Cuddles is an 11 year old Doxie who has two speeds... bouncy and playful outside, and calm and quiet inside. She loves walks and bounces along like Tigger, and would love a yard unless she gets some good walks in daily. She&#039;s excellent with other pets and people of all ages, as well as cats. Inside, she is very snuggly and quiet, especially loves being under your covers. Cuddles is house trained, crate trained but doesn&#039;t need one, and very social and sweet. Please email kladams4545@gmail.com Please do the application at https://www.homewardboundrescue.com/preadopt

Cuddles

Octavia came to us after a vet clinic closed and she had been ruling the roost there for many months. She has shown how happy she is to be in a calm, quiet home where she gets to be the only pet. She really is bossy with other cats and dogs, and is so relaxed and content being the only cat in the home. She is awful in a cage though, will swat you with claws. This means first impressions are never great, and she needs someone to just bring her home on a foster to adopt trial.  Outside of the cage, she enjoys pets, canned food, toys, and just quietly and contentedly hanging near you. She tolerates being picked up, but really prefers to come sit on you, or just hang out. Octavia is a 3 year old spayed female, vaccinated and wormed and chipped. For a calm home wanting a companion who doesn&#039;t ask for a lot but is good company, she&#039;s it. Please email kladams4545@gmail.com with questions. You can find the application at www.homewardboundrescue.com/application/cat

Octavia

Rigby is a neutered male  9 year old Hound/Bully mix who is a laid back mellow fellow, happy to lounge around and be your companion. He is dog friendly although after being attacked on a walk by an unleashed dog, he does prefer meeting dogs off leash. Rigby is house trained, not a chewer, doesn&#039;t bark often. He is seeking a calm adult home. A toddler grandson has moved into his current home and he really prefers to not interact with kids if possible. He&#039;s an easy dog to live with and an even easier dog to love. Please email kladams4545@gmail.com if you are interested

Rigby **Foster Needed**

Dom is a 3 year old neutered male Rat Terrier mix who does well with new people, dogs and cats. He is very outgoing and well socialized and although he really loves walks and toys, he also settles well and enjoys naps and downtime. He is doing well with house training, crates when alone, and is used to a home with a yard so if you need to leash walk for potty, expect a little bit of a learning curve. He is 16 pounds, long legs and tender hearted. Please do the application at https://www.homewardboundrescue.com/preadopt

Jasmine is the sweetest, calmest, most loving fluffy kitty you will probably ever meet. She is a gentle soul, friendly and purrs all the time, and has so much calm and patience. Jasmine was surrendered to the vet when she kept getting &#039;backed up&#039; in her bowels and needed a surgery. The surgery was done, the meds plan and food were figured out, and she lives as a very normal kitty again with a mild laxative she takes daily and soft food. Her medical needs are around $30 a month, and that&#039;s less than you&#039;d pay for therapy you might not need with this sweetheart in your life. She loves to curl up on your body and purr and just so politely wants to be with you. Please email us for more information on the basic needs for her and if you&#039;d like an application.... she&#039;s worth it! Kladams4545@gmail.com. You can find the application at www.homewardboundrescue.com/application/cat

Jasmine

Duke is a very sweet, beautiful &amp; athletic young dog, likely Lab and Australian Shepherd cross. He is a nice size at 45#. Duke was a little timid at first he is now becoming more comfortable with going to the dog park and Lowe&#039;s. Being in a house took a few days to set in but now loves being a couch potato. 

Duke enjoys playing with all sorts of toys, fetching balls, going for walks/runs. 

Duke is fully potty trained &amp; crate trained. Periodically throughout the day he will go into the crate to take a nap &amp; consistently sleeps quietly through the night. He has learned the &quot;sit&quot; &amp; &quot;down&quot; commands &amp; is making progress with loose leash walking, the &quot;come&quot; &amp; &quot;stay&quot; commands. When directed to do so, Duke will sit &amp; wait to eat his meal until he receives the release command. Duke is smart &amp; food driven which has helped with his training.  In fact, we have left him unattended for periods of 1-2 hours without a problem except occasional puppy behavior of chewing on a magazine or sock. 

