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.

Cats available for adoption. We adopt only to households looking for an indoor only cat.
11/04/2024

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

Our sweet boy Tucker is a 1yr old Bully mix. He's got a big head and a bigger heart. Lived with other dogs, and loves ki...
11/04/2024

Our sweet boy Tucker is a 1yr old Bully mix. He's got a big head and a bigger heart. Lived with other dogs, and loves kids. Still testing with cats.

This litter is so much fun, we have 11 of these crazy kids and they ALL look so different. That's that super mutt power!...
11/03/2024

This litter is so much fun, we have 11 of these crazy kids and they ALL look so different. That's that super mutt power! Per the information we have their mix is something like this: Great Dane, Retriever, Aussie, Terrier, Chow and Husky. We expect them to be large to extra-large dogs, but it's hard to anticipate!

They are currently 6 wks old and not quite ready to go home, but we are starting the search for forever homes.
Feeling a little holiday season festive with this litter... from spices to sprinkles!

Females: Cinnamon, Peppermint, Sugar, Nutmeg, Clove, Cocoa, Sprinkles
Males: Vanilla, Fennel, Coriander, Saffron

Adoption questionnaires can be found here: https://homewardboundmanistee.org/dogs
and emailed to [email protected]

Meet and greets will be scheduled between 11/12-11/16, and they will be available starting 11/23. They will be spayed/neutered and current on age appropriate vaccines, continued boosters will be needed based on age.

So excited to share Octobers adoption!
11/02/2024

So excited to share Octobers adoption!

Come on down to Third Life Brewing Company on this beautiful day and help them celebrate their 2nd anniversary! $1.00 f...
11/02/2024

Come on down to Third Life Brewing Company on this beautiful day and help them celebrate their 2nd anniversary! $1.00 from each pint sale will go to Homeward Bound Animal Shelter and there “Paws” available for our pubs4Paws promotion!

Come out tomorrow and join us in celebrating for their 2nd anniversary bash! We are excited they are using this event t...
11/01/2024

Come out tomorrow and join us in celebrating for their 2nd anniversary bash! We are excited they are using this event to raise funds to benefit us here at Homeward Bound, and the amazing animals under our care!

Here's all the details! Let the games begin!
11/01/2024

Here's all the details! Let the games begin!

OK, I know! This is 2 Halloween posts in an hour... BUT LOOK AT TUCKER! He's too cute. Very new to us, this boy is so in...
10/31/2024

OK, I know! This is 2 Halloween posts in an hour... BUT LOOK AT TUCKER! He's too cute. Very new to us, this boy is so incredibly sweet and we are all just obsessed with him. He goes to the vet early next week and we can't wait to help find him a forever home!

10/31/2024
We have a lot of business and organizations that we owe a shout out too! Some very recent, some a little (or a lot) bela...
10/30/2024

We have a lot of business and organizations that we owe a shout out too! Some very recent, some a little (or a lot) belated.. but please know that no contribution, fundraising effort, or bag of food dropped off goes unnoticed or unappreciated.
Thank you too!:
-Attention to Detail for their benefit car wash
-Glik's - Manistee, MI for donating a portion of their sales as a community give-back day
-The Lakeside Club of Manistee for a wonderful grant of $400 to go to direct medical care of animals in need.
-Bob's Roofing Company - this one is real belated, but such a wonderful donation! And my first chance to hold a BIG check!
- Opie's parents, who raised money for us in memory of their beloved pup who passed away.
- Matthew 6 Construction LLC for dropping of food when we were in need!

And ALWAYS, all the wonderful community members dropping off towels, blankets, bleach and food - we couldn't do it without you!

Today is one of the most important days of the year. Just ask your cat! In honor of we are featuring some of our wonde...
10/29/2024

Today is one of the most important days of the year. Just ask your cat!
In honor of we are featuring some of our wonderful adoptable cats, captured beautifully by Chaltron Photography
Are you ready to fall in love? Come meet these fantastic felines this week! Open hours Wed-Fri 12-4, Sat 11-3.

So grateful for the support of our friends Third Life Brewing Company as they celebrate an exciting milestone - 2 years ...
10/29/2024

So grateful for the support of our friends Third Life Brewing Company as they celebrate an exciting milestone - 2 years old! Come join the fun on 11/2, 2-10pm!

