The Hope Layer

Every life saved starts with one link.

These are the animals that made it — and the people who made it happen.

Saved Lives

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47 days in shelter

Pulled from a high-kill shelter the day before her deadline. Two relay drivers, one foster, and a family in Vermont made it happen.

Foster: Karen M. • Rescue: Northeast Paws

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89 days in shelter

After 89 days in the shelter, Mittens was overlooked again and again. A retiree saw her on ArkLink and drove three hours the same day.

Adopter: Eleanor R.

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22 days in shelter

Critical medical case. A vet tech foster took him in within hours of his post. He's now a certified therapy dog.

Foster: Dr. Patel • Rescue: Second Chance Hounds

Some fosters fell in love. We call that a win.

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"We signed up to foster for 2 weeks. That was 3 years ago. Meet Pepper, our forever roommate."

— The Garcia family

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"I told my wife it was temporary. We now own three dog beds, two leashes, and a cat tower we never planned for."

— Marcus T.

Lives Saved

Foster Fails (wins)

Miles Driven

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