Overall, Duke is a wonderful dog that just needs a little more help enabling him to gain confidence in new surroundings. Whoever adopts Duke will be blessed with a very good &amp; loving boy. He is available March 15th, and seeking a loving home with yard space and ideally a playful companion dog as well. Please do the application at https://www.homewardboundrescue.com/preadopt

Duke

Charlie is a one year old, 40 pound Boxer/Lab/Pointer mix who found the right porch to wander onto when he was dumped by his prior owner. He was allowed inside until he could come to rescue, and he enjoyed it greatly. Charlie is very dog social, gets along well with other dogs, and has met cats with curiosity but not aggression. He loves people of all ages as well. Charlie is house and crate trained. He is used to a fenced yard and while he loves his walks and playtime, he is overall a more mellow guy whose favorite pastime is couch time. He is highly skilled at cuddles and love. Being a year old, expect some continued puppy training, but he has the basics down. We are hoping for a home with yard space for him. Please do the application at https://www.homewardboundrescue.com/preadopt

Charlie

Are you looking for an agility or flyball dog? Or maybe a dog to do scent work with? Diesel (formerly Rigs) is a 4 month old Sheltie/Australian Shepherd mix (best guess) who is searching for a family who is willing to help him reach his full potential. We expect Diesel to mature to around 30lbs based on his current size. He is food/toy/treat motivated and is eager to learn. He has a relatively high drive when it comes to play, and could play fetch for hours if he could, and always has a toy in his mouth. He is always on the go, and always looking for his next adventure. Diesel needs a home who is specifically looking for an active dog to train and someone who understands and has previous experience with everything a high energy herding breed comes with (mental and physical stimulation are very important). Diesel is housebroken and crate trained on a schedule, and is fostered with other dogs, cats, and kids and loves everyone. He is a little nervous meeting new people when in new situations, but once he feels comfortable, he is ready to rock. Diesel does need a home with a physically fenced in yard, as he is a runner if he gets out, and he is fast. Another young, energetic dog in the home would be best for him, as he spends a majority of his time actively playing and wrestling with the other dogs in his foster home. His adoption fee includes neuter through our rescue vet, puppy shots, worming and chip. We have a 2 week trial on all adoptions. If you think your home may be a good fit for Diesel, please fill out an application at https://www.homewardboundrescue.com/preadopt

Diesel (Formerly Rigs)

Maya is a young adult female Poodle with a friendly and peppy personality, loves walks and being petted and sunbathing. She gets along well with other dogs, cats, and seems comfortable with kids also, although she has not lived with kids. She is learning the house training after being a breeder dog, and is crated at night and when alone and doing well. Maya does bark sometimes, so probably not an apartment dog, although it is far from excessive... it&#039;s pretty appropriate barking. She is about 15 pounds. Please do the application at https://www.homewardboundrescue.com/preadopt

Maya

Atticus is a middle aged mixed breed, about 45 pounds, who has a tough past but he sure doesn&#039;t show it. He is always happy.  He loves to chase the squirrels and enjoys watching the birds at the bird feeder, he doesn’t bark or growl at the birds he just sits on the couch and watches them. He likes to lay on the couch and will cuddle with you if you invite him. He loves to sleep in bed with his fosters as well, no matter how little space there is. Atticus came from Mexico and was badly hurt, left to heal on his own. He had a broken pelvis and broken leg that healed on it&#039;s own. Maybe that&#039;s why he enjoys a soft bed and a warm loving home so very much. Atticus is a smart dog who responds very well to training. He enjoys other dogs, meeting people, and plays well with others. He is well house trained and crates when alone, although is graduating to more free reign then also. He&#039;s just a very good boy who deserves his own home. He&#039;s past due for it. Please email kashkash468@gmail.com

