Home to a Home
Owned Pets in Need of Rehoming
Homeward Trails’ Home to a Home program promotes keeping animals out of shelters. Like most shelters, we are often full and cannot physically take any more animals into our shelter or foster homes.
Home to a Home allows individual owners to have their cats and dogs posted for adoption on our website and social media in the hopes that they can move directly from one home to another.
The pets posted here are not Homeward Trails animals, but pets of community members in need of rehoming. You will work directly with the owner to adopt a Home to a Home cat or dog.
If you need to rehome a pet and wish to participate in the Home to a Home program you can find more information here.
Available Home to Home Pets
OLIVER
English Springer Spaniel
Male • 5 Years
Oliver is a LOVER (and an avid cuddler). I got him in undergrad and he came from a farm in Southern MO. He had a rough upbringing before I adopted him (he came to me with wounds and infections). From there he has had a difficult time with anxiety and while he can play nicely with other dogs, he expresses some emotional volatility with dogs as well ( I can’t quite pinpoint it, but he has gone to daycares and playdates and has never had an issue). That being said, he is very much a people person and would prefer being with humans over dogs. Sadly, I am at a point where I am struggling to take care of his needs. He is anxious and is a bad leash walker. He shows tendency of leash aggression. I have low bandwidth due to work and doctoral studies, thus I want to provide him a better situation. He is a a good boy, he just needs space to run, roam, and actually be a dog.
He is a good boy, but he needs more attention and more ways to get his energy out. I feel that he would be best suited in a home with a yard, or a home with EASY access to the outside. Additionally, the parent needs to be patient and willing to work with Oliver.
Calvin
Corgi Mix
Male • 5 Years
We’ve had to make the gut wrenching decision to surrender our sweet boy due to a family situation beyond our control. As a very last hope, we wanted to post here in case anyone is looking to adopt a dog or knows someone that may be interested. If we cannot find someone, we will have to surrender him to a shelter, and we really do not want to do that.
Calvin is a super sweet ~5 year old corgi mutt. He loves toys, walks, and snuggles. He’s extremely smart – we call him Houdini because he always outsmarts us, in a funny way. He loves very very deeply. He’s the perfect mix of energy when you want to play and lazy when you’re busy.
He would thrive in a home with no children or other pets. In full disclosure, he must be put away when visitors are over (as he “herds” strangers thinking they are sheep – but only in the house and never has issues in public). He also has resource guarding issues with other dogs (very rarely, but it happens!), so needs to be the only dog in the house or with a dog larger than him. He has never been around children, but we think it would be best if he is in a home without children.
If you or anyone you know is interested, please please reach out to us. We will gladly make the trip to drop him off to ensure he is in a good home (even if is very far away). We hope he can bring someone else as much joy as he has brought us.
JoJo
Mixed Breed
Male • Almost 2 Years
JoJo is an energetic companion with lots of love for his family, food, and toys. He loves playing with other dogs as long as they can keep up with his energy. JoJo is protective of his family. He has a hard time meeting strangers and thus needs a reliable family that can be with him everyday. (He shouldn’t be left in a daycare/kennel with strangers if going out of town.) Ideally he would love a home with a yard so he can run. He knows basic commands, is extremely loyal to his people, and is very food motivated.
Venus
Mix
Female • 1 Year
Venus is a very loving and active dog. She loves a good blanket when she’s cuddling or sleeping. She loves to run around and especially play fetch. She loves play with toys as well. She can be very sassy and makes funny noises when she doesn’t get her way. She is a great eater and eats her meals all the way. She’s a jumper and jumps extremely high!
Since we’ve had her we have tried our best to train some of her behavioral issues. She is a bit of an anxious dog and will bite her nails if not given something else to bite. She has trouble calming down with separation and with dogs sometimes (though she’s improved since having her). She’s doesn’t play well with certain types of dogs and is still learning to socialize and read social cues.
We’ve trained her a good deal in obedience classes with waits, sits, bed placements and more, but she is a puller and can be a little all over the place when walking. Overall, she’s a loving girl who just has a lot of energy and needs patience to work through her behavioral issues.
Heineken
Mix
Male • 6 Years
Heineken loves to play especially tug-of-war and be walked. Adores the attention. Listens to commands like sit and stay, and can play catch. Does have some anxiety issues with exposures to new people and other pets – needs time to adjust. He is very quiet and doesn’t often bark only when someone is at the door.
Jack
Mix
Male • 12 Years
Jack is a 12 year old, 35-pound black lab mix. He is very sweet with adults, but generally does not like children or puppies. He does not have much interest in other dogs, and would prefer a walk with his people rather than a visit to the dog park.
Now that he’s in his golden years he mostly sleeps and cuddles, but he’s still up for some playtime or a short walk. He is hard of hearing so it can be challenging to get his attention.
If you are looking for a sweet, cuddly dog that prefers to sit in your lap and keep you company while you work, Jack is the companion for you.
Izzy
Canaan Dog
Female • 2 Years
Izzy is a sweet and ultra cute 2.5 yr old Canaan Dog originally from Israel! She is house-trained, crate trained, lives with her cat sibling, and loves dogs.
Izzy is a very sensitive girl and takes time to warm up to new situations and environments. With proper acclimation, Izzy attends doggy daycare, rides in cars, and boards at kennels with ease.
True to the Canaan Dog breed, Izzy is wary of strangers, and requires help and management dealing with unfamiliar people approaching or entering her home. Once she trusts you, she is an affectionate sweetheart who loves treats and belly rubs.
