Homeward Pet | National Volunteer Appreciation Week

National Volunteer Appreciation Week

Posted on: April 30th, 2017 @ 11:04 am, By Jim Keller

A big ‘Thank You’ to our fantastic Woodinville community partners for helping to make National Volunteer Appreciation Week a real treat by donating delicious food and coffee for our hard-working volunteers all week! Thanks to the following for joining us in recognizing our dedicated volunteers, and for their support of Homeward Pet:
-The Pizza Coop: Bryan Streit, Manager
-Jimmy Johns: Tessa Steciw, Manager
-Woodinville Bagel Bakery: Victor Mendeoil, Manager, and Olga, Shift Leader.
-Starbucks: Jason Meadows, Manager
-Chipotle: Yahir Rodriquez, Manager

Play Time!

Posted on: April 26th, 2017 @ 4:47 pm, By Jim Keller

Molly, from Homeward Pet’s Cat Behavior Team, sent these great pictures of two of our most energetic cats enjoying the heck out of getting some much-needed play therapy in the shelter. Stella, a white ‘n’ black 2-year old Domestic Shorthair, and Julius, a 9-month old brown ‘n’ black, medium-haired tabby, are both available for adoption.

Read about all of our Available Cats and Kittens.

It’s National Volunteer Appreciation Week…

Posted on: April 22nd, 2017 @ 6:13 pm, By Jim Keller

…and we have a year’s worth of “Thanks”! Every day, we truly appreciate the enormous contribution that our volunteers make to caring for our cats and dogs, representing Homeward Pet in the community, and helping us fulfill our mission to help homeless animals. Every one of our volunteers plays a significant part in the more than 28,000 cat and dog adoptions completed in our first 27 years. Thank you for walking and feeding dogs, caring for cats, greeting visitors, helping with events, collecting donations, assisting in the clinic, photographing our available animals, providing foster care, and much, much more. And for always being willing to do more. THANK YOU to each and every one of our dedicated, caring, compassionate, hard-working, animal-loving volunteers.

If you’re interested in joining our amazing volunteers, click here for more info.

Homeward Pet Welcomes New Executive Director

Posted on: April 21st, 2017 @ 11:29 am, By Kim Leary

Homeward Pet Adoption Center’s Board of Directors is pleased to name Gary Rubin as the shelter’s new Executive Director.

Rubin possesses more than 30 years in fund development and marketing among the corporate and nonprofit sectors, and is thrilled to align his passion for animal-welfare with Homeward Pet’s mission. Rubin has extensive experience serving many of Seattle’s most esteemed nonprofits including; KEXP Public Radio, The Seattle Symphony and KCTS Public Television.

“I am honored to serve Homeward Pet Adoption Center and am committed to improving and saving the lives of homeless animals,” Rubin says.

The Board has the utmost confidence that Rubin will apply his nonprofit fundraising expertise, marketing skillsets and strong leadership qualities to foster the continued growth and success of Homeward Pet Adoption Center.

Rubin holds a B.A. in Journalism from the University of Georgia as well as a B.A. in Fine Arts from the University of Oregon. He currently resides in Kirkland with his three rescue dogs Rosie, Freddie and Newie, and his feline companion, Gray Cat. Rubin will succeed outgoing Director, Terri Inglis, who served the organization for nearly ten years.

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About Homeward Pet: Homeward Pet Adoption Center is one of the leading, nonprofit, no-kill animal shelters in Washington State. Its mission is to give homeless animals a second chance through rescue, shelter and adoption programs. Homeward Pet has matched over 28,000 animals with loving families since being founded in 1990. With more than 350 volunteers, every cat and dog that comes to Homeward Pet receives an abundance of love, attention and care. For some animals that is more than they have ever known. Learn more at homewardpet.org.

Why Not Ginger?

Posted on: April 9th, 2017 @ 1:10 pm, By Jim Keller

A big THANK YOU to Pawsitive Alliance, Pet Connection magazine and Q-13 Fox TV for featuring our own adoptable feline, Ginger, on Q-13’s Saturday morning news as part of the “Why Not Me?” pet adoption program. Pawsitive Alliance’s “Why Not Me?” program focuses on bringing more attention to dogs and cats – like our extra-soft, FIV+, orange tabby Ginger – who’ve been waiting at local shelters for over 60 days to find their forever homes. Come in and check out this budding TV star today!

Read more about Ginger and all of our available cats and kittens.

Picture Perfect!

Posted on: April 9th, 2017 @ 12:54 pm, By Jim Keller

This month, all of our dog and cat adopters will be entered to win a FREE, in-home, professional photo shoot with Christine Moody of Trimood Photography. Christine has a knack for capturing the personality of the pets she photographs, and we’re very excited to have her on the Homeward Pet team. Christine is one of the volunteer photographers who regularly visit Homeward Pet to take great photos of our available animals. Check out more of Christine’s work – with animals and people! – at trimoodphotography.com.