This Give Big month, we are focusing on the medically fragile animals that need us the most.

Thanks to your support, we are one of the few shelters in our area that have been able to continue to take in animals with more severe medical needs during these stressful years.

Oscar is one of those animals.

Oscar, a 5-year-old dachshund, walked into Homeward Pet with a small limp, a wagging tail, and a heart full of love.

After an initial medical check, we discovered Oscar had a long list of medical challenges, and would need multiple surgeries to improve his quality of life. Some things could be helped right away, like his rashy, sore skin, painful teeth, and nutritional deficiencies. Other things would take more time and several surgeries. 

Knowing he’d be with us for a while, the clinic secured him a foster home experienced in recovery care to keep him comfortable between procedures.  

Oscar is healing from his first few rounds of treatments, but has to undergo a more invasive surgery to give him a permanent fix for his chronic and painful ear infections. Oscar has continued to be sweet and gentle despite the discomfort and pain of all of the invasive procedures. We all believe that he knows we are trying to help him. When our own Dr. Tina was not able to relieve his suffering by resectioning his right ear canal, we knew we had to seek additional care for our happy little man. Our veterinarians don’t have the equipment to conduct the surgery ourselves, we are thankful to our partners who are capable. 

Oscar’s next surgery is estimated to cost up to $15,000. He will be undergoing a Total Ear Canal Ablation (TECA) on his left and right ear. This intensive procedure requires a Board-Certified Veterinary Surgeon trained in specialty surgeries. Thankfully, there is one local to the shelter, otherwise the surgery couldn’t happen. With the help of our Whoopi’s Fund for Animals with Special Needs, funded by generous donors like you, we are able to afford help for Oscar.

Oscar is a rarity in the severity of his needs. We do not give up just because we have a challenging case. Your gifts ensure that more dogs and cats with special medical requirements will receive whatever level of treatment they need now and in the future.  345 animals benefited from essential and life altering medical care because of Whoopi’s Fund in 2021 alone! These medical interventions were made possible by generous supporters like you, and have ensured that each animal could live the rest of their life with less pain, less worry and in a loving and warm home.  

We are grateful for the donors that have allowed us to say yes to helping Oscar.

Please donate today so that Oscar, and other sick and medically challenged animals, can continue to get the help they need; so that they are gifted with the time and resources to heal before being adopted.

Thank you for shopping at our Virtual Sip & Shop, supporting the animals and programs of Homeward Pet!

The below sponsors have committed to donating a percentage of their profits from Nov 18 through Dec 18.  We appreciate both their and your support.

Your Sip and Shop Vendors

Northwest Cellars:

Northwest Cellars was started in September 2004 with a vision to provide high-quality wines at reasonable prices with unique custom personalized wine labels. They use exclusively Washington grapes, from some of the most revered vineyards in the State. The wines win awards all across the country, and are recognized among the top in the State. For this event they are featuring a special Homeward Pet Holiday wine label, to spread the joy of Homeward to the community!

Purchase any wines from Northwest Cellars and have them labeled with our custom Homeward Pet label between the dates of November 18 – December 18, and 20% of those sales will be donated back to Homeward Pet Adoption Center.

You can visit Northwest Cellars in person to taste and purchase your wines, or shop from the comfort of home – just be sure to ask for the Homeward Pet Holiday Label!
To purchase online:
1. Go to Northwest Cellars website
2. Select your wine(s), then click “Label already on file” for each bottle
3. Select “Add to Cart”
4. When you’re ready to Check Out, the final step will be Review Your Order. In the “Comments” box, request the Homeward Pet Holiday Label. Pick up dates are arranged during your purchase selection.

Kim’s Nail Addiction:

Puddles Barkery:

It’s easy to choose the right treats for your dog with our recipes. We use health-beneficial ingredients sourced locally. You won’t find any artificial flavors, preservatives, or oils in our treats. Community is key. Our collaborations extend to our supplies, retail partnerships, and supporting our pet rescues.

Purchase a Holiday Bundle online between the dates of November 18 – December 18 and 10% of all online sales will be donated to Homeward Pet. Additionally, between the dates of November 29 and December 5, 15% of ALL online sales will be donated!

Triplehorn Brewing:

No Regrets~ We are a Craft Brewery, and as such, we are not subject to mass production of watered down cereal. We take pride in each and every ingredient we put into our beer. We care, we live, and we share the spoils of our desires. When we are successful, our friends are among us to reap the benefit. As we grow, we want to grow prudently, with honor.

Shop In-Person at Triplehorn Brewery between the dates of November 18 – December 18 and 10% of all sales will be donated to Homeward Pet Adoption Center!

Bee Clean with Kim:

More than a quarter-century ago, a little cloth quietly started a revolution. It left every surface sparkling—and removed up to 99% of bacteria—with just plain water. Growing up, many of us associated “clean” with strong household cleaners and fresh fragrances. What we didn’t know was this clean came with a cost: exposure to harmful chemicals that could affect our health and the health of our children, pets and the planet. Norwex has reinvented clean—with the power of plants and natural enzymes that are toxin- and worry-free.

