Looking Back: May 2009 – Homeward Pet named Top 3 in “Best Favorite Local Charity” in Best of Western Washington. This year, Homeward Pet Adoption Center celebrates 25 years as one of Washington State’s leading non-profit, no-kill animal shelters, with special events and adoption promotions throughout 2015. Serving the Greater Seattle area since 1990, Homeward…
On Monday (5/11), Governor Jay Inslee signed into law SSB 5501, a new law sponsored by Washington State Senator Joe Fain that will provide more and better protection for animals in our state! From the office of Senator Fain: Animals of all kinds will be better protected under a new law sponsored by Senator Joe Fain…
Our 25th year celebration continues with our landmark 25,000th adoption!! Lionel the dog went home with Michael and his forever family, along with an amazing gift basket, thanks to our generous sponsoring partners – Doggy Haven Resort, VCA Sno-Wood Animal Hospital, Therapeutic Paws Massage, PetPros, Boo Boo Barkery and more! Congratulations to Lionel and his…
We found Oreo, and he found us, on Easter Sunday. He is such a joy, we can’t believe how lucky we are. We were hoping to find a dog who was easy going, adaptable, good with dogs and people and old enough to have some house training. In walked Oreo, all those things and more. He…
We are so inspired by the 239 supporters who raised $20,504 for the animals of Homeward Pet! For those who GaveBIG through The Seattle Foundation and promoted Homeward Pet on social media, thank YOU – because of your generosity, we can continue to provide essential care to the cats and dogs in our shelter.
Before we adopted Harry (formerly Lionel), we were trying to decide between a dog and a cat. How ironic that Harry is a hybrid! He is quite a character. He follows us everywhere. He is friendly of course with all and loves our adult daughters and their boyfriends. He LOVES food, and will try to eat…
You know what they say: kindness is contagious. That’s why we love Be Kind to Animals Week! Be Kind to Animals Week is celebrated every year during the first week in May, and this year marks its 99th anniversary. And while we know that you’re kind to animals all year round, this week is a…
Animal-loving kids can learn how to care for their four-legged friends with our list of 25 ways Be Kind to Animals. Take a picture of your fun animal activity or pet project for our online Gallery of Animal Kindness. Learn more here.
I adopted Lacey, now Ellie, in January. She has been an absolute blessing to our family and has established a connection with each member of the family. She loves to run and play with her toys and gets very excited when it is time to go anywhere. Ellie has become my anti-anxiety dog, and has a…
What a fantastic dog! Herc is a great addition to our family. He is well behaved, funny to the point of being downright goofy, and gets along great with my female German Wirehaired Pointer, Iris. Both he and Iris are indoor dogs, but have access to the back deck, patio, and yard any time they want…