Homeward Trails Animal Rescue | Pet Adoption in VA, DC, MD

Pushups for Paws
2024-08-10 08:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | NOVA Strong Personal Training, 3170 Draper Dr. Unit 9, Fairfax, VA, 22031, United States
Join NOVA Strong Personal Training & Fitness for Pushups for Paws, a fun and challenging boot camp-style workout to raise funds for Homeward Trails Animal Rescue, the very place they got their mascot, Coach Bean, from! This total body workout will include a mix of strength exercises, conditioning drills, and exciting games designed to get you moving and having a great time.
Bootcamps are July 27th and August 10th from 8am to 9am at our location with the SAPT training facility at 3170 Draper Dr. Unit 9, Fairfax, Va 22031. The participation fee is $25.00, all of which will go straight to Homeward Trails. Register here.
They are also accepting any physical donations for Homeward Trails. So if you want to drop something off when you come in, they are in extreme need of Dry cat food, Kitten dry/wet food, Puppy dry/wet food, Adult dog wet food, Training treats, Peanut butter, and Pee pads.
If you have any questions about the event, please reach out to Jarrett@getnovastrong.com

Faherty Brand - Mosaic: Dog Days of Summer/Dog Adoption Event
2024-09-21 12:00 - 14:00 | Faherty Mosaic, 2905 District Ave, Suite 125, Fairfax, VA, 22031, United States
Come meet some of our adorable, adoptable dogs!
A portion of sales will be donated to Homeward Trails!

Dog Adoption Event w/Old Town Books
2024-10-12 11:00 - 13:00 | Old Town Books, 130 South Royal Street, Alexandria, VA, 22314, United States
Come meet some adorable, adoptable dogs!

Rocklands BBQ "Rocktoberfest" Dog Adoption and Fundraiser Event
2024-10-19 16:00 - 19:00 | Rocklands BBQ, 25 S. Quaker Lane, Alexandria, VA, 22314, United States
Join Homeward Trails and Rocklands Barbeque and Grilling Co on Saturday, October 19th, for a Rocktoberfest Adoption event filled with furry friends and fantastic music! As you enjoy yummy bites and beer from Rocklands, groove to the tunes provided by School of Rock Alexandria, you have the opportunity to meet and potentially adopt adorable dogs in need of loving homes. Whether you’re seeking a new furry companion or simply want to enjoy a lively atmosphere, Rocklands’ Rocktoberfest promises an unforgettable experience for all attendees. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a difference and rock out for a good cause! All proceeds from food and beverage vouchers will be donated to Homeward Trails. Tickets are available at: https://shorturl.at/m0Mh3

Mustang Sally Brewing Co: Dog Adoption Event
2024-10-20 12:00 - 15:00 | Mustang Sally Brewing Company, 14140 Parke Long Court, A-C, Chantilly, VA, 20151, United States

PawJammin' Online Auction
2024-11-28 11:00 - 2024-12-12 17:00 | VA
Shop from home — in your paw-jamas — AND save lives!
Help us raise badly needed funds. It’s been a tough year, we continue to face many challenges, but the needs of homeless animals won’t stop and neither will we.
Thanks to generous donors, PawJammin’ offers 100’s of items! Whether you bid on these unique items for yourself or for holiday gifts you will literally save lives.
Fundraisers allow us to take in many special needs animals who would otherwise be left behind to be euthanized. Help us give them the chance at life they deserve!
Our medical fund supports animals needing extra medical attention – heartworm treatment, orthopedic surgeries, FelV/FIV, mange/ringworm, etc.
Beginning: Thursday, November 28 at 11:00 am though December 12, ending at 5:00 pm.

Pike Cornerstone Restaurant Night
2024-12-18 16:00 - 22:00 | Pike Cornerstone Restaurant, 2900 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA, 22204, United States
Join us for a Restaurant Night with Pike Cornerstone. Let them do the cooking while you take the night off. All orders for dine in, online and take out will have 15% of the bill donated back to Homeward Trails. It’s a great way to have a wonderful meal and support Homeward Trails. Preview their menu here www.pikecornerstone.com.

