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We ARE making a difference in the community!

At H.O.P.E. for Animals it is our MISSION to eliminate the preventable euthanasia of companion animals and community cats by providing

high-quality low-cost spay/neuter and wellness services, by supporting rescue and by promoting responsible pet ownership.

How We Help Pets & People In Need

"LOVE this place! My cat’s spay surgery here was well over $200 less than my regular vet. I LOVE how there isn’t an income requirement to receive this great service!! The staff was friendly, and they saw her again for her follow up visit for FREE when she still wasn’t feeling good. Just a cheap medicine, and she was back to normal in no time!! Every vet should be this way! I firmly believe more animals would be better taken care of if money wasn’t such a barrier to keep them healthy. Would highly recommend!"

Kelly M.

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On Monday, May 4th, H.O.P.E. for Animals re-opened, offering services by appointment only!

We are open by appointment only . Our Spay/Neuter schedule is currently booked through June. Please check back on June 1 ^st for surgery availability in July by visiting our website at hope-for-animals.org.

You can make an appointment for Wellness online by visiting hope-for-animals.org or by calling us at (260) 420-7729 and leaving a detailed voicemail when prompted. At this time we are not allowing walk-ins.

*Please note: Due to our phone lines being extremely busy, making an appointment ONLINE is the quickest way to ensure you get on our schedule.

We appreciate your patience. Due to the pandemic we have put into place social distancing measures. This includes a decrease of appointments available in surgery, curbside for wellness and call in services for prevention. O ur services and hours available may be limited. Please follow our website and Facebook page for regular updates.

We kindly ask all of our clients to wear a face covering while in our building , and to only have one person per visit if possible.

It is important to note that there have been no reported cases of COVID-19 within the clinic.

Thank you for your care and concern during this uncertain time.

Below are the additional precautionary measures H.O.P.E. for Animals will be taking during this time for the safety of the staff, pets and clients.

Additional Precautions for your

Spay/Neuter Appointment

When you arrive for your surgery appointment:

Please arrive at 8 AM . The doors to the clinic will be closed.

Please practice social distancing as you wait with your pet at our front door. All dogs must be on a leash and all cats must be in a separate carrier (one cat per carrier).

Only three clients at a time will be brought into the building. At this time, we will go over your pets medical history and intake your pet for surgery.

Payment is due in the morning; Credit card or Care Credit are preferred methods of payment.

For surgery pick-up please arrive the same day at 3:15 if picking up a dog or 3:45 if picking up a cat unless directed otherwise. You may receive a call if an earlier pick-up is possible or if a balance is due at pick-up.

At arrival, the doors to the clinic will be closed. A phone number to dial will be posted outside our clinic. Please call this number when you arrive to let us know you are here. We will be limiting entry into the building to three clients at a time for pick-up.

Additional Precautions for your

Wellness Appointment

When you arrive for your wellness appointment:

A phone number to dial will be posted outside the clinic. Please call this number when you arrive to let us know you are here. If you need to purchase flea/tick/heartworm preventative please use that specific number posted to call upon arrival. The doors to the clinic will be closed.

Please remain in your vehicle with your animal.

Care professionals will discuss your needs by phone when you arrive. At the end of the phone conversation, a care professional will come to the parking lot to bring your animal into the building for exam and evaluation.

After the medical team evaluates your animal, you will receive a phone call to discuss recommendations and a plan moving forward.

Verbal consent for treatment and details surrounding financial estimates will be authorized via this phone call. Shortly thereafter, you will receive a phone call from a customer service representative to obtain payment over the phone. Credit card or Care Credit are preferred.

Once the care of your animal is complete, the discharge process will be discussed, and any remaining balance will be collected before the discharge of your animal from the clinic.

Due to the current pandemic, H.O.P.E. for Animals has had three fundraisers cancelled so far in 2020. Being a non-profit, we rely heavily on donations and grants as well as fundraisers like these to keep our doors open.

Now that our clients are able to return, we expect to see many more applications for assistance, and a much higher need for our low-cost services. So, as you ponder the effects of this pandemic, please consider making a gift to the clinic and in turn you are providing options to all the families who will be seeking help from us here at H.O.P.E. to care for the pets they love.

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Pets and COVID-19 - your questions answered!

The North American COVID-19 Communication Task Force put together a Q&A for questions regarding COVID-19 and your pet. (Click photo to enlarge)

Should I test my pet for COVID-19?

No.

Can pets transmit COVID-19 to people?

Currently, there is no evidence that animals can transmit this virus to people.

If my pet is sick and I think it's COVID-19, what should I do?

If your pet gets sick after contact with a person with COVID-19, do not take your pet to the veterinary clinic yourself. Call your veterinarian to determine the next steps for your pet's treatment and care. Please note, H.O.P.E. for Animals DOES NOT see sick or injured animals.

Is there a treatment for pets infected with COVID-19?

There is no specific treatment for animals diagnosed with a COVID-19 infection, so testing will not alter clinical management.

Can my veterinarian test my pet if i ask them to?

Veterinarians are strongly encouraged to rule out other, more common causes of illness in animals before considering COVID-19 testing. Please note, H.O.P.E. does NOT have COVID-19 testing options.

