We lost our 10 year old doberman this year after a very short illness and were devastated. We knew we wanted another dog and all our dogs had been rescues so we started checking local SPCA websites. We were looking for a mid size dog that would be fun to walk and a great companion. After much searching, we found our way to the Adopt a dog website, and there was a photo of a dog that looked interesting (Cleo), which led us to the Life of Hope Foundation for more information. From the very beginning, we knew this was the right direction. All correspondence was professional and focused around a good fit for the dog and the proposed new family. We corresponded and met with the foster family and Cleo in a park on the day before pick-up. They could not have been more friendly, focused on dogs, and professional. The foster mom provided information and dog supplies which were invaluable for a smooth transition. All documentation was in order and enabled us to get a dog license and tags immediately. We picked Cleo up at the park the next day, and had the opportunity to meet Ivy. Our…

On behalf of my family I wanted to Thank You so much for letting us adopt the newest member of our family, Finn.  After a short adjustment period, Finn quickly adapted to his new surroundings, and he is loving life in California.  Finn even has a few jobs here that he enjoys. He is our alarm clock in the mornings.  He is our protector.  And he also protects the garden from the squirrels.  Every day when I return home from work he is there to greet me with his tail wagging and his long tongue ready to shower me.  On my days off, Finn makes sure I exercise.  He wakes me up and makes sure I follow him to put his harness and leash on for a nice long walk.  One thing that really impressed me about Finn is that he is very smart.  He responds right away to gestures and words and when playing hide and seek he quickly learned our routine and Finn beats us at our own games.  Finn has been such a great addition to our family. He makes us laugh.  He comforts us.  And he plays with us.  The adoption process was simple and very…

Let me start off by saying how amazing working with Life of Hope Foundation has been for me. I adopted Lily, now Luna on December 27th, 2020. I spent a long time looking for a dog and was set on rescuing one. Fortunately, I stumbled upon Life of Hope Foundation. I was in contact with multiple rescue organizations, and Anita from Life of Hope always responded promptly. Anita truly cares about all the dogs that are adopted out. She still keeps in contact to check in on how Luna is doing now. She let me know how shy and scared Luna could be around people and sounds, but now, just 6 months later, Luna has already shown a lot of improvement in her confidence. She relaxes at home and does well on hikes as long as there aren’t too many people. Whenever she gets zoomies she loves to dig, and when we are at home she loves to cuddle. As cheesey as it sounds, Luna and I are two peas in a pod. I tend to get anxious at times so we help calm each other down. I’m so thankful towards Anita and Life of Hope Foundation for pairing us together.

It’s been a little over 4 months since Umi arrived in California! I don’t even know how to put into words how much I love her! Umi is curious, beautiful, fearful, playful, sweet, awkward, spunky, a little sassy, and just overall amazing! Everyday she makes me laugh and smile with her antics. I describe her as a “dog’s dog,” she wants to meet every dog she sees. She loves the dog park, the dog beach, running around the yard, she loves to play fetch, dog puzzles, and sun bathing. She is so sweet and cuddly in the mornings and every time she nuzzles her little head next to mine, I just about die! She gets the Zoomies often (that’s why her name is Umi Zumi). Since she arrived in February 2021, she has really shown her personality. She is curious and fearful of many things so I like to slowly show her what everything is, “Umi, I’m peeling potatoes, this a potato peeler” or “Umi, that’s a Rollie Pollie”, then she slowly starts smelling it and then she’s usually fine  . Many people ask about Umi and I love telling them her adoption story and about Formosan Mountain Dogs. She gets…

We adopted her 3/1/21.Ada is my first rescue pup and adopting her was such a positive experience! I came across her photo online and was immediately smitten. The application process was very thorough. We received lots of pictures and videos of her from her foster family in Taiwan while we awaited her arrival.   When we first met Ada, she was a bit nervous. I wasn’t sure what to expect from her but right before we left, she licked my face and I knew we’d be ok!   Everyone that cared for her did such an amazing job, she is so sweet.  She has settled in to our home really well. My daughter and her are the same age, around one year, and they are inseparable. Ada is so gentle and patient with her.   She has lots of energy and does really well with daily walks and lots of playtime. She is extremely smart and is doing great with training.   Ada has been a wonderful addition to our family and I’m so happy my daughter will get to grow up with such a sweet companion!April Lund.

