HOPE for Animals--Dogs for Adoption

Below are some of HOPE's rescued dogs who are waiting for their "forever homes" and families who will give them the love they so deserve. All of our dogs have been given their original vaccinations, are on heartworm preventive, and are neutered or spayed, unless otherwise noted. HOPE requires that all adoptive homes have fenced-in back yards. A $55 adoption fee is required for each animal, and pre-adoption home checks, adoption applications, and adoption contracts are necessary for each dog. If you fall in love with one of our dogs but are unable to take him or her into your home, please consider sponsorship. Please click on the thumbnails to view larger pictures.

Name: Angel
Age: 4 years
Gender/Breed: female Golden Retriever/Sheltie mix
Bio: "I need a human angel of my very own to help me not to be so afraid. I was adopted and so happy to be an only dog with someone to talk to all day long. Unfortunately, my new mom couldn't keep me forever like my foster mom and I thought she would. It's not so bad to be back at my foster mom's place, but there are way too many dogs here for me to get the one-on-one attention I need so I can learn to trust people. I really am a sweet girl who likes to sit by my human and watch her read or watch TV. I just love a good ear scratch or tummy rub and an occasional pillow tug-of-war. I'm housetrained and walk pretty well on a leash, though I tend to duck when I hear loud noises. Want a 'special' companion to love and nurture? Please call 985-580-0546."

Name: Auggie
Age: 6 months
Gender/Breed: male Boxer mix
Bio: "Auggie's my name, and finding my forever home is my game! I am one determined pup--my rescuer found me sitting in the middle of a back road where I'd been abandoned. She said I wouldn't budge until she called me over. My humans say I'm 20 pounds of frolicking fun, as puppies go, but I'm also eager to learn and become your best friend. Am I the precious guy you've been looking for? Please call 985-447-9454 or 985-446-8962."

Name: Avis
Age: 1 year
Gender/Breed: female Lab mix
Sibling: Hansen
Sponsored by: Armon LeBlanc
Bio: "I was found abandoned in a cane field with my brother. Although we had a rough start, my foster mom says we are the gentlest Labs she's ever met. We get along well with other dogs as well as cats and love to play and snuggle. If at all possible, Hansen and I would love to be adopted together, as we love each other so much. Want to know more scoop? Please write to meacat at mobiletel dot com."

Name: Beauty
Age: 3 years
Gender/Breed: female Lab mix
Sponsored by: Myra LeBlanc
Bio: "I was rescued from a garbage dump as a pup and came to live at HOPE's kennel. Although I've been well taken care of here, I have never had a home of my own. I would love to have a family and someone to play ball with me. Am I the match you've been looking for? Please call 985-447-9454."

Name: Bella
Age: 9 months
Gender/Breed: female American Staffordshire Terrier/American Bulldog mix
Birthday: December 9, 2009
Sibling: Bianca
Bio: "I'm such a sweet girl with a loving personality. Some of my favorite pastimes include playing tug-o-way with my sister and games of fetch with my foster mom. My foster mom says I must have retriever somewhere in my family genes because I play endlessly and LOVE playing in my kiddie wading pool. I'm currently being fostered with cats and dogs of all sizes, and Mom says I sit on command, walk well on a leash, and am crate-trained. Are you the owner I'm longing for? Please fill out an adoption application and email it to meacat at mobiletel dot com."

Name: Bianca
Age: 9 months
Gender/Breed: female American Staffordshire Terrier/American Bulldog mix
Birthday: December 9, 2009
Sibling: Bella
Bio: "They say I'm a very sweet girl who loves playing with my foster siblings as well as a good game of fetch with my foster mom. I get along great with cats and dogs, and I'd make a great addition to anyone's family. Want to know a little bit more? Please fill out an adoption application and email it to meacat at mobiletel dot com."

