Hope's story and Hope herself has touched me like no other dog has. When we first met her, she had the saddest and most expressive eyes that I have ever seen. Now her expression is happy, hopeful and oh so sweet. LNPB is such an awesome rescue and Toby and all involved truly love these animals and where would so many beautiful souls be without them. Hope is so beautiful now and is just as sweet as she can be.
Watching Hope recover in the arms of Leave No Paws has been so heart warming. I've watched in tears as Toby has sang to her and prayed for her and shown her that her life matters. As a fellow rescuer, I understand that not all lives begin and end happy... But Tody goes above and beyond to turn their lives around. Hope has brought me tears and smiles... Truly amazing story!
Hope, you had the strongest will to survive that I've ever seen. Of course, Toby was right there, like she is for so many other neglected animals, to see you through. To see you now, after watching your journey, makes my heart sing. My whole family has kept up with your story. We are happy to see those eyes, that were once so sad, sparkle with happiness. We love you hope!
Hope is a amazing fighter, I have followed her story and many,many, many others Toby and LNPB save. Some of the poor souls are so injured that all toby can do is love them and hug them and cry for them, to let them know someone loves them and they are not alone crossing the bridge. Let us not forget the vets who take such great care of these poor souls and shower them with (sometimes) the only affection and love they have ever known. And we cant forget Lenny & Kathy who do the driving and the pulling out of the darkness of these beautiful old souls. Toby and her CREW are the best . They are all our heroes.
Toby and Leave No Paws Behind is a special breed of rescue. They step in when even other rescues will not. Many or even most of the time, like with "Hope", the dogs are so ill or old, that others do not bother. She has even been criticized for doing so. Some rescues have posted things telling her that she "knew" the would die. Though hard raising enough money to do this, especially when she knows the dogs she saves may have exceptionally high Vet bills, never will she let this deter her, feeling it could Never be money wasted. Her stance is that, if they pass while trying to save them, they will NOT do so on the cold hard diseased floor of a shelter. She says that they will at least experience feeling loved before they go.Toby, and Leave No Paws Behind's motto is, "Their Life Matters"! "Hope" is exactly the reason why! Many times "THIS" is the result!!! I foster a 20year old blind dog for Leave No Paws Behind, who was diagnosed with kidney disease, skin issues, and is a bit incontinent. No other rescue stepped up, they figured she'd be gone in a couple of months. Well...that was over 3yrs ago! She is "Hope's" foster sister, "Faith", and another of Toby, and Leave No Paws Behind's miracles. And, like Hope, she is beautiful! The giant heart of Toby and this organization constantly amazes me.
Hope is so strong....... Toby is the best and her foundation....... her precious Allies is watching over Hope......... You all are the best for all the work you and the good docs work miracles all the time.......thanks also toLenny & Kathy for getting them to you and the good doc......love all everyone does for LNPB
lenst5100Hope is a amazing fighter, I have followed her story and many,many, many others Toby and LNPB save. Some of the poor souls are so injured that all toby can do is love them and hug them and cry for them, to let them know someone loves them and they are not alone crossing the bridge. Let us not forget the vets who take such great care of these poor souls and shower them with (sometimes) the only affection and love they have ever known. And we cant forget Lenny & Kathy who do the driving and the pulling out of the darkness of these beautiful old souls. Toby and her CREW are the best . They are all our heroes.
Watching from the original picture of Hope and now seeing her today, shows what love, great medical care and food can do! Not a day has gone by that I haven't followed this precious dogs journey. Giving her the name of Hope was so appropriate. LNPB is a wonderful rescue who takes in the old, sick and unwanted animals that were dumped by the only family they ever knew. In their senior years they are given a second chance at love.
99 days ago, a hard to discern dog, on the brink of death due to starvation. They did not know if she would live, but they had to try! I have watched other rescues on social media, but none that has touched me so deeply as Hope! I mean, look into those eyes. from day 1 to day 99! I am a Registered Nurse, if we had a patient in that condition come in! Well, it is nothing short of amazing what LOVE and that is God, and Leave no Paws Behind, and the amzing staff at East Valley Veterinary Clinic/ Mark Hohne DVM and staff. They do this every day for as many as possible. Yes, Ellen where there is LOVE, there is HOPE! So glad she survived and now knows that her life is valued, and she is loved and not alone. Please select this amazing group. Crystal Youngs
Toby, Leave No Paws Behind and their veterinary team are all angels on earth! Hope's story had our village on the edge of our seats each day hoping and praying she would make it another day! Fast forward 99 days to the beautiful fuzzy fur ball we see and stare at in wonderment at the miracle we all witnessed. And she is just ONE of so many stories of hope and rescue thanks to the Leave No Paws Behind Team.
