Welcome to LAST HOPE, Inc. Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation

LAST HOPE, INC. is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization that is dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of death-due pound, stray and abandoned animals.

Through its many programs, LAST HOPE, INC. is attempting to reduce the tremendous cat and dog overpopulation problem on Long Island, encourage responsible and economical pet ownership, and transform the public image of the typical pound animal.

We Offer Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Assistance For Dogs and Cats, Low-Cost Pet Vaccination Clinics, Early Neutering Of All Kittens and Puppies, Our Fix-A-Feral Program, Adoption Programs, Community Outreach and Public Awareness Campaigns.

Since its inception, LAST HOPE has been saving dogs and cats on Long Island. We have two adoption centers, one for dogs and one for cats. We are attempting to control the overpopulation problem on Long Island by spaying and neutering every cat, kitten, dog or puppy that we place prior to adoption, offering a low-cost spay/neuter program for feral cats and advocating for the mandatory spay/neuter of all animals in the Island's municipal shelters. Since 2003, over 6,000 feral cats on Long Island have been spayed and neutered through LAST HOPE'S Fix-A-Feral Program.

Jensen (above) is a low key 5 year old Jindo; a Korean hunting dog, available for adoption at our Dog Center 642 Route 109 in Lindenhurst, open daily.

Cat Adoption Center
581 W. Jericho Tpke
Huntington
631-425-1884

Please Mail Donations to:
P.O. Box 61
Syosset, NY 11791
631-425-1884

Dog Adoption Center
642 Route 109
Lindenhurst
631-425-1884

Special Needs puppy Bambi is an emaciated young mother that we just rescued!

Special Needs dog Gabe is being treated for Heartworm and Anemia.

Please support us for the work we do to Help the Animals!
Donations in Any Amount Appreciated!

All our Special Needs Dogs can be seen here.

Thanks!

Thank you Lynn, Jim and Josh for the donation in memory of your beloved Miles.
THANK YOU everyone!!!
Every little bit HELPS!
We appreciate every dime we get!
Who'll make it $435.00?

It's easy, please click "donate" to your left now. You will receive an immediate receipt for tax purposes.

ADOPT A DOG OR CAT FROM LAST HOPE ANIMAL RESCUE AND SAVE A LIFE!

Pet Population is the number one issue facing companion animals today. Millions of pets are euthanized annually because there aren't enough homes for them. It costs United States tax payers an estimated 2 billion each year to take in, care for and unfortunately sometimes euthanize homeless animals. While education of the public has had a steady increase on the rates of spaying and neutering, more sterilization is needed to reach the critical thresholds necessary to control pet overpopulation. Voucher systems for spay/neuter after adoption are a step in the right direction, but compliance cannot be guaranteed.

To make sure that Last Hope, Inc. is not contributing indirectly to the problem, we always spay and neuter all animals prior to adoption!

Animal Alliance of Long Island (AALI) brings together animal shelters, rescue organizations and individuals to foster an environment of respect, responsibility and compassion for all animals. Through collaboration they work to increase adoptions, education programs and spay/neuter resources. Click here to go to their website.

Drs. Foster and Smith: Dog Supplies - Cat Supplies - Dog Beds

The achievements of an organization are the results of the combined effort of each individual -Vincent Lombardi

Articles:
7 designer dogs you've never heard of

Pets, Pets, Pets, by Joanne Anderson

Fireworks are for people, not pets

Feral Cats, TNR Video
I Am Unseen: A gr8 video about chained dogs.

REPORT LOCAL ANIMAL ABUSE 631 382-7722
Help Fight Animal Cruelty
Reporting Animal Abuse and Neglect

"North Hempstead Shelter-No Cats Allowed"
A “Grim” but true feline fairy tale “Once upon a time on a far away long island there were two towns named Hempstead. Both towns had plenty of homeless cats.

The first town, simply called Hempstead, welcomed cats into its shelter already packed with dogs. At last count there were 97 cats and kittens being cared for there.