Name: Blue
Age: 3 years
Gender/Breed: male Pit mix
Sponsored by: Betsy Burke & Jessica Lorio Guidry
Bio: "I found my rescuer at the intersection of two busy highways. I'm so glad she helped me, despite my looks at the time--I had a terrible skin condition and heartworms, so I wasn't the most attractive guy. Since then, HOPE has taken excellent care of me, and now I'm as handsome and healthy as any of the New Orleans Saints' defensive ends! I've recently completed Canine Etiquette classes and was told I'm a quick learner and a good listener! I have a wonderful personality and just love everyone I meet. My foster humans say I'm game for road trips anywhere! Want more information? Please call 985-447-9454."

Name: Bo
Age: 2 to 3 years
Gender/Breed: male American Bulldog mix
September 11

Names: Boogie and Tootsie
Age: 5 to 8 years
Gender/Breed: Boogie (left)--male Jack Russell Terrier mix; Tootsie (right)--female mix
Sponsored by: Denis Gaubert III
Bio: "We've been together since we were pups and have been badly neglected for the past 5 years. When we were rescued, we were in desperate need of some TLC and human affection. Now, we're healthy, happy, and looking for a family that can love us both--we simply cannot be separated. We're very friendly and well-behaved, and although we're a bit older, we've sure got spunk! We love to take walks any time of day and do better around adults and older teens since we didn't grow up around young children. Is yours the family that can love us forever? Please call 337-344-3718."

Name: Buddy
Age: 2 years
Gender/Breed: male Hound mix
Sponsored by: Sabrina Watson
Bio: "Sadly, my owner was moving, and she would only take her fancy, inside dog with her, so I was taken in to live with some new buddies at HOPE's kennel. This place is really nice, and I've made some great friends, but the girls have way too much attitude for a medium-sized guy like me. I sure would like a family of my very own. How about yours? Want to discuss new living arrangements? Please call 985-447-9454."

Name: Buddy Boy
Age: 4 years
Gender/Breed: male Jack Russell Terrier mix
Bio: "I'm a calm but active boy. I love to be around cats and other dogs, plus I'm great around children! My kennel humans say I enjoy just laying around, but I'm also super quick when it's time to play. I am quite fond of the outdoors and must have a fenced-in yard in which to run around. Can't wait to hold me? Please call 985-447-9454."

Name: Chico
Age: 1 year
Gender/Breed: male Dachshund
Bio: "I'm an adorable little guy looking for love! When my rescuer found me, it was clear I had been abused. Though it took a while for me to trust people again, I now wag my tail whenever I see my caregivers. I like to be petted and get lots of attention, but I'd do best in a home with adults who will be gentle and understanding with me. Want more scoop? Please call 985-447-9454."

Name: Deets
Age: 7 months
Gender/Breed: male Lab mix
Best Friend: J.J.
Sponsored by: Armon & Kassie LeBlanc
Bio: "I was likely dropped off by some cruel person, but thankfully, a HOPE member spotted me and promised to find me a safe place to stay while I await my forever home. I'm very much still a puppy; my kennel humans say I'm silly and fun-loving. I've even made a new best friend, J.J. Want to know more? Please call 985-447-9454."

Name: Emma
Age: 5 years
Gender/Breed: female Terrier mix
Best Friend: Baxter
Bio: "My best friend and I were sadly abandoned by our former owner, but some wonderful, caring ladies rescued us and got us placed in the HOPE program. My foster mom says I'm a little nervous meeting new people, but once I get to know them, I'm a total sweetheart. I simply love to be held and rubbed. I'm also a little nervous meeting new dogs. Am I the one you're waiting for? Please call 985-804-0213."

