Saving Hope Foundation
We rescue dogs and puppies in urgent need, providing them with foster care and finding forever homes, and run desexing and responsible ownership campaigns.

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A PUPPY CALLED HOPE
The Saving Hope Foundation story begins with our namesake, a pit bull puppy named Hope.
We first met Hope as a sick and scared 4-week-old pup at Silverdale Animal Shelter. She was malnourished, dehydrated and without medical care and attention.
She was scheduled to be destroyed because of her breed. The council-run shelter would not release her for adoption or to a rescue agency, even with all usual rights waived.
The public outrage and resulting social media campaign resulted in Hope being seized by the SPCA and fostered until she was old enough for her forever home with a Saving Hope Foundation family.
She has grown into a happy, healthy and gentle dog and we are lucky to have her as a reminder of both how much we’ve achieved so far, and all the innocent lives at stake if we do nothing. There are so many dogs still to help and we are just beginning our journey!
WHAT WE DO
The Saving Hope Foundation campaigns for the humane treatment of animals in shelter organisations around New Zealand. Practically, this means scrapping ineffective and misguided breed-specific legislation, and introducing a requirement for all shelters nationwide to be transparent, accountable, and meet a minimum humane treatment standard.
We rescue dogs and puppies in urgent need, providing them with foster care and finding forever homes, and run desexing and responsible ownership campaigns.
HOW YOU CAN HELP: DONATE, FOSTER, ADOPT, ADVOCATE
We desperately need donations to help cover food and vet bills for the dogs and puppies in our care. You can donate through our Givealittle page - givealittle.co.nz/org/savinghopefoundation – or come down and support us at our charity fundraising events.
If you have time and love to spare, have you considered fostering? Our superstar Saving Hope Foundation foster team care for dogs in need while they wait for their forever homes. This is a rewarding role and can fit around your lifestyle. We can only save as many dogs as we have fosters for, so if you can welcome a dog or puppy into your home on a temporary basis we would love to hear from you.
If you’re considering adoption, we have dogs and puppies waiting patiently to find their forever homes. Contact us so we can have a chat and match you with the best companion for your lifestyle. Alternatively, TradeMe search “Saving Hope Foundation” for available dogs.
And remember: the best tool we have is your enthusiastic support! Talk to your friends and family about the Saving Hope Foundation mission and get involved with fundraising events in your community.