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10/23/2026

Please help! This Organization helps Elizabeth City by taking some of our homeless kittens and finding them homes. They need us now.

WE ARE DESPERATELY ASKING FOR HELP

💔 We’re back in that place again, and unfortunately, things are getting scary.

Rescue is in crisis everywhere 😢 and we are feeling it hard. Our shelves are nearly empty, we recently lost a devastating amount of puppy food due to a manufacturer issue involving bugs in the food, and we have LESS THAN ONE WEEK of cat litter left. And that’s just the beginning. The list truly goes on.

Our funds are stretched incredibly thin but the animals keep coming. The medical needs never stop. The mouths to feed don’t disappear. And the everyday necessities that keep this rescue running are running out faster than we can replace them.

We NEED our community right now. ❤️

We know we ask often. We know everyone is struggling. But we wouldn’t be making this plea if the need weren’t truly urgent.

🙏 PLEASE consider purchasing even ONE item from our Amazon wish list. Every single item on this list is something we desperately need RIGHT NOW. Nothing extra. Nothing just to stock up. These are necessities we are actively running out of - or are already completely out of!

If you’d rather help by sending an Amazon gift card, those are an enormous help too! We can order the items we still need with the gift cards!

📦 Amazon Wish List: https://a.co/0cmcVx77

🏠 Ship donations to:
Hope For Life Rescue
610 Jack Rabbit Rd, Ste 3
Virginia Beach, VA 23451

💌 Amazon gift cards can be emailed to:
[email protected]

Even if you can’t donate, PLEASE SHARE THIS POST. The more people we reach, the better chance we have of getting these shelves filled again.

We have so many animals depending on us, and right now, we’re depending on you. 🐾❤️

10/23/2026

Editing, pizza and dogs! Couldn’t ask for a better day at the office! 🍕🐾

Huge shoutout to our team for the time, care and dedication they put into bringing these stories to life. We get to work with some pretty awesome people, and we’re grateful for everything they do!

10/21/2026

Last weekend’s opening of the locally produced musical “Spill the Tea!” drew rave reviews on social media.

10/20/2026

Our Annual Holiday Cookie Sale generates funds that we use to help pets get spayed and neutered in addition to TNVR programs for homeless animals. Won't you join us?

10/20/2026

Need marketing support? This team is the best!

Editing, pizza and dogs! Couldn’t ask for a better day at the office! 🍕🐾

Huge shoutout to our team for the time, care and dedication they put into bringing these stories to life. We get to work with some pretty awesome people, and we’re grateful for everything they do!

08/28/2026

Spectacular photography by Kayla Norfleet! From newborns to graduates to families to execs, this photographer rocks!

07/17/2026

Great companies to work for!

NOW HIRING @ The SweetEasy AND Elizabeth City Pizza Company!!

As we prepare to (very tragically) say goodbye to some of our amazing college-student employees, the time has come to add new members to our team! We have THREE open positions at Elizabeth City Pizza Co and TWO open positions at The SweetEasy!

If interested in applying, please click on the appropriate link below and answer the questions on the form. We look forward to hearing from you! **Must be 18 years or older to apply**

🍕Elizabeth City Pizza Company application: https://forms.gle/pvh13KmM8ziL24N8A

☕️ The SweetEasy application:
https://forms.gle/zGnLMrHUTv1vTc7n7

05/14/2026

Actors, singers, dancers needed!

We are excited to be hosting Center Stage Musical Theatre's auditions for "Spill the Tea!", an original musical, on Saturday, May 23rd! Auditions will take place from 1-3 pm at Arts of the Albemarle.

Performance dates for Spill the Tea! are October 16, 17, and 18. Find more information about the show, available roles, and backstage opportunities at the link below: https://www.spilltheteamusical.com/

The production is seeking to cast 30 adults and teens, and 10 children (ages 10+) for this exciting new musical inspired by the bold women who defied King George III during the American Revolution.

Auditioners should prepare 30 seconds of a Broadway-style song, planning either to bring an accompaniment track or sing a ca****la. Dancers are encouraged to audition as well and may prepare a 15-second dance sequence; singing is optional for dancers. The show is also seeking two professional violinists (paid) who perform with electric violins in addition to marching band drummers, preferably from an area school.

Walk-in auditions are welcome during the 1-3 pm window on May 23, or non-local submissions may be accepted virtually. Contact the production team to inquire.

05/06/2026

Times are hard. If you need help feeding your pet, perhaps Pasquotank Animal Services can help. ❤️

Times are hard right now. Gas is over $4 in some places, groceries keep climbing, and even cans of cat food that used to be $.50 are now close to $1 each. It adds up fast.

We want you to know you are not alone. Our Pet Food Pantry is here to help families keep their pets fed and at home during tough times.

We cannot guarantee specific brands, but we will share what we have. Assistance is available once per month while supplies last. We are always taking donations for both our furry friends and our pet pantry so if its a brand we can't use, it goes right back to the community.

Sometimes people just need a little help getting through, and that is okay.
We are here❤️

05/03/2026

Our animal shelter needs help.

We need to talk for a minute.

This past week, 50 animals came into the shelter. Only 10 were adopted and 4 made it back home. That kind of intake is hard, and we can’t keep up without help.

We know not everyone can adopt, and we understand that. But there are other ways to show up for these animals.

If you have old towels, blankets, or sheets, we can use them every day. If you are a coupon master and stock up on pet food, consider donating a little to help us care for the animals here and support families through our pet pantry. Skip a fancy coffee just once a month and donate that $5-$7 to help care for a newborn kitten.

If you’ve ever thought about volunteering, now is the time. Even something as simple as walking a dog that has been waiting for weeks can make a difference. Give us a call at 252-335-2848.

And about the feral cats, we hear you. We’re doing everything we can, but this isn’t something one group can fix alone. There is no “they.” It takes all of us.

We’re doing everything we can. We just can’t do it alone.

Amazon wish list: https://a.co/0dSi2iA8

Donate via our link:https://checkout.shelterluv.com/donate/pasq

Text to donate : send PASQ to 89871

*pictured is Jet currently waiting for his forever family to come*