Claire (Bear)

My name is Koti (Cody) and I recently adopted a kitty named Claire. my girlfriend (who volunteered at Homeward Pet shelter) and I found her on the first day we went to look for a Kitten that I could take home. I was a music pastor until I was in a car accident about two years ago, and I am now a C-5 quadriplegic. I'm in a wheelchair and only have limited use of my arms and hands. I really wanted to find a kitten who wouldn't be afraid of my wheelchair, and just wanted to sit in my lap. the day we found Claire, she came out of her cage and just laid down on my lap :-). I brought her home that day, and even though she's not a kitten- she's perfect, and I love her.

I just wanted to write and encourage you that what you're doing is important, and finding her has been exactly what I needed. thank you, and God bless you.

sincerely,

Koti and Claire (Bear)

www.codywho.com

Turner- A Thank You to My Family & Friends @ Homeward Pet

"Ah...feels so good to be massaged"

Dear Homeward Pet Family & Friends,

Things are going swell at my new Home! As you can see by the photos below, I have settled in nicely, quickly establishing my routines with my new Family. My Mom & Dad are so impressed with my excellent potty habits. I told them that I couldn't have done it without Amy & Jacinda...they trained me very well so there are no hassles in the poop and pee department! My sister Lauren is also very impressed with how well mannered I am...another shout out to my Foster Moms A & J for their patience and persistent to make me a well behaved little guy...it's so nice to please your Family!

Chewing on a bone in the sun Lola supervises the new Kid on the Block New food pan-prevents bloat

The other night, as I was curled up in my Dad's arms feeling so loved, I thought to myself...Thank God for Homeward Pet and all the wonderful people who made it possible for my brothers, sisters, and me to not only survive...but thrive in this great world of ours! Whatever you need Terri & Team...I'm there...I'll do anything you need to show you how much I appreciate what you've done for my Family and me!

Napping with my Sis Lauren "It's good to be loved" Singing with my Mom

My Dad suggested that we have a Big Miracle Pups Reunion so all of the new Parents could get together with their newPups. Anyway, many thanks Homeward for raising me so well...My new Family is so happy that I am their new little boy...I'm happy to be Turner Jackson too!

Love & Licks,

Turner Jackson

Homeward Pet Miracle Pup

Katrina (Katie) and Gustav (Gus) Moyer

Kitties from New Orleans find true happiness together!

 

 Here are some pictures that you requested of the 2 cats we adopted from Homeward Pets. Katie is the brown tabbie and Gus is the black and white tuxedo. We love our kitties!

 

Bob and Ellie

Happy Tails: Hugs from Zion and Scout (formerly Moses and Brandi)

Hi Homeward Family,

 

We are so happy with our two sweet pups!  Thank you for taking loving care of them until they came to our forever home.  We adopted Zion (was Moses) a little over a year ago, and after volunteering at the shelter we fell in love with Scout (was Brandi) and adopted her three months ago.  These dogs were meant for each other and for our family!  At the shelter, we hear that Zion was quite the handful … but with thanks to his wonderful trainer Melissa, he has been a calm, gentle, well-mannered dog in our home.  Still very active, he is always up for a long run with Rob!  We were expecting that we would have to be a “one dog” family due to Zion’s zealous play style, but when we tried Scout with him they seemed like the perfect match.  Zion takes care of Scout, helps teach her things, and they play nicely together.  It was cute to see him show her all around.  He is the big brother looking out for his little sister.  Zion seems happy to have a friend with him all of the time.  Scout is a very affectionate, cuddly dog who may be younger and smaller, but can “hold her own” with Zion.  We think it’s so cute when she jumps on our laps when we watch TV and cuddles with us.  We love it when we come home from work and Scout walks up to us all excited with her adorable “waggle” and happy tail.  Scout visits Doggy Daycare a few days a week, and everyone there loves her and thinks she has such good social skills with the other dogs.  Both Zion and Scout continue to have training, and we are so happy with the progress they have made.  We love, love, love these two dogs!

 

Lisa and Rob Beneson

Zion and Scout

 

 

Dinah report

 

Hi everyone,

   Thanks for calling and checking on me today.  I have been having so much fun at my new home, I forgot to let you know how I am doing.   Grrrrrrrreat!!  I am having a lot of fun playing with my new big sister, Lily.  She is trying to help my new mom and dad keep control of my puppy exuberance.  Lily has been showing me the ropes here, including the best places to dig in the yard. My new mom and dad changed the spelling on my name to Dyna, they said it was short for Dynamo and sometimes they call me little Miss Dynamite.  I have been growing and putting on some weight, I really like my new food.  I also like my new doctor, she likes puppy kisses, and I am going to see her again next week for my last set of puppy shots.  When I get my last shots I get to go to puppy kindergarten and learn how to be a model dog citizen.  I have included a couple of pictures of me taken today.  Thanks for finding me a good home!

Woof!

Dyna

Lilly Update

To the gang at Homeward Pet Adaption, we adpoted Lilly about 6 weeks ago.  She is doing great.  She has learned a lot of new commands over the past few weeks and is really enjoying her new lifestyle.  Here are a few of pictures of her having fun.

