About Us
What We do
Mission Statement
Mission Statement
We are a nonprofit organization with an amazing team of volunteers, fosters, and adopters who are committed to helping animals in our community and communities across the country. We take our convictions and turn them into action, with our main focus being street dogs from southern states. There are so many on the streets that need care a
We are a nonprofit organization with an amazing team of volunteers, fosters, and adopters who are committed to helping animals in our community and communities across the country. We take our convictions and turn them into action, with our main focus being street dogs from southern states. There are so many on the streets that need care and want nothing more than to be part of a family! We also help out our community by taking in surrenders around the Fox Valley area and across the state.
Mission Statement
Mission Statement
Mission Statement
The Hope Highway provides opportunities for dogs to live happy and healthy lives through our rescues, rehoming efforts, and community support programs benefiting humans and animals alike. We advocate for dogs. We are their voice. Through proper vetting, training, and rehabilitation, we are able to find the best homes for them to feel the
The Hope Highway provides opportunities for dogs to live happy and healthy lives through our rescues, rehoming efforts, and community support programs benefiting humans and animals alike. We advocate for dogs. We are their voice. Through proper vetting, training, and rehabilitation, we are able to find the best homes for them to feel the safety, security, and unconditional love they deserve.
Our shelter license number is #497304.
Meet Our Team
Board Members
Jill Brauer
Founder, President, Treasurer
Gary Traeger
Co-Founder, Vice President
Brittany Worden
Administrative Director
Beth Vargo
Fundraising/Marketing Director
Gayle Mandt
Fundraising/Marketing Director
Coordinators
This group is our lifeline to keep us organized! Without them, we would be lost!
Dawn Welling - Event & fundraising
Dawn has been involved with the rescue since early on, as one of the employees at Wellness Veterinary Clinic. She has enjoyed being involved in that way, but wanted to do more! We are thrilled to have added her to our team as our Event/Fundraising Coordinator!
Fosters & Volunteers
Without all of these amazing people, we could not do what we do! They are all invaluable!
Fosters
Our loving fosters are on the front line and first stop for each dog before they start their best life with their new forever family! They are beyond incredible!
Volunteers
Volunteers help us with everything from transports, events, cleaning up dogs, feeding, fundraisers, and more! They are unbelievable!