Homeward Bound Animal Rescue

09/15/2024

Ok I waited until midnight so technically I hit three days off lol 😆 but this CANNOT WAIT!!!!

Tomorrow I must go get my girls! They've been dumped at a California shelter and I absolutely will NOT allow them to die there! I fought for these dogs so hard when their dad was being dumb in jail! We provided loyalty with a much needed surgery for her leg called a tplo and worked so hard to find FOUR of his dogs placement!!!!

These two were the only ones he said he loved enough to get back and now they are in a high kill shelter. Not fair! Not right!

Despite repeated attempts to contact this guy to get his chip switched to his name it never happened! And I guess some things happen for a reason because the shelter called ME!!!! they said they are legally only allowed to give them back to me because the chip is registered to the rescue.... so guess what?!

Yes I am going to go get them! I may have to rent a decent car, sell my soul for gas money lol, but I will do it because once my dog, always my dog, no matter how long ago! My commitment was to your safety for life! Not just for a minute!

Do we desperately need a foster for them? YES!!!!!! are they going to be broken hearted? Yes! Will they need extra care? Probably! But will it be worth it? Yes! They are dog friendly! Sweet! And would do best together.

Please help us with gas and funds for these sweet girls if you can!

Yuma would anyone be willing to foster a large or small dog please? I really need your help! But most of all the animals need your help!

09/13/2024

Miss Fiona is ready for a new home. She is a German shepherd Labrador mix that is just full of energy and loves to play. She also has a favorite dog bed she comes with. She gets along with cats and dogs. Won't someone step up and give her a new home? She is about 4 months old

09/13/2024

🎉 A HUGE thank you to Yuma Liquidation on 4th Ave for their generous donation of more cat litter! 🐾 Your support means the world to us and helps keep our kitties comfy and clean while they wait for their forever homes. ❤️

As an extra treat, two of their awesome employees got to spend some cuddle time with our sweet felines—needless to say, both the cats and the humans loved every minute of it! 🐱✨

From the bottom of our hearts (and paws), thank you again for being part of our rescue family! 🐾 We couldn’t do this without you.

09/13/2024

📢 ⚠️IMPORTANT
ANNOUNCEMENT 📢⚠️

Hello Everyone....... For the next three days Megan is taking time for her and her family. She will NOT respond to you. If you have burning issues/questions or heaven help us an emergency please message Shiann Bowman Royen Springer Vicky Chris Brennan Melanie Sinel or MaryJane Wilder every single one of these folks is more than capable of making decisions in the best interest of the dogs and cats in our care and allowing Megan a much needed break from her everyday reality.

In addition, we want to inform you all that we are not accepting ANY new animals until further notice. Please don't tag us, or call us with requests, our rescue is tapped out and until ALL the animals we already committed to get adopted we aren't able to help anymore.

That being said adoptions will be by financial "donation only" for the next 3 weeks.

If you can make a donation and pass our home check criteria you're good to go. I need the animals in loving safe consistent homes. It is is so hard on them going foster to foster.

We hate doing this we truly do, but our fosters are burned out and holidays are coming which means many will be out of town leaving our foster pets homeless for the holidays! Some of them will be marking a year in rescue this holiday season! :( Not fair!

So I have to put my foot down and say no more! I can't watch the good ones get passed up any longer so mark my words ....... Every animal must be adopted or we will no longer take anything else!

It's just the raw reality! Sorry 😔

For the next three days Megan is taking time for her and her family. please allow her the time and space to be human and to heal from the heartache all rescuers face at one point or another.

Sincerely!
Homeward Bound Animal Rescue

09/12/2024

I hope all our and cat lovers are ready for this......

FREE SPAY AND NEUTER FOR CATS - IT'S RAINING KITTENS AND WE'RE TRYING TO STEM THE TIDE!!!

The TREAT APP is promoting spay and neuter for cats (as well as a whole host of other freebies)

For every 500 downloads of the Treat App using our deep link below 👇

https://treatva.onelink.me/rVix/AZ774

Homeward Bound Animal Rescue scores four free spay or neuters as a thank you directly from the treat app itself! I love this app it's changing lives right here in Yuma!

