Make a difference

Building a Safe Haven for Pets. Preserving Hope for Families.

Campaign Goal: $59,600

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Board Approved by the Unleashed Hope Board of Directors – June 2026

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At Unleashed Hope, we believe no one should have to choose between getting help and keeping the pets they love.

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Every day, individuals facing addiction treatment, domestic violence, homelessness, medical crises, or other life transitions are forced to make impossible choices. Too often, beloved pets become barriers to safety, healing, and recovery.

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A person delays entering treatment because they have nowhere safe for their dog.

 

A survivor remains in an unsafe situation because they cannot leave a beloved pet behind.

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Someone experiencing a medical crisis postpones care because they have no one to care for their animals.

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For many people, pets are more than companions—they are family. They provide comfort, routine, emotional support, and connection during life’s most difficult moments.

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Research supports what pet owners have long known: the human-animal bond matters. Companion animals have been shown to reduce loneliness, provide emotional support, and strengthen resilience during times of stress and crisis. The Human Animal Bond Research Institute reports that 80% of pet owners say their pets help them feel less lonely, while 76% believe pets help address social isolation.

At Unleashed Hope, we know that connection is vital to healing.

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And for many people, healing begins with the animals they love.

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Why the Unleashed Hope Haven?

Unleashed Hope was founded on a simple belief: no one should have to choose between healing and their pet.

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Our mission is to preserve the human-animal bond during times of crisis by providing temporary care and support for pets while their families seek treatment, safety, housing, or medical care.

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Since our founding, we have already seen the need firsthand.

Families entering treatment.

Individuals facing housing instability.

Survivors seeking safety.

People navigating medical crises while desperately trying to keep their pets safe.

While we hope to place most dogs in a foster home, they are not always available, or the best fit.

 

Some pets require specialized care, decompression, training, or temporary housing before they can be placed in foster care or reunited with their families.

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The Unleashed Hope Haven was created to fill that gap, and honestly its a big one!

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The Haven will serve as a safe, temporary refuge for pets during times of crisis, providing compassionate care, enrichment, training, and stability while families work toward reunification.

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This is not a shelter.

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It is a bridge.

A bridge between crisis and recovery.

A bridge between temporary separation and permanent reunification.

A bridge that allows families to heal without losing a member of their family.

Because pets are family.

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Our Vision

The Unleashed Hope Haven is the first step toward a larger vision: a community where people and pets heal together.

We envision a future where individuals entering treatment, escaping domestic violence, recovering from illness, or rebuilding after hardship can access support without fear of losing the animals they love.

We believe preserving the human-animal bond strengthens families, promotes healing, and creates healthier communities.

When we protect that bond, we create space for recovery.

And recovery changes lives.

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Campaign Budget: $59,600

Our Board of Directors has officially approved a campaign goal of $59,600 to establish and operate the Unleashed Hope Haven during its first year, for a specific property that already has infrastructure.

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Tiny Home Caretaker Residence — $35,000

A dedicated on-site residence ensuring pets receive consistent supervision and compassionate care.

Annual Property Rent — $9,600

Securing the Haven's location for its first year of operation at $800 per month.

Property Deposit — $5,000

Required to secure the property and begin development of the Haven.

Indoor Kennel Facility — $3,500

Safe, secure housing for pets awaiting reunification.

Whelping & Isolation Building — $2,500

Providing decompression space, medical recovery, and specialized care when needed.

Ruffland Crates (7 Total) — $1,800

High-quality transport and emergency housing crates.

Storage & Feeding Infrastructure — $1,000

Cabinets, food vaults, fans, and storage systems to safely maintain supplies.

Site Infrastructure & Contingency Fund — $1,200

Supporting property improvements, setup costs, and unforeseen needs.

Total Campaign Goal: $59,600

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Every dollar invested helps preserve a bond that may be essential to someone’s healing journey.

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The Cost of Preserving Families

The average cost to support one pet through crisis care—including housing, food, veterinary care, enrichment, and professional training—is approximately $1,200 per pet.

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A gift of any size helps ensure families can seek safety and healing without losing the animals they love.

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How You Can Help

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Donate

Every contribution moves us closer to opening the Unleashed Hope Haven.

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Join our volunteer network to assist with:

• Daily animal care

• Dog walking and enrichment

• Transportation to veterinary appointments

• Facility maintenance

• Community outreach events

• Fundraising and administrative support​​

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Partner

Businesses, organizations, and community members can help sponsor the Haven and create lasting impact for families in crisis.

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Together, we can build a future where no person has to choose between healing and the pets they love.

Because preserving the human-animal bond doesn’t just save animals.

Sometimes, it saves people too.

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Join us in building the Unleashed Hope Haven.

A Safe Haven Until They’re Home. 🐾💜

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References

Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI). Addressing Social Isolation and Loneliness Through Companion Animals.

Hughes, A.M., et al. (2021). Advancing Human–Animal Interaction to Counter Social Isolation and Loneliness. Frontiers in Psychology.

Oosthuizen, K., et al. (2023). The Role of Human–Animal Bonds for People Experiencing Homelessness and Housing Exclusion. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.