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Rescuing and transforming the lives of dogs on death row, dogs in our community, and every pup in between.

10/01/2026

We are still looking for a food truck for the 17th of October

12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Please let us know if you know of someone who is available. Everyone seems to be booked and we know there's a food truck out there waiting for us somewhere.

We're going to have a lot of hungry people after walking these dogs.

Please share

10/01/2026

Abbey Bank on Casaloma Dr
has been kind enough to have a donation box for those who are near that area. Here is also an address that they can be dropped off at.
3026 N. Abendroth Street Appleton
And
W5412 White Clover Circle Appleton

Thank you

A big reminder to save those shoes that your kids are growing out of.

It makes such a tremendous difference for the dogs and the people involved.

It doesn't clog up the landfills, it gives people an opportunity at a career for repairing shoes.

It helps us continue the work that we do for the medical and behavioral cases that come in.

I want to give a big shout out to Sandra Crase and Becky Gillis for investing so much time and love into making this happen.

It is such an amazing assistance that changes the lives of so many dogs.

Hello everyone! Our next shoe drive starts immediately. We pretty much do this year around. So please keep saving those shoes!!! 🙂. Our latest check was for $1,172.50, so combined with the $1,310.00 August check, that means the most recent shoe drive earned $2,482.50! Thank you to everyone who helped in any way! A huge THANK YOU to Becky Gillis for processing and storing all of the shoes!!! ❤️🐾

We can't continue the work without funding for so many cases. Everything is getting more expensive and makes it more difficult for rescues to maintain. Having such wonderful team members and volunteers as well as donations of the shoes really keeps us above water.
It allows us to continue helping the community.

Thank you to everyone involved for your donations and again a huge thank you to Sandra and Becky for their time and hard work. We love your hearts

10/01/2026

🚨 WE REALLY NEED YOUR HELP, HOPE HIGHWAY FAMILY! 🚨

We’re down to TWO volunteer spots for upcoming Packers games at Lambeau Field, and we need some amazing humans to step up! 🐾💚💛

I need a commitment by tomorrow for the Oct 11th game. Online training needs to be completed by tomorrow as well (if you already did it this season you don’t need to again).
🏈 Packers vs. Bears
📅 Sunday, October 11
⏰ 8:00 AM start
🙋 1 VOLUNTEER NEEDED

🏈 Packers vs. Cowboys
📅 Sunday, October 18
⏰ 3:15 PM start
🙋 1 VOLUNTEER NEEDED

These concession events are an important fundraiser for The Hope Highway Dog Rescue. Every shift you work helps us raise money to save dogs, provide medical care, and give them the second chances they deserve. 🐶❤️

🙏 PLEASE don’t assume someone else will sign up. We only need ONE person for each game. If you’ve been thinking about volunteering, THIS is your sign!

You get to help rescue dogs AND be at Lambeau on game day. 🏟️🐾
Two shifts. Two volunteers. A whole lot of dogs counting on us.

💚💛 WHO CAN SAVE THE DAY?! Comment below or message us ASAP if you can help!

PLEASE SHARE! The person we need might be on your friends list. 🐾📣

Sign up here https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4BA9AD2BA1F85-57973847-thehope

Photos from The Hope Highway's post 10/01/2026

🐾 Calypso (aka Cali Sue) is STILL waiting! 🐾

Now 5 months old, Cali Sue has grown into such an amazing little girl—and we really don’t understand how someone hasn’t scooped her up yet! ❤️

She’s smart, confident, playful and incredibly affectionate. She has a wonderfully independent side and is perfectly happy entertaining herself, but the second you’re ready for some love, she’s right there for hugs, kisses and serious snuggle time. 🥰

Cali Sue has been working hard at being the very best girl:

🐾 Completely potty trained
🐾 Walks beautifully on a leash
🐾 Knows “sit”
🐾 Great with kids
🐾 Loves other dogs
🐾 Does great with cats
🐾 Loves to play and explore
🐾 Gives the BEST hugs and kisses ❤️

She would love having another dog to romp around with, but she’s confident and independent enough to be perfectly happy as your one-and-only, too. More attention for Cali Sue? She certainly wouldn’t complain! 😂💕

And yes, she still has that adorable little hound howl when she has something important to say. 🎶🐶

At 5 months old, Cali Sue has spent far too much of her puppyhood waiting for someone to choose her. She’s ready for adventures, couch cuddles, walks, playtime and—most importantly—a family of her very own. 🏡❤️

📍 Appleton, WI
🐾 Apply to adopt at thehopehighway.org

💕 Please share Calypso! Her forever family has to be out there somewhere. 🐾

10/01/2026

🐾🖤 Meet Wednesday! 🖤🐾

Don’t let her name fool you—this sweet girl is anything but gloomy! 😍

Wednesday is a 3-year-old Poodle mix weighing about 17 lbs, and she’s looking for her forever family in Appleton, WI! 🏡💕

Wednesday is a total sweetheart and checks so many boxes:

🐶 Likes dogs
🐱 Likes cats
👧 Likes kids
🏠 House trained
🦮 Enjoys going for walks
🛏️ Likes her kennel
🚗 Loves car rides

She’s sweet, well-mannered, and ready to be someone’s new best friend. ❤️ Wednesday would love a family to share walks, car rides, cuddles, and everyday adventures with!

