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ADOPTION FEE: $375 (4/27-28 ONLY, normally $475), INCLUDES spay/neuter and microchip. **Ask me about our many adoption benefits that include $250 in free exams, pet insurance, training and other discounts!
ESTIMATED WEIGHT FULL GROWN: 35-40 lbs
KNOWN WITH DOGS: does very well with other dogs
KNOWN WITH CATS: unknown at this time
KNOWN WITH KIDS: has met and seems to enjoy humans of all ages!
KNOWN COMMANDS: still working on this, stay tuned for more :)
KNOWN HOUSEBREAKING &/OR CRATING: doing very well with house training and crate training!
KNOWN LIKES: Treats. Exercise. Mental and physical exercise. Dogs of all sizes. People of all ages.
KNOWN DISLIKES: none known!
HT ADOPTION INCLUSIONS:
Spay/Neuter
First 3 distemper series vaccines & de-wormings
Microchip - lifetime with no registration fees
Current on heartworm preventative
Current on flea/tick preventative
EXCLUSIVE ADOPTER BENEFITS:
Free first exam with: Caring Hands Animal Hospital, Palisades Veterinary Clinic, Jermantown Animal Hospital and Clarendon Animal Care and all VCA Animal Hospitals (VCA offers $250 coverage - details provided upon adoption)
Free online workshop with a professional dog trainer at Fur-Get Me Not within the first 30 days of adopting (in DC/Arlington/Alexandria only)
A portion of EVERY ADOPTION fee supports spay/neuter for animals in under-resourced communities
Meet Winner!
Breed estimate: Lab/German Shorthaired Pointer Mix
Age estimate : 1 year
Current weight: 35 lbs
Winner is a survivor with a heart of gold, hailing from a high-kill shelter in rural southwest Virginia, near the Tennessee border. Despite his challenging beginnings, Winner's resilient spirit shines through, especially in the mornings when his energy bursts forth.
In the company of his puppy pal, Winner is a playful dynamo, reveling in the joy of outdoor adventures and spirited romps around the yard. Later in the morning, he exhibits a surprising level of independence, often voluntarily retreating to his crate for some quiet time, finding solace and security within its confines.
While Winner may seem reserved and shy at first, he's making strides in building trust with his human companions. He shows his happiness through the wag of his tail and a warm welcome. Though he's initially hesitant about physical touch, he's learning to trust people through enjoying gentle pets.
Winner's journey to comfort and confidence continues, with small victories marking his progress each day. While he may prefer the safety of his crate for now, he's beginning to explore and enjoy more time with the family, showcasing his growing sense of security and trust.
With your patient guidance and nurturing care, Winner is sure to blossom into the loving and loyal companion he's destined to be. Whether chasing butterflies in the yard or cuddling up for quiet moments at home, Winner is ready to embark on his next chapter of love and adventure.
If you're ready to open your heart and home to Winner and be a part of his journey to happiness, please reach out to us by emailing sheilamcgee2001@yahoo.com today!
BE A FOSTER: Save a life: http://www.homewardtrails.org/foster-a-pet/dog-and-cat-foster-program.
Come meet adoptable dogs every Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM - 4 PM at our Adoption Center located at 11116 Fairfax Station Rd. Fairfax Station, VA 22039. We can also schedule time to meet a specific dog at the Adoption Center during the week by appointment - just fill out the application and we will follow up with you!
For animals in foster homes, please submit an online application and a member of our Adoptions team will reply with next steps.
If you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out our dog adoption questionnaire and e-mail it to: sheilamcgee2001@yahoo.com
PLEASE VISIT THIS WEBSITE TO FIND THE ADOPTION QUESTIONNAIRE: http://www.homewardtrails.org/adopt-a-pet/adoption-forms/
We are proud to partner with the following veterinarians who offer a free first exam for your animal, exclusively for HT adopters: Caring Hands Animal Hospital, Palisades Veterinary Clinic, Sunshine Animal Hospital and Clarendon Animal Care and all VCA Animal Hospitals.
Additionally, any VCA hospital will cover illnesses up to $250 at no cost to any Homeward Trails adopter.
We also provide free online workshop with a professional dog trainer at Fur-Get Me Not within the first 30 days of adopting - just for HT adopters in the Arlington/Alexandria/Falls Church/DC area. Start your new dog out on the right foot with this valuable, expert guidance FREE!
