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Chipper
Chipper was adopted as a pup to what we thought
was a nice family with a small child.
He was returned, for no reason, family said just could
not keep him anymore.  No biggie, at least they
returned him here where he is safe.
Chipper is a Black Lab/ Dalmation mix about 1 year
old.
He loves kids, loves playing, and is a very good boy.
Chipper is so named because he is always, well,
Chipper!
Come on and bring the kids to meet this wonderful
boy.
Jacey
Jacey is a one year old female Shar Pei mix, maybe
pitbull, maybe something else who knows.

She was rescued from animal control on her last day of
life there. She was noticed because she was thumping
her tail on the floor of her pen, and when we walked
over to see who was in there she rolled over on her
belly for a tummy rub! Now that is how you know the
dog is sweet.
She weighs about 53 lbs and has a very curly tail.
She is solid black, and very submissive.
Molly Mollyuna
Molly is a three year old Chow Lab Mix
female. She is a VERY good dog if you are
not a man, a kid, or another dog.
She likes women, LOVES the frisbee,
tennis ball, frisbee, did we say frisbee? Oh
yeah she would make a GREAT frisbee dog!
She knows basic commands, has been
trained on a gentle leader, she is house
trained, crate trained, and knows sit,shake,
down, heel, wait,back, and gentle.
Molly is not a dog for everyone, but she is
the perfect dog for someone, we just hope
that someone looks her up here.
Chevy
Chevy was rescued a few months back from
Montgomery County Animal Control but he is so
shy that we have waited to post him.
He is a chow mix male about three years old. He is
house trained, but very shy.  He lived his life in an
out door dog pen, and truly has never had the
comforts of a home.
Once he gets to know you he opens up and is very
gentle and sweet.
Rocky
Rocky a one year old Boxer/Hound Mix who
suffered terrible abuse from someone. He had
scars all over his body, and was extremely
thin. He has now nearly recovered from his
ordeal at the hands of a human.
Rocky was rescued from Granite City animal
control on what was to be his last day of life
after the horrible person took him there and
left him to die.
Hope saved his life simply because we got an
email that said "help us save Rocky"
So we did.
Some times miracles do come true, and this
young man is nothing short of a miracle.
He is super friendly to all people, likes
literally everyone he meets.
He has some follow up doctors appointment
for his front shoulder which is damaged from
the abuse he suffered.
Homer
Homer is a one year old, medium sized black
dog. He weighs 51 lbs, is knee high, and
LOVES belly rubs!
Homer was rescued on his last day of life
from Animal Control and is hoping with all
his might to find a forever home, where he
will never be in danger again.
He gets along with most other dogs, likes all
people, kids as well. But he does want to
chase cats, so a home with no cats would be
best for him.
He is a truly nice boy who will be a nice
addition to any family looking for a friend.
Waffles
Meet our Waffle girl. She is an 11 month old Boxer mix
female, very active, playful, and friendly!
She was rescued on her last day of life at animal control. Her
owner surrendered her because she was too active. Yeah, well
anyone who has ever had a boxer could have told her the dog
would be active.
She is very pretty, has no manners whatsoever, but then we
do not think her previous owner really spent much time
teaching her anything either. This girl is smart, and would
make the right family a wonderful pet.
Izzy
Izzy is a two year old Pittie mix female. She is very nice
and well mannered.  Izzy came from a vet's office where
the owner wanted her destroyed because she kept
busting open the wound on her neck by trying to free
herself from the chain she was living on.
Well no more chains for this girl, she deserves way
better than that.
She is quiet, likes all people, and she appears to like
other dogs as well.
The scar from the chain injury is all gone now!
If you are looking for a dog that has good manners this
is the dog for you.
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Reese
Reese was rescued on her last day of life at
animal control. She was picked up at the same
address as Parker and we think she may be his
mother. They look a lot alike she is just a darker
color.
Miss Reese loves the ball, and has the cutest
smile ever! She is just barely over the knee tall
and about 50 lbs or so.
She seems to like other dogs but certainly she
loves all people.
Reese really likes to carry her ball around like a
prize of course who ever gets this little girl will be
walking her around like a prize too because that is
what she is.
Help us help Reese have a happy life by
considering her for your next family pet.
Sable
Sable is a 5 year old Norwegian Elkhound
mix female. She is very pretty in person,
though she has not gone to the grooming
shop yet.
She is well mannered, house trained, and
friendly with all people.
