"Rose":adopted AUG2008

It was a "ruff" first couple of months with separation anxiety and establishing trust. It's just over 4 months now and she is happy, secure and confidant in her routine; a real sweetie who has graduated to house sitting when we are at work.  She loves car rides to run errands, taking her humans for long walks and even likes a light jog.  She is extremely well behaved on and off leash, and her humans are also happy, secure and confidant. She has earned our trust and has been a wonderful addition to our lives.  This is her Christmas photo and the three of us foresee a very happy new year.  Thank You Homeward Pet!!!!  

 

Jeri Youd-Olson & Marylou Hernandez 

 

Gracie Burke Merry Christmas

 

Thanks for finding me a good home, in Sammamish.

 

Merry Christmas...

Happy Holidays from Fergie

 

 

 

Well, doesn't look like those holiday cards are getting out on time, so we'll do it the electronic way! 

 

Happy Holidays to you and yours,

Be safe and stay warm!

--

Fondly,
Amy  & Miss Fergie

Finn's new home

 

 

Finn has adapted very well to his new home.  We love having him around.  He's an absolute sweet heart.  Him and his "brother" Steve have gotten along just wonderfully.  They're already sleeping and playing together which is fun to see.  My wife and I just wanted to say thanks!  We love our new addition to the family.

Joe

Update on Rainier and Everest

 

 

 

I would like to give you guys an update on the two kittens we adopted back in late August of this year. They were two tuxedo black-and-white kittens named Rainier and Everest, though we renamed them Reno and Tifa, respectively. I have attached several pictures for you to gush over. These pictures were taken within the first couple of weeks after we brought them home. We have several other pictures and a few videos, but I don't have them on hand at the moment. I will have to send them to you later.

Reno and Tifa have adapted to their home wonderfully. They have become sociable cats and are very friendly to everyone who comes to visit. They are especially fond of pairing up to invade an open lap. This was not a problem when they were wee little kittens, but they're definitely starting to grow big, and there is only so much lap space available. This often causes snuggle time to turn into wrestle time, which is quite interesting considering that the lap becomes the wrestle arena.

It's quite amusing to watch our friends try to tell the difference between the two littermates. Like the parents of identical twins, we have no trouble telling them apart. To us, they have developed very distinct characteristics. Tifa has that white stripe along the center of her nose, while Reno has a smaller white speck on the left of his nose. Reno's tail has become very bushy and pronounced, and of course, being the boy, he has grown larger than Tifa. As you can tell in the "poofy_white_chest.jpg" image, when Tifa sits up straight, she sticks out her chest proudly as she observes her surroundings. It is very endearing.

Their personalities have also started to develop. Reno is a very rambunctious boy. He's fairly stubborn, particularly when we try to bathe him or trim his claws. He's a bit like the Lion from the Wizard of Oz, though; he scares more easily. We initially kept Reno and Tifa secluded in one bedroom to help them adapt to their new home, and when we first let them out into the living room, Reno ran back into the bedroom and hid under the bed. It was rather sweet. Tifa, on the other hand, is a calmer and more mellow kitten, for the most part. She is sometimes mischievous and catches us by surprise when, for example, she sneaks behind the TV and plays with the cables, or jumps onto the dining room table (which we've forbidden). Even a squirt bottle doesn't seem to be a deterrent for her, so she keeps us on our toes.

The two little darlings have stolen our hearts, and we love having them be a part of our little "family". They are very precious to us, and we hope to spend many long years taking care of them. We really appreciate the work that you guys do to care for animals and find them good homes. I have just made a $100 donation through your website. I hope it will assist you in keeping your animals safe and warm during this cold holiday season. Happy holidays to all of you, and take care!

--Daniel, Erin, Reno, and Tifa

Moose update!!

 

 

 

Hi Laurel,
 
I thought you might like some new photos of Moose.  It's been almost 4 years since I adopted him from Homeward Pet.  He continues to be a great companion and a big happy part of my life.  I cannot imagine this home and my life without my buddy.  As we were gearing up for the recent weather, my co-workers asked me if I was going to be warm enough.  I told them, "of course: I have a fireplace, new furnace, AND a furry, four-legged personal heating device.  I tell you, there is nothing better for keeping you warm then a lap cat.  Here are some recent photos.  Enjoy, and once again thank you Homeward Pet for all you do!!