🚨 2-Year Anniversary Fundraising Partner 🚨

We’re excited to announce that this year we will be raising funds for Homeward Bound Animal Shelter as part of our 2-year anniversary party! We’ll be donating $1 from every beer sale along with having Pubs 4 Paws available to purchase for individual donations!

If you haven’t already, be sure to check the link below on our event page for ALL of the details of the anniversary - we’re just 4 short days away from the celebration! You can also find the event page by going to the “Events” tab on our page.

https://facebook.com/events/s/third-life-turns-2/907437087963555/

About Homeward Bound Animal Shelter:

Homeward Bound Animal Shelter provides food, shelter, socialization, humane care and veterinary treatment for abandoned and relinquished, adoptable animals until a permanent, loving home can be found. It is our mission to ensure all animals are spayed or neutered before adoption. We are dedicated to providing the care these animals need, and the love they deserve.

Homeward Bound Animal Shelter is a 501(c) non profit, no-kill shelter located in Manistee County. The shelter is governed by the Manistee County Humane Society which was formed in the late 1970's by a group of citizens dedicated to helping the lives of homeless or abandoned animals. In April of 2005 the dream of opening a shelter came true and since that time has helped thousands of animals find new homes. While at the shelter each animal is vaccinated, spayed/neutered and receives loving care. We receive no state or federal funding and rely solely on donations, memberships, fundraising and grants for our operating revenue. Daily we are caring for an average of 90-130 animals.

10/29/2024

Meet Foxie! She's our Pet of the Week and she has the best yard zoomies - she literally leaps with joy! She is a 1yr old, pit hound mix with beautiful carrot brindle coloring. Foxie came to us pregnant and raised 4 beautiful babies! Now she’s ready to focus on being the pup that she is. She’s full of energy and love, but needs and active life and some work on manners. This young lady is ready for her forever home! To find out more about Foxie, 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!

We are gearing up for our 8th annual Pubs for Paws! A list of participating bars & restaurants coming soon and will run ...
10/28/2024

We are gearing up for our 8th annual Pubs for Paws! A list of participating bars & restaurants coming soon and will run from 11/1-12/9 this year. As usual, $1 or $5 'paws' will be available for purchase at many of your favorite local establishments, and funds will benefit the animals under our care. Last years bragging rights for the most money raised went to The Ramsdell Inn and TJs Pub, who will it be this year?!
If any restaurants or bars would like to participate and join in on the fun, reach out: [email protected]

OWNER IDENTIFIED FOUND - MANISTEE COUNTY, Norconck and Deer Lane. Who’s missing some muddy boys? Please message or call ...
10/26/2024

OWNER IDENTIFIED

FOUND - MANISTEE COUNTY, Norconck and Deer Lane.
Who’s missing some muddy boys? Please message or call if these are your dogs or you know who they belong to. (231)723-7387

It's Fall Fest this Saturday in Manistee! And as part of the festivities we are doing a 2nd pop up cat cafe with Trophie...
10/24/2024

It's Fall Fest this Saturday in Manistee! And as part of the festivities we are doing a 2nd pop up cat cafe with Trophies. You can still schedule on their Facebook, but we will take walk ins pending available space!

See you there!

OWNER IDENTIFIEDFOUND DOG, MANISTEE COUNTY, Wellston Who’s good boy has been hanging around Maple Dr in Wellston for the...
10/24/2024

OWNER IDENTIFIED

FOUND DOG, MANISTEE COUNTY, Wellston
Who’s good boy has been hanging around Maple Dr in Wellston for the last handful of days? Call or message if this is your dog or you have owner information. (232)723-7387

What a fun day! Thanks for being there Manistee News Advocate. Thanks to Trophies Cafe this was such a blast, and we are...
10/20/2024

What a fun day! Thanks for being there Manistee News Advocate.
Thanks to Trophies Cafe this was such a blast, and we are ready to do it again next week during the fall festival! 10-2pm, October 26th.

Millennial Decor in downtown Manistee was busier than usual with patrons both inside the business and outside looking in at a new sight: a cat cafe.

