Can you rescue Chester and Hope before Saturday?

Update May 5, 2014: Chester and Hope found a new home together. Val reports that both cats are adjusting well to their new environment and they are enjoying nestling under her comforter.

If you can offer temporary boarding or a permanent home, we need your help!

These two year old kitties are litter mates, who would be happy to be adopted together. Chester is a 10 pound black cat, quite slender in appearance, who likes to climb and use his scratching post. Hope is gray with a white belly and weighs about 7 pounds. They are indoor cats and litterbox-trained. Both still have their claws, Chester is neutered, Hope is spayed, both have up-to-date shots and are flea free.

Chester and Hope usually relish an evening romp, playing together with cat toys. They also enjoy the company of their family’s small dog. Neither Hope nor Chester has experience around children, but both cats will sleep with their owner.

 Please consider giving these two a place to stay until we find them a permanent home. Or, you could be the one to give them a new home – forever!

Call Colette at (239) 985-7728.

Special Savannah Cat is Ready for Love

Update April 25: Tamara has adopted Manja! We hope he enjoys his new home.

Manja Jose is a 5 and a half year old male Savannah cat. These exotic cats have beautiful markings, slender bodies and big ears. As a Savannah cat, Manja is one of the newest breeds in the world! He does not have official papers, but his family believes he is at least an F5 generation of the breed.

Manja has a wonderful disposition. He loves attention, is playful and inquisitive. He is friendly and affectionate with his family’s small dog, and he sleeps with his owner each night. He is up to date on all immunizations and veterinary care. His front paws are declawed.

Manja’s family also has four other cats. Though they love Manja, they feel it is not fair to limit him to small areas of the house because of the other cats’ behaviors. They hope Manja can find a new family who could provide him with a whole home to roam!

Manja would be an ideal solo cat, or he may be a good companion to an existing cat, if properly introduced. Adopters with knowledge of the breed, the behaviors and needs would be an ideal match.

Manja’s family would like to meet potential adopters in their home, which is located in southwest Cape Coral. If for any reason Manja does not fit in his new adoptive home, the family will be happy to take him back into their care.

Update on Kenzi's New Home

Kenzi is the star of her neighborhood! Family and friends come by and offer to take her for a walk. The neighbors stop to pet her and some cross the street, intentionally to say hello and offer a scratch. Kenzi is very social and loves to be around people. She is a good eater on a structured eating schedule and healthy diet. On June 7, she will celebrate her 14th birthday.

Lois (her adopter) said - with great emotion - that Kenzi is the best thing to come into their lives. She is the perfect match, and Lois is very thankful to Hope for bringing them together.

Jeep & Joey, Purebred Poms, Want Your Love

Update: Kim took both of the dogs home and reports that Jeep is a love - Joey, who has been grieving, is now coming around!

Jeep and Joey are 9 year old purebred Pomeranians from the same litter. They are well-groomed, flea free, neutered dogs, with up-to-date shots.

Jeep is the affectionate lap dog who loves to be loved on. Joey is the alpha dog who was very protective of his owner and acts as a good guard dog, barking when there seems to be a threat. Once he warms up to you, he is very affectionate too.

Jeep and Joey's dad recently passed away under the care of Hope Hospice, and they are looking for a new home before Thursday, April 10. They live on Fort Myers Beach, but we can help with arrangements to meet the dogs to see if one or both will be a perfect fit for your family!

Hope's Pet Peace of Mind program helps new adopters get started with supplies and support. Please call (239) 985-7728 to meet these adorable dogs.

Celebrate with Us! PPOM Success Stories

Our hospice patient Carol was feeding her three large birds from her cupboards with her own canned food. Alerted to Carol's financial difficulties, Hope's Pet Peace of Mind (PPOM) program stepped in. Volunteers Emily and Tino pick up and delivery bird food and apples every month. Carol and her birds can now rest easy knowing that they will never run out of food.

A sweet puppy was recently on the run in a local neighborhood and found himself in the loving arms of a hospice patient. Our patient was so overwhelmed by his diagnosis that he wasn't sure if he'd be able to adopt this friendly little puppy. But PPOM was able to deliver a ‘doggy bag’ full of helpful supplies like a collar, leash, dog food and other goodies. The patient expressed an overwhelming appreciation for our program and how we came to his aid just when he needed it most!

Our patients Frances, Erika and Sherry now receive monthly supplies of cat food. This support for their beloved pets allows them to focus on their own health and well-being.

Meet Baxter and Marilyn Monroe

Diane passed away recently, leaving Baxter and Marilyn Monroe behind. Can you find a home for these two cats? They are both very sweet and good with other cats.

Baxter is a Russian Blue male. Marilyn Monroe is an orange tabby. Both have all of their claws, are neutered/spayed, are indoor/outdoor cats and are up-to-date on their shots.

Baxter and Marilyn Monroe can go to new homes together or separately.

For more information, contact Rick at (239)-368-6946.