Name: Francis
Age: 3 years
Gender/Breed: male miniature Newfoundland/Lab mix
Sponsored by: Myra LeBlanc
Bio: "I love being inside, and am perfectly housetrained. I know sit, stay, down, no, come and back and also to stay off of the furniture. I am very careful never to knock anything over -- even the little sparkly things on the coffee table. I love to lay with my paws crossed and watch TV -- especially if there is a human for me to be next to. My favorite thing in the world is a back scratch, accompanied by a big hug and some play. I shed very little, and I will sit for a brushing because I really like the attention. Even bath time is fun for me because it is more time with my human. I haven't met a dog I didn't like, and if you have an older guy or girl that needs a companion, I'm the one, because I always respect my elders. Do we match? Please call 985-580-0546 or 985-223-9265."

Name: Gabby
Age: 10months
Gender/Breed: female German Shepherd
Video: Gabby at play
Sponsored by: Ginger Tindle
Bio: "I was saved by a kind gentleman who spotted me wandering alone in a field. Still a puppy, I will be a large girl when fully grown and will undoubtedly need a fenced-in yard for lots of running and playing fetch. My kennel people say I'm a true beauty, with long legs made just for walking or jogging with a human friend. Want to know more? Please call 985-447-9454."

Name: Girlfriend
Age: 1 year
Gender/Breed: female Terrier mix
Best Friend: Nellie Belle
Bio: "My best bud and I showed up in our foster mom's yard. We were so tired and afraid, but she welcomed us with open arms and made us feel safe and loved. She's helping me become housetrained, since she said humans like that in a dog. I'm getting the hang of it and promise to try really hard with you, too. All of my human friends say I'm a super sweet girl. Nellie Belle and I love being together, so if we could stay together, we would be so happy. Think we're a match? Please fill out an adoption application and send it to faye_117 at yahoo dot com or hopeforanimals at bellsouth dot net."

Name: Gracie
Age: 5 months
Gender/Breed: female Lab mix
Bio: "My caregivers say I'm a sweet, pretty girl who is on the smaller side -- a little Lab, as some would call me. I'm active and love to play, but I'll need obedience training so I can learn to play nicely. I'm also neat about my kennel, so housetraining should be a breeze. I love both people and other dogs, so it doesn't matter to me if I'm your only pet or one of two (or three, or four...). Can we meet over a bone? Please call 985-447-9454."

Name: Hansen
Age: 1 year
Gender/Breed: male Lab mix
Sibling: Avis
Sponsored by: Armon LeBlanc
Bio: "My foster mom found me and my sister in a cane field where we had been abandoned by some cruel person. Despite this harrowing experience, we remain the 'gentlest' Labs our humans have ever met. I have the mellow personality of an older dog in a young dog's body, and I get along great with other dogs and cats as well. If it's possible, Avis and I would love to be adopted together since we love each other so much. Can't wait to meet me? Please email meacat at mobiletel dot com."

Name: Hershey
Age: 1 year
Gender/Breed: male chocolate Lab
August 30

Name: J.J.
Age: 4 years
Gender/Breed: female Lab mix
Best Friends: Gus & Deets
Sponsored by: Joey Hebert & Chaz Daigle
Bio: "I had a home once, but after I had babies of my own, I was taken away from them and then pushed out of a car on a country road. Luckily for me, a kind and warm-hearted man rescued me from a potentially miserable and short existence, and now I'm ready for my forever home, preferably one without small children. (I was just this past Christmas asking Santa to bring me my perfect family this year.) I am a sweet girl with lots of energy. I just love to take walks and spend time with my kennel people. Think I'm adorable? Please call 985-447-9454."

Name: Juliet
Age: 2 years
Gender/Breed: female American Staffordshire Terrier/American Bulldog mix
Litter: Bianca & Bella
Bio: "I had been abandoned at a desolate boat launch just days before I was going to give birth to my litter of pups, but thankfully I was rescued in time for my babies to be born in a safe place. My foster mom says I'm an affectionate, loving girl who adores everyone I meet. I'm a real people magnet with an abundance of affection to share--my tail NEVER stops wagging. I travel very well in the car and am fully housetrained. All I'm missing is a family to love me forever! Is that family yours? Please fill out an adoption application and email it to meacat at mobiletel dot com."

