Sponsor These Shelter Animals
In Time to Bring Them to Safety
The animals featured here are some of the hundreds Homeward Trails is asked to rescue each week. We have limited time to get them safely to rescue. Space and money are the greatest barriers to us saying yes to each request. It costs approximately $150 to rescue each dog and $100 to rescue each cat. This includes basic vet care, fuel for transport, and housing once they arrive at HT.
Please note that we make every effort to rescue all animals that are fully sponsored. Rare exceptions occur if the shelter secures a home locally with short notice or an unexpected serious medical or behavioral issue arises preventing the transport of the animal. In these cases, your sponsorship funds will be applied immediately to another animal in need if the animal you sponsored is no longer available for transfer to Homeward Trails.
Your sponsorship of an animal will save a life in real time. Every donation helps save a life.
Please, consider a tax-deductible donation today to help these animals. They deserve a 2nd chance at life. And together, we can give them that.
Junebug’s gentle heart deserves a home
The sweetest girl would love a new lease on life.
Junebug’s gentle soul is breaking in the chaos of the shelter. This 3 year old border collie mix is as sweet and affectionate as they come, so calm and friendly that she’s the dog used to test others at the overcrowded Virginia shelter. But despite her loving nature, Junebug’s future is uncertain, and every day in the shelter is another day of fear and confusion for her. The loud noises, cold concrete, and overwhelming atmosphere are no place for a dog like Junebug, and her time is running out. Homeward Trails is determined to save Junebug and bring her to a foster home where she can finally feel safe and loved again. But they can’t do it without your help. Please donate to rescue Junebug before it’s too late—she deserves a chance to start over and know the warmth of a real home.
Help baby girl find the love she’s never known
Sweet pup was left out in the cold.
Baby Girl is a 1 year old Lab mix from rural Virginia, and her short life has been filled with heartbreaking neglect. Forced to live outside through frigid temperatures, she was never allowed inside the warm home just steps away. A kind volunteer has been visiting her for months, showing her the first glimpses of love and kindness she’s ever known. Baby Girl has finally been surrendered to one of our partner shelters, but her journey to safety and happiness isn’t over. Her days have been so lonely, and now she’s waiting in a crowded shelter, longing for a foster home and a second chance at life. Homeward Trails is desperately asking for donations to get Baby Girl out of the shelter and into the arms of someone who will love her the way she deserves. Let’s show her that not all humans will let her down.
rubble dreams of being rescued
The sweetest boy needs your help.
Rubble’s heartache is unimaginable. This sweet 2 year old pug/lab mix once had a home, but his owner surrendered him to a rural Virginia shelter, saying they could no longer care for him. Rubble didn’t understand why he was left behind, and now he sits in a loud, overcrowded shelter, confused and frightened. The once familiar comforts of home have been replaced with cold floors and uncertainty. Though underweight, Rubble’s gentle and friendly nature still shines through, but the shelter is full, and his time is running out. Homeward Trails wants to rescue Rubble and give him the chance at a better life, but they desperately need donations to save him. Please don’t let Rubble spend another terrifying day wondering if anyone will come for him. Your support can change everything for this sweet boy.
HARPER NEEDS YOUR HELP
Sweet Beagle puppy was discarded by her owner.
Harper’s story is one of heartbreak and resilience. At just six months old, this sweet and playful beagle mix was abandoned by the very person she trusted most. After asking a rescue for help, her owner tied her up outside a rural West Virginia shelter and disappeared, leaving Harper confused and alone. Despite it all, Harper’s tail still wags, and her gentle spirit shines through. She deserves a second chance at the love and security every pup needs. Homeward Trails is determined to get Harper out of the shelter and into a foster home where she can begin to heal, but they urgently need donations to make it happen. Your sponsorship can save Harper’s life and help her find the forever home she deserves. Please, don’t let her be forgotten—every dollar makes a difference.
help scooter start the new year with hope
Little Scooter needs a lot of help.