You can save animals like this one by becoming a foster! Fosters are like way stations between high kill shelters and forever homes. We need fosters so that we can save dogs before they are euthanized at the shelters. If you are interested in becoming a foster, please check out our information about fostering by visiting http://www.homewardtrails.org/foster-a-pet/dog-and-cat-foster-program
Thank you!
Special SPRING GLEANING EVENT April 27-28 -- my ADOPTION FEE IS DISCOUNTED! My new adoption fee is $375 (down from $475)!
ESTIMATED BREED -- Lab / German Shorthaired Pointer mix
SEX - male
WEIGHT - approx. 30-35 lbs
AGE: approx. 1 year
If you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out our dog adoption questionnaire and e-mail: sheilamcgee2001@yahoo.com
PLEASE VISIT THIS WEBSITE TO FIND THE ADOPTION QUESTIONNAIRE: http://www.homewardtrails.org/adopt-a-pet/adoption-forms/
HOW TO MEET THIS ANIMAL: Please submit the application and the coordinator will contact you!
ADOPTION FEE: $375 (4/27-28 ONLY, normally $475), INCLUDES spay/neuter and microchip. **Ask me about our many adoption benefits that include $250 in free exams, pet insurance, training and other discounts!
ESTIMATED WEIGHT FULL GROWN: 35-40 lbs
KNOWN WITH DOGS: does very well with other dogs
KNOWN WITH CATS: unknown at this time
KNOWN WITH KIDS: has met and seems to enjoy humans of all ages!
KNOWN COMMANDS: still working on this, stay tuned for more :)
KNOWN HOUSEBREAKING &/OR CRATING: doing very well with house training and crate training!
KNOWN LIKES: Treats. Exercise. Mental and physical exercise. Dogs of all sizes. People of all ages.
KNOWN DISLIKES: none known!
HT ADOPTION INCLUSIONS:
Spay/Neuter
First 3 distemper series vaccines & de-wormings
Microchip - lifetime with no registration fees
Current on heartworm preventative
Current on flea/tick preventative
EXCLUSIVE ADOPTER BENEFITS:
Free first exam with: Caring Hands Animal Hospital, Palisades Veterinary Clinic, Jermantown Animal Hospital and Clarendon Animal Care and all VCA Animal Hospitals (VCA offers $250 coverage - details provided upon adoption)
Free online workshop with a professional dog trainer at Fur-Get Me Not within the first 30 days of adopting (in DC/Arlington/Alexandria only)
A portion of EVERY ADOPTION fee supports spay/neuter for animals in under-resourced communities
Meet Winner!
Breed estimate: Lab/German Shorthaired Pointer Mix
Age estimate : 1 year
Current weight: 35 lbs
Winner is a survivor with a heart of gold, hailing from a high-kill shelter in rural southwest Virginia, near the Tennessee border. Despite his challenging beginnings, Winner's resilient spirit shines through, especially in the mornings when his energy bursts forth.
In the company of his puppy pal, Winner is a playful dynamo, reveling in the joy of outdoor adventures and spirited romps around the yard. Later in the morning, he exhibits a surprising level of independence, often voluntarily retreating to his crate for some quiet time, finding solace and security within its confines.
While Winner may seem reserved and shy at first, he's making strides in building trust with his human companions. He shows his happiness through the wag of his tail and a warm welcome. Though he's initially hesitant about physical touch, he's learning to trust people through enjoying gentle pets.
Winner's journey to comfort and confidence continues, with small victories marking his progress each day. While he may prefer the safety of his crate for now, he's beginning to explore and enjoy more time with the family, showcasing his growing sense of security and trust.
With your patient guidance and nurturing care, Winner is sure to blossom into the loving and loyal companion he's destined to be. Whether chasing butterflies in the yard or cuddling up for quiet moments at home, Winner is ready to embark on his next chapter of love and adventure.
If you're ready to open your heart and home to Winner and be a part of his journey to happiness, please reach out to us by emailing sheilamcgee2001@yahoo.com today!
BE A FOSTER: Save a life: http://www.homewardtrails.org/foster-a-pet/dog-and-cat-foster-program.
