Homeward Bound Animal Shelter

Homeward Bound Animal Shelter 736 Paws Trail, Manistee, MI 49660

*Animal intakes by appointment only, please call to schedule. Hours: Wednesday thru Friday 12 to 4pm and Saturday 11 to 3pm
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Homeward Bound is a non-profit, NO-KILL organization dedicated to rescuing homeless, abandoned, and stray animals. We are one of the very few no-kill shelters in Michigan that doesn't have breed bans. We welcome you to take a look into the lives of shelter animals as we help to spread awareness and care! Please check back soon for updates and thank you for visiting with us, meow.

Dogs available for adoption.
03/02/2025

Dogs available for adoption.

It may still be blustering and cold outside, but some of our favorite furry friends found themselves in warm loving home...
03/02/2025

It may still be blustering and cold outside, but some of our favorite furry friends found themselves in warm loving homes this February!
We couldn't be more thrilled for them!

02/28/2025

PLEASE READ AND SHARE THE MOST SPECIAL BOY - with some extra special needs! Clive desperately needs a home willing to give him all the care he so deserves.

Clive's journey with us, started almost a year ago when he was found as a stray. We were taken with this boy Day 1! He has the most charming, playful, and loving personality - and this little cleft lip that makes him uniquely adorable.

Soon after coming to us Clive began having seizures, some quite severe. With much trial and error over about 3 months we finally got his seizures under control. He takes 2 medicines, both relatively inexpensive, but he does need yearly bloodwork to make sure there's no ill effects and that his Phenobarbital level (every 6mos) is stable.

Despite having the seizures under control, this resilient guy has had more to contend with. He seems to have some other neurological signs. i.e. We've never met a CLUMSIER cat, and he exhibits occasional f***l incontinence. We don't have more answers for why these things are happening, or the resources to pursue a specialist. Clive doesn't seem to notice that he's not the most coordinated, he just leaps and plays, and keeps cracking us up with his antics!

He's also dealt with chronic upper respiratory infections, but he seems to be doing better with that (not to jinx it)!!!

This December we noticed a mass under his tongue, and had it removed. The cytology revealed nothing alarming so we hoped it was curative... but alas, it returned weeks later! We had it surgically removed again and sent out for a biopsy.
Again nothing nefarious in the results... no scary C word. Fibromucosal polyps was the result, a common oral lesion usually due to trauma or persistent irritation. The regular recurrence we are seeing is not typical.... but neither is Clive! These polyps aren't bothersome to him and he keeps eating and drinking normally, but will need to be monitored.

We know that although... this is A LOT. We also know there is a HUGE heart out there that will love Clive as much as we do.
That's all we want for him.
He's good with other cats, and would love someone to play with. He's unbothered by dogs, and should have no issues with kids in the home.

Please consider loving this boy and opening your home to him - we promise the joy he will bring will be worth all the quirks!

If he's not for you, well please share him with all your cat loving friends!!!

Cats available for adoption. We adopt only to households looking for an indoor only cat.
02/27/2025

Cats available for adoption. We adopt only to households looking for an indoor only cat.

02/25/2025


Ranger loves long walks, and cuddles!

02/25/2025

Our Pet of the Week is Kayden. She's a 1-yr old Husky, who's very sweet and friendly! Kayden needs work on training in all forms, but this smart girl just needs some good direction. This includes housetraining. Her history includes typical Husky shenanigans like escaping her yard and going for an adventure - so a secure yard is a must. To find out more about Kayden, go to www.homewardboundmanistee.org. The All Pets Bulletin is brought to you by Little River Casino Resort and of course by the Homeward Bound Animal Shelter. Catch it Tuesday Mornings on Eagle 101.5!

RETURN TO OWNER FOUND - MANISTEE COUNTY - Kaleva Please call (231)723-7387 or (231)723-3170 with any information.
02/25/2025

RETURN TO OWNER

FOUND - MANISTEE COUNTY - Kaleva
Please call (231)723-7387 or (231)723-3170 with any information.