Scooter’s tiny world has been turned upside down. This 4 year old Chihuahua mix was surrendered by his owner to a rural West Virginia shelter, and while we don’t know why, we do know that Scooter is heartbroken. His once-familiar life is gone, and now he sits, confused and unsure of what he did to deserve this. Scooter deserves a fresh start, a warm lap, and a home that will never let him go. Homeward Trails is working to get Scooter out of the shelter and onto the next transport to safety, but they need your help. Your donations can be the lifeline Scooter needs to start the new year with hope and a second chance. Please help Scooter find the love and security he longs for.
SAVE BRODY BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE
Please don’t let Brody get left behind.
Brody’s life has been anything but easy. This sweet 2 year old lab mix was found wandering alone as a stray, scared and unsure where his next meal or safe place would come from. Thankfully, he was found and brought to a shelter. Sadly though, no one came to reclaim him, and now he sits in a crowded rural Virginia shelter, surrounded by uncertainty once again. Despite it all, Brody’s gentle, laid-back spirit shines through—he loves his toys and passed his temperament test with flying colors. But the shelter is full, and time is running out for Brody and other dogs like him. Homeward Trails wants to give Brody the chance he deserves to find a loving forever home, but they need your help to make it happen. Please donate today to save Brody and help him escape the shelter before it’s too late. Every moment counts for this sweet boy.
darla dreams of a better life
Can you help save this precious terrier?
Darla’s life has been a heartbreaking story of neglect and loneliness. This 1 year old Terrier mix was rescued from a hoarding case in rural Virginia, where she and dozens of other dogs lived in unimaginable conditions. While her companions have found safety with other rescues, Darla remains behind, waiting day after day in the shelter with no one coming to save her. Her sad eyes tell a story of longing for love she’s never known. Homeward Trails Animal Rescue wants to bring Darla to the DC area to give her the fresh start she deserves, but we need your help. Without sponsorships and donations, Darla may spend the rest of her life behind shelter doors. Please help us change her story. Your support could mean the difference between a life of loneliness and one filled with love and hope.
help save prissy’s heart before it breaks
Black and white cutie needs someone to save her.
Prissy is a super sweet 6-month-old black-and-white mixed breed pup who doesn’t understand why her world has fallen apart. Just a baby, Prissy was adopted with dreams of love and stability, but her life was turned upside down when her family returned her to the shelter. With an elderly family member moving in, Prissy’s playful energy became a safety concern, and now she’s back behind cold, steel bars, confused and heartbroken. Homeward Trails wants to rescue Prissy, but they can’t do it alone. The clock is ticking, and every day she spends in the shelter steals a little more of her spirit. Please help us get Prissy out of the shelter and into the loving home she deserves—your donation or sponsorship could save her life.
blue certainly has the blues at the shelter
Poor Blue is waiting for someone to save him.
Cute little Blue is a 2 year old beagle hound mix who was sadly found a stray in southern VA. This adorable pup is so lucky to be alive. He survived cold nights alone, as well as potential dehydration and starvation. When Blue was found and brought into the shelter, the shelter staff thought his owner would come to get him in no time. Unfortunately, no one has stepped forward to rescue this sweet boy. Blue has spent way too much time homeless and needs Homeward Trails to get him on the next ride out of the shelter! With you donations, Blue doesn’t have to spend one more night alone. Please sponsor him before his time is up!
Roxy’s sweet face says it all
Adorable puppy needs help to get out of the shelter.
Roxy is precious beyond words. This adorable 6 month old lab mix was surrendered by her owners in West Virginia. She has lived her whole life with her owners, along with her siblings and both her mom and dad. She was always in the comfort of her family until her owners decided to surrendered not only Roxy, but her siblings as well. Roxy’s whole life was flipped upside down! She now waits, sadly, alone at a shelter for someone to rescue her. Homward Trails took one quick look at her precious eyes and knew she needed their help. The only thing standing in the way of Roxy’s new life is a ride to the DC area. With your donations, Roxy can get the TLC she desperately needs. Please don’t let Roxy be alone for one more day and sponsor her today!
A Family Desperate for a Second Chance
Ten tiny chihuahuas need our help!