Shop Online between the dates of November 18 – December 18 and 15% of all online sales will be donated to Homeward Pet Adoption Center!

Woodinville Barrel Works:

Local. Reclaimed. Handcrafted. Decor & furniture made from wine barrels!
Peter Sandvig started Woodinville Barrel Works where he takes authentic reclaimed oak wine barrels and creates some beautiful hand-crafted pieces that most certainty find their way into many Woodinville homes and businesses.

Purchase a Barrel Works retail item from the lobby of Banner Bank Woodinville between the dates of 11/29 & 12/18 and the first $1,000, plus 10% of each additional sale, will be donated to Homeward Pet!

The Pizza Coop Ale House

We are family owned and operated, always striving to serve the best pizza you’ll find anywhere and every one is made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. We are a restaurant that is welcoming and comfortable for anything from private parties to family gatherings and celebrating after recreational activities.

$25 from every $100 Gift Card purchased online between November 18 and December 18 will be donated to Homeward Pet Adoption Center!

Homeward Pet Calendar:

Homeward Pet’s Annual Calendar is now available! Featuring photos of alumni and beloved pets from our valued community.

Homeward Pet Online Store:

Homeward Pet’s new online store is officially open! Merchandise features volunteer artwork and our beloved animals.

Shop Online now to represent Homeward Pet and support the animals in our care today!

FossilEra:

Founded in 2013 and located in Monroe, Washington, FossilEra is the largest retailer of authentic fossil and mineral specimens in the world. In just the past seven years we have shipped over 90k orders, to over 40k customers in over 100 different countries. From the passionate collector to those just looking for a unique gift. We strive to provide a diverse catalog of high quality material at great prices. Just read the reviews from our happy customers.

Shop Online between the dates of November 18 – December 2 and 1% of all online sales will be donated to Homeward Pet Adoption Center!

Start 2022 off right with your own Homeward Pet Calendar. 

Filled with the beloved pets, many of them HPAC alum, of our supporters. 

The calendar also highlights key events and programs, as well as many ways for you to get involved throughout the coming year.

Thank you to photographer,  Rachele Valadez, for the beautiful photographs that grace each month.

Get yours today!

Transformation. It’s the key concept in our mission statement – “Homeward Pet transforms the lives of homeless dogs and cats…” – and with your support, it’s a word we’re able to put into practice every day.

Pepper was seized by Animal Control after reports of “acting aggressively”. Taken to the local municipal shelter, he remained fearful, anxious and extremely uncomfortable. He was nervous around new people. He crouched down, tail tucked between his legs. Or rushed the gate of his kennel when people he didn’t know approached.

He was a bit of a wreck health-wise. Chronic skin infections had left him with hair loss all over his body and lesions on his face and shoulder. He was suffering from allergies that had gone untreated and left his skin leathery and inflamed. He had a major ear infection and needed surgery to repair eyelids that turned in and irritated his eyes.

Pepper was brought to Homeward Pet for two reasons. First, so that we could continue his medical transformation. With twice-a-week medicated baths (he was such a good boy for his baths!), a special diet, ear cleaning, meds and lots of follow-up exams from our veterinarians, Pepper started looking and feeling like a whole new dog.

Secondly, our Behavior Program was well-suited to work with a dog that was anxious in unfamiliar situations, that needed slow introductions to new people, that would (hopefully) respond to a consistent, positive training plan. With a regular crew of staff and Behavior Team volunteers working with him every day, Pepper’s behavior started to change. He was less reactive. More trusting. He became the happy, goofy (and still very energetic!) dog that we’d only caught glimpses of at first.

Transformations don’t happen overnight. These big changes take time. Your support gives us that time.

Pepper was with us for two months of medical and behavioral care, and everything changed for him during his stay at Homeward Pet. He got healthy and strong, he enjoyed his time with people. But when Pepper was adopted, he underwent the biggest transformation of all, from homeless to cherished family member:

“We love Pepper so much! He fits right into our family and always makes us smile! He’s been loving going on walks every morning around the lake and sniffing out our whole backyard, watching the bunnies and deer. He also loves snuggling up on the bed and taking naps with me. He truly is such a sweet little guy.” ~ Stephanie

If you would like to help pups like Pepper who need that little extra bit of ongoing attention from our clinic, behavior team, and animal care staff while they wait for their new family, you can make your monthly Paw Pack donation on our site at https://homewardpet.ejoinme.org/pawpack

Monthly donors like you enable Homeward Pet to carry out our mission to provide the best care for the animals before uniting them with loving homes.  Questions about Paw Pack Giving?  Contact Annual Giving Manager, Alora by email at  or by phone at (425) 488-4444 x4013.