Adopting a pet is a SERIOUS COMMITMENT. We strongly encourage anyone thinking about adding a fuzzy member to their family to do their research and be ready for this commitment. Take a moment to read through this short but helpful “Are You Ready to Adopt” information sheet. We will also be happy to work with you to figure out what kind of pet is best for you.

Homeward Trails Animal Rescue is unique. Instead of a lengthy application, we ask you to fill out a simple Adoption Questionnaire and then we work directly with each prospective adopter, providing individualized attention and support in order to help you find the perfect pet for your family.

We provide as much information on each animal's history, disposition and health as we can gather. We strongly believe that honesty is the best policy. We want each of our animals to find the RIGHT home, not just ANY home. Likewise, we want you to find the pet who best matches your lifestyle and interests.

We require that every animal be spayed/neutered (if not prior to adoption). This is VERY important as the overpopulation of dogs and cats in our country is a sad result of too many unplanned litters! We all must do our part to reduce the number of homeless dogs and cats in shelters across the country! Adoption donations range from $100 to $250. If for any reason the match is not as perfect as we all had hoped, the dog or cat must be returned to Homeward Trails, not given away or turned in to a shelter. We only want happy dogs/cats and happy adopters.

Homeward Trails' adoption fees range depending on type of animal, the originating shelter and the vetting the animal has received. Our adoption fees are set to allow us to cover our expenses as well as to help other animals in our program that require additional care. Our fees cover vetting costs, shelter fees, fuel for transport, copying and printing of contracts and paperwork, our website presence, food, boarding, behavioral training and additional medical care. It is important to note that while the animal you adopt may not require all of these things, many other animals in our system do. Thus, any "extra" money from adoption fees goes to help those animals who may require additional care. By adopting from Homeward Trails, you are not saving just one life, you are helping to save others as well.