Come meet adoptable dogs every Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM - 4 PM at our Adoption Center located at 11116 Fairfax Station Rd. Fairfax Station, VA 22039. We can also schedule time to meet a specific dog at the Adoption Center during the week by appointment - just fill out the application and we will follow up with you!
For animals in foster homes, please submit an online application and a member of our Adoptions team will reply with next steps.
If you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out our dog adoption questionnaire and e-mail it to: sheilamcgee2001@yahoo.com
PLEASE VISIT THIS WEBSITE TO FIND THE ADOPTION QUESTIONNAIRE: http://www.homewardtrails.org/adopt-a-pet/adoption-forms/
We are proud to partner with the following veterinarians who offer a free first exam for your animal, exclusively for HT adopters: Caring Hands Animal Hospital, Palisades Veterinary Clinic, Sunshine Animal Hospital and Clarendon Animal Care and all VCA Animal Hospitals.
Additionally, any VCA hospital will cover illnesses up to $250 at no cost to any Homeward Trails adopter.
We also provide free online workshop with a professional dog trainer at Fur-Get Me Not within the first 30 days of adopting - just for HT adopters in the Arlington/Alexandria/Falls Church/DC area. Start your new dog out on the right foot with this valuable, expert guidance FREE!
You can save animals like this one by becoming a foster! Fosters are like way stations between high kill shelters and forever homes. We need fosters so that we can save dogs before they are euthanized at the shelters. If you are interested in becoming a foster, please check out our information about fostering by visiting http://www.homewardtrails.org/foster-a-pet/dog-and-cat-foster-program
You will first be required to complete our Adoption Questionnaire (http://www.homewardtrails.org/adopt-a-pet/adoption-forms/). Once received, a Homeward Trails rep will contact you via phone or e-mail. Please allow 72 hours for a response. If it seems you are a good fit for each other based on the info you provided, a phone interview will follow. If you are renting, we require proof that you are allowed to have a pet as well as any breed or size restrictions that may exist. If you have pets or did previously, we require your vet information and we will call them to verify that your pets are in good health, current on vaccines and spayed/neutered. We require that all pets in the home be spayed/neutered unless there are health reasons that can be verified with the vet.
Homeward Trails' adoption fees range depending on type of animal, the originating shelter and the vetting the animal has received. Our adoption fees are set to allow us to cover our expenses as well as to help other animals in our program that require additional care. Our fees cover vetting costs, shelter fees, fuel for transport, copying and printing of contracts and paperwork, our website presence, food, boarding, behavioral training and additional medical care. It is important to note that while the animal you adopt may not require all of these things, many other animals in our system do. Thus, any "extra" money from adoption fees goes to help those animals who may require additional care. By adopting from Homeward Trails, you are not saving just one life, you are helping to save others as well.
You will first be required to complete our Adoption Questionnaire (http://www.homewardtrails.org/adopt-a-pet/adoption-forms/). Once received, a Homeward Trails rep will contact you via phone or e-mail. Please allow 72 hours for a response. If it seems you are a good fit for each other based on the info you provided, a phone interview will follow. If you are renting, we require proof that you are allowed to have a pet as well as any breed or size restrictions that may exist. If you have pets or did previously, we require your vet information and we will call them to verify that your pets are in good health, current on vaccines and spayed/neutered. We require that all pets in the home be spayed/neutered unless there are health reasons that can be verified with the vet.
Homeward Trails' adoption fees range depending on type of animal, the originating shelter and the vetting the animal has received. Our adoption fees are set to allow us to cover our expenses as well as to help other animals in our program that require additional care. Our fees cover vetting costs, shelter fees, fuel for transport, copying and printing of contracts and paperwork, our website presence, food, boarding, behavioral training and additional medical care. It is important to note that while the animal you adopt may not require all of these things, many other animals in our system do. Thus, any "extra" money from adoption fees goes to help those animals who may require additional care. By adopting from Homeward Trails, you are not saving just one life, you are helping to save others as well.
Meet Adoptable Dogs at the Adoption Center Every Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM – 4 PM - No appointment necessary!
Come see us at 11116 Fairfax Station Rd, Fairfax Station, VA 22039.
