Homeward Pet Adoption Center Receives $40,000 ASPCA Grant
to Strengthen Foster Program and Save More Lives
Woodinville, WA — Homeward Pet Adoption Center is proud to announce it has received a $40,000 grant from the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) through the ASPCA National Shelter Grants Initiative.
This funding will support Homeward Pet’s foster program—an essential lifeline that allows the organization to reduce stress for animals, expand intake capacity, and provide specialized care for pets with medical and behavioral needs.
Homeward Pet embraces Fear Free Sheltering practices, intentionally limiting in-shelter housing to minimize anxiety and promote better outcomes for cats and dogs. Foster homes play a critical role in this model, providing temporary care for puppies, kittens, “bottle babies,” animals recovering from surgery, and pets who need a quieter environment to heal or decompress.
“This grant allows us to strengthen one of the most impactful parts of our lifesaving work,” said Mitra Karami, Director of Development at Homeward Pet Adoption Center. “A strong foster program helps us care for more animals, reduce length of stay, and ensure every pet receives the individualized attention they need to thrive.”
Funding from the ASPCA will help support critical coordination and support functions—such as foster volunteer onboarding, scheduling medical care, and placing animals into appropriate foster homes—ensuring the program can continue operating effectively.
In 2024 alone, Homeward Pet cared for more than 1,400 cats and dogs, with foster care playing a vital role in maintaining high live-release rates and improving animal well-being. With this investment, the organization aims not only to maintain current foster capacity but to grow the number of specialized foster homes equipped to support animals with complex medical and behavioral needs.
The ASPCA National Shelter Grants Initiative provides funding to animal welfare organizations across the country to support programs that improve animal outcomes and strengthen lifesaving infrastructure.
For more information about Homeward Pet Adoption Center or to learn how to become a foster volunteer, visit www.homewardpet.org.
About Homeward Pet Adoption Center
Founded in 1990, Homeward Pet Adoption Center is a nonprofit animal shelter located in Woodinville, Washington. Homeward Pet is committed to saving lives by providing compassionate care, promoting humane practices, and matching pets with loving forever homes.
About the ASPCA
The ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) is one of the largest animal welfare organizations in the United States, dedicated to rescuing animals, providing lifesaving resources, and advocating for humane laws and practices nationwide.