📍 Appleton, WI

📩 Apply to adopt Wednesday through The Hope Highway!
TheHopeHighway.org

🙏 Please LIKE & SHARE to help Wednesday find her forever home! 🖤🐾

10/01/2026

🐾💕 Meet Ginger! 💕🐾

This adorable little girl is Ginger, a 1-year-old Poodle/Terrier mix weighing just 10 lbs! 🥰

Ginger may be tiny, but she has a whole lot of love to give! She’s a sweet little companion who is ready to find her forever family. 🏡❤️

✨ A little about Ginger:
🐾 1 year old | 10 lbs
💕 Spayed female
🐶 Good with dogs
🐱 Good with cats
👧 Good with kids
🏠 House trained
🦮 Does well on a leash
🛏️ Likes her kennel
🚗 Loves car rides

Ginger has all the makings of a wonderful little companion and would love a family to call her own. 💕🐾

Could Ginger be the little girl you’ve been looking for? 🥹❤️

📩 Apply to adopt Ginger at:
TheHopeHighway.org
Appleton WI

🙏 Please SHARE and help Ginger find her forever home!

10/01/2026

🐾💕 Meet Lilly! 💕🐾

Lilly is an adorable 2-month-old little girl who is ready to find her forever family! 🏡❤️

She’s your typical happy, curious puppy—full of playful energy, puppy kisses, naps, and plenty of exploring. 🥰

At just 2 months old, Lilly is still learning all the important puppy things. She’s working on potty training and learning how to walk on a leash, and she’ll need a family ready to continue helping her learn and grow.

🐾 2 months old
💕 Female
🎾 Playful & curious
🚽 Working on potty training
🦮 Learning to walk on a leash
❤️ Full of puppy love!

Lilly is just beginning her journey and would love a family to grow up with. Could this sweet little girl be the missing piece in your family? 🐶💕

🏡 Apply to adopt Lilly at TheHopeHighway.org
Appleton WI

Please share and help Lilly find her forever home! 🐾❤️

09/30/2026

And then she says “ok, but ear me out”.

I’m listening!!!!! I’ll give you whatever you darn want and then ask for more 🐾🐾🚀.
First though babes is looking fur a home…..👀

The Hope Highway

Photos from The Hope Highway's post 09/30/2026

Rehome needed

My apologies as I misunderstood. It is only the one dog that is looking to be rehomed. That would be Boone.

It seems he is having issues with a child in the home. So best for placement without young kids.

Also his breed would do best with a large area to run

The surrender will be responding to any questions and information. Here is the information provided

Boone | Male | 6 years old | Birthday: July 1, 2020 | Red Heeler/Yellow Lab mix (believed to be)

Boone is a sweet, handsome boy with a big heart and an even bigger love for his people. He can be shy and reserved when meeting someone new, but once he gets comfortable with you, his true personality comes out. After that first interaction, he becomes a total lover boy who loves curling up on the couch and being close to his people.

Boone loves going on walks and playing fetch, but he is also a professional lounger. 😂 If you let him, he would happily sleep the entire day away!

He is neutered, fully potty trained, and knows his commands, including sit, stay, wait, and fetch. Bailey is also spayed and fully potty trained, and both dogs have been raised with these basic manners and routines.

Boone has never bitten anyone, but we want to be completely transparent about something important. Since having our daughter, we have noticed that Boone will give warning growls when she gets too close to his personal comfort zone. He has communicated that he is uncomfortable, and we believe it is important to respect those warnings rather than put him in a situation where he feels he needs to defend himself. Because of this, we feel Boone would be happiest and safest in a home without young children, or with older/grown children who understand and respect a dog’s boundaries and warning signs.

Boone is also very bonded with his sister, Bailey, our 3-year-old Black Lab. They have grown up together and have a special relationship. Our hope would be for them to find a home together if possible, although we completely understand that taking on two dogs isn’t realistic for every family. Their well-being is what matters most to us.

Boone is not a bad dog. He is a sweet, sensitive boy who needs a home that understands him, respects his boundaries, and allows him the time to feel comfortable. Once he trusts you, you get to see the goofy, cuddly, loving dog that we know and adore.

Our biggest hope is to find Boone a home where he can feel safe, understood, and loved for the rest of his life. ❤️

Nicole thh

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