She was saved on her last day of life from
St. Louis Animal Control.
If you are looking for a good girl who is
beyond the puppy stages this girl is for you.
Very pretty dog.
Persia
Persia was rescued on her last day of life
from St. Louis County Animal Control. She
has a huge scar on her back side from bad
flea medicine. It is healing and looks much
better than when she was first rescued. She
is a very pretty girl, who is very excited to
see everyone!
We think she is a Shepherd/Shar Pei mix
about 2 years old. She is house trained,
walks well on  leash, and loves to be petted.
Persia likes most other dogs but she is not
very good with cats.
She also likes children and would make a
very mice family pet.
Buddy
Buddy is a one year old Shepherd mix male. He was
rescued over six months ago but due to his condition
we could not post him until now. He was saved from
Madison County Animal Control and was a victim of
severe neglect. Buddy was 16 lbs under weight, and
even though he was an adult he had parvo.
He is healing up well, and has gained nearly all the
weight he should be carrying for his size.
Buddy needs someone to love him, and never let him
suffer again.
Daisy
Lulu is a one and a half year old cattle dog mix
female. She is friendly, likes to play, and loves
people.
She was adopted as a puppy and returned
because the families older dog began
attacking her and the family was afraid for
Lulu.
She LOVES kids!! for real if you have a child
this is your pet.
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I am great with kids, not with other dogs.

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Sully
Sully is a one year old Weimaraner mix
male.  He was saved from animal control
where he faced certain death.
He is a very active dog like the
Weimaraner, he does have some brindle in
him so there may be some Pit, Boxer, or
Bulldog. He is very friendly with people but
not with cats, he does have a prey drive so
a home with no cats is needed. He likes
some dogs but not all, so they would have
to meet and see how they do.
He would love to go home with someone
who enjoys running as he would make a
great running partner.
Sully is house trained, crate trained, and
very handsome.
Portia
Portia was rescued on her last day of life from
animal control. She is two years old, house
trained, and a nice girl.  She likes boy dogs but
not girl dogs.
She is a full bred Pit Bull Terrier.  Portia loves
her toys and gives them back to you if you ask
her nicely. She takes treats very gently, and
walks well on her leash. She has a shinny coat,
and pretty eyes.
She was rescued with her brother Perry.
Perry
Perry was rescued on her last day of life from
animal control. He is two years old, house
trained, and a sweet boy.  She likes girl dogs
but not all boy dogs.
He is a full bred Pit Bull Terrier.  Perry loves
his treats but could take or leave toys. He
takes treats very gently, and walks well on his
leash. Perry is a nice boy who would make
someone a wonderful friend.

He was rescued with his sister Portia.
If you are interested you may adopt both.
Libby
Libby was rescued from Macoupin County
animal control. She was the roomie of
Carley a Golden mix we were going to
rescue and since the two made friends at
animal control we took them both.
Libby is a one year old female Black Lab.
She is smart,friendly and gets along well
with other dogs.
We do not think that she is mixed with
anything and is all Black Lab.
Gamble
There’s little chance that you won’t love Gamble once you get
to know him. This sweet, snuggly 3-year-old with the unusual
caramel and white coat, warms up after introductions and then
remains your friend forever. His initial skepticism may come
from his past that was filled with neglect. He was found in a
felon’s home and made his way to ACC in November of 2010.
Today he enjoys the company of humans, female doggie friends
and mellow males.
Radford
Radford is a male 1.5 year old Saluki/Golden
Retriever mix.  He is shy, but sweet, he loves other
dogs, even cats.  Radford weighs just under 55lbs.
Radford would enjoy a home with another pet to help
him feel be more outgoing.
I guess if he were human we would say he is
co-dependant.
Radford was rescued on his last day of life from
animal control.
Mocha
Mocha is a four year old female mixed breed dog,
brindle in color, with medium length hair. She was
rescued literally just in time from Union County
animal control where she was scheduled to die
that day.
She is mellow, very well mannered, likes other
dogs, cats, and all people. She is 47 lbs, and just
above the knee tall.
Her eyes will melt your heart, and her personality
will cause to say "awe" out loud.
This poor baby appears to be pregnant. We will
evaluate her and see how far along she is to
determine what to do for her.
Otherwise she is in good health.
Daisy is a senior who was left by her owner at St. Louis
Animal Control.
We are unsure of her age but believe that she is between 8
and 9 years old. She is in good health.
She would love to have a home again to spend her last years
in. She is house trained, knows a few tricks, and is not too old
to learn some new ones.
