Happy Tales from Our Adopters

  • "I am so happy with this rescue and our choice in dog."

    The people who I talked with and met during my adoption process were friendly and kind. I could feel that they cared very much about their animals with every question they asked and every answer they gave. We were not looking for a male dog. We have always had a female dog in our house. But Tails of Hope-WI posts about JC just made us feel like we had to meet him. We applied and spoke with Amy who was very up front about if JC would do well in our home! It helped solidify that we had to meet him. The next day the foster reached out and schedule a meeting within hours! We met and adopted our first male 2 year old dog that afternoon. I am so happy with this rescue and our choice in dog. I would still be looking for a new playmate for my lab if not for Tails of Hope-WI!

    -Jolene

  • "You guys are rockstars! "

    Tails of Hope-WI is an amazing organization! Everyone is so lovely to speak with and these dogs are so very lucky to have so many people on their side. I have nothing but good things to say about Tails of Hope-WI and highly recommend them for your future rescue adoptions!

    -Jordan

  • "We would happily adopt from them again!"

    Tails of Hope is a wonderful organization that made our adoption process smooth, easy, and supported along the way. We were never rushed or pressured, and we were given plenty of opportunities to ask any and all questions we had prior to adoption. Everyone we worked with, from the people answering emails and initiating phone calls to the foster home that had our dog prior to adoption, was kind, caring, patient and generous with their time, and their passion for this work came through so clearly. They took wonderful care of our pup from the time they received him until we found him on their website and brought him home, and we couldn’t have asked for a more wonderful furbaby or a lovelier experience. We would happily adopt from them again!

    -Erin

Heartwarming Tales from Our Fosters

  • "I encourage anyone to get involved, as fostering offers flexibility and countless ways to contribute"

    “Fostering dogs fits seamlessly into my life, as it doesn’t require much more effort than caring for my own pets. Growing up with animals shaped me, and I often reflect on how every dog takes a piece of my heart and gifts me with a piece of theirs, making me aspire to their generosity and love. Since joining Tails of Hope-WI in January 2023, I’ve fostered 12 dogs, taking breaks when needed, including for back surgery. Each foster experience is unique, but one of the most rewarding was with Teddy, a dog from a difficult background who required immense patience to trust me. Seeing him thrive with a loving family and still remember me a year later is unforgettable. I encourage anyone to get involved, as fostering offers flexibility and countless ways to contribute—whether through regular fostering, respite care, transportation, or simply sharing posts and attending events. It truly takes a community to make a difference.” -Danielle

  • "Thinking about becoming a foster? Stop thinking and start doing! What do you have to lose?"

    “My fostering journey:
    * I was the very first volunteer to join our rescue founder back in 2019.
    * Since then, I’ve fostered 108 animals!
    * I’ve participated in several long-distance transports, bringing over 150 dogs and cats into the rescue.
    * I help with local transports, vet visits, meet and greets, and more.
    * I also lend a hand at our fundraising events each year.

    Thinking about becoming a foster? Stop thinking and start doing! What do you have to lose?

    Benefits of fostering:
    * Your own dog or pack will become social butterflies.
    * They’ll also develop some top-notch obedience skills while you’re working with your foster dog.
    * Daily entertainment from the newcomers is guaranteed.
    * There’s always a snuggle buddy at the ready.
    * You’ll become a pro dog walker.
    * Relaxing in the bath? Never lonely again.
    *Your selfies will be twice as cute with all the furry faces.” -Amber

  • "Tails of Hope-WI is where you should be."

    "I’ve always been a busy person. I had parents who taught me that one of the most rewarding things to do in life is to be able to give something and not expect anything back. I’ve always had a huge love for animals and always dreamed of one day being able to give back and help them. Working with tails of hope has by far been one of the most rewarding things I’ve done in my life. Don’t get me wrong, it’s hard work, but in the end, making a difference in the lives of the animals I’ve helped is what matters.

    In January of 2023 I received my first momma and litter from Oklahoma. Since then, between fosters I’ve fully adopted out, started fostering and then were able to split them/share with other fosters, overnighters or weekenders I’ve had just under 90 dogs. I've learned so much from the tails of hope family and I’ve also been able to share knowledge and experiences with others.

    My most memorable and cherished memories are of the dogs that weren’t always the cutest or most well behaved, but we stuck it out. (Even if times I messaged Amy saying I couldn’t do it) I still stay in touch with a lot of my previous fosters and get random text updates that I love.

    I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, IF you’ve ever wanted a way to give back, a way to make a difference, a way to be a part of something bigger, a way to be a part of an amazing family who does amazing things… Tails of Hope-WI is where you should be. " -Brittany