Panda is a two-year-old cat looking to make the jump from foster care to her forever home. She’s a patient house-hunter, and not one to make a hasty decision. Though she’s found success in the quiet life with her foster family, Panda’s been thinking a lot, and she’s decided she’s ready to make the commitment…
The cat’s out of the bag: Pacific Bag’s design and packaging services are polished to meet your needs. It isn’t all business, though; the company also has a strong philanthropic spirit. We’re fortunate to have a number of local and longtime supporters like them. Just a few minutes down the road from Homeward Pet, Pacific…
It’s hard to believe #GivingTuesday is already here. It feels like just a few short weeks ago Washington was having one of the hottest summers on record. As we move into December and kick off the most generous season of the year, I encourage you to read the harrowing story of Homeward Pet’s sweet senior…
Roxy’s journey to Homeward Pet is not uncommon. When her owner passed away in June of 2015, she found refuge at Homeward Pet. Unfortunately, the search for her new home hasn’t run smooth. While most animals move on to their forever homes after a few weeks, Roxy’s stay has been much longer. Though she’s content…
In the Homeward Pet donation room, the bounty of food and supplies reaches the ceiling. On one side: cans in neat rows, rawhide bones the length of dachshunds, puppy training pads stacked high. The other: bags of cat food grouped by size, litter that sounds like shifting sand when rearranged. Like opening the hood of…
Start the year off right with the 2018 Homeward Pet calendar! Filled to the brim with Homeward Pet alumni, events and important dates, this is a great way to support the homeless cats and dogs in our care. Order one for you or a friend today!
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. Consider the following reasons to adopt a senior pet. Six great…
Keeping your pets safe on Halloween doesn’t have to be tricky. Here are some common sense tips for keeping your pet safe and stress-free on Halloween: NO TRICKS, NO TREATS Candy is dangerous to pets. Keep it out of reach. Chocolate in all forms can be dangerous, even lethal, for cats and dogs. Candies containing…
Last year on #GivingTuesday, you helped Homeward Pet raise $25,000 to support our animals! All your generosity dazzled us, from your likes on social media to time spent volunteering to your big-hearted gifts. This year, we’re hoping to continue to increase our programs’ outreach and assist even more homeless animals by finding them forever homes….
One of the best words to describe Karen Holt, volunteer for eleven years, is animated. She tells stories about Homeward Pet’s early years with evocative expressions, her smile knowing as she remembers when the shelter was only a few rooms and a couple of sinks for all the baths and food bowl scrubbing. As Homeward…