Name: Juno
Age: 2 years
Gender/Breed: female Beagle
Bio: "I may be small, but I have a huge amount of love to share! My foster mom calls me her little lap dog, and I'm not quite sure what that means, but I love it when she sits down and I get to cuddle with her. She says I'm completely housebroken and at ease with cats. I'm very quiet, and I sleep in my crate all night long without making any noise. Think you could spoil a sweet girl like myself? Please call 985-868-0173 or 985-381-5763."

Name: Madison
Age: 2 years
Gender/Breed: female chocolate Lab
September 2

Name: Marley
Age: 1 year
Gender/Breed: male mix
Sponsored by: Kimberly Clay
Bio: "I'm a recent graduate of Canine Etiquette class, and my human friends describe me as an all-around great guy. I greet everyone with a smile, and I get along well with other dogs. I can be playful or calm, so whether you want to run in the yard or watch TV, I’ll be right there beside you. I also love going on car rides. I’m currently enrolled in Canine Etiquette obedience classes, where I hope to learn commands and brush up on my manners. Can’t wait to meet me? Please call 985-447-9454."

Name: Max
Age: 5 years
Gender/Breed: male Chow mix
Sponsored by: Myra LeBlanc
Bio: "I came in to HOPE's program after being abandoned in my now foster family's front yard. Do you want a sweet, playful, well-behaved addition to your family? I could be your man. I get along well with other dogs and love to play fetch. Do you want to take me to your forever home? Please fill out an adoption application and email it to meacat at mobiletel dot com."

Name: Nellie Belle
Age: 3 years
Gender/Breed: female Chihuahua
Best Friend: Girlfriend
Bio: "Look at me! How could someone just abandon something so adorable?! Girlfriend and I showed up in our foster mom's yard very hungry and scared. She has been amazingly kind to us, and we feel so safe with her. Since I'm older and more mature, I'm housetrained, and I would probably do best in a home with no children. I am also very insecure around men. If you have an extra big heart, maybe Girlfriend could move in with us, too. Want to make all my dreams come true? Please fill out an adoption application and email it to faye_117 at yahoo dot com or hopeforanimals at bellsouth dot net."

Name: Nike
Age: 1 year
Gender/Breed: male mix
Bio: "I'm 40 pounds of sweetness! My foster mom says I'm playful, loveable, and I get along well with cats and other dogs. I love a good game of fetch any time of day, although it's sure to tire you out long before I've had enough! Can we talk over a bone? Please fill out an adoption application and email it to meacat at mobiletel dot com."

Name: Oreo
Age: 1 year
Gender/Breed: male Border Collie mix
August 28

Name: Raven
Age: 1 to 2 years
Gender/Breed: male Lab
Sponsored by: Armon & Kassie LeBlanc
Bio: "I'm currently living with several other dogs in my foster home, and I get along great with them, but I'd love to have a home of my very own where I can get the one-on-one attention I deserve. My humans say I'm a handsome, sweet boy with a whole lotta love to give! Want to meet me? Please call 985-447-9454."

Name: Roscoe
Age: 2 years
Gender/Breed: male Lab
Sponsored by: Ty, Macayla, Gabby, Grant, & Hunter
Bio: "Tall, dark, and handsome--that's me! Once an indoor pet, I was left on the balcony of a small apartment with no food until a HOPE angel came to rescue me. I'm finished my heartworm treatment and am healthy, raring to go to my forever home with a fenced-in yard. I walk well on a leash, but I'd do best with some obedience training (visit www.canineetiquette.org). Want more dish on me? Please call 985-447-9454."