Coming soon! And we can't wait to see all your pets ADORABLE faces. Contest launches March 11th!!! Check out all the det...
02/25/2025

Coming soon! And we can't wait to see all your pets ADORABLE faces. Contest launches March 11th!!! Check out all the details on the contest site.

Thank you Chaltron Photography for putting this all together!

Is Your Pet the CUTEST? Time to PROVE IT!

It's time to turn that adorable photo of your pet into something truly special!

We're searching for 13 pet stars to be featured in the 2026 Homeward Bound Animal Shelter Calendar, and we want YOUR pet to shine!

How to Enter:
1. Find that one photo of your pet that always gets those "Awws" and "He is SO cute!" comments.
2. Submit it to our Pet Calendar Contest (open to both cats AND dogs).
3. Watch your pet become a superstar!

šŸ—“ļø Contest Dates: March 11 - April 8, 2025

The Grand Prize:
ā€¢ 13 lucky winners will get a professional portrait session with Chaltron Photography
ā€¢ Fabulous prizes from our amazing local sponsors
ā€¢ And your pet will be featured in the 2026 Homeward Bound Animal Shelter Calendar

Don't miss out! Help us raise funds for a good cause while giving your pet the star treatment they deserve.

ENTRY and VOTING begins on March 11, 2025!

Donā€™t have a pet of your own? Tag a pet that you think deserves the spotlight in the comments.

Learn more about the contest and the incredible prizes at https://www.gogophotocontest.com/homewardbound2026

02/24/2025

The goodest boy is searching for his
Ask us about Hans!

We get so many calls from those needing financial help to spay/neuter their pets and Save A Buddy Fund is an amazing res...
02/24/2025

We get so many calls from those needing financial help to spay/neuter their pets and Save A Buddy Fund is an amazing resource for Manistee County. Their Pit Stop program extends to area counties. Read more in their post!

So it doesn't get much funnier than this picture of Ghost we received from his family! Ghost is proudly showing off that he was recently neutered and will never add to the puppy overpopulation problem, especially unwanted pitbull puppies (which sadly is on the rise again). Ghost wants all of his fellow four-legged male friends to know his neuter surgery was no big deal, he got extra attention and extras treats! Thank you so much to Ghost's family for this adorable picture, we are still laughing! Ghost could be the Poster Dog for the ā€œPit Stop Programā€!!

Just a reminder...our ā€œPit Stop Programā€ is for pit bulls and pit mixes and is offered in Manistee, Lake, Osceola and Wexford Counties.

Our ā€œK9-SNAPā€ (Canine Spay Neuter Assistance Program) is currently offered in Manistee County only (due to limited funding) and is for breeds other than pits and pit mixes.

Apply for a voucher on our website: www.saveabuddyfund.org or give us a call to apply over the phone 231-463-7425. And as always, PLEASE call us if you are in need of financial assistance beyond what we offer for our basic vouchers, we will do what we can to helpšŸ™‚šŸ™‚!! Please consider sharing our post and get the word out, there are still so many pet owners who are not aware that there is financial help for getting their dogs & puppies fixed!

02/18/2025

Meet Handsome boy Hans! This guy is 8yrs young, and so sweet. He was well loved in his previous home, but unfortunately Hans who had always been a little anxious, was really stressed out as his parent's baby grew into a toddler. The noise and chaos that a little human can bring was too much for him, and brought out some resource guarding behaviors. Hans is quite nervous here, but so ready for love - he leans in with his whole body to everyone he meets. He should do great in a new, quieter home with no young children. He lived with a cat with no issues, he also previously lived with dogs - in the right home we believe he has potential with other dogs.

To find out more about Hans, go to www.homewardboundmanistee.org. The All Pets Bulletin is brought to you by Little River Casino Resort and of course by the Homeward Bound Animal Shelter. Catch it Tuesday Mornings on Eagle 101.5!

