Guardians of Hope

Every dog deserves a chance, especially those who have suffered the unimaginable. Through our Guardians of Hope program, we provide life-saving care for dogs who are seriously ill, injured, or traumatized; the ones who need us most. From emergency surgeries to long-term rehabilitation, your support makes it possible for these dogs to heal, thrive, and find the loving homes they deserve.

When you become a Guardian of Hope, you’re giving more than a donation—you’re giving a second chance. Every dollar directly funds vital medical treatments and recovery care for dogs who might otherwise be left behind. 100% of Guardians of Hope donations go directly toward medical costs. Together, we can turn pain into hope, and hope into a happy, healthy life.

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Current Guardians of Hope Dogs

Casey

Sweet Casey was surrendered to a northern rescue organization with a significant lump on the back of his upper right front leg. And when we say significant we mean significant. It continued to grow in their care to the point that it burst and then continued to grow. Knowing that he required veterinary care that was not available in their community they reached out and one of New Hope’s foster homes said that he needed to come to their home. On November 20th Casey will be going into the clinic for sedated x-rays and a plan to either perform a lumpectomy or a full leg amputation. The decision will not be fully decided until the team can get a better look at what the lump has done to his body, including if it has invaded his leg bone. While today we do not know what will happen with his leg we know that the decision will be made for his best future. Support Casey at the link below:

Ellie

Ellie entered the Guardians of Hope program after rapid swelling in her leg was diagnosed as osteosarcoma, leading to an amputation in hopes of keeping her pain free. Although early signs briefly gave us hope for a less aggressive cancer, biopsy results confirmed bone cancer, and Ellie will remain in her devoted foster home for palliative care, surrounded by love. She has adjusted beautifully to life on three legs, greeting each day with happy tail wags and enjoying her walks, while her foster family ensures she stays comfortable for whatever time she has ahead. Support Ellie at the link below:

Zatanna

Zatanna arrives with an unimaginable injury — her foot gone, a bone exposed for weeks — yet she never stops fighting. Even our veterinary team is shocked to find no fever, no sign that her spirit has given up. Within days, her true self shines through. She leans into every touch, follows her people from room to room, and greets the world with unwavering trust. Zatanna doesn’t dwell on what she lost. She chooses love, connection, and the chance to start again — and she is ready to give her whole heart to someone who will cherish it. Support Zatanna at the link below:

Guardians of Hope Alumni

From hardship to healing, these dogs remind us what hope looks like.

Zelda

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

Lola

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.

Athena

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.

Ella

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.

Bingo

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.

Juniper

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.

Ribsy

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.

Odis

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.

Ginny

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.

Maggie

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.

Marlo

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.

Art

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.

Gio

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.

Casper

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.

Lemon

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.

Neo

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.

Sloan

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.

Randy

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!

Beau

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.

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Willie

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.

Lily

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.

Benson

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.

Ripley

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.

Nemo

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.

Help our Guardians of Hope

By donating to the Guardians of Hope Program, you are making sure that we can continue to rescue and re-home more dogs in similar circumstances. This program allows us to continue the wonderful compassionate work of ensuring that no dogs are left behind because of their needs for specialized care. 100% of all money donated to this fund goes directly toward the medical costs associated with these dogs. Any donations are greatly appreciated no matter how big or small. You can make a difference in a dog’s life today!

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