Deacon's Hope Rescue

Deacons Hope Rescue Inc.

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HELP!!!!!!!!!!

We are in need of help with expenses for a few very special dogs that have come into rescue. We have 2 heartworm positive dogs, a German Shepherd puppy who required urgent care due to starvation, a German Shepherd puppy with a devastating tail injury that needed emergency amputation , and two puppies with pneumonia! If you can help with even a dollar or two it would be much appreciated! Please see our paypal link below or donations can be mailed to:
Deacon's Hope Rescue P.O. Box 635 Neapolis, Oh. 43547

Thank you!!

PLEASE HELP!!!

There are so many German Shepherds in need!! We are in desperate need foster homes to help save them!! Please consider opening your heart and home to a dog in need! Lives depend on it!! WE NEED YOU!!!! THEY NEED YOU!!! 6 million lives being needlessly taken every year is too much!!!! Take a look at the photo below and tell me this boy isn't thankful that his life was spared and he now has a loving forever home!!

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Our Featured Pet

Charlie needs a good home!!

Ask about Charlies fee as he has a sponsorship!
Charlie boy has been in rescue for several months now! Charlie is extremely sweet and has a whole lot to offer.. He just needs someone willing to give him a chance! We know you wont be disappointed! He's loveable and gentle and hes even gentle with kids! He's not your typical hound and he's just searching for his forever home. Give Charlie a chance! He is definitely deserving of one! For more information, pictures, or an adoption application email his foster mom at g.schmidt@buckeye-express.com! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Meet Charlie! He is around 1 year old. Charlie is a medium sized boy at around 40 pounds and is full grown! He is so handsome in person and has the most beautiful eyes! He is a sweet boy who is very gentle natured. He gets along with everyone, including other dogs. This sweet boy would fit into just about any home! He's still looking for his forever family... Are you willing to give this cute guy a chance? He's sweet, laid back, & gentle! The perfect guy to share your life with! Charlie is definitely your man! Email foster Mom at g.schmidt@buckeye-express.com for more details!

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Meet and Greet Events!

(Please email or call to see which pets will be at a specific event as not all pets attend each event.) Sorry no onsite adoptions!

Events coming soon! Watch here for updates!!

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News **Deacon's Hope Rescue Inc. can no longer accept out of state checks for adoption fees. Sorry for the inconvenience. We will however accept PayPal as a method of payment. Thank You! ** ************************************************************************** Here at Deacon's Hope we are dedicated to saving the lives of "death row" dogs, and dogs with special needs. We believe all souls capable of loving are worth saving!

A Poem to my Foster Dog

I am the bridge Between what was and what can be. I am the pathway to a new life. I am made of mush, Because my heart melted When I saw you, Matted and sore, limping, depressed, Lonely, unwanted, afraid to love. For one little time you are mine. I will feed you with my own hand I will love you with my whole heart I will make you whole. I am made of steel. Because when the time comes, When you are well and sleek, When your eyes shine, And your tail wags with joy- Then comes the hard part. I will let you go-- not without a tear, But without a regret. For you are safe forever. A new dog needs me now.

By Diane Morgan

Deacon's Hope Rescue P.O. Box 635 Neapolis, OH 43547 ************************************************************

Deacon's Hope is in desperate need of foster homes! If you could open your heart and home to animals in need...Please email today!!

Donations are always welcome! If you would like to help but cannot foster or adopt, you can help by sponsoring a dog! Email for information on how you can help save a life! Or donate now:

Deacon's Hope would like to thank the following people for their time, support and gracious donations! Erica Kwiatkowski, Kristen Pratt, Nancy Romanczuk , Mia Swidzinski , Rick and Pat McCutchen-Vernier , Sandy White, Shari- Dogpack Rescue-Kingston Ga. , Keith Raibley , Laurel Bowen , Claire Good , Rebecca Cooper ,Steve Kellerman , Heather Feldhaus , Carolyn Brickner , Bonnie Kortes, Kristen Beck, Jody Merrill, Alisa Ostwalt , Amy Moloney, Carrie Sullivan, Laurie Muntean, Jenna Guy and Andrew Schmidt. Karen & Ed Nofziger, Barry & Jill Rostholder (We love you Barry & Jill!) A very special thank you to Shirley Miller (In loving Memory of Shana & Char), Tim & Rachel Hopple, Melissa Smith for your continued support, Chrissy-Animal Action Rescue- Decateur Ga., All the folks at Saving Georgia Dogs Forum, Thank you to Unified In Action from Perrysburg High School, Market Day Gourmet, Shure Pets, Home Interiors, Creative Memories, Home and Garden, The Sylvania Veterinary Hospital, Countryside Animal Clinic, Humane Ohio, Banfield, 4 Paws Sake Rescue Inc., Planned Pethood Inc, Maumee Valley Save A Pet, The Toledo Humane Society, Pet Supplies Plus, Sweet Feed Co., J&B Feed Co., Anita Smith, Shelley McKee, A special thank you to the band Highbinder for playing at our fundraiser! Kirby Jonas (Thank you so much for your continued help and support... you are awesome!) Mary Punda, Cynthia Crabtree, Heather Hoffman, and most of all thank you to all of our past adopters...without you rescue would not be possible! ****Our foster Mom's: Gayle Schmidt, Julie Radar, Lynda Olinger, Tiffany Pollauf, Jenna Guy ...without their love for animals we wouldn't be here...A very special thank you for a special Foster Dad Paul Schmidt! THANK YOU!!!****