Nugget and Manny are two sweet Chihuahuas who recently became proud parents to eight tiny, two-week-old puppies. Their little family of 10 is part of a heartbreaking situation, owned by a woman who, despite her love for her dogs, was unable to afford to spay and neuter them. What started as a few Chihuahuas has grown into 19 dogs, overwhelming her and creating an overcrowded and challenging living situation. While other rescues are stepping in to spay and neuter some of the dogs she’s keeping, Homeward Trails Rescue is working to bring Nugget, Manny, and their puppies to the DC area, where they can finally have the chance to find loving, forever homes. This family is desperate for a fresh start, but they can’t make the journey without your help. Donations and sponsors are urgently needed to give these little ones a brighter future. Can you help rescue them from this heartbreaking reality?
help tyler escape the shelter
Sweet terrier mix with the cutest ears is waiting for his turn to be saved.
Tyler is a sweet 1-year-old Terrier mix who doesn’t understand why his world has been turned upside down. Surrendered by his owner to a rural shelter in southern Virginia, Tyler now spends his days in a cold, noisy kennel, surrounded by the unfamiliar sounds and smells of fear and uncertainty. He misses the comfort of his old family, and his sad, confused eyes tell a story of longing and heartbreak. Homeward Trails wants to give Tyler a second chance, but we need your help to pull him from the shelter and bring him to safety. Every donation and sponsorship brings Tyler one step closer to the love and security he deserves. Please help us make sure Tyler’s story has a happy ending.
time is ticking for tiny and little wolf
Two precious pups need our help.
Tiny and Little Wolf are two 8-month-old pups who have never known the warmth of a loving home. Their short lives have been spent in heartbreaking conditions, huddled outside with other neglected dogs, exposed to the elements and without a sense of safety. Complaints about their situation have poured in, and animal control is stepping in to help—but time is running out. These sweet, innocent pups need Homeward Trails Animal Rescue to step in and save them, but they can’t do it without your help. Without enough donations, Tiny and Little Wolf may never get the chance to feel a soft bed or a kind hand. Please, be the reason their lives change forever. Donate now and help us rescue Tiny and Little Wolf before it’s too late.
Camo can’t believe he is homeless
Handsome pup is hopeful to get on a ride out of the shelter.
Camo is a super cute 8 month old lab mix. This sweet boy was sadly found as a stray in rural VA. He is truly lucky to be alive. Stray dogs face starvation and dehydration, not to mention all the dangers of other animals and cars. Thankfully, Camo was found and brought into a rural shelter before he was hurt, or worse. Camo is happy to have a roof over his head, but shelter life is no life at all. Homeward Trails would love to get Camo to a foster home, but he is trapped behind bars until enough funds are raised to pay for his rescue. Please don’t let Camo spend one more night alone and donate to his rescue. Can you be Camo’s savior?
Please don’t let these puppies get left behind
Sweet siblings need to be rescued.
Seven tiny lives hang in the balance—8-week-old puppies surrendered to a rural VA shelter by an owner who could no longer care for them. They are scared, confused, and too young to understand why their world has turned upside down. The shelter is a scary place for adult dogs, but downright terrifying for babies. Not only is it loud and cold, the puppies are at constant risk of sicknesses. Without Homeward Trails stepping in to rescue them, their future is uncertain, and they may never know the warmth of a loving home. But we can’t do it without your help. Your donation can be the difference between despair and hope for these innocent pups. Please, help us save them and give them the second chance they so desperately need.
Hope has no hope for her future without your help
Sweet mama needs some TLC.
Poor Hope has had a terrible life thus far. Not only did this sweet girl recently have puppies and have to take care of them in horrible conditions, she was seized as part of an abuse and neglect case. Our hearts are breaking for this 2 year old mix. Hope’s past isn’t going to be her future though. With Homeward Trails’ help Hope won’t have to spend another day in the rural VA shelter she now lives at. Hope has so much hope for the future, and with enough donations, this smiling pup can be on the next ride out of the shelter and up to the DC area. Hope’s puppies were lucky enough to be rescued, and now Hope is just waiting for her turn. Please don’t let her down the way her old owners did and sponsor her today!
Buddy is just a baby!
Little lab mix needs some TLC.