Grille for Good at Foster’s Grille
2025-04-07 16:00 - 21:00 | Foster’s Grille, 5007-E Westone Plaza Drive, Chantilly, VA, 20151v, United States
Support Homeward Trails at Grille For Good!
When tasked to create a Passion Project for school, Ava K. decided her passion was the HT foster dogs her family cares for. In honor of their family foster dogs Ava created Grille for Good, a restaurant fundraiser and pet treat bake sale to support Homeward Trails.
Join us at Foster’s Grille on Monday, April 7th from 4pm to 9pm. And from 6pm to 7pm you can pick up something special for your pets at the pet treat bake sale! Proceeds from the bake sale and 10% from your dinner at Foster’s Grille will be donated to HT.
Thank you to Foster’s Grille for your support and special thanks to Ava for making all of this possible! We’ll see you at Grille for Good at Foster’s Grille, 5007-E Westone Plaza Drive, Chantilly, VA 20151

Frühlingsfest 2025 with Aslin Beer Company
2025-05-17 12:00 - 17:00 | Aslin Beer Company – Alexandria, 847 South Pickett Street, Alexandria, VA, United States
Join us Saturday, May 17th at Aslin Beer Company Alexandria for Frülingsfest!
$2 of every ticket will be donated to Homeward Trails. Don’t miss out on this weird, wonderful and full lineup of Aslin’s favorite brewers pouring their best lagers. Come on out to Aslin Beer Company Alexandria 847 South Pickett Street Alexandria, VA 22304 from 12pm – 5pm. Get your tickets today. Thank you Aslin Beer Company for your support. We can’t wait!
Here’s what else is on tap at Frülingsfest:
🍻 Delicious lagers from BlueJacket, Nighthawk, Southern Grist, Dancing Gnome, Finback, Burnish Beer Co., Schilling, Charles Towne Fermentory, The Veil, Bingo Beer, Firestone Walker, Resident Culture, DSSOLVR, Other Half and Cushwa Brewing Company
🔨 Hammer Spike! Test your strength for glory and beer by smashing nails into stumps in public.
🕺 Live music with DJ Billy Crystal Fingers – When the city lights come on, Billy Crystal Fingers creates a unique experience that invites the nocturnal souls to vibe, dance and connect.
🌭 Micro Sausage Party with The Organic Butcher
❓ Spring is Sprunging a bunch of surprises you won’t want to miss
🏃 Beer Mile Exhibition: Witness the curious combination of running and beer by those who do both best: Light Horse Track Club
🏓 Frühlingsfest Pickleball Invitational

Farmside Kitchen Restaurant Night
2025-06-11 11:00 - 22:00 | Farmside Kitchen Chantilly, 14385 Newbrook Dr, Ste 500, Chantilly, VA, United States
Treat yourself to lunch, dinner or both and support Homeward Trails
Join Farmside Kitchen Chantilly for a Restaurant Night on Wednesday, June 11th. Skip the cooking and check out this great restaurant, who are also fellow HT Adopters! All dine in, online and takeout orders will have 25% donated back to HT. Simply show this flier to the cashier or use promo code FUNDRAISER online. We can’t wait to see you at Farmside Kitchen Chantilly, 14385 Newbrook Dr, Ste 500, Chantilly, VA. Preview their menu here www.farmsidekitchen.com.
About Farmside Kitchen:
Farmside Kitchen is an American fast-casual restaurant rooted in seasonal, nutrient-dense food and sustainable sourcing. We craft our signature, customizable Farmbowls using local ingredients whenever possible, with a focus on quality, transparency, and wellbeing. With locations in Durham, Cary, and Chantilly, we’re proud to be building a brand that nourishes both people and planet—and to support local causes that do the same.
Arie’s Adoption Story:
In 2021, we adopted Arie (formerly known as Dory) from Homeward Trails, and she’s been a true blessing to our family ever since. Arie is a 90-pound lap dog who doesn’t quite know her size—but her heart is even bigger. She’s the ultimate cuddler, incredibly intuitive, and always seems to know when someone needs comfort.
Arie hasn’t just changed our lives—she’s transformed our pack. She’s brought a playful energy back to our older dog, Alice, and taken on a loving, protective role with her younger brother, Archie. Whether she’s snuggling on the couch or standing guard over her siblings, Arie is the glue that keeps our little family together. We’re forever grateful to Homeward Trails for bringing Arie into our lives!

Molly’s 13th Birthday Bash
2025-06-26 18:00 - 19:30 | The Bark Park by District Dogs, 3210 Georgia Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20010, United States
Homeward Trails is proud to partner with District Dogs for Molly’s 13th Birthday Bash! Join us Thursday, June 26th as we celebrate the incredible life and legacy of Molly, the dog who started it all. As the inspiration behind District Dogs, Molly is more than a mascot — she’s the original District Dog, the reason this community exists, and truly the Queen of DD. Now, as she turns 13, we’re throwing her a birthday bash to give back, benefiting Homeward Trails Animal Rescue, and you’re invited. This come-and-go style celebration is open to all — stop in anytime between 6:00pm and 7:30pm at The Bark Park by District Dogs, 3210 Georgia Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20010 for an evening full of fun, food, music, and heartfelt purpose. Click here to get your tickets today. Thank you District Dogs for your support. We cannot wait to celebrate Molly’s birthday!
Here’s what else to expect at Molly’s 13th Birthday Bash!

