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December 2024 Issue

Saving Lives of Homeless

Dogs and Cats and

Feeding Hungry Pets

In Our Community

Heidi’s Hope for Homeless Animals is Honored to be

Spotlighted in FOX Wilmington's Inaugural

‘Paws for the Cause’ Segment

Heidi’s Hope for Homeless Animals is thrilled to be featured on WSFX’s inaugural “Paws for the Cause” segment! This exciting opportunity allows us to share some big news about an upcoming initiative that will make a real impact for animals in need in our community.

We can’t wait to share more details in our January newsletter, but for now, be sure to watch the full interview through the link below.

https://youtu.be/WyEwN-7Kuj0

A huge thank you to WSFX-TV for having us on the show and helping us raise awareness for our cause. We’re grateful for the chance to connect with the community and work together to make a difference in the lives of animals who need it most.

Katy Monaghan’s Birthday Celebration Helps Pets Affected by Hurricane in Western NC

Heidi's Hope for Homeless Animals' Pet Food Bank extends a heartfelt thank you to Katy Monaghan, who celebrated her birthday by selflessly requesting pet food and treats for animals in need.

A beloved Wilmington resident and founder of Katy’s restaurant, Katy is known for inspiring strong community support. On her special day, cars lined MacCumber Terrace, filling her truck with donations for pets affected by the October floods. The gathering at the MacCumber Terrace Clubhouse was a heartwarming celebration of Katy and the community's generosity, coming together to support furry friends in need in Western North Carolina!

Katy Monaghan with a Truckload of Pet Food for

Our Furry Friends in Western North Carolina

Make This Christmas Special: Adopt, Don’t Shop –

Sophie’s Story of Hope

The Christmas season is upon us and many consider buying a puppy, but have we thought about the true cost? Sophie, is a former breeding dog who spent seven years locked in a cage, forced to produce litter after litter until she could no longer breed. Thankfully, Sophie was rescued, but many others are abandoned, euthanized, or left to suffer.

Puppy mills are profit-driven operations where dogs are bred in horrific conditions, confined to small, filthy cages with no exercise or medical care. Once they can no longer breed, they are discarded like machines.

This year will be Sophie's first Christmas to celebrate what she has always dreamed of--a loving home with her forever family!

You can make a difference. Sophie and countless other puppy mill dogs urge you to adopt, not shop. By adopting, you help end the cycle of cruelty and give a rescued dog or cat the loving home they deserve.

Please make pet adoption your only option and give a rescue dog or cat the life they deserve and long for!

Sophie and her mom are overjoyed that Sophie found her forever home, and they both wish every dog and cat could have the same loving future!

Heidi’s Hope for

Homeless Animals

2024: A Year of Impact for Animal Advocacy

2024 has been a remarkable year for animal advocacy through Heidi’s Hope for Homeless Animals, filled with milestones and accomplishments made possible by the unwavering support of our community. Together, we have impacted the lives of countless animals, expanded our reach, and made significant strides in animal advocacy. Here’s a look at the key moments of 2024:

January

Pet Food Bank Receives

46 Pallets of Rachael Ray NuTrish

Our year began with a generous donation of 46 pallets of Rachael Ray Nutrish, totaling 36,967 lbs. of pet food, helping to stock our Pet Food Bank for the months ahead.

February

Filling Bowls Across Nine Counties

We distributed pallets of Rachael Ray Nutrish pet food to pet owners and shelters across nine counties: New Hanover, Brunswick, Onslow, Pender, Columbus, Sampson, Craven, Pamlico, and Bladen, ensuring pets in need had food to eat.

March

Feeding Pets in Need Across

Our Community

Through partnerships with local organizations, we continued to feed hungry pets across our service area. Key partners included:

Brunswick County Sheriff's Office Animal Shelter
Share the Table
Southport Oak Island Inter-Fellowship Food Pantry
United Way of Onslow County
Operation TopCat, Good Shepherd Center, and many more.

April

Monthly Heidi's Hope for Homeless Animals' Pet Food Bank Partnerships:

Our Pet Food Bank distributes pet food and supplies monthly to those in need.

Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard
Department of Social Services (DSS)
St. Jude’s Food Ministry
The Harrelson Center Help Hub
Good Shepherd House
Good Shepherd Ministries
First Fruit Ministries
The Salvation Army, Cape Fear Area, serving five counties
Heidi's Hope for Homeless Animals' Pet Meals On Wheels program, in partnership with New Hanover Senior Services and Weekend Meals on Wheels
And Many More

May

Celebrated 15 Years of The Bow Wow Luau & The Cat’s Meow®

We celebrated 15 years of The Bow Wow Luau & The Cat’s Meow®, our annual fundraising event that has raised and donated over $75,000 to support the rescue and care of homeless dogs and cats in our community. This milestone reflects the incredible generosity of our supporters and the lasting impact of their contributions on the lives of countless animals.

June

National No More Homeless

Pets Conference

Each year, we attend Best Friends Animal Society's National No More Homeless Pets Conference to learn lifesaving strategies, exchange ideas, and connect with animal advocates nationwide, all working together to "Save Them All" and end pet homelessness.