Homeward Trails has dog and cat adoption events throughout the DC area. For a list of our upcoming events, go to: www.homewardtrails.org/events/
Meet Adoptable Dogs at the Adoption Center Every Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM – 4 PM - No appointment necessary!
Come see us at 11116 Fairfax Station Rd, Fairfax Station, VA 22039.
Homeward Trails has dog and cat adoption events throughout the DC area. For a list of our upcoming events, go to: www.homewardtrails.org/events/
More about this rescue
Homeward Trails seeks to find permanent adoptive homes in the Mid-Atlantic Region for dogs and cats from under resourced shelters or whose owners can no longer care for them. In so doing, we seek to reduce the rate of euthanasia of adoptable animals through the rescue and placement of homeless animals; to support proactive spay/neuter practices; to promote positive and ongoing behavioral training; and to educate the public about how to care for their animals in a humane way. Homeward Trails not only facilitates adoptions from local shelters, but also supports a large network of foster care providers who take homeless dogs and cats into their homes, care for them, rehabilitate them when needed, and prepare them for their permanent adoptive homes.
Sadly, without our help, all of these adoptable animals would face almost certain euthanasia - usually within days or hours of our rescuing them. Each year we take in hundreds of wonderful animals who were left at shelters through no fault of their own.
Many are puppies and kittens – innocent victims of irresponsible pet owners who don’t spay/neuter. Some are abandoned hunting dogs who served their owners well and were dumped in woods or left at shelters when they were no longer wanted. Others are house pets whose owners simply grew tired of caring for them or moved and did not take them along. And even more are animals that have been injured, abused and neglected. Whatever the reasons, these animals all deserve better. And once with Homeward Trails, they get better!
Our Principles:
1. To always operate in the best interest of the animals we take into our program and to advocate for the proper care of those in shelters and in private homes;
2. To provide quality care for the animals we take in for as long as they are in our program and to provide ongoing support to our adopters;
3. To always maintain a manageable number of animals in our system whereby we can ensure proper medical care, behavioral training and housing for the animals;
4. To rescue the widest array of dogs and cats by avoiding general discrimination based on breed, age, and health;
5. To provide our shelter partners and their communities with resources that will result in the highest level of care for their animals, an increase in spay/neuter surgeries and a decrease in the abuse, neglect and abandonment of dogs and cats;
6. To treat our volunteers, adopters and partners with understanding, patience and support
Homeward Trails seeks to find permanent adoptive homes in the Mid-Atlantic Region for dogs and cats from under resourced shelters or whose owners can no longer care for them. In so doing, we seek to reduce the rate of euthanasia of adoptable animals through the rescue and placement of homeless animals; to support proactive spay/neuter practices; to promote positive and ongoing behavioral training; and to educate the public about how to care for their animals in a humane way. Homeward Trails not only facilitates adoptions from local shelters, but also supports a large network of foster care providers who take homeless dogs and cats into their homes, care for them, rehabilitate them when needed, and prepare them for their permanent adoptive homes.
Sadly, without our help, all of these adoptable animals would face almost certain euthanasia - usually within days or hours of our rescuing them. Each year we take in hundreds of wonderful animals who were left at shelters through no fault of their own.
Many are puppies and kittens – innocent victims of irresponsible pet owners who don’t spay/neuter. Some are abandoned hunting dogs who served their owners well and were dumped in woods or left at shelters when they were no longer wanted. Others are house pets whose owners simply grew tired of caring for them or moved and did not take them along. And even more are animals that have been injured, abused and neglected. Whatever the reasons, these animals all deserve better. And once with Homeward Trails, they get better!
Our Principles:
1. To always operate in the best interest of the animals we take into our program and to advocate for the proper care of those in shelters and in private homes;
2. To provide quality care for the animals we take in for as long as they are in our program and to provide ongoing support to our adopters;
3. To always maintain a manageable number of animals in our system whereby we can ensure proper medical care, behavioral training and housing for the animals;
4. To rescue the widest array of dogs and cats by avoiding general discrimination based on breed, age, and health;
5. To provide our shelter partners and their communities with resources that will result in the highest level of care for their animals, an increase in spay/neuter surgeries and a decrease in the abuse, neglect and abandonment of dogs and cats;
6. To treat our volunteers, adopters and partners with understanding, patience and support