Izzy’s favorite form of exercise is playing with other dogs. Once tired out, she happily snoozes the day away. Izzy needs a quiet/rural home or farm with experienced and patient owners who can help her work through her nerves. She would greatly benefit from having a confident dog sibling to help show her the ropes and prove that the world is not a scary place. Will transport Izzy to the right home.
Barton
Pointer Mix
Male • 5 Years
Barton was adopted almost 5 years ago from a rescue organization when he was 11 months old. He is a sweet, loving, smart, affectionate dog with his owners and loves to be petted, run along the beach and play with other dogs. He experiences anxiety around people he doesn’t know well and has nipped at them. Barton has completed several trainings and understands commands and is very food oriented. He also is on medication to help with his anxiety issues. As far as dietary needs, he eats dry food that is grain-free.
An ideal environment for Barton is a home with no children and opportunity to play and interact with other dogs. He is an energetic dog so a place to run around or have someone who can take him out for runs would be ideal. Barton responds best to consistency and routine. He is neutered and is up to date on all his vaccines.
Bruno
Pit Bull Mix
Male • 9 Years
Bruno is the loveiest of lovebugs. He will never not want pets and will stay by your side until your hands are tired. He doesn’t care too much for children unless they have some snackies that he can gently swipe from their hands. Bruno doesn’t do well with strange animals, but once he has accepted one is part of the household, it is smooth sailing.
Rohan
Pit Bull
Male • 8 Years
Rohan needs a forever home. I am heartbroken over this decision and want what is best for him. He is an 8-year-old pit hound mix, neutered and up to date on all shots. He needs a home with an active human, I am not active. Someone that will run and play with him, maybe take him camping or hunting. I just know in the right home he will flourish.
He has lived with other dogs and cats and has been around a small child. Rohan deserves so much more than I have to give. Rohan is smart, silly, stubborn and needs someone who will exercise him regularly. He is house and kennel trained and likes spending time outdoors. Rohan is very high energy, intelligent and has a high prey drive. He would make a great working dog on a farm. He loves his bones and chew toys, especially his Kong, even brings it to bed with him. He is very much a couch and bed boy he loves to cuddle. Even though he weighs 65 pounds he thinks he is a lap dog. He loves to sleep under the covers and with pillows. Rohan knows simple commands like sit, down, stay, wait, come here; as well as words like go, walk, stop, kennel, cookie, medicine (which he likes because it is his monthly meaty chew or comes with peanut butter).
I am not asking for a rehoming fee. I do request a home inspection and would love to keep in touch with his new family.
My baby is a pescetarian. Rohan eats salmon based limited ingredients food. I have him on Simply Nourish salmon and sweet potatoes formula. Rohan is allergic to domesticated meats, no chicken, beef, pork or lamb. I have not tried wild game because he does well with salmon. In the past I have fed him rabbit, just pure ground rabbit meat and he did well with that. He gets bad diarrhea and skin rashes with hair loss when he eats domestic meat. I don’t give him most human food, except for some raw vegetables, fruits and peanut butter on occasion.
Mia
Mixed Breed
Female • 5 Years
Mia is looking for her forever home where she can be someone’s one and only! Her favorite things include being outside, going on adventures outdoors, sunbathing, and playing with her toys. She happiest snuggled up on the couch with all of her blankets and pillows. She is very smart, and will do anything for a little treat! She loves going on car rides, but is a little socially anxious when going into buildings/stores. She would make a great travel buddy, or fellow couch potato. She is full of sass and personality, and she can’t wait to meet you! Mia is 5 years old and ~40 pounds, but don’t let her age deter you! She is just as playful and active as she was when I first got her. She is young spirited and full of energy!
Tollie
Anatolian Shepherd
Female • 7 Years
Tollie needs a foster family to take care of her until March 2025. If you find that Tollie is a great addition to your household, she may be available for adoption in March.
About Tollie: Tollie is a giant 7 year old Anatolian Shepherd (Kangal) who needs more attention, play, and time lounging outdoors than I can give her. She absolutely LOVES being around people. She is very loving and playful. She is generally pretty low energy when her “pack” is home. She is well potty trained and even knows sign language to tell you when she needs to go outside and when she is hungry. Tollie’s favorite activities: -Lounging in the center of the house where she can feel close to her people. -Laying outside in a fenced area smelling all the smells of the outdoors. -Playing ‘hide and seek’ and ‘chase’. -Agility course training in her backyard! -Tollie is a great jogging partner. She doesn’t pull on a leash and her trot is quite cute. -Sprinting in circles in the dog park or other open space -Licking frozen lick mats and sniffing out treats from her sniff mat -Playing with small dogs who aren’t intimidated by her extreme playfulness She does not chew on furniture. The only damage she has done is scraping the front door/trim, which can be mitigated by using a plastic door sheet protector and using some white masking tape on surrounding walls/trim.
Tollie has experienced a dog attack and this made her reactive toward other dogs when she is on a leash. It is recommended that she takes an extended period of time away from her trigger and so playing with her in a secure backyard with a tall fence is best for her at this time. Due to Tollie’s current, very overwhelming environment, her leash reactivity has worsened; however this behavior greatly decreases as soon as Tollie is in a more calm environment with consistent training.
Tollie has lived with dogs, however needs to be properly introduced. She never initiates aggression when not on leash, but if the other dog becomes aggressive due to Tollie’s size/ extreme playfulness, Tollie will also respond with aggression. Tollie should never be left alone with another dog unless the other dog is kenneled. A smaller dog that is not intimated by large dogs would be the best fit for her. Tollie needs: a family that is not away from the house all day/evening. A family that works from home will be best for her. A backyard with a tall fence.