Peaches' new home

 

Hi Everyone,

     

       My husband and I wanted to get a dog ever since his previous dog Kuroi past away. We argued over what kind of dog we would get for awhile, but we both agreed that we wanted to adopt a dog. We went to different shelters with no luck until we decided to visit Homeward pet. When we saw Peaches (now known as Tilly) I knew that we weren't leaving without her no matter what my husband said! We took her home, and she has now become a wonderful addition to our family. She is everything from a cuddle buddy to a playmate. She is the most well behaved dog and the most spoiled dog too! She has so many doggie friends that I have to schedule playdates for her and her pals. She is the dog we were looking for and more. We love her more than anything and are so glad to give her a happy home! I'm so glad that there are places like homeward pet because if not for them, we would have never found our new family member. 

 

Thank you so much

The Nachtigal Family....

 

Happy Tails - Poppy Pepper

Woof!

 

You might not remember me, but I will never forget all of you! Early last April the Everett Animal Shelter picked me up in Stanwood with porcupine quills in my nose. I was there for weeks when my mom first saw me on Petfinders. She'd been looking for the perfect dog (read: me!) for months and knew the moment she saw me I was the one, but there was a problem. She was leaving town for a week and when she called the Shelter they couldn't promise that they would be able to keep me for another week. You see, I was old and had been there for a long time so if they needed room they told mom I would have to go to doggy heaven. You can imagine how mom felt when she called from her hotel 3 days later only to be told I wasn't there...she cried when they put her on hold...and kept crying (tears of joy now) when she found out they had sent me to you - Homeward Pet - and that you were a no kill shelter. She was soooo happy.

 

She met me as soon as she got back and discovered that I am in fact as perfect as she thought I would be! Our life together has been lots of fun. I have a feline brother, Zorac, who became my buddy right away and a feline sister, Foxy LaFleur who has finally discovered that I'm kinda fun to rub up against! I go visit my grandparents at their farm and get to run a lot and it makes me feel so young! Zorac comes on walks with mom and me - our neighbors think we are pretty funny!

 

Anyway, just wanted to say "Thanks!!!!" Mom and I are so thankful you saved my life. She just bought a bunch of 2009 Homeward Pet calendars to give away for the holidays so lots of people can know the great, great work you all do!!!

 

I've attached a picture of me so you can see that I am as beautiful as ever!! I also attached pictures of me hanging with my brother and talking with my sister. : )

 

Thank you, thank you, thank you,

Poppy Pepper

Nate surprises his guardians!

Do you remember Clyde, the scrawny little gray and white fluff ball who came from that mess in Sedro-Woolley last year? 37 cats, feces everywhere, etc.? You might recall I fostered him, then adopted him and renamed him Wheeler. I'm attaching a picture of him with our sometimes-cranky alpha male, Nate - Laurel, Nate is the cat who I thought would NEVER accept another cat.

I believe you can see a bubble of drool on Nate's paw. Wheeler can make him just that happy.

Wheeler is the best. He is CHEERFUL, I swear. He walks around singing and chirping, and loves to get John, Nate and me to play with him.

Ang

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Abagail goes home for Christmas!

Hello

We just wanted to let you know that we adopted Abagail last Sunday and
she is doing wonderfully! We love her and our dog is beginning to too!

I think we will rename her Gigi - because she is kind of a priss but we
love her and she is really smart!

Merry Christmas and thank you

Sue and Mark

Happy Tails...Dodger

Hello Homeward Pet!

We always think warmly of you and your wonderful staff during this time of the year. It's now been 2 ½ years since we adopted Dodger (he was Ranger at Homeward Pet) and every year we're more and more amazed by his gentle and loving personality. This year, Dodger took the Delta Dog test and passed.
We take him to a local nursing home and it's a joy to see him put smiles on
the faces of the people there. We've highly recommended your shelter to
friends and family who have been thinking about a dog or cat and we can't say enough good things about you and your staff. Thank you again for bringing Dodger into our lives! We don't know how we lived without him!

Happy Holidays!

Amanda and Jerry

Roxy Pictures

Nick and I adopted Roxy (previously called Pookie) back in June of this year as a pup. She is now 7 months old and doing really well. She turned out to be a lab/collie mix and smart as a whip. We are so happy that we adopted her from your shelter. She brings a lot of joy to our lives! We moved from Washington to Colorado. To say the least, Roxy has traveled out to the Oregon Coast beaches all the way to the Colorado mountains. She loves the dog parks and socializing with everybody. I think she is pretty happy and even wags her tail in her sleep. I hope that is a good sign.