Name: Rose
Age: 4 years
Gender/Breed: female Pointer
Sponsored by: Karen Terrebonne
Bio: "It's been a long time since I was rescued from the streets, terribly thin and full of bite marks, but since I've been in HOPE's care, I've blossomed, just like a rose...oh my gosh--did I really say that? I'm in a very loving foster home now and have learned to potty outside and have wonderful indoor manners. I absolutely love to run in the yard but enjoy sleeping under the covers at night. I am also getting crate-trained so I can be the perfect pet when my forever family comes for me. Do you think we could be the perfect match? Please call 985-447-9454."

Name: Scooter
Age: 3 to 4 years
Gender/Breed: male Chihuahua mix
Sponsored by: Myra LeBlanc
Bio: "I was dropped off by some cruel person, but luckily a kind man saved my life. I'm totally adorable and just love attention. I enjoy meeting new people and being held. Want to take me home? Please call 985-447-9454."

Name: Simon
Age: 3 years
Gender/Breed: male Hound mix
September 11

Name: Skeeter
Age: 1 year
Gender/Breed: male Lab mix
Bio: "I was sitting on the side of the road, not knowing where I was or what to do, when a kind man saved me. I've since blossomed into a friendly, loving boy. In fact, I think I'm even a lap dog! Am I the one you've been looking for? Please call 985-447-9454."

Name: Tabasco
Age: 2 to 3 years
Gender/Breed: male Golden Retriever/Sheltie mix
Bio: “I'm a bit chubby right now because I haven’t gotten much exercise lately. My owners abandoned me at a vet’s office where there wasn’t a lot of time and space for activity and play, but now I have a foster mom and dad who take me walking and are helping me get my figure back. My foster mom and the nice Hope people say I'm a terrific dog with lots of qualities that humans like--I'm housetrained, crate-trained, ride well in the car, love to walk on a leash, am very laid back and amicable, and come when called. I greet people and other dogs in a friendly way, and I love to get a pet on the head, even from kids. Playing in the yard with my toys is one of my favorite hobbies. Did I mention I'm a handsome, blondish redhead? Other than protecting my goodies and my food, I’m the perfect gentleman. Are you looking for a sweet guy to stroll with forever? Please call 985-580-0546."

Name: Timone
Age: 3 to 4 years
Gender/Breed: male Chihuahua mix
Bio: "I'm one cutie patootie! My foster mom says I weigh in at about 12 pounds, and I love, love, LOVE to play, but when I wind down, I'm a total snuggler. Since I tested positive for heartworms, I'll begin treatment soon, and I won't be able to be neutered until that treatment is over. Can we chat over a milkbone? Please email meacat at mobiletel dot com."

Name: Tina
Age: 1 year
Gender/Breed: female Lab mix
Bio: "Although I'm full-grown, I still maintain my puppy-like youthfulness. I'm very friendly and just love attention. I also really enjoy playing with both people and other dogs. I'm medium-sized, so if you want the Lab personality in a smaller package, I'm your girl! Am I your dream dog? Please call 985-447-9454."

Name: Tucker
Age: 4 years
Gender/Breed: male Husky mix
Sponsored by: Joey Hebert & Chaz Daigle
Bio: "My kennel humans say I have several qualities people like in dogs: In addition to my good looks, I’m quiet and well-behaved. I don’t jump up at people, and I’ll only give kisses when you want me to. I’m also house-trained and love pool time. Although I get along just fine with people, I don’t appreciate the company of other dogs and cats, so I’d prefer to be an only pet. Would you like my autograph? Please call 985-447-9454."

Name: Weenie
Age: 5 to 7 years
Gender/Breed: male Dachshund
Bio: "I was found wandering along a very busy highway and was fortunate enough to be rescued before anything awful happened to me. I have beautiful dark eyes and a shiny, black and tan coat. I'm house-trained, friendly, and love to be petted. My foster family says I'd do best in a cat-free household. Are we the perfect match? Please call 985-532-6283 or 985-856-7475."

Name: Zoe
Age: 2 years
Gender/Breed: female Schnauzer
August 30

HOPE for Animals, Inc.
P.O. Box 1341
Thibodaux, Louisiana 70302
non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization