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Homeward Bound Pets Humane Society

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Homeward Bound Pets Humane Society

We're proud to be Oregon's first no-kill animal shelter, founded in 1975. BIDDING IS OPEN NOW FOR PAWS FOR A CELEBRATION!

This virtual auction is our signature event of 2021 and will help us raise funds for the care of our shelter animals and to operate our spay/neuter clinic along with our thrift shop. We have over 225 items/packages from local businesses - something for everyone! To register to bid, view items, or donate for Paws For a Celebration, visit: hbpets.org/event/paws-for-a-celebration-2021/. Homeward Boun

d Pets Humane Society is Oregon’s FIRST no-kill shelter and has been helping cats and dogs in the McMinnville and Yamhill County area for over 45 years. We operate entirely on private donations, community contributions, fundraising activities, thrift shop sales, and adoption fees. HBPets Humane Society is an independent organization and is not affiliated with other humane societies. Please consider helping us continue the lifesaving work we do for animals in need by donating today. Online donations: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E344451&id=1

Check donations:
Homeward Bound Pets Humane Society
PO Box 8
McMinnville, OR 97128

We’re Online! Check out what the unique finds the Thrift Shop has for sale online! Ebay: https://www.ebay.com/str/homewardboundthriftshop

Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/HomewardBoundThrift?ref=seller-platform-mcnav

Poshmark: https://poshmark.com/closet/hbpets

09/17/2025

🐶Registering to bid in our auction isn’t just about winning prizes - it’s about helping abandoned and neglected animals like Hercules discover what it feels like to be safe and loved.

💙This sweet boy stole our hearts from day one. He came to us covered in fleas and painful skin infections, but somehow knew our shelter team was there to help, so he relaxed the best he could and let us care for him. After several months of TLC, and about $3,000 in treatment, his spirit was healed, his body was healthy, and he was ready for adoption!

🏡It was worth every penny because today, he's safe, loved, and thriving with his forever family. Stories like his remind us why we do this work and how much we depend on our community’s support.

🩷Together, we can change lives. With your support, we’re confident we can reach our $80,000 goal and continue providing lifesaving care to the animals who need us most. We hope you enjoy the auction, find treasures you love, and maybe even spark a little friendly competition with friends and family along the way.

📲 Register at www.BetterUnite.com/HBPets to preview items now, and you'll be ready to bid when the auction begins at noon this Friday!

🎁Here's a sampling of what to expect in the auction!
-Family fun days + date night packages
-Massages, hair & nail services + self-care items
-Wine tastings, VIP tours, hotel stays + dance classes
-Hot air balloon + helicopter rides, kayaking tours + fishing trips
-Newport Seafood & Wine Fest, Rogue Brewing + the Aquarium
-Willamette Valley wine, beer, and spirits + tasty treats!
-Gift cards: restaurants, coffee shops + boutiques
-Blazers suite, OMSI, HopScotch + roller derby VIP
-Handcrafted art, jewelry + pet-themed baskets
-Power washing, veterinary care + tax prep

⌚The auction begins this Friday at 12PM PST and ends Wednesday, September 24th at 6PM PST. We hope to "see" you there!

09/16/2025

💗You can feel good knowing that every dollar spent in our virtual auction directly supports local cats and dogs when they need it most.

📲 Register today at BetterUnite.com/HBPets to preview the 125+ auction packages our event staff has put together for your shipping pleasure - all to help shelter pets.

🎉 The countdown is ON - less than 4 days until our biggest fundraiser of the year begins!

09/15/2025

🎉Our 6th Annual Virtual Auction, Paws for a Celebration, begins NEXT WEEK! All funds raised directly support the abandoned, neglected, and abused dogs and cats who find their way to us. Register now to preview items at BetterUnite.com/HBPets, and you'll be ready to bid on September 19th when the event opens.

🎁We have 125+ carefully curated auction baskets/items from businesses and community members (as far away as Newport, OR and the San Juan Islands in WA) - here's a sneak peek!

🛍️gift cards: restaurants, coffee, boutiques, groceries + more
🎁 date night + family day packages
🐾pet photography, portrait commissions, + pet item baskets
🛠️services: power washing, handyman, tax prep, + veterinary
🍷wine tasting/tours, B&B stays, + vacation rentals
🏖️Newport: Seafood & Wine Fest, Rogue Brewing + the Aquarium
🚁 hot air balloon & helicopter rides + paddle board/kayak class
⛳golf, paintball, Wildlife Safari, + San Juan Islands kayaking
🏀Blazers suite, OMSI, HopScotch, + roller derby VIP
🎨art, jewelry, photography sessions + fishing trip
💆‍♂️ massage, laser skin renewal, nails, tattoo + piercing

🐾SPONSORS
Our event wouldn't be possible without the generosity of our sponsors. We would like to give a HUGE thank you to our Loyal Companions $5,000 Sponsors: Armstrong Subaru and Van Calcar Apiaries! Please support all of our incredibly generous sponsors when you can.

