoped to be soreness from the weather turned out to be an old, badly healed leg fracture, yet even through pain and uncertainty, Timothy’s gentle spirit and puppy joy never faded. With hopeful news from further testing and a path forward through physical therapy, Timothy proved just how strong and resilient he is. Today, Timothy has been adopted into a loving forever home, where he can continue healing surrounded by the care and devotion he always deserved.

Peach needed urgent attention for her right eye, which required same-day evaluation at Brighton Veterinary Clinic and ultimately led to an enucleation. While recovering in foster care, she faced additional health concerns, including a small mass near her spay site that required surgery to ensure her comfort and wellbeing. With the dedicated care of her foster and veterinary teams, Peach healed fully, adjusting beautifully to her new circumstances. Her story ended happily when she found a loving forever home, where she is cherished and thriving.

Patrick came into New Hope Dog Rescue’s care as a 3-month-old puppy after being found with a spinal injury that left him with little use of his hindquarters, alongside concerns of a vertebral chip and possible Neospora infection. While in foster care and under veterinary supervision, he faced a serious setback when he tested positive for Parvovirus, requiring hospitalization, a nasogastric feeding tube, and intensive care, but he fought through each challenge with resilience and a goofy, loving personality. Ultimately, his left hind leg could not recover and was amputated, after which Patrick began rehabilitation, including laser therapy and water treadmill sessions, to rebuild strength and mobility in his right leg and core. His story ended triumphantly when many supporters saw him on social media and offered to donate funds and a Help ‘Em Up harness to get him the life he deserves. Because of this, he fully recovered enough to find a warm, loving forever home where he continues to thrive and grow stronger every day.

Athena came into New Hope Dog Rescue’s care under extraordinary circumstances, giving birth to six puppies while extremely underweight; tragically, four of the pups did not survive, leaving her with two healthy puppies, both of whom later found homes. Just before she was set to be put up for adoption, Athena experienced sudden difficulty breathing and required an urgent five-hour surgery to repair a life-threatening diaphragmatic hernia, with her liver, stomach, spleen, and intestines displaced into her chest cavity. After several nights in the ICU and careful monitoring at her foster home, Athena gradually recovered, with follow-up care and bloodwork ensuring her health was stabilized. Her story ended happily when she was cleared for adoption and is now thriving in her loving forever home.

Juniper had a painful encounter with a porcupine, requiring over 100 quills to be removed from her face and shoulders through multiple vet visits and diligent care from her foster home, along with antibiotics to prevent infection. Despite the trauma, Juniper remained sweet and loving, showing her gentle nature and readiness to be a wonderful companion. After thorough care and recovery, Juniper’s story ended happily when she was matched with the perfect family through a partner vet and found her forever home.

Ginny came into New Hope Dog Rescue with a severe, fully encircling neck wound caused by an embedded chain, which was infected and matted with feces, leaving her in pain and extremely malnourished when she arrived in foster care. She received daily wound management, including laser therapy and hydrotherapy, and eventually had the wound surgically closed at Orchard Veterinary Care, followed by removal of stitches, spaying, vaccinations, and microchipping. Despite all the trauma, Ginny remained a sweet, trusting soul, learning that people could care for and protect her. Her story ended happily as she is now thriving and loving life in her forever home.

Art came into New Hope Dog Rescue’s care needing a dental appointment and time to adjust to a foster home after experiencing too many changes. He had two teeth removed, but the procedure was halted due to medical distress, and he returned a few weeks later to have 19 more teeth removed, for a total of 21 extractions. After, Art was healing and exploring his new world in his loving foster home. His journey ended happily when he found his forever person and is now settling in at home.

Lemon had a unique dental and hip condition, discovered during a regular appointment in 2022 at Orchard Veterinary Care—her adult incisors and canines had not erupted, and her hips were aligned differently, giving her a distinctive walk. Follow-up exams and dental x-rays revealed nearly all of her teeth were impacted under the gums, including some puppy teeth, prompting referral to the WCVM Small Animal Clinic for specialized dental care to prevent jaw damage. Between December and February, Lemon underwent two dental surgeries to remove the impacted teeth, healing well and staying her cheerful, patient self throughout. Her story ended happily as this joyful girl has now been living in her loving forever home for several months.

Randy came to New Hope Dog Rescue after a front-line rescuer reported him with a severely fractured leg, the bone protruding and infected. He was immediately taken to the Western College of Veterinary Medicine for stabilization and then, had his leg amputated at Orchard Veterinary Care to save his life. After recovering from surgery, Randy was cleared for adoption and spent time in foster care preparing for his forever home. His story ended joyfully when Randy was adopted into a loving forever home, thanks in part to support from donors and sponsors like I Sit Too!