July

Received a Tractor Trailer of

Chewy Pet Beds

Our Pet Food Bank received a full tractor trailer from Greater Good Charities, loaded with 26 pallets of Chewy pet beds, providing comfort to pets in need across the community.

August

Donated 24 Pallets of Pet Beds to

Seven Local Animal Shelters

We donated the 26 pallets of Chewy pet beds to seven animal shelters across North Carolina, including:

New Hanover Sheriff's Office Animal Services
Brunswick County Sheriff’s Animal Services
Onslow County Animal Services
Sampson County Animal Services
Columbus County Animal Shelter
Onslow County United Way
Craven-Pamlico Animal Shelter

September

Expanded Heidi’s Hope

Pet Meals On Wheels Program

Our Pet Meals on Wheels program expanded with a new partnership with 86HungerNow, allowing us to help even more housebound senior citizens care for their pets. Since 2018, we’ve been working with New Hanover County Senior Services to provide food for seniors and their pets.

Donated 16,000 Pounds of Pet Food for Hurricane Helene Relief

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, we donated 16,000 lbs. of pet food and 88 pet beds to help pets in Western North Carolina.

October

Received and Donated Two Tractor Trailers of Pet Food to Help Hurricane-Impacted Pets

We received another tractor trailer filled with 26 pallets of Chewy pet food and supplies, which were distributed to pets in Western North Carolina affected by Hurricane Helene.

November

Donated Over 40,000 lbs. of

Pet Food to Western NC

Our Pet Food Bank received and distributed a tractor trailer loaded with 44 pallets of Purina pet food, totaling over 40,000 lbs., to support hurricane-affected pets in Western North Carolina.

Heidi's Hope Awarded Nationwide Grant from Greater Good Charities and Royal Canin

Heidi’s Hope for Homeless Animals was honored to receive a $1,000 grant from Greater Good Charities and Royal Canin, supporting our mission to help more animals in need.

December

Launching Microchip Scanning Stations

We launched New Hanover County’s first-ever Microchip Scanning Stations, aimed at helping reunite lost pets with their owners. We began with three stations, with plans to expand this initiative to help even more pets find their way home.

Looking Ahead to 2025

2024 has been an incredible year of growth, progress, and compassion, but our mission is far from complete. There are still many animals in need of our support, and we rely on the continued generosity of our community to carry out our work.

As we look forward to 2025, we are excited to build on our successes, expand our programs, and make an even greater impact on the lives of animals in our community.

Please consider making a year-end donation to support our mission and help us continue this vital work. Together, we can ensure that every pet has a loving home, a full belly, and a bright future.

Thank you for your ongoing support in 2024. Together, we’re making a difference for animals in need.

Every contribution helps us make a lasting impact. Thank you for your generosity!

Pawsitively Fun Christmas

Photos with the Grinch!

Snapshot of our Monthly Donation Distribution to our Coalition of Pet Food Partners

Some of Our Pet Food Bank Partners: Heidi’s Hope Pet Meals On Wheels Program, New Hanover, Brunswick, Pender and Onslow Counties New Hanover County, Department of Social Services (DSS) St. Jude’s Food Ministry Good Shepherd House and Good Shepherd Ministries First Fruit Ministries Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard The Salvation Army, Cape Fear Area, serving five counties The Harrelson Center Help Hub And Many More

Ready To Adopt Your New Best Friend?

Check Out These Sites for Adoptable Pets

In Need of Good Homes:

You can’t change a rescue dog’s past, but you can rewrite his future.

Rescue does not mean damaged.

It means they have been let down by humans.

Please Make Adoption Your Only Option!

Heidi's Hope For

Homeless Animals, Inc.

1121 Military Cutoff Road, Suite C-214

Wilmington, NC 28405

Heidi's Hope For Homeless Animals...

Saving Homeless Dogs and Cats and

Filling Pets' Bowls with

Food and Hope!

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www.HeidisHopeForHomelessAnimals.com

Heidi’s Hope for Homeless Animals, Inc. is a 501 ( c ) organization that is an intake organization who helps pets at risk of euthanasia and helps prevent owner surrender. The Bow Wow Luau & The Cat’s Meow® has donated over $75,000.00 to reduce shelter euthanasia. Our Pet Food Bank prevents owner surrenders and has donated 174,155 LBS. of pet food. We created a unique coalition of local governmental agencies and human charitable organizations to provide pet food to the most food insecure. We expanded our Pet Food Bank and Pet Meals On Wheels Chapters in Onslow, Pender and Brunswick Counties. WoofStock, adopts at-risk dogs and cats. Our Disaster Relief Programs filled three tractor trailers with pet food to hurricane-impacted areas from Hurricanes Maria; Florence and Dorian. We sent two crates of pet food to help Hurricane Ian pet victims. We sent five pallets of pet food to war-torn Ukraine. We are committed to saving the lives of homeless dogs and cats and will not stop until all dogs and cats have good homes!

Make This Christmas Special: Adopt, Don’t Shop –

﻿Sophie’s Story of Hope

Sophie’s Story of Hope