Adorable Buddy is so sad. At only 9 months old, he has already experienced so much stress and sadness. Buddy’s elderly owners were left with no choice but to surrender him to a rural VA shelter, as they had serious health issues and could not care for him any longer. Sadly, Buddy doesn’t understand where his owners went, why he is now in a cold cement run, and why it is so noisy at scary at all times! Homeward Trails is certain that Buddy would make the perfect pup for so many families. However, until he can get out of the shelter, his chances of getting adopted are slim. The shelter does their best to take care of the animals but unfortunately, their adoption rates are low. Homeward Trails would love to help this deserving boy, but first his rescue fees must be covered. With your sponsorship, Buddy won’t have to spend one more night alone. Please, take a look at Buddy’s precious puppy eyes. You’ll see immediately that he is begging for our help! Please don’t let Buddy down and help save him!
The magic of your help can save these sweet pups
Hagrid and Dobbie are waiting for a rescue to save them.
Precious puppies Hagrid and Dobbie are tiny 6-month-old puppies with eyes full of hope and sweetness despite their rough start. Found as strays in southern Virginia, these sweet boys are lucky to be alive, but they’re in desperate need of help. Both are painfully skinny, battling mange, and stuck in a rural shelter with limited resources. The shelter is scary enough for adult dogs, but even more terrifying for tiny pups. Sicknesses, loud noises, and cold cages are just some of what Hagrid and Dobbie are up against daily. Homeward Trails Animal Rescue wants to give them the second chance they deserve, but we can’t do it without your support. These pups need immediate veterinary care and the tender loving care of a foster home to heal. Please consider donating or sponsoring Hagrid and Dobbie to help us save them and show them what love truly feels like. Every dollar makes a difference in their journey to a brighter future.
Liana is all ears on how to be rescued
Liana deserves so much more than life in a cage.
Poor Liana was once part of a family she loved and adored. At only 2 years old, Liana had fully integrated into her life as the family dog, and she was loyal and happy. Sadly though, one day, Liana’s owner put her in their car, dropped her at a rural VA shelter and drove away. This sweet girl is so confused! What did she do to deserve being surrendered for now reason at all? Our hearts are breaking for this little feist/chihuahua mix. Liana went from the comforts of a home to a scary building with only plastic beds to lay on at night. Homeward Trails doesn’t want Liana to have to spend one more night alone, and would love to get her on the next transportation out of the shelter. However, her rescue has to be fully funded into order to pull her from the shelter. With your donations, Liana’s dream of never being homeless again is within reach! Please don’t let this precious girl get let down again and sponsor her today!
Claire could really use some help
Pretty pup needs Homeward Trails’ to save her!
Sweet Claire is such a young and fun girl. At only 2 years old, this precious lab mix has her whole life ahead of her! Unfortunately, Claire was found as stray in rural VA. She did her best to avoid threats, starvation and dehydration and was able to stay alive. Thankfully, she was brought into a rural shelter before she succumbed to any dangers. The shelter staff figured that this happy girl’s owners would come looking for her in no time, but days turned to weeks and no one has come forward to claim sweet Claire. Sadly, Claire is at risk of becoming another homeless dog that grows old in the shelter. Homeward Trails took one look at Claire’s picture though and knew that she needed to get on the next ride out of the shelter. The only thing standing in her way is that her rescue fees have to be funded first. Please don’t let this pretty girl spend one more night alone and sponsor her before it is too late!
Time is almost up for tanner
Sweet beagle mix needs our help!
Tanner is a very handsome 8 month old beagle mix. This precious boy is lucky to be alive. Tanner was found as a stray in rural VA. He spending his days scrounging for food and desperate for water, and his nights were terrifying as he never knew where a safe place to sleep would be. Tanner is still a puppy and needs a warm loving home, not to figure out life as a homeless dog. Thankfully, Tanner was found and brought to a shelter. While Tanner is happy to be off the streets, his future is still very uncertain. The shelter can only keep dogs for so long before they need to make room for other incoming dogs. It would break all of our hearts if the shelter had to make a tough decision on Tanner’s life. Homeward Trails can’t let this sweet pup end up on a euthanasia list. With your donations, he can be on the next ride up to the DC area. Please don’t let Tanner become another statistic and sponsor his rescue today!
can you help save sydney?
Pretty pup Sydney is tired of being homeless.
