Day 3: Pine Bluff By Rachel Litton Pine Bluff is one of the largest shelters we’ll see during this year’s service trip. While the shelter is often at capacity and under-resourced, it's filled with dedicated staff and volunteers doing everything they can to care for the dogs...
Day 2 started with a very early morning in a Walmart parking lot to meet our Hearts Transport company, who will drive 15 of our dogs 30+ hours from Little Rock to Massachusetts. It was a side of the rescue that most northern fosters...
After a very early flight out of Boston on Wednesday, 33 LHK9 volunteers arrived in Arkansas ready to take on the 2025 Service Trip. After a warm welcome by our amazing southern fosters, crews hit the road bright and early today to begin work on...
Each year, Last Hope recognizes a northern and southern volunteer, as well as a partner, for their outstanding commitment to the rescue. Winners were celebrated at our annual gala for their hard work and dedication to the dogs of LHK9! Northern Volunteer of the Year: Sinan Isim This...
This October, we’re partnering with Subaru of New England for their annual #SNELovesPets Campaign! As part of their Subaru Love Promise and Subaru Loves Pets commitment, their campaign shows that whether they live in our homes or in the wild, Subaru is committed to keeping...
We're excited to announce our new partnership with Showtime Photo Booth for LHK9 photos and happy tails! Discover our photo wall, thanks to Showtime Photo Booth. For years, they’ve been providing innovative and playful photo experiences across Canada, the USA, and the UK. Drop by...
By Rick Cali Last year, I was fortunate enough to accompany Last Hope K9 Rescue to Central Arkansas as they helped dog shelters in rural parts of the state in several ways, including repairing shelters, installing tubs and hot water heaters, bathing dogs, and providing medical...
Day 4: Redfield By Alie Wulf On our fourth and final day of the Service Trip, we spent the morning visiting Redfield Shelter, located in the rural area of Redfield, Arkansas. This was one of the smaller shelters that we visited, with just two outdoor kennel areas,...
Day 3: Malvern By Kai Phoenix We arrived at Cuddle Babies Rescue in Malvern, Arkansas an enthusiastic bunch, ready to work and improve the lives of dogs. Little did we know what we were walking into. At this facility, where the volunteers fiercely love each animal in...
Day 2: Sheridan By Rachel Litton I woke up before my alarm, eager to start our second shelter day of the trip. This was also my second time visiting Sheridan, so I was excited to be somewhere familiar. Even though it was a rainy start, all the...