Atticus

Socks the wonder dog is a 5 1/2 year old Border Collie/Lab mix with the best of both breeds. He is smart, very responsive to people, friendly, well mannered, and has this spark of almost human wisdom that makes you connect with him easily. He is house trained, does not require a crate, loves his toys, and highly enjoys doing zoomies in the fenced yard. He rides well in the car. Socks has not been a barker, choosing to do a quiet &#039;chuff&#039; sound when he hears something. Socks is good with visiting people and kids. He is used to sharing the couch, and thinks he is a lap dog... the closer he can get, the better. Socks is very content living as an only dog, although he has been polite when out walking and other dogs approach. He is NOT a dog park dog though, other dogs in his business annoy him and he prefers a level of decorum and manners when in the company of other canines. He has lived with outside cats, but not inside cats, so for right now we are seeking a cat free home. His favorite thing in the world are walks, and he walks like a gentleman. His forever home must commit to a daily walk, it brings such pleasure to he and the person walking him.  He has always had a home with a yard, and we prefer no apartment living for him. Please email kladams4545@gmail.com

Socks

Simon is a smart, mellower, good natured 4-5 month puppy who looks like a Schnauzer but is bigger.... likely around 35-45 pounds as an adult. He is smart, learning the house training and crates when alone, and is getting quite good at walking on the leash. He is used to kids, cats and other dogs, although he&#039;s in a calmer adult home right now and does equally as well there. Please do the application at https://www.homewardboundrescue.com/preadopt

Simon

Bowie is a Beagle with some baggage. Cute as can be, this young adult Beagle has a lot of Beagle traits (the bay, the enthusiasm for long sniffing walks, the passion for food, and wily smarts) but came to us with some serious resource guarding issues. He went through behavior rehab and is doing wonderfully, but without an experienced dog owner will revert back. He used to guard food, items he thought were his, and his sleeping space, and would react with a bite. At this point, in foster care, he allows us to handle him all over, take food and treats away, and move him. He needs an experienced owner to continue boundaries, training, and kind firmness. We adore him, we have no issues right now (except with cats, he hates cats). Bowie is house trained, crated when alone, loves walks, would do best with a fenced outside area, and we are highly recommending continued training classes. Please email kladams4545@gmail.com if you can give Charlie a great home. You can get a head start on the process by filling out the application above.

Bowie

Bruno 2 is a 2 year old Shih Tzu/Poodle mix, surrendered by his owners to rescue. He is now updated on all medical and ready for his new home! Bruno 2 is a very affectionate dog who loves walks, play sessions with his people and/or other dogs, and is an outstanding, A+ cuddler. He can tilt his head so far back for chin scratches! Bruno is house trained but did so some marking inside the foster home&#039;s house, so expect a transition and some training/boundaries to be needed. He prefers walks or a fenced yard for potty time, is struggling a little with a tie out. He is crate trained. Bruno is very friendly and social with new people and while he enjoys other pets, he would also be fine on his own. He is used to kids. Bruno&#039;s adoption fee includes neuter, shots, worming, heartworm test and chip. Please do the application at https://www.homewardboundrescue.com/preadopt. Please be sure to specify Bruno 2, as we currently have 2 dogs named Bruno.

Bruno 2

Louisa is a middle aged, mid sized mystery mutt who has been in foster for a year now. She came in with her puppies a year ago, and they all went to new adventures. Louisa is waiting her turn, and needs a special family with dog experience to find her. She is reliably house trained, crates very well for the workday, listens well and respects/responds to limits and boundaries. She enjoys the company of most dogs, although one senior female at her foster she is overly bossy with. She is good with cats. Louisa would thrive in an adult home who can manage her with men. She was previously very abused by a man, which is why she was taken away, and it takes her awhile to warm up to new guys, but she does and then loves them. However, on walks, with company coming over, etc she is not trusted with men she doesn&#039;t know. If you can manage that one part, she is otherwise very enjoyable to live with and love. She&#039;s silly and very cuddly and listens well. She would do best with a fenced yard and when she has her daily visits to the hobby farm, she is in heaven and does very well there. Please email kladams4545@gmail.com