Lilly

Kaylah

Hi Staff and Volunteers,

 

Just a note to let you know that Kayla (we decided to drop the "h") is settling in beautifully.  She had a couple of hectic days with meeting all her new friends and family.  She has now taken up the routine and I just LOVE HER.   She is a wonderful dog.   It is beyond me how anyone could give her up.  She now has a toy basket and I have ordered her some added "goodies."  I will include a picture, but this one was taken right after we arrived home from the shelter.

 

Thank you so much for your great shelter and wonderful care you give, not only to my Kayla, but all other rescued animals.  When I move up there (I now live in Tacoma) my plan is to volunteer for you.  Everyone was so nice, helpful and reassuring.

 

She saw my vet yesterday, Columbia Veterinary Hospital, Dr. Jensen, and passed with flying colors.   I have been going there for years, and the whole staff just raved about our "new girl."

 

Thanks again, Ann

Cute fleecies for the kitties

 

 

A big thanks to Troop 42365 from Maywoods Hill Elementary School in Bothell for making such cute fleece blankets for the kitties!

 

Roxie Erak

Hi Cindy,

I just wanted to drop your agency a note about our wonderful boxer
Roxanne who my son Thomas adopted from Homeward Pets about 5 years ago.
Roxanne was a boxer and when Thomas adopted her was told that she was
dumped as she was a high maintenance pet. Roxie came to live at my
house with Thomas (my son) about 4 years ago. I had never owned a dog
before and I must tell you that she became the love of my life and was
the sweetest dog ever. She was very low key and very loving. When we
got her she didn't know how to play with toys or balls so we taught her
to play. We also believe that in her short life that someone had abused
her. She would become very scared when voices were raised and would go
and hide and shake. How can someone hurt a dog as sweet a Roxie? Can't
understand it! Although she didn't have the prettiest face I've ever
seen she was the most beautiful dog to us and I called her Grama's
sweets, my beautiful girl and my sugar cookie.

Unfortunately Roxie endured many issues with her health while with us
but I was more than willing to deal with each of them as they came. I
had a wonderful Vet (Dr. Michelle Nemeth) and a great support staff at
Northwest Animal Clinic in Silver Lake who were always there for us.
Unfortunately last November a bump appeared on Roxie's right temple
adjacent to her eye socket. We had numerous tests done including a
biopsy and at the end of the day it was apparent that there wasn't
anything that Dr. Nemeth could do to remove it. This boney mass grew
agressively and started to deform her right eye. I stayed close to Dr.
Nemeth seeing her every two weeks as I did not want Roxie to be in any
pain. I saw Dr. Nemeth last Saturday for a follow up on an ear
infection and she was very surprised to see how much larger the tumor
was - it had been only two weeks since she last saw her. During that
appt we discussed the fact that the tumor was deforming her eye and that
it may be causing her some pain. That morning before the appt I thought
that Roxie was acting a little listless and wanted to be close to me all
the time. We decided together that it was time to put her on some pain
medication and to start thinking about when the right time would be to
put her to sleep. I went home and spoke to Thomas and my daughter Gail
and decided that we should do it this week. Sunday Roxie really seemed
to be in pain which I managed with pain medication and on Monday morning
I called and spoke to the Vet and we made the decision to put her down
Monday afternoon. This is one of the hardest decisions I've had to make
in a long time but had always said that if I thought she was suffering
I'd make it! So......I'm sorry to say that Roxanne passed on Monday May
4th at about 5:00pm. Thomas, Gail, Dr. Nemeth and I were all with her
and it was very calm and peaceful..... We all loved Roxanne so much but
take comfort in knowing she is in heaven where all sweet dogs go......

I just thought you would want to know how much she was loved and also to
thank you for saving her so we could have those 5 years with her! Here
is a picture of her so perhaps you will remember her "beautiful" face!

Best regards,
Susan Erak, Gail Erak & Thomas Erak

Mirabella update!

 

 

 

Well Mirabella, now known as Juno, has made quite a nice addition to my home. She adores lounging in the sun, chasing string and strangely enough, hopping in the tub. She is quite an excellent little homekeeper and seems quite content in her new surroundings. I have found her to be quite adept with her paws, especially in catching flies, and I think that I ought to have named her Venus, for her fly trapping ability! Thanks Homeward Pet Adoption Center for sending such a great kitty my way!
 
-Amy

Picture of Luigi

 

 

 

 

The cat on the left was one of your kittens...and is now l6 lb. of pure love!  (Luigi)

 

His name was: Juno

 

The cat on the right was Peaches...who died at age 20 last summer....He was a stray we who adopted us in l990.

 

 

 

 

 

 

SCOOBYS UPDATE

Cindy, Thanks for checking on Scooby. He is doing so well. He is a
perfect fit for my boyfriend and I. Scooby is going to graduate puppy
school in 2 weeks. He is one of the better behaved puppies, and no we
are not just saying that because he is our dog. He is so loving and
playful. He is great around children and loves the company of other dogs
no matter what size they are. He is very sociable and gives each person
individual face time. He loves his crate, it's his little bedroom. He
learns fast, he is potty trained and likes to do tricks.
As of now he can shake with each hand and roll over when asked. Scooby
is now 16 weeks old and currently weighing 33.3 pounds. Our wonderful
Vet which your onsite vet knows... Dr. Terry Beatty says he will be
about 65-75 pounds and full of strength. He has a strong body.

Thanks again for checking on us.
-Melissa,Shawn and Scooby