Not that we need a reason to crush a smash burger, but I LOVE a good excuse! This is so incredible. 10% of sales at The ...
02/14/2025

Not that we need a reason to crush a smash burger, but I LOVE a good excuse! This is so incredible. 10% of sales at The Outsider will be donate to the care of the animals at Homeward Bound.
Thank you!

02/14/2025

Peachy and Ranger making their debut on UpNorthLive - Adoption options! Contact us to meet them today!

Send a message to learn more

OWNER IDENTIFIED. FOUND - MANISTEE COUNTY - m55 and King rd. Call or message if this is your dog or you know the owner. ...
02/12/2025

OWNER IDENTIFIED.

FOUND - MANISTEE COUNTY - m55 and King rd.
Call or message if this is your dog or you know the owner. (231)723-7387.

02/12/2025

We have the sweetest boy to highlight today! Ranger is an 8yr old cattle dog who is loving everyone he meets. He seems to be a bit of a couch potato despite his breed, and does good on walks. He was around other small dogs previously with no concerns, and seems fine with others here. Outside of a loving home, the main thing this boy needs is an accountability partner for his weight loss journey. He needs to lose at least 20 # but likely more! Regular walks and a strict diet is going to help Ranger live his best life possible!

To find out more about Ranger, go to www.homewardboundmanistee.org. The All Pets Bulletin is brought to you by Little River Casino Resort and of course by the Homeward Bound Animal Shelter . Catch it Tuesday Mornings on Eagle 101.5!

02/11/2025

Little Miss Valentina is one of our litter or 10 Valentineā€™s pups! Unfortunately she came to us with a leg that had been broken for weeks. After several opinions it was determined that amputation was the best option for her. Surgery was performed on Friday and sheā€™s recovering like a rockstar. The video is only hours after surgery!!! This resilient lady is luckily recovering in a wonderful foster home.

We are accepting applications for her forever home until she is ready to go!

https://homewardboundmanistee.org/dogs
Email adoption questionnaires to [email protected]

Dogs available for adoption.
02/10/2025

Dogs available for adoption.

Handsome boy Hans! This guy is 8yrs young, and so sweet. He was well loved in his previous home, but unfortunately Hans who had always been a little anxious, was really stressed out as his parent's baby grew into a toddler. The noise and chaos that a little human can bring was too much for him, and brought out some resource guarding behaviors. Hans is quite nervous here, but so ready for love - he leans in with his whole body to everyone he meets. He should do great in a new, quieter home with no young children. He lived with a cat with no issues, he also previously lived with dogs - in the right home we believe he has potential with other dogs.

Address

736 Paws Trl
Manistee, MI
49660

Opening Hours

Wednesday 12pm - 4pm
Thursday 12pm - 4pm
Friday 12pm - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 3pm

Telephone

+12317237387

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Meet Clive, a special boy - with special needs!
Meet Clive, a special boy - with special needs!

PLEASE READ AND SHARE THE MOST SPECIAL BOY - with some extra special needs! Clive desperately needs a home willing to give him all the care he so deserves. Clive's journey with us, started almost a year ago when he was found as a stray. We were taken with this boy Day 1! He has the most charming, playful, and loving personality - and this little cleft lip that makes him uniquely adorable. Soon after coming to us Clive began having seizures, some quite severe. With much trial and error over about 3 months we finally got his seizures under control. He takes 2 medicines, both relatively inexpensive, but he does need yearly bloodwork to make sure there's no ill effects and that his Phenobarbital level (every 6mos) is stable. Despite having the seizures under control, this resilient guy has had more to contend with. He seems to have some other neurological signs. i.e. We've never met a CLUMSIER cat, and he exhibits occasional fecal incontinence. We don't have more answers for why these things are happening, or the resources to pursue a specialist. Clive doesn't seem to notice that he's not the most coordinated, he just leaps and plays, and keeps cracking us up with his antics! He's also dealt with chronic upper respiratory infections, but he seems to be doing better with that (not to jinx it)!!! This December we noticed a mass under his tongue, and had it removed. The cytology revealed nothing alarming so we hoped it was curative... but alas, it returned weeks later! We had it surgically removed again and sent out for a biopsy. Again nothing nefarious in the results... no scary C word. Fibromucosal polyps was the result, a common oral lesion usually due to trauma or persistent irritation. The regular recurrence we are seeing is not typical.... but neither is Clive! These polyps aren't bothersome to him and he keeps eating and drinking normally, but will need to be monitored. We know that although... this is A LOT. We also know there is a HUGE heart out there