 

Thanks again! When we get extra cash here soon, we plan to send you a donation to help out all of the other animals in your shelter.

 

Christy & Nick

Jill - Adopted 11/29

Hi Cindy,

Jill is doing great. She had a little puppy cold for a few days, but she is happy and bouncy now.

We decided to call her Carmen (San Diego, like where in the world is…).

She had her vet check on Wednesday and her tummy is healing up just fine.

She has been socializing with our 8 year old cat Mr Hobbes and puppies of friends and relatives.

She sure looks like a black and tan coon hound, but we are waiting to see if she grows those ears and nose!

Thanks,

Paul Havrilak

Wally Walker Formerly Known as Hayden

Dear workers and volunteers at Homeward Pet Adoption,

 

Dale and I want to update you on Wally.  He is working out beautifully.  He is so sweet.  We walk him everyday and play with him.  He is great in the car and is obeying simple commands.  He is gentle and loving with a strong playful curiosity.  We are very happy the three of us are together.

 

Keep up the good work!

 

Sally Walker

Abandoned puppy update!

Working in animal rescue we learn to expect the unexpected, both good and bad.  After twelve puppies were abandoned in a box on Thanksgiving Eve, we found foster families who were willing to lose sleep in order to feed and care for them every few hours.  And then after hearing of the pups through our foster network, Al walked through our doors and offered his lactating boxer as a surrogate mother.  Babe had given birth to only one puppy and had lots of milk to give.  After some gentle coaxing, the puppies began to nurse in the way nature intended and are now getting the attention and socialization from a mom and their littermates that they needed.  If you are interested in providing one of these miracle pups with a permanent home, please contact Cindy at dogs@homewardpet.org 

 

 

Happy Tails - Keegan

Hi there!

I adopted Keegan about a month ago at the Barktober event and since then
we've been like peas in a pod! He had a few problems with his teeth, but
the didn't slow him down, and my vet said he was the nicest Pomeranian
she's ever met, and it's easy to see why. His new life revolves around
his favorite toy and he loves to play fetch with it, and of course to
squeak it :) At first he used to pine when I left to go to school but
now he's completely confident when I leave him, he just finds the most
comfortable spot in my apartment and waits for me to come home and play.
Really the only issue I've had with Keegan is that for some reason, the
minute I get on my phone he HAS to lick my face! He's the man of my
dreams, even if he is a little bit short ;) Everyone who meets him just
falls in love with his adorable face, it's impossible not to. All he
wants to do is say hi and get you to pet him. He's a perfect match for
me and we make a great team! Thank you Homeward for finding me my Little
Keeger!

Sarah and Keegan.

Beautiful professional photos of 3 kittens adopted from Homeward!

 

 

Attached are a few pics of the kiddos from throughout this year. The black one is Cleo (we call her Monkey or Ninja cat), the fluffball is Fergie (the fearless), and the big guy is Clyde (aka: the Dude.)   I also added a photo of Rocco (we got him a few years back at Rescue Pups).  I love this photo because of Cleo in the background.  Fergie is also MADLY in love with Rocco.  :)

 

When we first adopted them it was with the intention of them being indoor/outdoor kitties, which I know made the shelter a little wary, but because the coyote problem in our area is on the rise, they ended up being indoor-only anyway! 

 

What is absolutely amazing is that we were still mourning the loss of our cat, Max (21 yrs old!), when we got the babies.  Max passed away in early January and the kids were born on Jan 31st.  When we got them in April we were hoping perhaps a little reincarnation might have taken place (can't blame us for hoping!)  and low and behold, Clyde is our new Max.  It is amazing the qualities they share!  Don't let anyone tell you it's not possible to find your new best friend again.  We even call Clyde "The Old Man", which was Max's nickname in his old age. We really were blessed with 3 amazing kitties.  They love to play and talk to us all the time.  They all have such special and distinct personalies, we couldn't have asked for better (or more fun) cats. They don't even claw the furniture!  Blessings, I tell you!  :) 

 

Thank you all so much for everything that you do! 

 

Amy

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