If you have room in your heart to love her for however many
years she has left, please fill out an application for this sweet
girl.
Piper
Piper is a 6 year old female Black Lab. She is
playful, and active.  She likes all people and loves
the water though she doesn't understand why we
will not let her go swimming right now.
She has had litters of puppies in the past but not
anymore.
Piper weighs 63 lbs.
She was picked up as a stray and no one came for
her so she was going to be destroyed the day we
rescued her.
She is very special, and if you are the one, you will
think so too.
Clooney
Clooney is a two year old Shepherd mix male who was rescued
from animal control after being hit by a car. His leg was so badly
injured that it had to be removed.  He plays well in doggie
daycare, and does get along well with cats and dogs.
Clooney was accepted into a training program called "Loosen the
Leash" and graduated from that 9 week course.
Clooney had been adopted to a family with small children.  After
a couple months the father said that Clooney had lunged and
growled when the kids ran up behind him while daddy was giving
him a treat.  We have never gotten him to behave like that since,
and do not know what really happened.  But just to be safe no
small children for his next home.
We have noticed a new thing that he did not do before he was
adopted and that is growl at other dogs while in his crate. He
never did that before and we have no explanation for it at all.
Clooney is a sweetheart, house trained, walks well on his leash,
and in the summer would love to have his own swimming pool!
Terry
Terry pregnant and surrendered by
her owner, scared and alone in
animal control before rescue.
Terry is a two year old female American Staffordshire Terrier.
She was rescued from Chicago Animal Control where she had
been dumped by her owner, most likely because she was
going to have puppies.
She came to us scared,shy, and had not much trust of people
at all.  A couple weeks after rescue she gave birth to 10
puppies, those puppies were not born healthy thanks to
everything mommy had been through and four passed away.
Today Terry is a VERY healthy, treat sitting fool! Everyone
she catches a glimpse of might have a treat so she follows
everyone until they notice her at which time she sits all pretty
just like in this picture.
Terry does not do well with female dogs, nor cats, or small
dogs of any sex.
She needs a home where she can be the only dog, and have an
endless supply of treats.
Virginia Woof (VG)
VG is a two year old Shepherd mix female, super
friendly, great with other dogs, and house trained.
VG was adopted as a puppy then returned when
she became ill after being in a home for over a
year.  The family's vet told them to put her down
because she was gonna die. Hope Rescues wanted
to make sure there was nothing that could be done
for her before we made that awful decision to "put
her down". After about seven thousand dollars we
found out she had, are you ready, "acid reflux".
yep the poor girl was gonna lose her life over acid
reflux, and it cost us seven grand to figure it out
and three different vets to confirm the diagnoses.
Today she takes her pepcid every day and you
would never know that she was EVER sick in the
first place. She is a normal dog, with a happy and
healthy out look. All she needs now is a family to
call her own.
She is a great dog and if you take her home you
will see just how wonderful she is.
Rosie Posie
Rosie Posie is a two year old Pit Bull mix female.  She
likes all people, most dogs, but not so much the cat
thing.  She knows sit, is house trained, and loves the
couch! So if you want a dog to stay off the couch,
scroll down.
Rosie is short and stocky, she weighs 74 lbs and could
stand to loose a few.
Look at her cute little face, how could anyone NOT
love her?
Livy
Livy was found after she was hit by a
car in Godfrey Illinois. No one ever
stepped up to claim her, so Hope
stepped in and made sure she had
the surgeries needed to help her get
a second chance at life. She is all
better now and a great dog.
Livy is between one and two years
old, Boxer/Lab mix female.
She weighs 49 lbs and is just over
the knee tall.  She likes to sit and
hopes you get close enough for a
kiss.  She is good with kids, and all
people, but only some dogs.
Miami
Miami is a one year old Boxer/Hound mix female, she is very
sweet in nature and well mannered too.
She was rescued from animal control on her last day of life.
Miami weighs about 60 lbs, is house trained, and walks well on her
leash.
She seems to like other dogs too, so she would be a great addition
to a family that is looking for a friend for their dog.
Moonlight
Moonlight is a one year old Black lab mix male. He
was rescued on his last day of life from animal control.
He is house trained, gets along with other dogs, is
super friendly with all people, and just a great guy.
Moonlight is small for a lab at only 48 lbs.
He knows sit, especially if you have a treat in your
hand, walks well on his leash, and loves car rides
where he can see out the window.