Come on down to our office conveniently located off of 4th Ave at 1020 S. 4th Avenue suite B and make a donation of any size (every single penny matters) OR help clean a litter box or two, leave your deets on a raffle ticket, and you might just win a chance to stop Fluffy from becoming a teen mom! And you get complimentary kisses from squishy the dwarf kitty cuz he's just too cute for words and everyone needs a lil squishy! ;)

09/12/2024

Forest was rescued by Homeward Bound Animal Rescue three years ago and we are happy to share his progress! We love all our animals and are forever thankful for your support and unending dedication to their well being! Thank you for choosing to give him a happily furever after :)

09/12/2024

Scruffy lost his human mommy she passed away and he was left in boarding. Once human family was able to get him after being left in boarding for six weeks they were making an appointment for euthanasia. :( We swooped in and stopped that madness but now he needs a home. Can anyone help give him a furever home?

09/12/2024

Feliz came to us with a huge abscess and now she's ready for a home! Who can foster or adopt this sweet girl?!

09/12/2024

Rosie's human mom passed away and thankfully we swooped her up before she could be euthanized by her human relatives who didn't want her. Can anyone give this sweet loving girl a forever home or foster for a few weeks? She's such a gem!

09/12/2024

Bella is still anxiously awaiting a furever home. She has some disabilities but is still a very happy healthy girl waiting for a home!

09/12/2024

Princess is a great puppy dog still waiting for a home! :) her mom was run over and she was nursed to health and is now hoping to find a good home or foster.

09/12/2024

These two are adorable! Five lbs of love waiting for a home still!

09/11/2024

INTRODUCING SQUISHY!!!!

He is going to be our adoption center mascot. He is a dwarf kitten and while he may be small in stature his soul is huge and he loves like a giant!

I can't wait for the paws and play center to fully open to the public so you all can come and meet him in person.

Don't forget! We now have a donation bin outside for you to drop-off your gently used or new items to be used in the shelter. The bin will be unlocked at 9 a.m. and locked back up at 6 p.m. if you need access on different hours you can message us.

Thank you all! This is slowly but surely becoming a reality.

09/09/2024

EMERGENCY! HELP NEEDED ASAP!

A MAMA CAT WONT STOP VOMITING AND HAS REFUSED TO EAT ANYTHING IN THE LAST 24 TO 48 HOURS IF ANYONE CAN HELP GET THIS CAT TO THE VET I WILL PAY THE BILL PLEASE TEXT ME 928-388-7519

09/08/2024

Happy Sunday Morning 🌄 cat shelter updates, APS, and more :)

09/07/2024

Four bottle baby kittens could REALLY use a foster!!!! If you can bottle feed please reach out they are about 3 weeks old and super good eaters. :)

09/07/2024

Huge thank you to IHOP for supporting our animal rescue and donating the awesome unused leftover containers to allow us to dispose of the containers after feeding. This helps with our washing dishes workload and our ability to prevent the spread of infections. We appreciate you!!!!

09/06/2024

It is five dollar Friday and Juan says "thanks for your donations! It sure is nice being loved and healthy! I may have said goodbye to a leg but I said hello to a brand new life of spoiled! Yummmmyyyy food and feline friends too"

Donations can be made through options at
https://linktr.ee/homewardboundrescue

In person at 1020 s. 4th Ave suite B Yuma, AZ 85364
(OPEN TODAY 9 -3)

OR TEXT THE WORD
Rescue2024 to 53-555
(Don't forget the capital R)

09/06/2024

🌟 It’s Five Dollar Friday! 🌟

We are beyond excited about our new shelter facility, called Paws and Play, which will allow us to rescue, rehabilitate, and reduce the number of stray and unwanted cats and dogs in Yuma. This space is a huge step forward for Homeward Bound Animal Rescue, and we can’t wait to help even more animals find their forever homes in a laid back and fun environment where people can remember to paws and have fun for a bit.

But we can’t do it without YOU! Your financial contributions are crucial to keeping our doors open, providing care for the animals, and maintaining this safe haven. Whether it’s a one-time gift or you join us as a monthly donor, every dollar makes a difference.

To donate, just text Rescue2024 (don't forget the capital "R") to 53-555 and choose how you'd like to give. The animals—and all of us here—appreciate your support more than words can express. Let’s keep making a difference together!

Cash/check/card donations can always be brought in person, or mailed 📬 to....

1020 s. 4th Ave suite B Yuma, AZ 85364.

