Start 2022 off right with your own Homeward Pet Calendar. 

Filled with the beloved pets, many of them HPAC alum, of our supporters. 

The calendar also highlights key events and programs, as well as many ways for you to get involved throughout the coming year.

Thank you to photographer,  Rachele Valadez, for the beautiful photographs that grace each month.

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Transformation. It’s the key concept in our mission statement – “Homeward Pet transforms the lives of homeless dogs and cats…” – and with your support, it’s a word we’re able to put into practice every day.

Pepper was seized by Animal Control after reports of “acting aggressively”. Taken to the local municipal shelter, he remained fearful, anxious and extremely uncomfortable. He was nervous around new people. He crouched down, tail tucked between his legs. Or rushed the gate of his kennel when people he didn’t know approached.

He was a bit of a wreck health-wise. Chronic skin infections had left him with hair loss all over his body and lesions on his face and shoulder. He was suffering from allergies that had gone untreated and left his skin leathery and inflamed. He had a major ear infection and needed surgery to repair eyelids that turned in and irritated his eyes.

Pepper was brought to Homeward Pet for two reasons. First, so that we could continue his medical transformation. With twice-a-week medicated baths (he was such a good boy for his baths!), a special diet, ear cleaning, meds and lots of follow-up exams from our veterinarians, Pepper started looking and feeling like a whole new dog.

Secondly, our Behavior Program was well-suited to work with a dog that was anxious in unfamiliar situations, that needed slow introductions to new people, that would (hopefully) respond to a consistent, positive training plan. With a regular crew of staff and Behavior Team volunteers working with him every day, Pepper’s behavior started to change. He was less reactive. More trusting. He became the happy, goofy (and still very energetic!) dog that we’d only caught glimpses of at first.

Transformations don’t happen overnight. These big changes take time. Your support gives us that time.

Pepper was with us for two months of medical and behavioral care, and everything changed for him during his stay at Homeward Pet. He got healthy and strong, he enjoyed his time with people. But when Pepper was adopted, he underwent the biggest transformation of all, from homeless to cherished family member:

“We love Pepper so much! He fits right into our family and always makes us smile! He’s been loving going on walks every morning around the lake and sniffing out our whole backyard, watching the bunnies and deer. He also loves snuggling up on the bed and taking naps with me. He truly is such a sweet little guy.” ~ Stephanie

If you would like to help pups like Pepper who need that little extra bit of ongoing attention from our clinic, behavior team, and animal care staff while they wait for their new family, you can make your monthly Paw Pack donation on our site at https://homewardpet.ejoinme.org/pawpack

Monthly donors like you enable Homeward Pet to carry out our mission to provide the best care for the animals before uniting them with loving homes.  

We want to take a moment to honor YOU. You are the volunteers, donors, adopters and supporters who make up the heart of Homeward Pet, and without our heart, we are nothing.

• If you are the friendly voice that answers the front phones, greet our guests, and places thank you and follow up calls, YOU are Homeward Pet
• If you are one of the caring souls that come in to feed, walk, cuddle, medicate, train and love on the cats and dogs that spend a brief time with us, YOU are Homeward Pet
• If you have volunteered your free time to come clean and sort and organize and build, YOU are Homeward Pet
• If you are one of the thousands of families who have come to adopt one of our homeless dogs and cats into your home and life, YOU are Homeward Pet
• If you’ve ever dug down deep to donate what we need, both monetarily and in goods and services, YOU are Homeward Pet
• If you are one of the organizations and businesses that sponsor and participate in our fundraisers and activities, YOU are Homeward Pet

If you have touched the lives of the humans and animals that spend time with Homeward, you have become an extension of all we do. Celebrate yourself – because we do!

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November 5-7, 2021

Homeward Pet’s Paw Prints Art Auction features animal themed artwork from local artists. Register now and join us on November 5-7 to bid on prints, paintings, crafts, decor, and more!

Have some animal related works of art you’d like to swap out for something new? Click here to donate an item!

When everything turned virtual last year we looked for a way we could bring some joy to our supporters, and give animal lovers a new way to engage with their community! We partnered with local crafters, artists, and animal lovers to feature new and recycled animal themed artwork, perfect for updating your home decor or gifting to loved ones for the holidays.

We had such a great turnout, and so much fun partnering with the local creators in our community, that we thought it was worth continuing into a new year!

In this auction, you’ll see paintings and prints, figurines and photos, crafts and quilts, and even some DIY gift baskets! The style of art ranges from classical paintings to modern abstract, and there is sure to be something for just about everyone.

Stay tuned for more details over the coming weeks, and thank you for your interest not only in supporting our Paw Prints Art Auction, but for the support of all the homeless animals in our community that comes with your participation.