Louisa

Theodore is a mellow, easygoing, kid loving pup who looks like a Schnauzer mix, but he&#039;s bigger than a Schnauzer already at 4-5 months.... so maybe a Schnauzer mix? He is the most laid-back and chill puppy, not much bothers him. He is learning the house training, crates when alone, and works hard to do the right thing as often as possible. He is fostered with kids and other dogs, and is fine with cats also. We are guessing him to be around 35-45 pounds as an adult, best guess. Please do the application at https://www.homewardboundrescue.com/preadopt

Theodore

Heidi is a three-year-old petite mixed breed dog, weighing in at about 35 pounds
Heidi is reliably house trained, crates quietly, loves going for walks and car rides. She’s a quieter dog by nature until she gets out in the yard, and then she loves to run and play. Heidi is very affectionate and snuggly with her people. Heidi prefers to share her home with male dog her size are larger, although she is polite when greeting other dogs out and about. She would also be just fine as an only dog. Heidi is looking for someone who wants a sidekick that already has the training done. Please email kladams4545@gmail.com

Heidi

Tina is a dog you either adore or think is creepy.... and we adore her. She came from a breeder who was done with her or couldn&#039;t use her, and she is possibly inbred.... possibly had some blunt force trauma to her head and jaw... possibly just quirky. She is sweet as can be, very quiet, and when she loves you, she LOVES you- the look of adoration on her face as she watches you constantly makes you feel quite important. However, she is shy with new people, and it takes her a day or two to warm up. Being cuddled and held is the quickest way to her heart, along with some Puperoni. Tina is great with dogs and cats, learning the house training, and crates when alone. Everything is new to her, she&#039;s learning steps, leash walking, car rides, that people are good. Tina also stands on her hind legs for extended periods of time waving at you when she sees you, and when she&#039;s super happy or nervous, she hunches up into a U shape while she wiggles her whole body. We&#039;ve never seen one quite like her. She has touched our hearts for sure with her gentle heart. Please do the application at https://www.homewardboundrescue.com/preadopt

Tina **Foster Needed**

Bruno is an adorable, quiet, soft souled neutered male Doxie mix seeking a calm home, ideally with a dog friend and a woman he can cherish. He loves curling up in the recliner with his foster mom, tagging along at her heels, and enjoying time with his small dog foster sisters. Bruno is learning the house training and is crated when alone. He rarely barks and is low key energy wise. Bruno is not a dog who will make a good first impression as he is shy with strangers, but give him a few days and he will be loyally yours forever. We do have a 2 week foster to adopt trial we offer especially for shy dogs like him who need someone to take a chance and bring them home and try. Please do the application at https://www.homewardboundrescue.com/preadopt

Bruno

Meghan is an adult female Lab mix, could possibly have some Pit Bull or Bulldog in her. This mellow girl will sell her soul for belly rubs, loves car rides and walks, and is super treat motivated. She had been a house dog before her prior owners kicked her out in the yard when she got too big, so the past year she has spent peeking in the windows hoping to come back inside. She deserves a home who wants her to be a part of the family. Meghan is great with kids, strangers, and other dogs. She has lived with cats also. Please email kladams4545@gmail.com with questions. You can find the application at www.homewardboundrescue.com/preadopt

