A stray dog, later named Hope, roamed the lonely streets, carrying a deep desire in her heart to find a loving family she could shower with affection. One day, she found herself in front of a store in Houston, Texas. She sat by the entrance, patiently waiting for someone to invite her in. Each time the door opened, Hope’s heart leaped with anticipation. She would quickly stand up, gazing longingly at the people inside. But despite her need for kindness, people continued to ignore her as if she weren’t there. With every closed door, Hope’s head would droop and her eyes would fill with sadness. Yet, she never gave up. She held onto her dream of a better future.
One day, Tiffany Frazier, a compassionate foster at Street Life To The Sweet Life, saw Hope waiting by the store, looking disappointed. Frazier immediately went to her aid, rescuing Hope and bringing her to safety. Hope was taken in by Lola’s Lucky Day, a non-profit that rescues homeless dogs in Houston and Dallas. At the vet, Hope was diagnosed with heartworm, and a treatment plan was set. Frazier took Hope into her home to foster her, providing food and a much-needed bath.
Hope felt at ease and looked at her foster mom with gratitude, sensing she was finally safe. Frazier was overjoyed watching Hope sleep peacefully like a baby. Hope quickly adjusted to her foster home, relishing all the love Frazier showered her with. She returned the affection with grateful cuddles.
Frazier believed Hope would make an excellent companion. She posted that the pup is young and full of life, yet remained with Frazier when she was put on bedrest. She commented, “She is so bored but stays a trooper about our lack of activity right now. Hope will truly make someone a wonderful best friend and pet,” Frazier wrote on Facebook.
Later, Hope moved to another foster home with Heather Tannahill, who was equally thrilled with her. In March 2024, Dodge County Humane Society (DCHS) welcomed Hope. Her loving nature captivated the rescue staff, and they fell in love with her immediately.
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“Hope has the capacity to love with her whole soul. You can tell just by the way she looks at you how much she loves you. When it comes to pleading for attention, she sure doesn’t have to try too hard. This girl’s been at DCHS 24 hours and she has already stolen the hearts of staff,” the rescue shared on Facebook.
With the help of her new friends at the rescue, Hope’s dream of finding a loving family came true. She was overjoyed to meet her new humans and finally share all the love she had saved just for them. We are overjoyed to see this wonderful dog finally find her people. She surely deserves the best life has to offer!
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