Sydney is a beautiful one year old corgi mix who has already endured so much in her young life. Found as a stray wandering alone in rural Virginia, she faced the harsh realities of hunger, fear, and isolation. Life as a stray is incredibly tough, especially for a beautiful soul like Sydney, who deserves the love and security of a forever home. Now safe in a rural shelter, Sydney has a chance to start a new chapter, but she needs your help. By donating to cover her rescue fees, you can help Homeward Trails provide Sydney with the medical care, transportation, comfort, and a loving foster home that she so desperately needs. Please consider helping Sydney find her way to a brighter future—she’s come so far, and with your kindness, she’ll never have to struggle alone again.
tiny puppy doesn’t stand a chance at the shelter
Jacie needs a lot of TLC.
Jacie, a sweet 6 month old puppy, who once knew the comfort of a home, now finds herself scared and heartbroken in a rural shelter after being surrendered by her owners. The unfamiliar sounds, the cold walls, and the loneliness have left her confused and sad, not understanding why her life has changed so drastically. The shelter is a frightening place for a dog like Jacie, where each day is a battle against fear and hopelessness. Homeward Trails Animal Rescue wants to pull her from this heartbreaking situation, but we need your help. Please donate towards Jacie’s rescue—her happiness and future depend on it.
freddy is facing a frightful fate
Help save this young puppy.
Adorable Freddy is an 8 week old German Shepherd who was purchased from a backyard breeder in rural VA. Sadly, as quickly as Freddy was brought to his new family, he was turned around and brought to a shelter. Freddy’s owners did not check with their landlord to see if they could have a dog, so Freddy was kicked out of the home quickly. Freddy deserves to have a family that is stable and loving. With your donations, this sweet boy doesn’t have to spend one more night alone. Homeward Trails can have him on the next transportation to the DC area. Please don’t let this puppy get left behind and sponsor his rescue today!
Mia and bev can’t believe they are behind bars
Two precious girls need our help.
Mia and Bev are just a mere 2 years old. They are sadly are trapped in a rural Virginia shelter, facing an uncertain future. Their young lives, filled with potential and love to give, are slipping away in the cold, lonely confines of the shelter, where the days are long, and hope feels distant. Life behind bars is no life at all for these sweet girls, and without the intervention of Homeward Trails Animal Rescue, they may never know the comfort of a home or the joy of a family. With your help, we can give Mia and Bev the chance to live the life they deserve. With every passing day, these sweet girls are giving up hope to ever see freedom again.
can we save joey before his time is up?
The sweetest boy deserves so much better.
Joey is a handsome 9-month-old Shepherd/Aussie mix, who has known nothing but neglect and abandonment in his short life. Left to suffer in deplorable conditions at his owner’s home in West Virginia, his innocence has been met with heartbreak and despair. We cannot even imagine the hardships that Joey had to face on a daily basis. Homeward Trails Animal Rescue wants to give Joey the chance he’s never had—to be loved and cared for—but time is running out. Without immediate help, this sweet puppy may never escape the misery he’s endured. Please, donate now to save Joey before it’s too late. His future depends on your compassion.
Copper can’t shine without your help
Can we save Copper before it is too late?
Copper is a very sweet 6 month old lab mix who was surrendered by her negligent owner. Copper’s owner has another dog that was not fixed and got accidentally pregnant. Because they will be overwhelmed with the upcoming litter of puppies, Copper’s owner made the decision to turn her over to a rural VA shelter. Copper is now homeless, and the upcoming litter will likely be homeless as well once they are weaned. Copper’s situation is sadly not unique, as unplanned litters lead to even more of an overpopulation of dogs. While Copper is safe for now, her future is unknown without a rescue pulling her from the shelter. Homeward Trails is ready to get this girl to safety, but first her rescue needs to be funded. With your donation, Copper can be on the next ride out of the shelter and not look back. Please don’t let Copper become another shelter statistic and sponsor her today!
Sweet pup almost starved to death
Moley is truly lucky to be alive.
Moley, a 6-year-old Boxer mix, has faced unimaginable hardship, barely surviving as a stray before being rescued from the brink of starvation. His gentle spirit and resilient heart are a testament to his will to live, but without urgent help, Moley’s story could take a tragic turn. Moley was lucky enough to be found and brought to a shelter, where is weak body can rest, but only on a hard plastic bed. Homeward Trails is committed to saving him from life at a rural Virginia shelter, where resources are scarce and time is running out. Your generous donation could be the difference between life and death for Moley, offering him the second chance he so desperately deserves. Please help us save him.
