Billy’s journey to Homeward Pet arose from tragic circumstances beyond his control. Due to anti-pit bull policies, Billy’s family was forced to turn him over to a shelter. Through no fault of his own, Billy was homeless. Fortunately, Billy found his way to Homeward Pet. For a few months now, we’ve been helping Billy search…
November is Adopt A Senior Pet Month at Homeward Pet Adoption Center, when we focus attention on our more mature, more experienced, often more easygoing animals. Frequently overlooked during summer’s kitten and puppy season, an older dog or cat can make the perfect companion—and that’s why we’re singing their praises during our month of Golden Oldies! 6…
Dear Friend, Since assuming the role of Interim Executive Director I’ve experienced firsthand the commitment to compassion for the dogs and cats who pass through Homeward Pet. One of the things I enjoy most is taking a group on a tour of our facility and sharing adoption success stories. Visitors are always so impressed by…
Looking for the love of your life? A devoted companion that would love nothing more than to be by your side? Becky is an affectionate and eager to please pup – she will be your copilot through all of life’s adventures. Becky will thrive in a home that can offer her consistency, and she adapts…
Thank you to September’s e-newsletter sponsor, Seattle Veterinary Associates! This group of practices has locations throughout Seattle, and offers compassionate care and treatment to a variety of animal species—including pigs! Kelly Semple, SVA staff, shares this about SVA: “Seattle Veterinary Associates (SVA) is a veterinarian-owned, locally-grown group of four practices to serve your pets’ medical needs….
It’s well-known that time with animals relieves stress. It’s difficult to cuddle with a happy, playful kitten and not feel at least a little better about the dark, dark world. At Homeward Pet, we thought we could do one better by combining two stress-relieving activities into one: light yoga and time with a goofy litter…
Indy has been through so much. One of our partner shelters in eastern Washington brought him in as a stray, visibly underweight. When he arrived at Homeward Pet, we thought that removing a benign tumor from his shoulder would be the last of what he’d have to endure on the road to health and happiness….
The kennels of Homeward Pet were unusually quiet Saturday evening as 25 Homeward Pet alumni rested in new homes. Thanks to local community enthusiasm and your help spreading the word, adoption events like Clear the Shelters are always exciting for Homeward Pet staff, volunteers, adopters, and pets. We joined 700 shelters nationwide, offering fee-waived adoptions…
Duvall Veterinary Hospital strives to be a place that animals want to visit. Staff vet technician and practice manager Camille talks happily of Becky, a lab who visits weekly. “You can hear Becky before you see her,” says Camille. “She’s so happy to be coming here that we can hear her barking from a block…
Homeward Pet’s partnership with Girl and Boy Scouts goes back many years and countless projects. In the past year, we saw the completion of several much-needed upgrades thanks to Eagle Scout projects. In our Dog Room, Cole (Troop 573) assembled a work station and set of cabinets for our dog care volunteers and staff. The…