This dog will make someone a wonderful companion.
Twilight
Twilight is a one year old female Lab
mix who was rescued on her last day
of life from animal control.
She is sweet, playful, friendly, and on
the small side at only 51 lbs.
She loves people and will make
someone a great friend.
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Willow
Willow is a wonderfully sweet Bulldog mix female
about one year old.  She was rescued on her last day of
life from animal control and now hopes to find a family
who will love her for always, the way she deserves.
She gets along with other dogs, loves all people, is
house trained, walks well on her leash, and loves to
cuddle and play.
Cody
Cody is a 3 year old Shar Pei mix male. He
weighs 47 lbs, and is extremely friendly with
all people and 99% of all dogs.  
He was rescued on his last day of life from
Madison County Animal Control where he had
been picked up as a stray and not reclaimed
by his owner. Cody is a wonderful boy who will
make any family a really nice friend.


1-5-2012 Cody has passed a Temp. Test to be
accepted into The Loosen The Leash Training
program where he will be trained for his
Canine Good Citizen Certificate. He will
graduate 2-29-2012
To learn more go to:
loosentheleash.com
Herbie
Herbie is a one year old Rottweiler/Lab mix male.
He is a lover, and a smiley face!
Herbie gets along well with other dogs, and enjoys
playing chase with the toys.
He is about 60 lbs.
Herbie was saved on his last day of life at Granite
City Animal Control.
Wouldn't you like to take him home?

1-5-2012 Herbie has passed a Temp. Test to be
accepted into The Loosen The Leash Training
program where he will be trained for his Canine
Good Citizen Certificate. He will graduate
2-29-2012
To learn more go to:
loosentheleash.com
Lulu
Gabe
Gabe is a one and half year old Shepherd mix male.
He was rescued on his last day of life from Chicago
Animal Control.
He is very friendly, playful, and I am sure if you ask
him the most handsome dog within this website.
Gabe weighs 49 lbs.
He does do well with other dogs, and likes kids too.
Gabe is deserving of a wonderful family.

Take a look at his face, man he is cute.
Sgt. Pepper
Sargent Pepper was rescued on his last day of
life from Alton Animal Control. He is a 4 year
old Rottweiler mix male. Pepper is huge and
weighs probably 80 lbs. He is very handsome,
doesn't like all other dogs but certainly likes
all people.
He is well behaved in the home, and house
trained.
He would be a great dog for someone with a
nice yard for him to roam in, and an extra
couch for him to lounge on.
Jeffco
Jeffco was rescued on his last day of life from
Springfield Missouri animal control. He is a 3 year old
lab something mix.  He will do anything for you,
seriously ANYTHING as long as you have a toy in
your hand.  These pictures are proof of that. He will
smile, sit, stand and smile, whatever you want as long
as you have that toy.
He is friendly, likes all people, most dogs, not sure
about cats.
He is also house trained and has done a wonderful job
holding it until it is time to go outdoors to do his
business.
Jeffco weighs 72 lbs and is full grown.
Kathryn
Kathryn is one and half years old. We believe her to be a
Boxer/Lab mix.  She was rescued on her last day of life from
animal control and is hoping that someone will allow her to show
them just how wonderful a friend she can be.
She gets along with all people and is submissive in nature.
She likes most dogs but we have found one here and there that
for some reason she doesn't care for. So if you already have a
dog it is a must that your dog meet her as well.
She is house trained, well behaved in the home, but she is still a
pup at heart and truly enjoys having some playtime.
She has a very pretty face even when the sun is in her eyes and
she makes that "better try walking with my eyes closed" face.
Eli
Meet our Eli he is a three year old Shepherd/Lab mix male.
He was rescued on his last day of life from Alton animal
control.
Eli weighs 72 lbs and is a nice calm lazy sort of boy, unless
he is outside where like most dogs he tends to get ADHD
and doesn't listen very well.
Eli is heart worm positive and being treated.  However, he
would be allowed to go home before he treatment is done
and the rescue will continue to pay for the rest of his
treatment.
He is friendly with other dogs, tends to jump up on kids
which we are working on. He is friendly with all people, just
a little submissive if you raise your voice. It is possible that
he has been abused. He never shows any aggression if he
gets scared he just hits the floor and waits for you to let
him know that it is okay. Eli is really very sweet.
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Champ
Champ is a two year old Hound/Lab mix male. Very
sweet, likes other dogs,cats,  and all people.