We adopted Hamburg from SEA in February 2021 and hands down recommend Life Hope Foundation if you’re considering adopting a pet. We’ve had Hamburg approximately 4 months and this review is way overdue.   The adoption process was seamless as Anita was in close contact and sent updated photos prior to Hamburg’s arrival. Upon his arrival, the foundation attached all medical history and was always available to answer any questions we had.  He was a little shy the first day given the new environment and opened up to the family by the second day. By the first week, it felt like we had him for a lot longer and really saw his personality shine. He is intelligent, playful and funny. He plays extremely well with other dogs and our kids age 4 and 10. Anita and the fosters did a great job ensuring he was well socialized. But made us aware of the steps to take to make him adapt to our lifestyle. He is still a little shy when meeting strangers but no issues at all. He does not bark unless a stranger is near our home. We’ve taken him on multiple trips to different homes from the city…

It has been over a year since we adopted Eevee (previously named Jean)! We picked her up at SFO on our wedding anniversary, May 26, so it’s an easy date to remember. The adoption process was incredibly simple. This foundation is excellent and it is not like many others. Other rescue groups charge exorbitant amounts of money and their selection process seems like it goes to the highest bidder. My wife and I are homeowners with a decent size backyard in the suburbs and LHF just cared if we would be a good household for Eevee. They obviously care more about the animals than money. LHF rescues dogs in Taiwan and then flies them out to California with a guardian. The person who guarded Eevee on the flight flew back to Taiwan later that day after she escorted the dogs over. That’s some hardcore dedication. I have taken that flight myself and it is a long trip. Eevee was checked over by a vet in Taiwan and received vaccinations, got spayed, and had her healthcare taken care of while over there. When we met with the guardian they supplied a harness, leash, collar, crate, toys, and some meds for Eevee….

Let me just say at the top that if you’re considering adopting through Life of Hope, DO IT! This organization is wonderful. Anita is always looking out for the best interests of the dog and you, responsive, and so helpful—even months after adopting the dog! We adopted a silly and curious puppy named Goofy, and couldn’t be happier. We saw a picture of him on the website and just knew that he was going to be part of our family. He had a difficult past, but Anita and the woman fostering him took such good care of him that he is now a trusting, loyal, cuddly, happy, and confident dog. He loves to play with us and with other dogs and has enhanced our lives in many ways. We never knew how much joy we would get just from watching him be happy and have fun. While waiting for Goofy to come over, we even got daily updates, pictures, videos, and so many tips and advice! We got to learn about his personality and get more and more excited with each coming day. As a first time dog parent, the support was invaluable. Again, couldn’t recommend LHF highly enough, thank…

Life of Hope brought Boba into our lives 6 months ago and it has been endless cuteness and laughter since she has joined our family! We had a difficult time adopting during the pandemic locally in the US, and we came across Life of Hope with many loving dogs waiting for their forever home. The whole process is straightforward and completely hassle free for us as adopters. Anita shared all information about available adoptees at the time detailing their stories and personalities to help us judge the fit for our family. Once we decided to adopt Boba, Anita consistently updated us with Boba’s life at the foster home so we could be involved even prior to meeting Boba. Since we already have a dog and cats in the family, Anita made sure Boba geot exposed to these elements and is compatible to set us up for success!Boba is the quirky, smart, loving, goofball that is now part of our family.I have so much respect for the Life of Hope team for giving all the precious FMD a new chance at a happy life! Boba’s rescued story https://lifeofhopefoundation.org/adopted/bella/