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We are a new organization, but not new to rescue. Right now we are in the process of building the web site. Please bear with us as we get things up and running. Some features and pages may not work yet. We are working as fast as we can but we are all volunteers. Thank you for your patience, support and understanding. The pets also thank you!

We are a no kill animal rescue that was founded due to our love for animals that are less fortunate. We actively promote spay/neuter for all pets. All of the pets that come to us were in danger of being euthanized at the shelters they were housed in. Some of our pets have come from abuse situations, some are strays, and some are given up because their former owners just decided that they were not wanted anymore. The statistics are alarming -- 70,000 puppies and kittens are born every day -- over 25 million animals a year. Even more alarming, 15 - 17 million of these animals are euthanized in animal shelters each year. Why? Because irresponsible pet owners feel that it's no big deal if Fluffy or Fido has just one litter of kittens or puppies. After all, they will just take the offspring to the local shelter, and be done with it. Some people are under the misconception that because the dog or puppy that they bring to a shelter is a purebred, it will find a home easily. Nothing is further from the truth. All shelters and Humane Societies are overwhelmed because there is simply not enough space or adoptive homes. The problem with this logic is that there are already too many animals at the animal shelter. In addition to there being too many animals, there is often not enough help at the shelter to care for these animals. Shelter workers are often forced to "put down" puppies and kittens that are perfectly healthy. This is a tragic waste of life.

The easiest way to combat the problems of pet overpopulation is to have your pet spayed or neutered. Encourage your friends and neighbors to also have their pets neutered. In addition to preventing litters of unwanted puppies and kittens, you will also be reducing the risk of several different types of cancer that can occur in un-neutered pets. We would love to not be needed, but the sad truth is we will probably not see the end of this in our lifetime.

The adoption of any pet is a lifetime commitment and needs to be taken seriously and until death do you part. Thank you for considering adopting a homeless pet from Homeward Bound Animal Rescue. As a group, we are committed in doing our part to place the pets in our care in the best homes possible. All pets are fully vetted and up to date with their shots prior to being adopted into their forever homes. We do our best to get to know their personalities while they are in our care so that we can give you insight into what makes them the great pets that they are. We do not care if you adopt a pet from us, or from another rescue or shelter, as long as it is a life that is saved. But please do not support the puppy mills and commercial breeders by buying from a Pet Store. This only serves to prolong the suffering of many, and adds to the problem of overpopulation.