Other ways to help: Ink Cartridges * Toner Cartridges * Used Cell Phones We continue to collect empty ink jet, toner cartridges, and old cell phones for our Cash for Critters recycling program. Ink jets must have a copper strip (No Epsons). Cell phones cannot be cracked or broken. If you have items to donate, please EMAIL Lynne360cid@aol.com . Most pieces are worth about $2 apiece. That's alot of profit for one little piece of trash! You can now support us with NO out of pocket expense! That's right...shop for you daily needs through our link and Igive.com will donate a percentage of your purchaces to us! These funds will go directly to the medical needs and general care of the animals in our program!

Happy Shopping & Thank you for supporting us!! Deacon's Hope has now teamed up with 1-800-Pet-Meds! It is yet another way for you to support rescue efforts with no out of pocket expense to you! 1-800-Pet-Meds will donate a percentage of your purchase to Deacon's Hope Rescue to help defray some of our vet costs and other expenses incurred in our efforts to save more animals! You can help Deacons Hope by simply visiting this link for your order or using the Code DHR521 at checkout! It's that simple and will help save lives! Support Deacon's Hope Rescue! Buy Frontline Plus and pet medications today! We are always in need of the following items: Dog/Puppy Food, Blankets, Dog Beds, Towels, Frontline-(flea control), Dog/Puppy Treats, Paper Towels, Heartworm Preventative, Crates, Collars, Leashes, Food and Water Bowls, Toys. If you would like to donate any of these items please email!

We use Patented Kuranda Dog Beds because they are durable, chew proof and easy to clean. If you would like to donate a bed to us, click here.

Who We Are

Deacon's Hope was founded on Oct. 29, 2005 by Donna Smith and Family. It was inspired by our German Shepherd Deacon. Deacon was a part of our family for almost 17 years! Deacon's Hope is in dedication to him. In honor of him, Deacon's Hope will save as many GSD's and large breed dogs as possible, vet them and place in the best possible homes. Of course we cannot turn our backs on any breed in need! DHR is an all volunteer program. We DO NOT have a shelter. All DHR animals are fostered in homes with one of our volunteer foster families. We have 100% spay/neuter policy. NO animals leave us unaltered! NO EXCEPTIONS!

Mission Statement: Deacon's Hope is dedicated to saving German Shepherds and other large breeds from kill shelters and finding the best possible placement for them. All animals will be spayed/neutered and updated on shots prior to adoption. Deacon's Hope is No Kill and adoptable animals will remain in foster care until they are adopted or indefinitely. Only animals with a terminal illness from which they will suffer, or not placable due to aggression will be humanely euthanized. We also believe education about spaying and neutering and proper vetting is key to the prevention of unwanted pets.

Adopting a friend.

Our adoption fee is $175.00 for dogs. (unless otherwise stated) Application and contract also apply. An application must be submitted before meeting any DHR animal. We also require a home visit! We will have cats every so often. Our cat adoption fee is $80.00. Please email for details-THANK YOU!

In loving memory of souls lost

Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of Heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine and our friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing: they each miss someone very special, someone who was left behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; his eager body begins to quiver. Suddenly, he breaks from the group, flying over the green grass, faster and faster. You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into those trusting eyes, so long gone from your life, but never absent from your heart. Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together...

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Blaze, 6 year old German Shepherd- We will see you at the bridge big boy...you were loved by many who were touched by your gentle soul!
Noah, 7 week old German Shepherd- We love and miss you little pickles!
Elliot, 9 week old Lab mix-Our hearts were broken the day you left us little man, but we will see you again at the bridge some day!
Baby Darren, 5 week old German Shepherd mix- We tried with everything we had little peanut! Your precious little being will be embedded in our hearts forever!
Sammy, Mariah, Moses, Shane, Landon, Travis, Britta, and Seth, Our lives will never be the same without you little ones...you will ALWAYS have a special place in our hearts and will NEVER be forgotten! Until we meet at the bridge...we love you!

Deacons Hope Rescue
P.O. Box 635
Neapolis, OH 43547
(419) 740-5654
Or
(419) 973-1384

Email: Lynne360cid@aol.com

Email: g.schmidt@buckeye-express.com

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