The other wealthier town called North Hempstead slammed its doors to all cats even though its shelter had only a handful of dogs. The poor creatures were left to fend for themselves. Few lived happily ever after.”

If you are reincarnated as a feline, stay out of North Hempstead. The Town of North Hempstead Shelter in Port Washington does not accept cats and has not done so for at least ten years, merely because they don’t have to by NYS law.

To exclude cats from a town shelter is absurd as a public school that won’t admit boys. It’s beyond belief that North Hempstead’s educated and affluent residents (household median income over $95,000) plus animal lovers everywhere continue to stand for this.

Read rest of article here.

FROM: Pets, Pets, Pets by Joanne Anderson BEACON 6/25/09

Last Hope's Seniors for Senior Pets Policy
If you are 65 and over, adopt one of our senior cats for $50.00
If you are 65 and over, adopt one of our senior dogs for $75.00

Click here for Reading Room

Click here to read the most current LAST HOPE NEWSLETTER
2009 Newsletter here in July!

DONATIONS FROM THE HEART

Not sure about gift giving?Why not honor a loved one?

Send a donation to Last Hope, Inc. and we will send an "IN HONOR OF" card to the honoree.
Gift giving made simple, and from the heart!

We gladly accept online donations via PayPal and credit card
or send check to:
Last Hope, Inc. P.O. Box 61 Syosset, NY 11791
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Top five reasons to adopt your pet:

1. You'll save a life. Sadly, three million healthy and treatable dogs and cats are euthanized each year in the United States simply because too many people give up their pets and too few people adopt from shelters. With more pets entering shelters due to the current economic downturn, it’s more important than ever to consider adoption and give these pets a chance at a loving home.

2. You'll get a healthy pet. Animal shelters are brimming with happy, healthy animals just waiting for someone to take them home. Most shelters examine and give vaccinations to animals when they arrive, and many spay or neuter them before being adopted. In addition to medical care, more and more shelters also screen animals for specific temperaments and behaviors to make sure each family finds the right pet for its lifestyle.

3. You'll save money. Adopting a pet from an animal shelter is much less expensive than buying a pet at a pet store or through other sources. In addition, animals from many shelters are already spayed or neutered and vaccinated, which makes the shelter's fee a real bargain.

4. You'll feel better. Pets have a way of putting a smile on your face and a spring in your step. Not only do animals give you unconditional love, but they have been shown to be psychologically, emotionally and physically beneficial. Caring for a companion animal can provide a sense of purpose and fulfillment and lessen feelings of loneliness and isolation in all age groups.

5. You’ll help stop puppy mills. By adopting instead of buying a pet, you can be certain you aren't supporting cruel puppy mills with your money. Puppy mills will continue to operate until people stop purchasing their puppies. Instead of buying, visit your local shelter where you will find healthy, well-socialized puppies and adult dogs—including purebreds—just waiting for that special home—yours.

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YOUR DONATIONS SAVE LIVES

During these difficult economic times, your donations are more essential than ever! We welcome any and all monetary donations, big or small, and greatly appreciate your continued support.

LAST HOPE cannot do what we do best--RESCUE and REHABILITATE death-due pound, stray and abandoned animals--without you!

Please send your donations to:
Last Hope, Inc.
P.O. Box 61
Syosset, NY 11791

We gladly accept online donations via PayPal and credit card

PLEASE NOTE: LAST HOPE is a small ANIMAL RESCUE and REHABILITATION organization. We are NOT A SHELTER. We have 1 small Adoption Center for our dogs, 1 small Adoption Center for our cats and donated cage space in local pet stores. Please see addresses below for our additional cat adoption sites. We do not take personally owned pets.