Meghan

Meet Theo and Teddy
Theo was caught in a neighborhood after being dumped with 2 other young cats 18 months earlier. Theo survived independently and had a few houses he frequented for food and shelter during that time.
It took a while, and Theo needs time to adjust to new people but loves to have his head scratched and rub against his foster&#039;s legs.
Theo is estimated to be 3-4 years old.
He is neutered. He has shared space in a home with numerous other cats and has loved every one of them. He is a beautiful white and black cat who deserves a forever home.
Teddy was caught in Jan of 2024 at the same time as Theo. We don&#039;t really know how he became a stray and he is still cautious of people. Teddy is a great tabby color, he has a shorter tail (unsure of when that happened). Teddy is pretty bonded to Theo and it would be great of these 2 were adopted together. Teddy is estimated to be 4 years old and is neutered.
He has lived the past year with other cats and been great with them.
Anyone looking for a sweet bonded pair of beautiful cats and has the patience to let them acclimate slowly, please consider these deserving boys, and email kladams4545@gmail.com
These 2 boys are so deserving and have been through so much already. Please share them .

If you think your home may be a good fit, please fill out an application at www.homewardboundrescue.com/application/cat

Theo and Teddy

Charlie girl is a 3 year old, 35 pound unique mixed breed with a really social and happy personality. She is house trained, crate trained, gets along well with kids, dogs and cats. She loves walks, the highlight of her day is being taken out to explore on the leash, and she is a fun dog to walk because she is easy around others. She is working on not stealing food off the counters and not jumping when excited. Charlie would love to find someone to say yes to her. Please email kladams4545@gmail.com with questions. You can find the adoption application at www.homewardboundrescue.com/preadopt

If you are interested in fostering, please fill out an application at www.homewardboundrescue.com/application/foster

Charlie Girl

Truffle ( smaller one, eyes open) and her mom Pewter ( who you can see if not a fan of pictures, or really people for that matter) are seeking a calm and patient home willing to invest some time in winning over some kitties that have not been treated kindly by life. Rescued from the streets of Minneapolis, this bonded duo uses the litter box and scratching post, are quiet, and comfortable in a small space. Truffle enjoys pets at this point but is still afraid of being picked up, and Pewter enjoys her space and some good food. They have had an amazing foster mom who has brought them out of their shell somewhat and knows a dedicated home with time to work with them more is needed. They are spayed, vaccinated, wormed and ready to find their home. Please consider adopting a pair that takes a little more time, or even fostering. You can email kladams4545@gmail.com with questions. Please fill out an application at www.homewardboundrescue.com/application/cat if you think your home may be a good fit.

Truffle and Pewter

BT (aka Betty) is 38lbs and a recent surrender due to a deployment. She is just turning 2 years old, and a consummate observer of life. If you are looking for a young adult who is smart and low maintenance, this might be your dream dog. She&#039;s quiet, house trained, has no issues with separation anxiety (that her foster mom has witnessed) and enjoys leisurely naps in the grass on spring afternoons. She&#039;s nervous of new people and homes for a few days, but settles in as trust is built. She isn&#039;t a lap dog, but rather prefers to lay on the floor near you. She is fostered with another dog and is comfortable taking a submissive role in the pack order. Her coat is a beautiful brindle and her brown eyes are windows to her sweet soul. She enjoys a good bath and wags her entire back half when she&#039;s really happy. She needs a fenced yard, but so far doesn&#039;t require daily walks, although we are working on leash training. BT is good with men and women, be we are unsure about cats and small children, so a slow introduction and supervision is recommended. Please email kladams4545@gmail.com with questions. You can find the preadoption application at www.homewardboundrescue.com/preadopt

BT (aka Betty)

Bella the 9 week Retriever mix is a sweet and playful little girl.  She is enjoying playing with the humans and other dogs in the home, and can be a real instigator to get others to join in on her fun.  She’s picking up on social cues from other dogs when playtime is over, and will find a rug or quiet spot to go take a nap.  She is doing pretty well with potty training, having no accidents in her crate so far.  At night she is crated and will let us know when she needs to go out.  During the day she has been coming to work to be an office support dog while also practicing walking on a leash and staying close when not on a leash in the office.  When she gets tired she is happy to have some alone time in her crate. She is a well adjusted, smart, happy puppy. Please do the application at https://www.homewardboundrescue.com/adopt

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