Willie arrived after a partner vet clinic reached out about him, having suffered a broken femur in an accident. He was rushed to the Western College of Veterinary Medicine emergency clinic where his surgery was successful, and he was released to continue recovering in a loving foster home under careful supervision. At just two years old, this surgery gave Willie the chance to live a full, healthy life after weeks of healing. His journey ended happily when he was cleared for adoption and found his forever home.

Ripley was surrendered in July 2019, and it quickly became clear something was very wrong when he showed severe stiffness in his back legs, later diagnosed at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine as bilateral cranial cruciate ligament tears with painful joint degeneration in both knees. After detailed X-rays and surgical planning, Ripley endured two major orthopedic surgeries—his first TPLO and arthroscopy in November 2019, followed by a second TPLO in January 2020—each with a long, demanding recovery. Despite the pain, sedation, and months of restricted healing, Ripley pushed through every stage of rehab like a champ. His resilience paid off when Ripley fully recovered and was adopted into a loving forever home.

Isabella was found injured in 2025, still devotedly caring for her two pups despite being in pain after being hit by a vehicle. Even with a broken body, her only focus was protecting her babies, and thanks to compassionate foster homes, her little family was given a chance to survive. After life-changing surgery to amputate her leg, Isabella embraced her new tripod life with courage, learning to walk—and dream—again. Today, this remarkable mama has not only healed, but has also been adopted into the loving forever home she so deeply deserves.

On an ordinary Wednesday, Millie’s life was forever changed when she was struck by a vehicle and left hurting, frightened, and unsure if help would come. By Friday, her pain could no longer be ignored—she couldn’t use her leg, barely moved, and yet still greeted everyone with quiet sweetness as scans revealed multiple fractures and internal injuries no one could see from the outside. Millie endured a six-hour surgery and weeks of strict recovery, bravely choosing patience over play while her body slowly learned how to heal again. Because of lifesaving medical care, dedicated fosters, and supporters who believed she was worth fighting for, Millie has made it through—and today she is healed. But Millie knew she was home all along when her foster made the decision to keep her.

Fig was a stray with an injured leg, later diagnosed at Orchard Veterinary Care as a non-displaced fractured radius, requiring weekly splint changes for 6–10 weeks. In foster care, Fig quickly revealed her sweet, gentle nature, enjoying attention, hugs, and visits to the vet while adjusting to her new life. In a delightful surprise, Fig gave birth to a litter of five puppies on Mother’s Day, showing off her proud, nurturing side. Her story ended happily when her babies were cleared for adoption, Fig was spayed, and she herself found a loving forever home.

Max came into New Hope Dog Rescue’s care after being hit by a car, resulting in a fractured jaw at the mandible. With the help of dedicated foster homes, she began a careful healing process involving rest, antibiotics, pain management, mushy food, and weekly veterinary check-ups, later requiring a soft muzzle to protect her jaw. Max underwent spaying, intensive oral x-rays, and wiring of her jaw to ensure proper healing, gradually progressing to light chewing and finally full recovery. Her story ended happily when she found her forever home with her foster family, resting easy and enjoying life surrounded by love.

Ella was a stray with a severe wound on her front right foot—a three-inch long, one-inch deep laceration through her third toe—which was stitched by a veterinarian. She was placed in foster care, where she learned to trust humans again, adjusted to life with other dogs, and began basic obedience training while carefully healing from her injury. After a successful recovery, Ella was cleared for adoption and ready to find her forever family. Her story ended happily when she was adopted and is now enjoying life filled with love and attention in her new home.

Ribsy came into New Hope Dog Rescue’s care with a serious infection in his left front paw, suspected to be osteomyelitis, along with an open wound on the pad. Despite an initial round of antibiotics and a postponed surgery, Ribsy eventually had a successful amputation of the infected toe, while continuing careful wound care and physical rehabilitation to rebuild strength in his leg. Through it all, his foster home showered him with love, helping him adjust to life indoors, enjoy walks with a boot, and learn house manners while staying playful and affectionate. His story ended happily when Ribsy fully recovered and found his forever home, continuing his rehabilitation and thriving in a loving environment.

In the early hours of the morning, Maggie began showing signs of Parvovirus and was rushed by her foster home to the WCVM Small Animal Clinic, where she tested positive and was admitted to the isolation unit, while her littermate tested negative. She faced the ups and downs of this serious disease, eventually needing a feeding tube to stay nourished, which helped her regain strength and spirit. After weeks of intensive care and recovery, Maggie continued healing in her foster home for 30 days to ensure she fully recovered and regained her feisty energy. Her journey ended happily when she found her forever family, ready to live a full and joyful life.

Gio came into New Hope Dog Rescue’s care after being hit by a car three days earlier, leaving him with a broken femur that would have required euthanasia without urgent intervention. A foster was arranged, and he was brought to a partner vet the next day, where surgery the next day allowed a pin and plate to be placed to repair his leg, avoiding amputation. After weeks of strict crate rest and removal of the pin later that month, Gio healed fully and began thriving. His story ended happily when he found his forever home shortly afterward.