🎧 DJ Awaire spinning pup-friendly party tunes
🌭 Special hot dog treats for pups
🐶 Puppuccinos & doggie birthday cake
💦 Sprinkler fun zone
🎁 Raffle prizes & giveaways
📸 Meet and greet with Molly & Elke
🧡 Meet rescue dogs from Homeward Trails & learn how you can help

CatVideoFest Co-Presented by Homeward Trails & AFI Silver
2025-08-01 - 2025-08-03 | AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center, 8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
Feline fanatics, join us for the paw-some 2025 edition of CatVideoFest! Curated and edited by award-winning Seattle-based filmmaker Will Braden (HENRI, LE CHAT NOIR), CatVideoFest is a compilation of the latest and greatest cat videos, culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos and classic internet powerhouses. CatVideoFest is a joyous communal experience, only available in theaters. Enjoy 70 minutes of nonstop cuteness and bond with your fellow feline fanatics. DIR various; PROD Will Braden. U.S., 2025, color, 73 min. In English and Feline.
And 20% of proceeds go to Homeward Trails!
For tickets and more information: https://tinyurl.com/CatVideoFest25AFI

Dog Yoga - Poses with Pups
2025-08-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Trails Home Farm, 2581 Winchester Rd, Delaplane, VA, 20144, United States
Join the sweetest dogs for a tail wagging good time
at the Homeward Trails Animal Rescue Trails Home Farm in Delaplane, VA
on Friday, August 15 from 10:00am – 12:00pm.
Enjoy a fun all levels Dog Yoga – Poses with Pups class with the dogs joining us with their wagging tails, playfulness, snuggles, and sweet kisses. After the 1-hour Yoga class, we will be able to enjoy an additional hour of playful toy time, snuggles, leash walks, cuddles, fetch, and lots of love. Our peaceful energy, loving attention, playful interaction, and gentle affection will be wonderfully beneficial for the dogs as they await adoption into their forever homes.
The cost is $30 which supports the incredible mission of Homeward Trails Animal Rescue at both their Delaplane and Fairfax Station locations.
Please join us and enjoy a day surrounded by beautiful mountains, only one hour outside of the DC Metro area, and support Homeward Trails Animal Rescue and the dogs in their care.
After ‘Dog Yoga ~ Poses with Pups’ enjoy a packed lunch or delicious homemade pizza made by Wood Fired Foods, as well as award-winning beverages, at Three Fox Vineyard who won first place for Winery of the Year in the Northern Virginia Magazine ‘Best of NOVA’ for 2025. Three Fox Vineyards will generously donate 10% of the sales from our group that day to Homeward Trails Animal Rescue.
Space is limited and you don’t want to miss this fun and unique event that supports Homeward Trails Animal Rescue and their mission to provide the feeding, veterinary services, and incredible care for the dogs awaiting adoption at Trails Home Farm.
To register and secure your spot, please email Angela Hart or fill out the contact form at Dreamcatcher Movement and Wellness.

Pet Blessing
2025-10-05 13:00 - 15:00 | St. Mark’s Campus, 6744 S. Kings Hwy, Alexandria, VA, 22306, United States
All animals and their owners are welcome at the St. Martin de Porres’ Annual Pet Blessing.
The event will be held on Sunday, October 5th at 1:00pm. It will be held outside at St. Mark’s Campus, 6744 S. Kings Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22306. (In case of rain it will move inside).
Donations collected will help support Homeward Trails.

PawJammin' Online Auction 2025
2025-11-27 11:00 - 2025-12-11 17:00 | VA
Shop from home — in your paw-jamas — AND save lives!
Help us raise badly needed funds. It’s been a tough year, we continue to face many challenges, but the needs of homeless animals won’t stop and neither will we.
Thanks to generous donors, PawJammin’ offers 100’s of items! Whether you bid on these unique items for yourself or for holiday gifts you will literally save lives.
Fundraisers allow us to take in many special needs animals who would otherwise be left behind to be euthanized. Help us give them the chance at life they deserve!
Our medical fund supports animals needing extra medical attention – heartworm treatment, orthopedic surgeries, FelV/FIV, mange/ringworm, etc.
Beginning: Thursday, November 27 at 11:00 am though December 11, ending at 5:00 pm.
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