Employee Spotlight: Elizabeth

Elizabeth is one of our outstanding Surgery Technicians! She has been with H.O.P.E. for Animals for about 2.5 years now and we LOVE having her around!

Elizabeth excels when it comes to handling dogs. She loves dogs and never turns down an opportunity to help out those furry canines! She is always willing to help out when needed. You may have seen her providing an extra hand in Wellness during walk-ins when it gets a little chaotic. Elizabeth's attention to detail and calmness makes her a great addition to the team!

At home, she has two dogs of her own - Remi and Forrest! When she is not working you can find Elizabeth outside with her children walking trails, playing at parks, or even camping! She loves spending time with her family, especially when they are able to be outdoors.

When Elizabeth is working you can see her passion for what she does. Her compassion for the animals definitely shows, so you can be sure your pets will be getting a little extra love when she is working with them. We are beyond thankful to have Elizabeth as a part of our H.O.P.E. team!

Look how many animals we helped so far in 2020!

January-April 2020

H.O.P.E. for Animals provided:

2,387 spay/neuter surgeries

2,086 pets visited our Wellness Clinic

So far this year, H.O.P.E. has performed 2,387 spay/neuter surgeries!

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Save the Dates

CANCELLED: Komets Night with H.O.P.E. for Animals

Allen County War Memorial Coliseum - March 13

CANCELLED: Forever Young: An Adult Tacky Prom

Fort Wayne Turners - May 2

CANCELLED: CATS: A VIP Experience

Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne - May 6

Visit us at Pride

Headwaters Park - Jul. 25

1 0 Year Anniversary Gala

Parkview Mirro Center - Sep. 19

Feline Fall Festival

H.O.P.E. for Animals - Oct. 10

Interested in sponsoring an event?

Send an email to mreiter@hfafw.org

Donate Today!

H.O.P.E. for Animals is a 501c3 nonprofit. We rely on donations and grants to operate. With support from friends like you we are able to help thousands of families and pets each month.

Please consider making a gift today. Learn More

We are proud to share with our supporters that we have partnered with the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne to form an endowment fund for H.O.P.E. for Animals. This fund will create an ongoing source of income for our organization so that we can continue our charitable work for many years to come.

Would you consider making a legacy gift to our cause? When you make a legacy gift you are demonstrating your commitment to our mission that is saving lives every day. H.O.P.E. for Animals is dedicated to working with donors who are considering, or who have made plans to leave a gift in their will, trust, or by beneficiary designation. Your gift can be made in honor or memory of a loved one or pet and deepens your commitment to improving the lives of animals in our community and surrounding communities.

To learn more about legacy giving, please reach out to our

Executive Director, Allison Miller, at AMiller@hfafw.org.

Thank you for donating!

A donation was made in memory of:

Charles LeMaster

~L. & P. Jensen

Jane Bussick

~D. R. Bussick

Andrew Dietsch

~L. Ticen

~B. & G. Bard

~K. & P. Murphy

~B. Bouse

~K. DeCalonne

~F. & P. Freeman

~The Fredericks

Kay Elizabeth Heck

~N. Parker

~J. Barr

~C. Larson

~C. & S. Chapin

~G. Winans

~D. Bair

~C. Wayne & S. Sovine

~J. Heck

Mrs. Maxine Lee Deermer

~Indiana State Police Flower and Memorial Fund

Kathryn L. Simpson

~Honegger, Ringger & Co., Inc.

~K. Simpson

~R. Hendricks

~B. & S. Ostermeier

~R. & B. Aspy

Fiona Griffin

~M. Griffin

Joyce Morehouse

~R. Long

Bobby E. Hall

~D. Hall

Carol Brittner

~R. Knowles

Roberta Anweiler

~Cottage Park Villas Board

~R. Franke

~P. & S. Barleben

~S. Boese

~M. & H. Follis

~D. & O. Hasleep

~C. & S. Shediack

~R. Anweiler

~D. & S. Anweiler

~D. & K. Anweiler

Wiley, Payten & Gerdie

~C. & J. Janeway

Wrigley McKown

~T. & S. Leichsenring

Peanut - Our sweetheart of a puppy

~R. & M. Phlipot

The many pets I have had over the years

~D. McCann

All My Past Animals

~C. A. Kratzert-Walls

Ilsa, Jetta, Janka & Alvin

~M. & S. Roach

My 17 year old poodle

~K. Gilb

Maggie the dog

~R. & B. Key

Rooky and Shadow

~A. & K. Terrulli

A donation was made in honor of:

Brittney Topp's Birthday

~E. Newport

H.O.P.E. for Animals Team

~G. Zimmerman

Pumpkin Stroodle Doodle's 13th Birthday

~S. Nitza

H.O.P.E. for Animals

~Dowco Marine

Our pets bring us unconditional love and joy in our lives. Consider making a gift in memory or honor of that special pet who means the world to you. With your gift your memorial or honor will be included in our monthly e-newsletter to share with everyone.

H.O.P.E. for Animals

1333 Maycrest Drive

Fort Wayne, Indiana 46805

Phone: 260-420-SPAY (7729)