#foreverhomeneeded Ranger loves long walks, and cuddles!

The goodest boy is searching for his #foreverhome Ask us about Hans!

#valentinesday might be over but this sweet cats are still looking for love!

Just a few of our sweet dogs looking for love! #foreverhomeneeded #adoptashelterpet #adoptavalentine

Little Miss Valentina is one of our litter or 10 Valentineā€™s pups! Unfortunately she came to us with a leg that had been broken for weeks. After several opinions it was determined that amputation was the best option for her. Surgery was performed on Friday and sheā€™s recovering like a rockstar. The video is only hours after surgery!!! This resilient lady is luckily recovering in a wonderful foster home. We are accepting applications for her forever home until she is ready to go! https://homewardboundmanistee.org/dogs Email adoption questionnaires to [email protected]

Who loves a snowy playdate! These two do. Ask us more about Foxie and Oakley! #adoptme

Trying to capture these adorable pups is the ultimate challenge! The wiggles are real! More info on these goobers coming soon ā¤ļøā¤ļøšŸ¶#animalshelter #adoptdontshop #heinz57 #puppywiggles

Hades Snow Day!
Hades Snow Day!

Update! Hades found his forever home! The pups are so happy after all the COLD COLD weather to be getting out for longer playtimes! We thought this video of Hades was a great way to introduce a newer resident. I think it's safe to say he loves toys! And SNOW! Reach out, to learn more about Hades and all our adoptable dogs! (And don't forget the cats!) #doggiesnowday #adoptabestfriend

Oh sweet Sally! I was sitting with her after we closed today and everyone was gone, because i needed a pick me up and I knew sheā€™d be ready to provide it. I call this a Sally ā€œsightingā€ because most adopters who come and go during open hours will never meet her. Sheā€™ll be tucked under a couple blankets, hiding out from the chaos - if we coax her out to meet someone like I did today sheā€™ll quickly find a corner. Sheā€™s a timid girl at first and unfortunately thatā€™s earned her the title of our longest resident. When things stop being hectic and youā€™ve earned her trust, the love she has for you is unending and so sweet and you learn she wants attention as much as our most outgoing cats. She just needs her chance, even if Iā€™ll have to find my end of day cuddle session from someone new. ā¤ļø #purrmonster #timidkitty #catcuddles

We cannot believe this little boy has not found his forever home! His siblings have all gone home, and he's feeling like a lonely lil' pumpkin. Make an appointment to meet him this week! Wed-Fri 12-4, Sat 11-3.

Luke
Luke

From cuddles, to head butts, to zoomies! Let's reintroduce LUKE! Luke couldn't be more handsome, but unfortunately he's been with us over a year. He's wonderful in so many ways, primarily his affinity for butt scratches, and his yard zoomies! This boy dreams of a fenced yard, it's his favorite part of his day here. With us he has been reactive with other cats and dogs, so we are looking for a home where he's the only pet. Once he connects with you, he'll give you all his love!

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Manistee County Humane Society

Homeward Bound is a non-profit, NO-KILL organization dedicated to finding homes for the homeless, abandoned, and stray animals of Manistee County. We are one of the very few no-kill shelters in Michigan that doesn't have breed bans. We welcome you to take a look into the lives of shelter animals as we help to spread awareness and care! Please check back soon for updates and thank you for visiting with us, meow.