I have followed this rescue for quite some time. Hope is just ONE example of the dogs that have been given a chance, when so many other rescues, all wonderful in their own right, would have said no. I volunteer in rescue myself. I know the heartache, but Toby and her foster families put their hearts out on the line, time and time again, knowing that it will be broken, often maybe in only days. Their motto is "they know their life matters and they are loved". Toby holds back nothing. If there is even a chance that the quality of life will be good, no matter how short that remaining life is, Toby finds a way to give that dog a chance. I cry with grief and gratitude with each new dog she takes under her wings. I am in awe of Toby's strength, resolve, and dedication. If I lived CA rather than NH I would be honored to personally know her and to be one of her foster families.
Time and time again Leave No Paws Behind/ Toby have taken seniors and sick, starving, neglected animals from the kill shelters and gave them a new loving life! Ellen, this organization optimizes the kindness you ask people to show every day. Hope is just one of their miracles. She was very lucky to have them in her corner.
I volunteered for many rescues.. But to watch Toby and LNPB and the amazing vets and everyone involved to save this Fur-babie was truly a miracle. Toby not only takes in dogs but takes in the sickest of sick ..the oldest of old and the love and dedication to saving them with medical treatment and incredible love is the most wonderful thing I can image .. So amazing god put these people on this earth to do nothing but help save those without voices ..true Angeles! Hope's journey is truly a miracle brought on by this rescue . Bless All involved. May their work continue with great support and love!
I have watched "Hope" since day 1 of her journey. From everyone who helped and cared for her to her strong will to live, she is nothing more than a gift from the heavens above. She is meant to be here alive, healthy and loved. I continue to pray for her daily and look forward to every pic and note on F/B. She is an inspiration for us all.
I have been with Hope since her journey began..... and we prayed and prayed because she was so emaciated and looked so lost. Once she turned the corner, each day's progress was so small, but so important. It took a long time to get rid of the feeding tube, but each day was important. This young lady is our miracle, and LNPB is a remarkable charity totally devoted to senior dogs.... they are the BEST!
Toby, Founder of Leave No Paws Behind, is an Angel here on Earth !! She goes up and beyond to make sure that all the furbabies she rescues know that their life matters. Hope is a MIRACLE, all due to Toby and Leave No Paws Behind. As of today, March 17, 2016, Hope is 100 days of Miracles. If it wasn't for Toby and LNPB, who knows what would have happened to Hope. All of us "Villagers" of LNPB have watched Toby sing to Hope, pray for Hope, and has showed Hope that her "life does matter". My vote goes for Hope and Toby to be on Ellen's show.
Toby and all of the wonderful caring Fosters go to all lengths to help the dogs. Some come old and ill, some come worn out from lack of good care from a vet, and some come abused so brutally, it is hard to see if it is a dog under all of the mats, excrement and filth. But Toby takes them to the Vets to be "vetted" (find out their health status, what needs to be done or if too far gone, recommend euthanasia is the kindest thing for them. She or another foster is their when that is done so they can be held and told how much their are loved and are going on to be a bright star in the heavens for us all to see their beauty. This is the most humble but worthy charity I have ever been a part of. I am so proud to tell everyone about LNPB because of all the efforts of Toby, the Vets and staff and the Fosters!!!
An Awesome Organization. Have saved so many precious animals. We donate monthly because of the incredible work of Toby and the Vets that care or these senior animals. You can actually see what your donations do. Thank you Toby and all of the Vets that take so much of their time to help these animals.
Hope's story has left a paw print in the hearts of thousands. At the first glimpse of Hope making that painful walk that backyard (her torture chamber) ...she had my heart!! I have been following her story since that time and been cheering her on. If there is ever a Cinderella story.....it is a bout Hope!!!
I can still remember gasping in shock when I saw the first pictures of Hope. I was angry at whoever had done this to her and have loved her on facebook every day since Toby rescued her. Her eyes going from pain and fatigue to happy and bright is a true miracle. I am so happy for Hope and thank Toby every day for her work with rescuing our precious pups.
Leave No Paws Behind is one of the most deserving organizations I've ever been a part of. They rescue from kill shelters discarded dogs, dogs that have been faithful to someone who decided that they were to sick, to old, not useful anymore. Toby, LNPB, all the fosters and East Valley Veterinary Clinic are angels on earth.
What LNPB did for HOPE is amazing... Hope gave me hope... I have so enjoyed following her journey.... was bittersweet when Hope was able to go to her Foster home..thought we would no longer see updates.... she give me purpose. Thanks to LNPB and East Valley veterinary Clinic/Mark Hohne for all they did for HOPE.
Inspired me to do what I do for the animals.
Toby is my hero and definitely a angel.