Neo came into New Hope Dog Rescue’s care in 2022 after a front-line rescuer found him malnourished, in pain, and with multiple injuries, including a healing knee fracture and a likely fractured left ilium. Initially, vets at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine hoped he could heal with 6–8 weeks of crate rest, but follow-up x-rays in May revealed he needed a Femoral Head Ostectomy (FHO) to restore pain-free mobility, which he underwent the following week. Despite hydrotherapy and careful foster care, complications with bone growth caused persistent pain, leading to the difficult decision to amputate his leg to ensure his quality of life. After months of resilience and care, Neo’s journey ended happily with us when he found his forever home just in time for the holidays.

Beau arrived at New Hope Dog Rescue in poor condition, severely emaciated, and showing signs of a skin condition and lice. Just a few days later, he was diagnosed with Parvovirus at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine, a deadly disease he bravely fought alongside his siblings Nova, Sven, Olaf, and Felix, all receiving specialized care in isolation. After intensive treatment, Beau was released to his foster home to continue his recovery. His story ended happily when he fully recovered and found his loving forever home.

Lily came into New Hope Dog Rescue’s care in 2020 after Canine Action Project reached out for help with a major medical case—a broken left femur that required corrective surgery the very next day. X-rays also revealed a fractured C7 neck vertebra and a broken rib, injuries that were expected to heal with strict crate rest and extra time in a loving foster home. Thanks to intensive veterinary care, dedicated rehabilitation, and the support of donors through the Guardian of Hope fund, Lily was able to recover fully. Her story ended happily when she found her forever home later that year.

Nemo came into our care after likely being hit by a car, leaving him with significant nerve damage to his right forelimb—specifically his ulnar nerve—causing muscle atrophy, painful contracture, and forcing him to walk with his foot knuckled under because he couldn’t properly feel or place it. Thankfully, X-rays showed no fractures, and specialists at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine confirmed the damage was limited, meaning his injury, while serious, was survivable with intensive care. Through rehabilitation, stretching, and a splint to retrain his leg (with the possibility of needing an orthotic later in life), Nemo learned how to move forward again and thrived in his foster home. Just before the holidays in December 2019, this resilient boy’s story ended exactly how it should—with Nemo finding his loving forever family.

This dog was found in one of the most heartbreaking conditions we have ever witnessed—severely emaciated, fragile, and clearly fighting just to survive. Sometimes a single photo says it all, and the image of Punkin as a stray told our foster home she was running out of time and desperately needed a chance. e. She was emaciated, riddled with painful quills and infections, and her damaged eye could not be saved—yet she greeted everyone with love, curiosity, and a quiet joy that refused to be broken. Safe indoors at last, Punkin began to heal with gentle meals, patience, and courage as she adjusted to life with one eye and a body learning to trust again. Today, Punkin is thriving, growing stronger every day, and—best of all—has been adopted into a loving forever home where she is cherished beyond measure.

Pine’s journey to safety was anything but easy—flown in from a remote northern community where he survived as a stray, charming nurses for scraps and affection while quietly enduring unimaginable pain. After an encounter with a porcupine and a missed flight, he finally arrived riddled with infected quills, only for veterinarians to discover something even more heartbreaking: Pine had been shot, with pellets embedded near his eye, head, and abdomen for who knows how long. He underwent extensive treatment, including the removal of more than 70 quills and the loss of one eye, yet his spirit never dimmed. Pine healed in our foster care and was adopted, showing off his goofy personality, and bravely rebuilding trust as his body—and heart—continue to recover.

Zoe was rescued from extreme cold and neglect and arrived in foster care with a severe, body-wide skin infection that left her bleeding, oozing, and in constant discomfort. She required immediate veterinary care, intensive treatment, daily bedding changes, medication, and months of patient, hands-on support to simply feel comfortable in her own body again. 750+ days in New Hope Dog Rescue’s care, Zoe has healed physically and learned how to live safely in a home, working with trainers and foster families while she watched nearly every other dog find a family of their own. Today, Zoe is healthy, affectionate, deeply people-oriented—and was New Hope’s longest-resident dog, until her forever person came along and adopted her.

Zelda came into New Hope Dog Rescue’s care after being found by Canine Action Project volunteers in dire condition, suffering from an extreme vaginal prolapse, severely underweight, and having ingested a towel that had to be surgically removed. During her recovery, it was discovered that she had a previously hidden fracture in her left hind leg, which ultimately required amputation. After surgery, Zelda quickly adapted to life as a three-legged dog, showing her resilient and energetic personality. Her story ended happily when she was adopted into a loving forever home, thriving and adored by her new family