On Tuesday, Beth, one of our great Dog Volunteers, gave Arlo a chance to play in the Pilchuk River…and Arlo made the best of it! The pictures say it all (including the tired ride back to the shelter!).
Read more about Arlo and all of our available dogs.
Dear Homeward Pet:
I want to thank YOU for the kind care and attention you gave me during my stay in Woodinville! You took care of me well and got me in shape to lure some nice adopters into taking me in. I really got to like all the nice volunteers who fed me and took me out for walks.
My new home is great! I have luxury accommodations with all the amenities. Meals included. The activities director keeps me occupied with walks and games. They got me some new jewelry with my name and phone number engraved on it. It even matches my brand-new pet license. And, you should see the snappy red collar and leash I’ve got! It’s very complimentary to my tan-colored coat. The girl dogs I meet on my walks are very impressed.
I was given my choice of “special spot” and I’ve chosen a nice little hidey-hole right next to Janet’s favorite chair. She put a special blanket down for me so I can cuddle in and rest comfortably.
The grounds include a nice deck with a view of bushes and trees with lots of activity that I can keep an eye on. There are even some squirrels who drop by from time to time who like to play “chase me if you dare.” I have a whole fenced in yard with lots of lovely smells and places to do my potty things. I like to lay in sunny spots on the deck and relax.
My new staff is very attentive and cooperative. They are happy to provide me with long massages and soft laps whenever I want (they sure do watch a lot of TV!). In return, I’ve been minding my manners, keeping quiet, cleaning my plate, staying out of mischief, and generally being a very good tenant.
Thanks again for all you’ve done for me. I’m very happy now. Say “hi” to my dog friends back in Woodinville. Tell them to hang in there and they’ll find a nice new home soon.
Love,
Freddy (adopted August 2016)
It is that time of year again with the kids prepping for the start of a new school year. Consider purchasing their school supplies through AmazonSmile.com and you will be helping the animals of Homeward Pet along the way!
This year’s Happy Tails Wine Walk ~ Dog Zone sponsor is Doggy Haven Resort. A longtime Homeward Pet supporter and their fourth year participating in the Wine Walk. Check out what owner, David Boyd & his sidekick Sadie, have to say.
Thanks to all who turned out for the Celebrate Woodinville Parade & Festival! Even with the heat, the dogs stayed cool for the event – with the kiddie pool, spray bottles and cool packs.
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“So it all started with me, Axel, the big guy on the left. Mom adopted me when she visited the shelter back in 2012. She loved the place so much she became a volunteer. Not long after, she became a foster which quickly turned into a ‘foster failure’ when I got my little sister right there in the middle. Her name is Cali but you’ll have to look real close so you don’t won’t miss her. We love each other very much. But wait. Mom wasn’t quite finished. Lo and behold, who could resist this ‘little cutie’ on the right. That’s Boudicca, another ‘foster failure’ but quite a catch in our eyes. This youngster is keeping us young and on our toes! I wonder…how long will it be before Mom adds another one? Keep watching this page!”
We had an amazing turnout at the Bathe to Save Event! Thanks to the Bathe to Save – Amos Family and GreaterGood.org, more than 55 dogs were washed to raise money for the animals of Homeward Pet. We received an inspiring amount of donations with our supporters raising close to $7,100! In the final hours of the campaign, a generous donor stepped forward and contributed the remaining funds needed to purchase new clinic recovery kennels.
Thank you for your support and dedication to the animals. Be sure to stay tuned for clinic recovery kennel updates!
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We just had our 90 day check in from Melissa, the Homeward Pet Adopter Support Coordinator at Homeward Pet. We wanted to share our joy and pleasure with you all.
Our family lost our 10 year old Shiba Inu in February of this year to an aggressive cancerous tumor. He was a special case, with many special needs (he only had one eye, hated things that moved quickly, thought being taken on a walk was pure torture, etc.). Despite the constant accommodating we did for him, we missed the little bugger when he was gone.
One April morning, we saw a picture of a little Chihuahua mix that was at Homeward Pet on the KOMO news site. Later that afternoon, we took a drive out to meet her.
We learned that Almond Joy, now Sasha, was surrendered from a hoarding situation. She was one of sixteen! We learned that she had just come to the shelter from a two week stay with a foster family. She didn’t take to us right away when we met, but that didn’t stop us from falling in love with her. We were fortunate enough to be there when her foster mom, Lynette, came by for a visit and Sasha showed her personality and love for her. Our adoption facilitator gave us a pretty clear picture of her history and we were prepared for the worst. Sasha was shy, not potty trained, didn’t know any tricks, but very loving. We knew that adopting a five year old dog who has been living in neglectful conditions is a risk, but we were up for it. We knew we could give her the love and attention she deserved.
We’re happy to say that Sasha has fallen right into place in our home. She’s happy only having one other dog sibling, and her social skills are improving immensely. Turns out she’s very happy being an office dog, or lounging on the couch at home. Potty training hasn’t been as bad as we anticipated, and 
accidents in the house are pretty rare, considering. Our vet says we picked a good one! The best thing is that every morning, Sasha crawls out from under the covers, smells our faces, and then throws her whole body into the crooks of our necks. We call it a “snuzzle”. Thank goodness she only weighs seven pounds.
We love Sasha so much, and are very pleased with Homeward Pet and all of their adoption workers.
Thank you for being honest and upfront about the animals you are trying to place and thank you for all your efforts in trying to place the right animals with the right homes. We think Sasha is pleased with our choices as well!”
The Grace Matsui Family
Mac officially turned two today! This handsome hunk is just one of many felines at the shelter who are part of the 9 lives for $9 promotion!
All month long, Homeward Pet cats over two are just $9!
Take a peek at our awesome bunch of cats waiting to find homes!
Copper is adapting quite well to our family. He and our female cat are getting along. She still reminds him that she is the boss but they eat together, sleep together, and hang out in the sun rays together. We have taken the introduction to our dog a little slower, but that is also going well. The two of them check each other out and can now be in the same room. Copper’s curiosity is shown in that he continues to approach our dog and not run away. I suspect one day I will see Copper in Dozer’s bed with him. Thanks again for helping us adopt this new member of our family. -Kim
A big ‘Thank You’ to MudBay Off Broadway for making Homeward Pet their featured shelter of the month for August. All month, buy and drop off your donations of pet food and supplies for the Homeward Pet Food Bank at this paws-itively fantastic pet store, located at 815 E. Thomas St. in Seattle. If you need help picking out an item to donate, talk to their knowledgeable staff or ask them for the Homeward Pet Shelter Essentials WishList.
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This month, find the finest, friendly, furry feline for your family…for just $9! It’s “9 Lives for $9”, with $9 adoptions on all cats 2 years and up. Matches Made. 9 Lives Saved! August 1-31 at Homeward Pet. Sponsored by Bella’s Voice Thrift Store.
Bella’s Voice Thrift Store is a 501 c(3) nonprofit that works to raise money for local animal rescue organizations. It was founded in 2014 by Jordan and her mother, Evette and is named after their rescue cat, Bella. Homeward Pet is one of the thrift store’s beneficiaries and routinely receives proceeds to benefit the homeless animals at the shelter.
See all of our currently available cats.
The former “Scruff-A-Muffin” was scruffy no more, and adopted fast! on the day after a bath and trim from Wendy and our friends at VCA Sno-Wood. VCA Sno-Wood offers complete dog and cat grooming services in addition to vet care and boarding. Call 425-483-5834.
