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Special Needs Animals 

Help Us Give These Very Special Pets a 2nd Chance At Life

The animals featured here are some of the hundreds who have treatable but costly illnesses and injuries that Homeward Trails rescues every year. We have limited resources and must make life and death decisions weekly. Too often, these animals are left behind in shelters simply due to cost. We need extra help to take in animals whose care will cost more and for animals who may be with us longer as they recover.

Your sponsorship of an animal will save a life in real time. Every donation helps save a life.

Please, consider a tax-deductible donation today to help these animals. They deserve a 2nd chance at life. And together, we can give them that.

 

ARIANA

She’s heartworm positive

Ariana was found as a stray and taken into a rural shelter. She made it out of the shelter and to Homeward Trails, but when she arrived, she tested positive for heartworm disease. She’s only a year old so should have a long life ahead of her. But heartworm disease can be deadly if untreated. We’re glad Ariana was found and came to us so she can get lifesaving treatment. But it comes with a steep price tag. Please help cover these costs so we can help her and other dogs like her who need extra help.

MAC

He needs a biopsy!

Mac developed a strange lump on his leg. It popped up out of nowhere, so we need to have it biopsied. We can’t make sure he doesn’t need additional care unless we know what we’re dealing with. It also makes the chances of him finding an adopter to take on the unknown much less likely. Please get Mac ready for the rest of his life!

DUKE

13 year old Beagle is in rough shape

Duke recently arrived from a rural shelter where he spent his whole life living outside. Duke was never neutered, he needs a dental, and he has several masses all over his body. Is if that weren’t enough, Duke also has a heart murmur. Duke needs x-rays, cardiac function test, and blood work to see if his body is strong enough for surgery. His teeth are in terrible and have to be causing him considerable pain so the dental will be extensive. At 13, we want to give Duke the best and most comfortable golden years possible. Please help us get him the care he needs.

NORA

She’s battling diabetes

Nora was diagnosed with diabetes last year and started receiving insulin injections. Her human became ill around the same time and couldn’t give her the care she needed so Nora came back to Homeward Trails. She is due for repeat lab work to make sure her glucose levels are being well controlled with the insulin. Not to mention the insulin itself isn’t cheap. Please help us cover the cost of some of her care so we can get her in the best shape possible and ready for a new home!

6 SHEPHERD PUPPIES

Battling parvo!

They started vomiting and having crippling diarrhea this morning. At only 7 weeks old, they’re so delicate and can crash in a matter of minutes. We got them into the vet and they tested positive for parvovirus. Parvo can be deadly, especially in puppies as young as these are, if not treated quickly and aggressively. They will require IV fluids and antibiotics to help their bodies fight the virus off. This makes it very expensive to treat, especially for a whole litter of puppies. Please help them get the care they need now!

DOUBLOON

Needs surgery to repair a hernia!

Doubloon has a small hernia that needs to be repaired. He’s still a kitten and it was identified early, so with a quick repair Doubloon shouldn’t face any complications. But without surgical intervention, it could get progressively worse.  Please help Doubloon get the surgery he needs and back to chasing his toys in no time!

More News from the Trail!

  • Come See Us at the Washington Auto Show

    We are thrilled to be joining our friends at Subaru of America, Inc. at the The Washington Auto Show again this year from January 19-28. We had a blast showing off our dogs and puppies the last two year! We love the opportunity to introduce Homeward Trails to lots of new people and see so many old friends and adopters. Come out and meet and adopt some great dogs at the Subaru booth. We are also still in need of volunteers are needed for many shift to help handle dogs and transport dogs to and from the Adoption Center and foster homes. The convention center is metro and bus accessible if you are not transporting dogs. You can enjoy the auto show for free before or after your shift. Volunteers must be 18 years and older. Sign up and come join us! https://www.signupgenius.com/…/20F084EA8AE2DA5F49…

  • Helping Happy Hounds – Fee Waived Hound Adoptions

    As you may or may not know, Virginia animal shelters are filled with Hounds. These amazing dogs are most often discarded by callous hunters, found starving wandering the countryside. Many never make it as hunters and are then tied up to chains or left along the side of the road like old furniture. A good number of them do not make it out of shelters alive.But these dogs – like all dogs – are amazing and worthy of families. We just cannot get them families fast enough to stop them from dying in our shelters when there is no more space.And so we are trying something new here. ALL HOUND DOGS ADOPTED FROM HOMEWARD TRAILS WILL BE FREE. Yes, we are WAIVING ADOPTION FEES for Hounds for the foreseeable future.We hope that will entice well-matched applicants to consider a Hound now. Use the money you save on training, treats, toys.We think all dogs are worthy. But the reality is that some take extra incentives. Some have more barriers to getting adopted. And the result is well, more end up dying. And no – this does NOT mean we are just giving dogs away. All applicants will still go through our application/screening process to ensure good homes. This is just us trying to save more dogs by eliminating one more barrier to adoption. And hey, Hound lovers can use all the extra money they can get to buy treats, right?Help us help these Hounds. Our program Helping Happy Hounds is live NOW. Let’s save some lives!

  • Our Current Supply Needs – Can You Help?

    Each year Homeward Trail spends thousands and thousands of dollars on supplies to care for our animals and support the general operations of our organization. We always strive to keep our costs as low as possible so that we can spend every extra dollar saving more lives.  One simple way you can help is by donating these supplies – everything from postage stamps, to cleaning supplies, to ink cartridges and paper, to dog and cat food and litter. Our wish lists are updated regularly so you can always find our most current needs. Please consider donating supplies to help us cover the cost of these items. The more we are able to get donated, the more animals we can help. Thank you! Adoption Center Wishlist Meow Palace Wishlist Dog Enrichment Wishlist Trails Home Farm Wishlist Farmhouse Wishlist Trails UP Wishlist  Puerto Rico Wishlist

More News from the Trail!

  • Come See Us at the Washington Auto Show

    We are thrilled to be joining our friends at Subaru of America, Inc. at the The Washington Auto Show again this year from January 19-28. We had a blast showing off our dogs and puppies the last two year! We love the opportunity to introduce Homeward Trails to lots of new people and see so many old friends and adopters. Come out and meet and adopt some great dogs at the Subaru booth. We are also still in need of volunteers are needed for many shift to help handle dogs and transport dogs to and from the Adoption Center and foster homes. The convention center is metro and bus accessible if you are not transporting dogs. You can enjoy the auto show for free before or after your shift. Volunteers must be 18 years and older. Sign up and come join us! https://www.signupgenius.com/…/20F084EA8AE2DA5F49…