About Homes For Orphaned Pets Exist (H.O.P.E.)

10348603_10152648294365817_650758414554966486_n

Homes for Orphaned Pets Exist (H.O.P.E.) is a not-for-profit organization of animal lovers from Saratoga and surrounding counties who are dedicated to assisting animals whose owners have passed away or can no longer keep them. Some of the pets are surrendered directly to H.O.P.E. but others come from various local rescues or shelters which are at capacity. Many are senior dogs and cats or have special needs. H.O.P.E. gives these homeless pets a second chance for a wonderful life; to be part of a family, to be a therapy pet or just to be someone’s best friend. The goal of H.O.P.E. is to find suitable adopters who will provide these pets with a lifelong commitment of love and care.

All H.O.P.E. pets are seen by a veterinarian prior to adoption where they are given appropriate medical care, including spaying/neutering and vaccinations. Veterinarians provide additional medical treatment if needed.

H.O.P.E. also has a feral cat fund with which they help individuals who trap feral cats to pay for their spaying or neutering, and a sympathy fund to help with emergency surgeries needed for pets.

H.O.P.E. relies on donations from caring individuals. All donations are tax deductible.

The H.O.P.E. Adoption and Education Center is located at Wilton Mall and is open to visitors Tuesday through Saturday 11 AM to 5 PM with a lunch break from 1:00 to 1:30 PM, closed Sunday and Monday. You can still make an appointment at 518-450-7013, or just stop by and ring the bell to be admitted.

HOPE is always looking for volunteers and fosters.

Homes for Orphaned Pets Exist is not just our name. It is our mission.

Board of Directors

  • Kathy Wanser
  • Liz Holub
  • Jill Perkins
  • Liz Israel
  • Trina Trombley
  • Mary Lou Wait