Thank you for your time, generosity, and commitment to helping us help the animals! 🐾💙

09/06/2024

Omg can anybody guess who this amazing cat is?! Do you remember him? He was one of our most recent rescues and is by far one of the sweetest cats ever! He was neutered today and chipped and vaccinated and is very happy to go home with all three legs. ;) Any guesses? ;)

09/03/2024

Are you looking for a new dove hunting or sporting dog to train by next season? Beaux is a beautiful male lab mix puppy with a soft mouth great for retrieving birds or for playing with the grandkids. He is looking for a foster with intent to adopt home that will love him and provide the exercise and training he will need for whatever you have planned for him. He is a male 4 months old and will be neutered before adoption is considered final. He is a beautiful boy used to kids, cats and dogs of all sizes and not a dominant bone in his body. Please consider giving Beaux a chance at his forever family. He is the cream colored puppy in the photos.

09/03/2024

URGENT SHARES NEEDED DESPERATELY PLEASE!!!

BUG IS COMING UP ON ONE YEAR IN FOSTER CARE! I am absolutely devastated that we haven't found her a home yet. She's great with other dogs! She's what we call barrier reactive but she is a gentle giant even with the youngest of puppies! We do recommend no cats or a home that can safely separate and slowly integrate the two. She loves her bed and is crate trained and knows basic commands like sit, come, lay down, and spin. She deserves the absolute best and we are hoping to give her a REAL home for the holidays!

Text us at (928) 388-7519 or email [email protected]

09/03/2024

Feliz is the happiest corgi mix you will ever meet. She came to us with a HUGE access on her neck from a bite wound from another dog but has healed up incredibly and is ready for a foster home. She is good with other dogs and enjoys playing and being close to her person. Are you able to give Feliz a happily ever after? Email [email protected] or text 928-388-7519

09/02/2024

In total today we received a total of 36 kitten requests for assistance. 36 in two hours..... That's not 36 people calling that's a total of 36 kittens....... it's impossible to not feel the weight of life or death on my shoulders on most days, but today was especially hard.

I want to let everyone know how much it tears me apart to say "I don't have any fosters open" or "I'm sorry right now we can't help" but that's the reality of rescues right now. WE ARE TRYING but some days it's just impossible to say yes without running an irresponsible rescue that puts quantity over quality and compromises the care of the animals.

Everyone is facing a crisis! YOU,ME, YUMA, AND THE ANIMALS MOST OF ALL! If you think you are overwhelmed by the three kitties you found imagine how we are feeling!? I ask that you have patience with us. We are all doing the best we can for the animals.

If you feel the need to be disrespectful to our volunteers, or feel that "because we don't care" you can now justify that it's our fault that the animals will die, or you'll just let them go to die, etc. then PLEASE take a good long look in the mirror and ask yourself what you are doing to help.

I know I am busting my butt to get this new area set up so the cats have a safe and loving place to heal and find homes. I also know this is NOT an easy task! I have put in more hours this past week than I think I have ever put in and there's still so much to be done.

So during this time of BIG change and HUGE transitions I ask that everyone please give us your upmost patience and remember that we are all volunteers...every single one of us. We are wives, moms, realtors, teachers, and more. We are here to serve the animals and to serve our community and we appreciate you giving us this chance to bring you a fun and new opportunity to Yuma.

Much love,
Megan

08/31/2024

This surely wasn't in the plans!!!!

08/31/2024

If anyone is available to help this evening with some things for the new building I will be there from 6:30-10 p.m. if I end up leaving early I will let you know so be sure to check the comments if you aren't sure or text me 928-388-7519.

Address 1020 s. 4th Ave suite B

Thanks!
Megan

08/30/2024

Princess is a great dog who is waiting for a home or foster family!

08/30/2024

Brandy has been in foster almost a year as well for no reason! She's dog, cat, and kid friendly! She was adopted and returned as her owner was diagnosed with cancer and had to leave the state. She has been sad ever since despite her great foster family it doesn't replace when a dog knows they are truly home! Want to meet Brandy?

08/30/2024

Almost been in foster a year with ZERO meet and greets or interest! It's heartbreaking! Anyone?

Grimace is a timid Husky with a heart of gold, always on high alert for the slightest sound or movement. Despite his fears, he's a loyal companion who melts hearts with his gentle nature and soulful eyes. Will you work with him to help him feel loved and overcome his fears? He’s a really nice boy that needs a family to help him grow!
Contact [email protected] to meet this stud mcmuffin!!