$5,000: Armstrong Subaru | Van Calcar Apiaries
$1,000: Dave Franey Electric | First Community Credit Union
$500: Bradley Bingenheimer CPA | First Federal | Grocery Outlet | J & W CARSTAR Collision Repair Center | Kodiak Pacific Construction Co. | Lewis Audio Video | Passin’ Thru Tattoo | Reid Rental | SuperWash McMinnville | Webster Heating & Air Conditioning LLC | WildWood Cafe | YourSpace Storage

👀To view all of our auction item donors, please check out https://hbpets.org/event/auction-support-25/.

💗We can't wait to "see" you there for some friendly bidding competition, all to raise crucial funding for our cats and dogs.

📲Don't forget to register to bid at BetterUnite.com/HBPets.

Keep It Local Mac McMinnville Area Chamber of Commerce Chehalem Valley Chamber Keep it Local Newberg McMinnville Farmers Market on Thursday

09/13/2025

WHO: You and all of your friends and family!
WHAT: Register to bid in our auction - it starts 9/19
WHERE: www.BetterUnite.com/HBPets
WHEN: ASAP
WHY: Abandoned and neglected dogs and cats depend on us.

🐾Who knew shopping could save lives? Join our virtual auction and help us rescue more animals in need. Every bid brings us closer to saving lives.

🐱 Register now and let the fun begin on September 19th! www.BetterUnite.com/HBPets

🎉Our 6th Annual Virtual Auction is packed with 125+ amazing packages - all donated by generous local businesses and community members - from Newwport, OR to the San Juan Islands, WA!

Just a little sampling of what's in store:
🚁 Hot air balloon & helicopter rides
🛍️ Gift cards-galore
🎁 Date nights & family fun
🍷 Wine tastings, tours & B&B stays
🏀 Blazers suite, OMSI & roller derby VIP
🎨 Art, jewelry, pet photography & more!

💗 Huge thanks to our incredible sponsors, especially our Loyal Companions $5,000 Sponsors: Armstrong Subaru and Van Calcar Apiaries!

👀To view all of our auction sponsors and item donors, please check out https://hbpets.org/event/auction-support-25/.

📲 Register now to preview items and be ready to bid on Friday, September 19th at noon when the auction goes live: BetterUnite.com/HBPets

💗We can't wait to "see" you there for some friendly bidding competition, all to raise crucial funding for our cats and dogs.

Keep It Local Mac McMinnville Area Chamber of Commerce Chehalem Valley Chamber Keep it Local Newberg

09/11/2025

🐾🐕 Stop by and learn about HBPets at McMinnville’s Farmers Market! (Right next to the food court) We’ll be here until 5:30PM! 🐾💕

Don’t forget to register for our 6th Annual Paws for a Celebration at www.BetterUnite.com/HBPets

09/10/2025

✨Employee Spotlight: Liz Lewis✨ Veterinary Assistant, Liz Lewis brings heart and dedication to every animal she meets. Read on to learn what inspired her career in animal care, and get a glimpse into the realities behind the scenes at HBPets.

❓Describe your pets, their nicknames and silly antics.
🐾My only pet is a 3.5 year-old Domestic Medium Hair Cat, named Nosferatu. We call him "Nos" for short. He is all black and likes to stalk you, and when you least expect it, he pounces from the shadows. He can also be very affectionate though, especially with my 7-year-old daughter.

❓What drew you to this field, and how did you get started?
🐾I always knew I wanted to work with animals. I have idolized people like Steve Irwin and Jane Goodall my entire life. I didn’t know I would be right for this field until I got my start right here at the HBPets Spay/Neuter Clinic when I started as a volunteer cleaner in 2018. Two years later, I was hired as a Veterinary Assistant and that’s where I am today.

❓What is your most effective strategy for dealing with stress? How does it help?
🐾Personally, I take a walk. It’s the fresh air, the change in scenery, and the
physical activity that helps. It also helps me to sort out my thoughts and sometimes get a new perspective.

❓Is there anything people don’t understand about your job/volunteer role that you wish they did?
🐾We do not get to “play with puppies and kittens all day.” A lot of the pets I see are not happy to see me. Many people don't understand that this is job is very emotionally, physically, and mentally draining. I have seen some harrowing things, especially from other animal rescues. Each pet has a story, and they aren’t all happy tales.

Thank you, Liz, for sharing your story and for the compassion, strength, and dedication you bring to HBPets every day. Your journey from volunteer to Veterinary Assistant inspires us all, and the care you give to animals in need makes a lasting difference in our community. We’re so grateful to have you on our team!

09/09/2025

📰Thank you, News-Register for providing our community with an update about our shelter project! The article is linked below. BIG things are happening at Homeward Bound Pets.

🚧Our new shelter is taking shape on Loop Road, just off Highway 18. This much-needed facility will replace old, unsafe buildings and provide safe, comfortable housing for up to 40 cats and 20 dogs, with medical and isolation areas, adoption rooms, and more. Dogs are expected to move in by late 2025 or early 2026, with cats joining soon after. This project, years in the making, broke ground in March, and thanks to $4M raised of our $4.5M goal, the walls and roof are already complete!

📰To read more about the News-Register had to say, you can read their article here: https://newsregister.com/article?page=/article&articleTitle=homeward-bound-s-new-animal-shelter-rising--1757083984--52912--1home-news.