Champ knows some manners, along with sit, and down.
Champ weighs 52 lbs and is full grown.
He is well mannered and house trained.
Dexter
Dexter is only 7 months old but he is full grown now and
has not grown any in two months.
He weighs right at 50 lbs, is crate trained, and was born
in our Rescue.  
Dexter goes to doggie daycare and is learning how to
play nice and use his manners.
This boy is stunning to look at.  All he needs to make his
life complete is a loving family.
Keno & Kamo
Keno and Kamo were found tied to a fence at a local
doggie daycare. Keno is the smallest and 7 years old.
Kamo is a big boy and 5 years old.
Both are house trained and enjoy their leisure time on
the couch or floor.
We think Keno is Kamo's mommy, and he certainly
cannot do without her so we are hoping to find them a
home together.
They both do well with other dogs, and children but very
small children moving quickly can scare Kamo away.
So older children would be preffered.
Stella
Stella is a super sweet Pointer mix female. She is
about 1 year old, super playful and friendly.
So far we cannot find any person or pet that she
does not like.
Someone is gonna be very lucky to have her in
the family for is she were human we are sure she
would be the comic of the group. Juts a bubbly
personality.
She is house trained, walks well on her leash, and
enjoys car rides with her family.
Colin
Colin is a 5 to 7 year old Border Collie mix male.
He was rescued on his last day of life from animal
control.  He weighs 65lbs, and is house trained. He
is quiet and super easy to manage.
He was picked up with a dog friend so he does
seem to like his life better when he has another
dog around, so we would like him to find a home as
a friend for someone's current dog.
Rainie
Rainie is an extremely sweet Boxer/Lab mix
female about 2 years old and 50 lbs.
Her eyes just beg for someone to love her. She is
gentle, likes kids, and all people.
WE honestly have not tried her with other dogs
yet, but we think she would be fine, so if you are
looking for a friend for your dog we could certainly
have them meet and see what they think of each
other.
Rainie can melt your heart in less than five
minutes.
Alpine
Alpine was rescued on his last day of life from animal
control. He gets along with other dogs male or female,
likes kids and has been around Seniors, adults and
children.
Alpine is a Boxer/Lab mix. He weighs right around 50
lbs and is full grown, just about knee high.
He is really cute and just wants love.
Anderson
Anderson is a 2 year old Boxer/Pit mix male. He
weighs 60 lbs is house trained, and is friendly with
all people. We have not tested him with dogs yet,
but we do think he would not be good with cats.
Anderson is a big lover and just wants you to rub on
him and talk softly in his ear.
He is a really nice dog who found himself homeless
through no fault of his own.
Jasmine
Jasmine was rescued on her last day of life from
animal control. She is a very friendly Lab/Border
Collie mix. Jasmine is about 1 year old and weighs
just over 50 lbs, she is above the knee high.
She is playful, likes car rides, and all people.
She likes most dogs, is afraid of cats, and likes all
children.
Dodger
Dodger was rescued on his last day of life at
animal control. He was picked up as a stray and
no one came for him. He is friendly, playful about
a year old. WE think he is a Lab mixed with we
are just not sure of.
He weighs nearly 50 lbs, is full grown, and house
trained.
He does like most other dogs, not so much cats,
but ALL people for sure.
The day his picture was taken it was rainy and
muddy out so he got a little dirty.
Poor guy.
Erkle
Poor Erkle he was dumped by his family and
on his last day of life at animal control when
we rescued him. Erkle is house trained, likes
all people, most dogs, and LOVES playing in
the yard.
He is one year old, 50 lbs, just above the
knee tall. Erkle is a Lab/Cattle dog mix male.
Muffy
Muffy was rescued on her last day of life at
animal control. She is a 7 year old Lab female.
Imagine giving your life to a person and then just
having them not care what happened to you when
you failed to come home one day? She was
picked up a stray and no one came for her. Poor
girl. She is friendly with all people, likes other
dogs, and is house trained. She certainly
deserved more than she got so far out of life.
Perhaps someone could show her what it is really
supposed to be like.
:)
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Harvey
Meet our Harvey a one year old Boxer/St. Bernard Mix
male. He is super duper friendly and sweet. He gets along
with everything, and can win you over by batting his pretty
brown eyes.
Harvey was rescued from Animal Control on his last day of
life. He was so thin you could see every bone in his body,
now three months later he is healthy and beautiful.
Whoever shall adopt this fellow will get an absolutely
wonderful dog.