Homeward Pet Dog Behavior Volunteer, Mike, shared with us his training session with Arial.
“Obviously we practiced a bit before the cameras started rolling. 🙂 She caught on pretty quickly, though. “Table” took a bit of shaping, but once she figured it out, and what an easy payday it was, she started volunteering it. Probably so she could get a better view. ”
Learn more about Arial and all our available dogs & puppies here.
“Especially around Christmas, I get to thinking about the pets that have joined my family over the years. Homeward has played such a big part in my family in this way. 9 years ago my parents adopted two kittens to join our family – they’re still very kitten-like and enjoy pestering the 15 year-old cat sisters that also live in the house. About 7 years ago, my grandparents decided to adopt an oddly-tempered dog named Ginger. She barked, cowered and wouldn’t eat for the first few days, but she became their most loyal companion and an invaluable member of the family.
Two years ago, it was my turn to start my own pet family. I adopted a pair of cats that had grown up together and needed to stay in the same home – Cuddles and Boo. Now Pipa and Kebap, they continue to enrich my life and be welcome faces in the boarding school where I work. In the holiday season, Homeward has always given me much to be thankful for.”
-Charlotte
Barnaby has been with Homeward Pet for six months, and if you ask him or the dozens of people dedicated to his care that is six months too long.
When Barnaby first arrived at our doors, it was obvious shelter life wasn’t for him. He was anxious and afraid, overwhelmed by the noise and activity that comes with living in a shelter. He wasn’t eating, and would nervously spin in his kennel. Adopters weren’t exactly lining up at the doors for little Barnaby and after spending three months at the shelter, his behavior was regressing.
Barnaby needed extra support. More than we could provide at the shelter. What he needed was a foster family. As an active Terrier, he needed a home where he had a routine. Where people could show him that he could love and could trust. Where he could relax and be part of a family. The Bradleys – including Kacy, her husband, two cats and three dogs – were ready to show him the ropes!
Three months in foster care and Barnaby has had an amazing transformation. He has put on weight. His coat, once patchy and dull, is thick and shining. And that’s not all! He has gone from being nervous and stressed to happy, peppy and playful! Today, Barnaby enjoys romping around the yard, cuddling, playing with the other dogs, going for hikes and revels in a good car ride. He makes epic blanket nests, digs in the yard, and gives surprise hugs by wrapping his two front paws around peoples’ legs. Kacy says her favorite thing about Barnaby is how “devoted and loyal he is.”
Barnaby’s journey shows just how life-changing a home and family can be. More than that, Barnaby’s confidence has grown so much that his charming character and adorable quirks shine through. 
What Barnaby deserves most now, is a family of his own. Spread the word and help us find this quirky, lovable terrier a home for the holidays.
Interested in meeting Barnaby? Contact Homeward Pet at 425-488-4444 to schedule a meet and greet!
Learn more about Barnaby and other dogs available for adoption here.
It may tie up traffic and shut down the city, but Max (who recently found his forever home!) had a great time in last week’s snow.
“Max was really cute in the snow! He ran circles around the yard, dipping his nose into the snow, and coming up with a white nose, LOL! He was so quick I couldn’t get a good picture, but here are some pics of our walk.” -Shari
The December Homeward Headlines eNewsletter is sponsored by…
Pacific Bag, Inc. got its start over 30 years ago selling stock bags. It has remained th
e core of what we do, because the need for unprinted, unlabeled “stock” bags, sold in small case quantities, is stronger than ever.
We service more than 4,500 customers in 50+ countries with a wide selection of stock products ranging from side gusset bags, stand-up pouches, paper tin-tie bags, flat pouches, bulk packaging, java boxes, rollstock, accessories, tins, bag sealers, weigh and fill machines, and more.
PBI is excited to bring back their ‘Bags with a Conscience Program‘ for the fourth consecutive year! PBI will be helping the following three organizations: National Breast Cancer Foundation, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and Homeward Pet Adoption Center in the months of October, November and December. Each month a % of bag purchase revenue will be donated to the cause of the month. December bag purchases will provide a 10% donation to the animals of Homeward Pet!
As part of who we are, we believe strongly in giving back into the industries we service and our local community. By helping Homeward Pet Adoption Center, we get to do both and see some wonderful animals find their forever homes.
Visit the PBI website to learn more ~ www.pacificbag.com
Visit the Brooke Family home to view their spectacular lighted Holiday show! The lights are set to music to entertain and amuse. Come see the Dickens Carolers and wild animals. Meet Chris and Mary, and find out what happens to poor Uncle Andrew. The show is great for the whole family so come on by for some festive fun and holiday laughs!
Dates: December 3rd – December 31st
Hours: 5:00pm – 9:30pm
Address: 17610 168th Pl NE, Woodinville
The Brooke Family will be collecting donations to support the animals at Homeward Pet!
A relaxing day in our Cat Colony room!
“I wanted to thank Homeward Pet for all the help in bringing this little guy as an addition to our family. We renamed him Preacher Sian and call him ‘Preach’ for short. He enjoys sleeping under the covers and enjoys snuggling. We are so thankful for him and look forward to a fun filled holiday with our little guy. Thank you again!
Happy Holidays to everyone, cat, dog and person at Homeward Pet! -Beverly, Alice, Bebe, and Preach