🩺We're also thrilled to announce that our Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic has moved into their new, larger location (thanks to a group of incredibly generous donors)! Stay tuned for more about the new location and planned expansion of services.

🛍️Last, but never least, is our Thrift Shop - don't forget to include them in your holiday shopping and spring/fall cleaning plans!

🐶All proceeds from our three locations support the lifesaving work we do for local pets and their families. We can't wait to see you soon, whether that's at our clinic, thrift shop, and eventually, our shelter!

📍LOCATIONS in McMinnville:
Spay/Neuter Clinic: 745 SW Hilary St (HelloCare building)
Animal Shelter: 10601 SE Loop Rd
Thrift Shop: 1120 NE Lafayette Ave (J&W CARSTAR plaza)

🏫To learn more about the shelter project and how to be a part of our future, please visit HBPets.org/cc.

📷Rusty Rae, News-Register
📰Starla Pointer, News-Register

09/06/2025

🎉 Huge thanks to Ewing Young Distillery for hosting us and to everyone who came out to raise a glass for our 50th anniversary! We’re grateful for each raffle ticket, each cheer, and each toast shared. Your support helps us continue our lifesaving work for animals in our community.

➡️Next up is our 6th Annual Paws for a Celebration Virtual Auction! Register at BetterUnite.com/HBPets to preview items and be ready to bid on September 19th when the auction goes live at noon! All proceeds help us give dogs and cats they second chance they deserve. Here's a sneak-peek of some auction items and packages:

🎁We have 125+ carefully curated auction baskets/items from businesses and community members as far away as Newport, OR to the San Juan Islands in WA, and everywhere in between!

🚁 hot air balloon, helicopter + paddle board/kayak class
🛍️gift cards: restaurants, coffee, boutiques, groceries + more!
🏖️Newport Seafood & Wine Fest, Rogue Brewing, + Aquarium
🛠️services: power washing, handyman, tax prep, + veterinary
⛳golf, paintball, Wildlife Safari, + San Juan Islands kayaking
🍷VIP wine tasting/tours, bed & breakfast stays, + rentals
🎁 themed baskets for date nights + family outings
🏌️mini golf, custom "bark-cuterie" board,
🛼Rose City Roller Derby VIP, Blazers suite, OMSI, + Hop Scotch
🎨art, jewelry, photography sessions + fishing trip
🍇TONS of wine from the Willamette Valley
💆‍♂️ massage, laser skin renewal, nails, tattoo + piercing
🐾pet photography, portrait commissions, + pet item baskets

💗Our event wouldn't be possible without the generosity of our sponsors. Please support them when you can.

🐾SPONSORS
$5,000: Armstrong Subaru | Van Calcar Apiaries
$1,000: Dave Franey Electric | First Community Credit Union
$500: Bradley Bingenheimer CPA | First Federal | Grocery Outlet | J & W CARSTAR Collision Repair Center | Kodiak Pacific Construction Co. | Lewis Audio Video | Passin’ Thru Tattoo | Reid Rental | SuperWash McMinnville | Webster Heating & Air Conditioning LLC | WildWood Cafe | YourSpace Storage

📱Register at BetterUnite.com/HBPets today! Every bid, every social media share, every kind gesture has the power to give dogs and cats the second chance they deserve at a life full of safety and snuggles.

We can't wait to "see" you there!

09/05/2025

Today is International Day of Charity and we wanted to remind you of all the ways you can be a part of our work. Every social media share, every dollar, every spay/neuter surgery, every recyclable bottle, has the power to help save lives. Thank you.

🐾become a monthly donor https://ow.ly/jWs250WSfmz

🐾designate HBPets in your estate plan https://ow.ly/aQq650WSfmB

🐾register to bid in our auction https://ow.ly/cyrm50WSfmE

🐾make a one-time donation online https://ow.ly/y1E250WSfmy

🐾mail a donation: HBPets PO Box 8, McMinnville, OR 97128

🐾shop/donate items @ our thrift shop https://ow.ly/v6MV50WSfmO

🐾donate to our new shelter fund https://ow.ly/8Uqx50WSfmP

🐾visit our spay/neuter clinic https://ow.ly/OnwZ50WSfmA

🐾foster a pet https://ow.ly/OKX350WSfmM

🐾honor a pet: custom tile https://ow.ly/Ahqa50WSfmI

🐾shop our Amazon Wish Lists https://ow.ly/oQG350WSfmK

🐾join our rescue team as a volunteer https://ow.ly/KHA150WSfmN

🐾adopt a furry family member https://ow.ly/4PSO50WSfmH

🐾link Fred Meyer Reward card https://ow.ly/KkiO50WSfmL

🐾drop off recyclable bottles & cans at our thrift shop https://ow.ly/Y35K50WSfmG

🐾share our social media posts with your friends and family

🐾subscribe to our newsletter https://ow.ly/pl0B50WSfmJ

Address

10601 SE Loop Rd
McMinnville, OR
97128

Opening Hours

Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

+15034720341

Website

http://www.hbpets.org/

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