Support Roxy and her friends today

As 2024 draws to a close, we at Homeward Pet are reflecting on the transformative journeys of over 1,500 animals who have found hope and healing here this year. Every story is a testament to the unwavering support from our generous community, ensuring that all animals entrusted to us are given the specialized care and attention they need to thrive. These remarkable stories are made possible by the unwavering support from you—our compassionate community.

Currently, our shelter is overcrowded and nearly at capacity – putting a significant strain on our resources and impacting our ability to welcome more animals into our care.

We need your support to ensure that more animals, like Roxy, are given a second chance.

Roxy’s story is one of incredible resilience. Now 14 years old, Roxy has been in and out of Homeward Pet’s care since 2015, having been adopted four times and returned to us five times.

Her health challenges are complex, suffering from serious GI, dental, and breathing issues that have required continual surgical intervention, prescription food and daily medications to alleviate her discomfort.

Roxy is sweet, affectionate, gives lots of kisses and loves attention, but she prefers it to be on her terms. She is easily overstimulated during play time, often leading to “love bites”. She doesn’t enjoy being picked up. These behavioral quirks, coupled with her medical needs, have made it difficult for Roxy to find a permanent home.

Despite the setbacks, we have remained committed to providing her with the care and attention she needs. When Roxy was last adopted, and we were thrilled to see her finally find a home that was prepared to navigate her health and behavioral challenges.

Unfortunately, after five years, her beloved owner passed away. And not long after, the owner’s spouse faced a significant health decline, and moved into an assisted living facility. With no one able to care for Roxy, her owner’s remaining family considered euthanizing her, uncertain of what else could be done.

Thankfully, Roxy was returned to Homeward Pet, and we greeted her with open arms.

Although Roxy is not currently available for adoption, she is benefiting greatly from our foster program, where she is able to thrive in a safe, supportive, and loving environment, receiving the specialized care that she deserves. Roxy’s journey is a true testament to the power of second chances and we are committed to doing everything we can to ensure she enjoys her senior years.

Your contributions haven’t just changed Roxy’s life; you’ve been instrumental in rewriting her story. We need your help to continue to provide critical care, hope, and a chance at a brighter future for Roxy, and numerous other deserving animals that will come through our doors in the new year. 

This holiday season, our shelter is overcrowded with animals of all backgrounds and needs. We need your help to ensure that we can continue to provide the specialized care these animals need to find their forever homes. With your support, we can continue to be a lifeline for animals who need us, offering them another chance at a brighter future.

Give the gift of hope this holiday season.

Donate today and you will be a part of some incredible transformations and have a lasting impact in the lives of animals in need.

All donations made before Dec. 31st will be matched dollar for dollar up to $25,000 thanks to an anonymous donor. Make your gift today for twice the impact!

Thank you for being a part of our mission, and for giving animals like Roxy the second (and sometimes third and fourth) chances they deserve.