PetSmart - Cats
350 Walt Whitman Rd. Huntington Station NY near Toys R Us

Petco - Cats
565 Jericho Tpke
Syosset, NY 11791

PetSupplies Plus - Cats
1960 Jericho Tpke, E. Northport-411
Commack Rd, Deer Park

Click here to see our Special CATS ~ Click here to see our Special DOGS

LAST HOPE FIX-A-FERAL PROGRAM FOR 2009 - PLEASE READ

In 2003, LAST HOPE initiated its “FIX-A-FERAL” program as an incentive to get you, the public, to trap the feral cats you are feeding. This program is intended for use by the general public in order to assist it with the financial burden of spaying and neutering of feral cats. OTHER RESCUE ORGANIZATIONS SHOULD NOT BE UTILIZING THIS PROGRAM, as it is taking much needed assistance away from the individual who is in dire need of help. We suggest you develop your own program for feral cats. The details of this program are enclosed, as are the veterinarians that are participating in this program.

All monies for the Fix-A-Feral Program come from Last Hope, Inc. We spend significant time writing grants to get funds from the few organizations that will fund programs for animals. Much of our own money earned from flea markets, garage sales, walk-a-thons, and donation pleas goes into this program. BECAUSE OUR FUNDS ARE LIMITED, THIS PROGRAM MAY BE DISCONTINUED AT ANY TIME. If you would like to help by having a yard sale and contributing the proceeds to the program, please contact us.

As you may or may not know, feral cats have reached epidemic numbers on Long Island and across the nation. They are the number one problem that animal rescue groups such as LAST HOPE face daily. Humane individuals such as you have taken the time and money to feed these creatures, but this is not enough!! These cats must be spayed and neutered and returned to the location where they are trapped. You must commit to feeding these cats for their lives—feeding out of dumpsters is not an acceptable food source. If you can, the provision of some sort of shelter is also recommended for feral cats. We urge you to look at the Alley Cat Allies website, www.alleycat.org for information about TNR and caring for feral cats.

It’s time for you to learn how you can assist with the growing number of feral cats in your neighborhood. Do not delay—get trapping!!

DOWNLOAD A 2009 FIX-A-FERAL APPLICATION HERE

Since 2003, over 6,000 feral cats on Long Island have been spayed and neutered through LAST HOPE'S Fix-A-Feral Program

Manufacturer's Dog and Cat Food Coupons ALWAYS needed!!!

Coupons greatly assists us in purchasing food for our animals.
Please drop off coupons at our Cat Adoption Center in Huntington or mail to:

Last Hope, Inc.

P.O. Box 61

Syosset, New York 11791
(Please make sure coupons are current and not expired)

Thank You For Your Support!

Margaret Mead once said, "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." Well, LAST HOPE has changed the world! Download a volunteer application and join us!

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT LAST HOPE ANIMAL RESCUE

"They are friendly, very helpful and try to find the right homes for their animals. They treat them right and provide a home for life."

"They won me over with their recent Pit Bull seminar at SCCC. Nothing makes me happier than organizations dedicated to education regarding this wonderful breed!"

"The volunteers treat each animal as if it were his/her own."

"Supporting facilities and people who truly care about our animal friends makes my life worthwhile."

"THEY HAVE HELPED ME WITH THE FEREL CAT PROGRAM"

"They are a wonderful service to the animals of the Long Island Community - Like No Other - they are even involved with our local government to make things right for the animals in our township."

"I am in full support of Last Hope. There are so many animals that are in in of care. I support them for all of the good work that they do for our rescues."

"Last Hope is an outstanding volunteer organization dedicated to the care and well-being of all our furry friends. They go out of their way to ensure that pets are adopted by people who will provide safe, loving homes for them. "

"They are doing a great job and they are very kind to the cats in need"

"They do a lot of good on Long Island"

"They are a group of hard working dedicated people. No one cares more about the well-being of cats and dogs."

"A great dedicated group"

"they are wonderful and consist of all volunteers. They work hard for the animals."

"I adopted a wonderful cat through Last Hope "

"One of my cats is from Last Hope and it was given much love and care while waiting for her forever home."

