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2026-10-09

WATCH: Hope Animal Sanctuary’s New Transport Van is Already Saving Animals’ Lives

Hope Animal Sanctuary’s new Hope Northbound transport van is already saving lives by bringing dogs and cats from rural Mississippi to rescue partners in the Northeast…

2026-02-13

Spay/Neuter Awareness Month: How One Mississippi Program Is Reducing Suffering

Science-based spay and neuter programs reduce suffering by preventing unplanned litters and protecting cats in underserved Mississippi communities.

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2026-01-09

WATCH: Puppy Severely Burned in House Fire Beats the Odds

A puppy burned in a devastating house fire fights for her life and survives thanks to Hope Animal Sanctuary. Watch Cinder’s powerful journey from ashes to healing.

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2026-01-02

WATCH: Wary Dog Humanely Trapped At Last

A wary dog with severe mange is humanely trapped and rescued in rural Mississippi, finding safety, healing, and trust at Hope Animal Sanctuary.

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2025-11-07

WATCH: Rescuing a Chained, Starved Dog

Watch a chained, starving dog freed by our team, stabilized at a clinic, and begin recovery at Hope Animal Sanctuary. Share to help end chaining and neglect.

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2025-09-05

WATCH: Chained, Hit by a Car, & Now Loved: Tuttle’s Journey Home

Tuttle’s life began chained in a lonely yard, but he never stopped searching for freedom. One daring escape changed everything and set him on a journey that would…

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2025-08-01

Rescued from the Heat: Five Kittens Get a Second Chance at Hope Animal Sanctuary

Abandoned in the Mississippi heat, five kittens faced death alone — until Hope Animal Sanctuary stepped in. Read their rescue story and what comes next.

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2025-07-03

WATCH: Otis & Baxter Mistreated & Then Abandoned with Free Pet Sitter by Vacationing Grifter

A woman abandoned her 2 severely neglected and matted dogs with a random stranger (of way superior character) for a vacation. They're better off thanks to Hope Animal…

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2025-06-06

WATCH: Kitten Season Arrives at Hope Animal Sanctuary

When the weather warms up after a long winter and the days are longer with lots of sunshine, In Defense of Animals Hope Animal Sanctuary will be inundated with kittens.

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2025-05-23

WATCH: Expanding Family of Chihuahuas Rescued

Hope Animal Sanctuary rescues an expanding family of Chihuahuas. From neglect to safety, these small dogs are now on the road to love and new homes.

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2025-04-11

WATCH: Sick & Tiny Puppy Goes from Barely Surviving to Thriving

Pip Squeak was part of a litter Hope Animal Sanctuary was asked to take when her mom and puppies were found alone with no one to care for them.

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2025-01-17

WATCH: Mama Dog & Her Puppies Abandoned Outside Ahead of Severe Weather

A caller to Hope Animal Sanctuary in Mississippi alerted the sanctuary to a mother dog and her five puppies living alone outside and in extreme danger due to severe…

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2025-01-10

WATCH: Kitten Who Can’t Walk Finds Forever Home

When Cheeto the kitten came to Hope Animal Sanctuary with his feline siblings, he was severely underweight & had a horrible upper respiratory infection. He also…

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2024-11-22

UPDATE: Free Adult Dog & First Puppy Vaccination Event Held

In Defense of Animals is offering assistance via our low-cost Spay and Neuter Assistance Program through Hope Animal Sanctuary.

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2024-11-08

Three Abandoned Kittens Highlight the Need for Sterilization in Mississippi

Three abandoned kittens are safe at Hope Animal Sanctuary, which is working to address the number of unwanted animals through a low-cost spay and neuter program.

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2024-10-18

WATCH: 3 Little Black Dogs Were Dumped, But Got Lucky!

Three little black puppies had been dumped to fend for themselves in Mississippi. Hope Animal Sanctuary came to their rescue.

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2024-10-04

WATCH: A Baby Pig Recovers From Being Stepped On

Wilbur the piglet got the very best care from his forever guardians David and Josie after being stepped on and within a few days, he was feeling much better.

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2024-09-12

WATCH: Abandoned Newborn Puppies Rescued from Under a House

A young man needed the help of Hope Animal Sanctuary when a mother dog gave birth to 8 puppies, then disappeared days later in Mississippi.

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WATCH: Wary Dog Humanely Trapped At Last

WATCH: Rescuing a Chained, Starved Dog

WATCH: Chained, Hit by a Car, & Now Loved: Tuttle’s Journey Home

Rescued from the Heat: Five Kittens Get a Second Chance at Hope Animal Sanctuary

WATCH: Otis & Baxter Mistreated & Then Abandoned with Free Pet Sitter by Vacationing Grifter

WATCH: Kitten Season Arrives at Hope Animal Sanctuary

WATCH: Expanding Family of Chihuahuas Rescued

WATCH: Sick & Tiny Puppy Goes from Barely Surviving to Thriving

WATCH: Mama Dog & Her Puppies Abandoned Outside Ahead of Severe Weather

WATCH: Kitten Who Can’t Walk Finds Forever Home

UPDATE: Free Adult Dog & First Puppy Vaccination Event Held

Three Abandoned Kittens Highlight the Need for Sterilization in Mississippi

WATCH: 3 Little Black Dogs Were Dumped, But Got Lucky!

WATCH: A Baby Pig Recovers From Being Stepped On

WATCH: Abandoned Newborn Puppies Rescued from Under a House