We came from the Lord! In February of 2002, after 7 years of prayer, Hope for Life Rescue Inc. became a reality. The founder had been rescuing animals independently for several years prior and on many occasions went to other local rescue meetings to see how they operated. At Hope for Life, we are a PRO-LIFE organization committed to the rescue and placement of abandoned, abused, and neglected animals typically coming from high-kill facilities. We often see animals in horrible condition as we try to take those that need our help the most. In August of 2005, we were blessed to open an 1800 sq. ft. sanctuary in Virginia Beach. Hope Center includes 6 rooms designed with tempered glass for animals that need their privacy due to behavior or health issues, a large dog run, a neo-natal room for nursing or young animals, a big kitten room, as well as an isolation room for sick or injured animals. We don't believe in cages, so our rescues either free roam or live in beautifully decorated rooms until they go to their permanent homes. We pay for all medical expenses including the spay/neuter, initial deworming, initial flea/tick treatment, and first year vaccinations. Again in 2008, God blessed us and we opened a unique vacation home for cats and dogs. Also, a non-profit facility, Hope's Garden Resort will help further our mission to rescue the homeless animals in our community through the vacation rates offered. In 2011 we expanded our boarding facility so that we could accommodate more larger dogs!
You may not see your perfect pet today, but that could change in a heartbeat! To fill out an application for a specific dog or cat, click on the dog or cat picture below. If the dog or cat you are interested in is available you will see an "Adopt" button by their photo, just click the button to apply! If you do not see an animal you're interested in, but want your application on file, click on The Dog/Cat General Adoption Application. Please note that we only keep applications on file for 6 months.