Give Owner Doris Peace of Mind by Adopting Her Cat Family

UPDATE May 5, 2014: Sweet Pea and Pepe have a new home! Patti brought Sweet Pea and Pepe home this past weekend and shares that the cats are the most loving cats she has ever been around. Doris’ son also found homes for Sissy and Snow Bell.


Can you help Doris find a new home for her cat family? Doris is planning ahead to find a new home for her cats after she's gone. She’d like to keep them with her as long as possible, but knowing their future home is in place would give her peace of mind.

Doris is open to different homes for these four, but she would much prefer for a new owner to keep them together - as they have always been.

Sissy is the mother cat. She is 7 years old, 9.5 pounds, all white with grey on her head. She was an abandoned cat that Doris fed and eventually, she became an indoor cat that was pregnant. She has a pleasant personality, can be a bit shy, still has all of her claws, and is a lap cat.

All three of the cats from Sissy’s litter are 5 years old, friendly and playful. Their front paws are declawed. Their shots are up to date.

Snow Bell is an all white neutered male, 14 pounds, considered the ‘old soul’ of the group. He loves to play and is the first one out to greet a guest.

Sweet Pea is a female calico that is spayed. She weighs in at 8 pounds. She is the sweetest of all the cats and she likes to ‘talk’.

Pepe is a white male cat with grey ‘eye brows’. He is neutered, weighs 9 pounds and has long legs.

Please help us find a new home for one, two, three or all four of these cats. Hope can help you with supplies and support. If interested, please call Doris at (239) 540-5917.

A Pair of Purrrfection: Stormy and Midnight

Shelia was admitted to hospice and is now compelled to leave the area on Friday, February 2. She is unable to take her two cats along.

Can you give Midnight and Stormy a new home? They are 9 year old brothers, have always been together and have always lived indoors. They are very friendly, loving and healthy. Both are neutered.

Stormy and Midnight must be kept together. When separated, they display moody behavior.

If you can’t provide a permanent home for Midnight and Stormy, would you be able give them a temporary place to stay while we search for their new family?

Hope can assist those offering adoption or temporary boarding with supplies and support. If you can take these cats home, or you know of someone who can, write to colette.johns@hopehcs.org.

Mariette and the Italian Greyhounds

A patient's wife won a free vacation, but with limited resources they didn't have the ability to board their two greyhounds. A volunteer, Mariette, who once owned an Italian Greyhound of her own, offered to give these sweet dogs a temporary home for the week. The patient received respite care at a Hope Hospice House, while his wife enjoyed a much-needed cruise - and the dogs enjoyed cuddle time on the couch with Mariette!

Inga and Milo Lost Their Mom - Can You Help?

Update Jan 24: Inga and Milo have found a new home with Bonnie, one of Hope’s volunteers!

Inga and Milo were rescue cats who were the only companions of one of our hospice patients. After ten years together, they lost their mother and need your love.

These two healthy and friendly cats are currently being fed by friendly neighbors in the Del Tura Country Club.

Can you adopt Inga, a spayed and declawed calico female?

Or Milo, a neutered, black and white male cat who is good with other pets?

Call Colette at (239) 985-7728 to add one or both of these friendly faces to your family.

Prissy, Mr. Willow and Ms. Katie are Looking for Love

These three beautiful pets belong to Lisa - a young woman who lost her husband a year ago and will no longer have a home for them to stay together.

These pets can be adopted as a group or individually. The cats are very used to being together because this brother and sister were from the same litter.

Prissy is a 9.5 year old full bred Sheltie. She has a kind, relaxed disposition and loves being with family. Prissy enjoys being petted and getting attention. She has some minor hip arthritis, but it doesn't hold her back. She's allergic to bees and requires an epi shot if stung. She is finicky with food but is very healthy. Prissy has given birth to one litter of puppies, and she is not spayed. Her microchip is from the Eastside Animal Hospital, and she is up to date on her shots.

Mr. Willow and Ms. Katie (below) are Hemingway cats with more than five toes. They were part of Lisa's family for over 13 years. This brother and sister pair are outdoor cats who only come inside when it's cold or rainy - or to get their food and water. They still have their natural claws. Neither of them likes seafood or seafood cat food. Both cats have been spayed/neutered.

Mr. Willow (above) is an all black male cat. He loves to cuddle -- but please don't touch his belly! He has a talkative personality and will charm you with his meows.

Ms. Katie (above) is a brown and black female cat with 7 front and 5 back claws. She is lovable and shy, craving attention. She loves to sit on a lap. Ms. Katie can be skittish during storms or when confronted by children or large dogs.

Do you want to adopt Prissy, Mr. Willow or Ms. Katie? Hope can help get you started with supplies and support.

Gavin and Lexi - Friends For Life

At 11 years old, Lexi got a tumor on his leg, but his family didn't have the financial resources to provide a cure. Through a partnership with a local vet and with funds raised from generous Pet Peace of Mind donors, we were able to make arrangements for Lexi's surgery.

Reunited, Lexi and Gavin are happy together at home!