How Mending Hearts
Serves Animals and Our Community
Rescue. Foster. Adopt. Educate. Support.
Rescue. Heal. Rehome.
Every life matters.
Animal Rescue & Intake
We help stray, injured, sick, orphaned, medically needy, and at-risk animals from shelters and communities throughout Southwest Florida.
Each situation is evaluated based on the animal’s needs, available foster homes, and our current resources. We frequently care for neonatal kittens and other animals requiring specialized attention, monitoring, and around-the-clock support.
Foster Home Placement
Volunteer foster homes provide safety, love, socialization, and adoption preparation.
Adoption Services
We carefully match each animal with a safe, loving family.
Animal Sponsorship
Sponsorships provide medical care, food, supplies, and essential recovery support.
Community Education
We educate communities about responsible pet care, rescue, and adoption.
Fundraising Events
Our events connect supporters, showcase pets, and fund lifesaving care.
There Are Countless Ways to Help Us Save Lives
Every form of support matters. You can make a one-time donation, sponsor an animal, volunteer, provide supplies, attend an event, or open your home to a foster pet.
Let us help find your perfect match!
From playful kittens and affectionate adult cats to dogs looking for a second chance, our adoptable animals are ready to become part of a loving family.
Browse our current adoptable pets, read their individual profiles, and submit an application when you find an animal who may be right for you. Our team carefully reviews each application and works to create the best possible match for both the animal and adopter.
Not sure which animal is right for you? You can also submit our general adoption application.
Frequently Asked Questions
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No. Mending Hearts is foster-based, so animals live in volunteer homes.
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We rescue animals throughout Southwest Florida and consider adopters statewide.
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Email info@mhpetrescue.org with the animal’s location, condition, and photos.
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Complete the foster application or email foster@mhpetrescue.org for information.
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Submit an application, complete the review process, and attend a meet-and-greet.
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Sponsorships help provide veterinary care, medications, food, and essential supplies.