"They take the time to find homes for pets that would otherwise be euthanized.Dedication, perserverance and compassion offer hope at last."

"I contacted many organizations to help me with spaying/neutering my feral colony. I received no help except for a hospital in Bayshore and Last Hope. I was able to get many feral cats in my colony done because of their hard work and dedication on their Free Spay/neuter days. They are all wonderful people who work hard and are very helpful. I have seen them in action with animals in their care and you can see the love they have for all of them. Thank you, Last Hope! "

"The animals are treated with compassion in a loving, supportive atmosphere."

"I have heard this rescue is first class!!"

"I know they are caring people who go above and beyond."

"They are dedicated to saving the lives of animals."

"They are a wonderful organization and they helped me with stray cats when no one else would. They were supportive and went out of there way to help. Other places just told me they couldn't help and had no real advice for me."

"For being the Last Hope, they treat animals as First Priority. I have Strays that I needed spayed after they had kittens and I hit brick walls until calling Last Hope. I got my strays spayed and I adopted out the kittens. Thank you for making the cost less for me. God Bless."

"They helped me spay/neuter my stray cats."

"Last Hope cares about the lives of unwanted cats and dogs. LH rescues, provides a clean, well-lighted shelter, with love, care and affection provided by the volunteers until the right forever, loving home is found for each little darling. The volunteers work so hard on behalf of these little ones welfare and well-being."

"I've adopted 2 cats from them & I value the efforts their organization makes to find good homes for animals that need a home."

"Because they're saving lives of innocent animals."

"They're helping the animals that need it so badly."

"THEY ARE DOING THE RIGHT THING BY HELPING OVERPOPULATION BY SPAY/NEUTER AND HELPING TO ADOPT, BY GETTING PETS OFF THE STREETS..GOOD LUCK..LAST HOPE!!"

"they provide spay/nueter certificates, so caring people can spay abandoned animals."

"THEY DO GREAT WORK WITH LITTLE FUNDS"

We cannot continue our mission without your help!

FERAL vs. STRAY

FERAL CATS are the 'wild' offspring of domestic cats and are primarily the result of pet owners' abandonment or failure to spay and neuter their animals, allowing them to breed uncontrolled. Feral cat 'colonies' can be found behind shopping areas or businesses, in alleys, parks, abandoned buildings, and rural areas. They are elusive and do not trust humans.

Many people assume their animals will survive when they move away and leave them behind. Contrary to popular belief, domestic animals do not automatically return to their "natural" instincts and cannot fend for themselves! Already, U.S. animal shelters are forced to kill an estimated 15 million homeless cats and dogs annually. The alternative to humane euthanasia for almost every stray is a violent end or slow, painful death. Many "throwaways" die mercilessly outdoors from starvation, disease, abuse --- or as food to a predator.

A pair of breeding cats, which can have two or more litters per year, can exponentially produce 420,000 offspring over a seven-year period, and the overpopulation problem carries a hefty price tag. Statewide, more than $50 million (largely from taxes) is spent by animal control agencies and shelters for cat-related expenses.

Studies have proven that TNR or trapping-neutering-and releasing is the single most successful method of stabilizing and maintaining healthy feral cat colonies with the least possible cost to local governments and residents, while providing the best life for the animals themselves.

A STRAY CAT IS NOT A FERAL CAT...A stray is a cat who has been abandoned or who has strayed from home and become lost...Stray cats can usually be re-socialized and adopted...A feral cat is an un-socialized cat...Either he was born outside and never lived with humans, or he is a house cat who has strayed from home and over time has thrown off the effects of domestication and reverted to a wild state...They should not be taken to local shelters to be adopted...Feral kittens can be adopted if tamed and placed in homes...First they must be socialized in their first weeks of life...If they aren't handled in time, they will remain feral and un-adoptable.
PLEASE SPAY AND NEUTER!!

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