About Us
Founded in February 2013, Sam's Hope, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to saving the lives of companion animals by keeping those facing economic and health challenges, and their pets together through pet food and veterinary care assistance programs.
Sam's Hope was inspired by the founder's beloved Shih Tzu, Samantha, as well as her awareness of the current economic climate which forces many pet owners to surrender or abandon their pets.
It is our hope that all pets can live as ours do; in a loving, forever home with uncompromised care.
Our Accomplishments
2024 - The Year in Review
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2017 - The Year in Review
July 1, 2013 - December 31, 2024
Distributed 1,100,000+ lbs. of pet food via:
- Six Food Pantries
- Two Pet Food Pantries
- Three Rescues
- Directly to Pet Parents in Need
Awarded 662 Veterinary Care Assistance Grants to:
- 466 Dogs
- 196 Cats
Provided Home-Delivered Pet Food and Supplies to 415 Pets of the Homebound & Elderly via:
- Four In-Home Support Programs
- One Meals on Wheels Program
- Five Senior Apartment Complexes
- Directly to Pet Parents in Need
Because We Love Animals
2024
Saving Raven
When her family suddenly lost their home, four-year-old Raven, a sweet Pit/Boxer mix, found herself in need of help.
Through a mutual friend, we learned of Raven's situation and immediately committed to finding her a foster home.
After seven weeks of loving care with wonderful foster parents, Neil and Joan S. and Bill and Jane M, (Raven's Angels!), Raven was joyfully reunited with her family in their new Pottstown apartment on Saturday, December 7th. Sam's Hope will continue to support Raven and her family as they rebuild.
2023
Found Forever Homes for Stella, Oreo and Oliver
- Ten-year-old Stella knew only one home, built with the love of her lifelong dad. When memory care became his new reality, her world seemed to crumble. But just as the New Year dawned, Bob stepped in, offering Stella not just a roof, but a family, a fresh start, and a chance to rewrite her story.
- Ten-year-old Oliver's tail may have been drooping after losing his forever home, but that was before Luba, the super senior pet adopter, swept in! She'd already filled her heart with Honey in 2022, and Oliver immediately fit right in, making it a double dose of furry joy.
- Sharon, a senior with a soft spot for felines, sought a rare treasure: a young, male calico. Though the odds were against her, fate intervened in the form of Oreo, a friendly foster cat. Calico or not, their connection was instant, proving that love comes in all shapes and sizes. And so, Oreo found her forever home, filling Sharon's days with purrs and companionship.
2022
Found Forever Homes & Rescue for Moose, Honey, Baguira and Baloo
- Moose, an adorable Shih Tzu, found the BEST home with James, Sandy and their dog Hampton, after his elderly dad suddenly passed away.
- Honey, a 6 year old kitty, found a WONDERFUL home with one of our seniors, when her mom no longer wanted her.
- Baguira and Baloo, 5 month old brothers, were dumped on one of our clients in North Philly. With 6 pets of her own and a very small city back yard, she was unable to keep them, but refused to surrender them to ACCT. She contacted us, and we were able to get them into Main Line Animal Rescue (thank you Nichola), where Baguira was immediately adopted and Baloo is now pending adoption.
2021
- Found rescue (MLAR) for Simone, a 7 year old mixed breed dog, when her elderly dad passed away; Simone was quickly adopted! Thank you to our volunteer Leslie Wood for making this happen!
- Found rescue (MLAR) for Daisy, an 11 year old
Chocolate Lab, when her elderly dad passed
away; Daisy was quickly adopted!
2020
- Found rescue (MLAR) for Chi Chi and Sashi, (dogs), when their elderly mom passed away; both have been adopted!
- Found rescue (MLAR) for Bella, Chin Chin and Flynn (dogs), when their ill and elderly dad passed away. Two were adopted, one is in a forever foster home with MLAR.
- Found a temporary foster for a dog whose mom was hospitalized.
- Helped a homebound senior client adopt a cat from a local rescue after she lost her beloved cat of 15 years.
- Helped place two cats that needed to be only cats into foster care with two of our seniors.
2019
- Rescue, vet and place a 1.5 year old Cairn Terrier that was left in the back yard, 24/7
- Donated 875 lbs. of dog food to Harley’s Haven Dog Rescue for their Philadelphia vaccination/spay/neuter event that took place on the weekend of April 12th.
- Provided foster care for a blind, senior dog when her mom underwent open heart surgery.
- Found foster care for a blind senior dog when a family member dumped her at a shelter.
- Rescued, vetted and placed Dolly, a 10 year old Poodle Mix that a cat rescue took in, put in life threatening situations and all around failed her.
2018
- Find a temporary foster home for 2 Japanese Chin’s, Rakki & Chibi, while their mom was in rehab following a long illness
- Donated 881 lbs. of pet food & supplies to the victims of Hurricane Florence, and procured a donated cargo van with which to bring back dogs from the hurricane zone.
- Find rescue for a stray momma cat and her 5 kittens
- Find transport from Pennsylvania to Ohio for a cat who was rescued from the streets
2017
- Fulfill the last wish of a 95 year dying woman by finding a foster for her two 7 year old sibling cats
- Find a home for Zeus, a Bearded Dragon, when his mom passed away
- Re-home Pepper, an 8 year old Havanese
- Re-home Princess, an 8 month old Pit Bull/ Lab blend
- Find a temporary foster home for 14 year old Hooch, when his dad lost his home
- Find rescue for Azara, a 7 year old Pit Bull, when her parents split up
- Find a loving home for Hampton, a 7 year old Shih-Chon, who was spending 12 – 14 hours a day crated while his mom was at work
- Find foster and/or a boarding solution for Brownie, Smookie and Dory while their family finds new, safe and pet friendly housing
2016
- Find a temporary foster home for Helen, and 8 year old Pit Bull, that would have otherwise been surrendered to a shelter
2015
- Find a loving home for Murphy, a dog whose elderly, ill owner could no longer care for him
- Find a loving home for Muffin, a 12 year old Shih Tzu, who was going to be surrendered to a shelter
2014
- Find loving homes for three senior pets; 1 dog and two cats
- Find a loving home Missy, a cat whose owner became ill and passed away
2013
- Trap and relocate a small feral cat colony after their caregiver passed away
- Find sanctuary for a sick, abandoned terrier
- Assist an ill pet owner find sanctuary for his cats
Countless Lives Saved - Since 2013!