Dogs available for adoption.
10/18/2024

Dogs available for adoption.

An important !Donations can be dropped off daily 9-Noon in our alcove. Or during open hours - Wed-Fri: 12-4, Sat 11-3Th...
10/16/2024

An important !

Donations can be dropped off daily 9-Noon in our alcove. Or during open hours - Wed-Fri: 12-4, Sat 11-3

The pups thank you!

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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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!

NEW PLAYMATE ALERT! There couldn’t be a more perfect way to show you the “true” Jake (Buff Orange)… for those that don’t know he’s our longest cat resident, with us most of his three years of life! Why? Well he’s just so timid with new folks that he continues to be overlooked. However, as new cats come and go from our adult cat room he’s always finding new playmates that bring him out of his shell and reminds us how great he will do when he finally finds his forever home. He’s such a lover once he knows you and has so much to give. Featuring Spazz (also a total gem!), Jake’s current BFF. 😻😽

Here being cute until 3! 😅❤️

Puppy meet and greets tomorrow! These wild kids are going to take over the lobby - accepting applications from those interested in adopting.

Happy tears ALL around! After over a year with us, Dozer found a home, and we couldn't be more thrilled. It took the right person to look past his age, and see the personality this sweet boy has - something we all knew here, and none more so than Cam. Watch her say goodbye to the wildest 11yr old pup we've ever know, and remember that senior dogs deserve their perfect home too! We've been so thrilled this week to adopt out 4 dogs over the age of 6. Thank you for all the families opening their homes and hearts, from all of us - we are so thankful and excited for them!!!! #seniordogsrock

Things have been so crazy we haven’t been able to update our adoptable album with new kittens! But rest assured we have MANY adorable kittens ready for homes, and kitten mischief is bound to ensue. Come meet them today until 3!

Meet Clyde – a patient, very resilient and SO loving boy. He recently came to us under dire circumstances having sustained a gunshot wound. Due to the serious nature of the wound, he required emergency hospital care in Traverse City. Because of his sweet personality, strong sense of survival and critical need for help, we made the quick decision to give him the chance he needed to survive. Due to the extent of the injury, it required amputation of his left rear leg. He was released from the hospital 3 days later and a week from that, his morning walks have turned into jogs, because this guy is ready to go! Currently we are caring for 20 dogs and 97 cats. Clyde’s vet care was much more than the original estimate provided to us, and has taken an unexpected toll on our resources. We are asking for donations to help with his medical care. Because of the generosity shown by our community time and time again, we are hoping that you will once again help us out. Because of you, we are able to provide for the everyday care of these wonderful shelter animals especially when they need it the most. Please consider a special donation to our medical fund to help with Clyde’s care and others that may require special medical attention in our care. LINK TO DONATE: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=RQALM3RWGHSBJ Checks can also be sent to: Homeward Bound Animal Shelter PO Box 144 Manistee, MI 49660

This sweet mama, Foxie came to us last week very pregnant - only a baby herself at 10mos old and an incredible sweetheart. Monday she gave birth to 4 little adorable nuggets. She's doing so well with them, it's adorable to watch - and we want to share a little of them with you! As we currently care for 94 cats/kittens, and with our new additions 22 dogs/puppies, please consider visiting out Amazon Wish List or donating! Links below. We are endlessly grateful for the support we receive! https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls?ref_=abn_tools_business_lists Or click the donate like on our website! https://homewardboundmanistee.org

Honey and Luna had so much fun with today’s outing The Hof Bar & Grill, Inc. We are so thankful for all the donations they are collecting for us and for giving these sweet girls a day out!

Look at Luna enjoying and thriving in her foster home! She’s such an incredible girl deserving of the perfect forever family. So sweet, she loves her humans and is good with other dogs. She does need a home without cats, but will enjoy all the toys and stuffies you can offer! 🩷 Contact us to set up an appointment to meet this lady, you won’t regret it.

Come see these babes today Iron Fish Distillery until 5!

Come see these sweet babes today Iron Fish Distillery until 5!

Aw look at the brotherly love! Catnip party, followed by a groom and cuddle - it’s a perfect afternoon. Click and Clack are sweet silly boys looking for a home!

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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.

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