Rascal is ready to be rescued
Please help Homeward Trails save him!
Rascal is a precious 2 year old Chihuahua mix who was surrendered by the only owner he has ever known. Rascal has no idea why his owner decided to no longer keep him, but he now spends his days and nights at a rural West Virginia shelter. Sadly, Rascal continues to get overlooked by potential adopters and the weeks are turning into months and not a single person has been interested in saving poor Rascal. This sweetheart deserves so much more than to be one of the forgotten homeless dogs. Homeward Trails knows this cutie will make someone so happy, but until they can raise enough funds to get him out of the shelter, Rascal has to remain behind bars. Please help him get on the next ride up to a DC area foster and donate to this very important rescue before Rascal’s time is up!
can you help save Callie?
Pretty girl is waiting to be rescued.
Callie is a beautiful 1 year old pointer mix who was sadly found as a stray in rural VA. This sweet girl endured scary nights alone with no safe place to sleep and days scrounging for food and water. Callie is lucky to be alive. She was found and brought into a rural VA shelter, where even though she is happy to have a roof over her head and regular meals, it is certainly not a home. Callie longs for someone to come forward and rescue her, but she is losing hope with every passing day. Homeward Trails does not want to leave this precious girl behind. With your donations, Callie can be on the next ride out of the shelter. Her dream is to never be homeless again! Please sponsor this pretty girl so she can have her dream come true.
baxter is ready to break free from the shelter
Sweet puppy is waiting for a rescue to come and save him.
Baxter is a precious 8 month old mixed breed puppy who was sadly found as a stray in rural Virginia. This sweet boy is so lucky to be alive. Stray dogs risk dehydration and starvation daily, not to mention all the dangers of other animals and cars. Thankfully, Baxter was found and brought to the shelter. Now, this little pup just wants day in and day out for someone to want to adopt him. Sadly, not a single potential adopter has shown interest. The shelter staff are so confused, as he is a perfect pup! Homeward Trails doesn’t want Baxter to spend one more day getting passed by. With your donations, this loving boy can be on the next ride to a DC area foster. However, until enough donations are raised to cover his rescue, Baxter’s future is looking bleak. Please don’t let Baxter get left behind and sponsor him today!
sweet sue can’t wait to be saved
Cute Feist Mix is ready to be rescued.
Sue, a 4 year old feist mix, was found wandering alone as a stray in rural Virginia, where every day brought new fears and dangers. Thankfully, Sue was found and brought to a shelter, where the staff hoped her owner would come for her, but no one ever did. Now Sue waits, overlooked and growing more despondent as potential adopters pass her by day after day. The once hopeful glimmer in her eyes is fading, and her spirit is breaking. Homeward Trails is determined to rescue Sue, but they need your help to raise the funds. Without being rescued, Sue could become one of the million forgotten shelter dogs in the US. Please consider donating to this special rescue—Sue’s second chance depends on it.
Baby Beagles are begging for help
Please don’t let Amy and Alison get left behind!
Amy and Alison, two helpless 13-week-old Beagle puppies from rural Virginia, are facing an uncertain future. Born to an owner who failed to spay their mother, they were surrendered to an overcrowded rural shelter, where their chances of survival grow dimmer by the day. Shelters are no place for young puppies, as sicknesses and stress may be too much for their immune systems. Their innocent eyes don’t understand why they’ve been abandoned, but we do. They were failed by human irresponsibility, and now, only your kindness can save them. Homeward Trails is desperately seeking donations to rescue Amy and Alison before it’s too late. Every dollar counts towards giving them the chance they deserve—will you help?
Loaf just wants love
Sweet lab mix is waiting for a lifeline.
Loaf, a sweet 1 year old lab mix, was found wandering the rural streets of Virginia, alone and scared. Living as a stray is dangerous, but Loaf was lucky enough to be found and brought to a shelter. Every day, Loaf faces the terrifying possibility that the shelter will run out of space and be forced to euthanize dogs to make room. Loaf doesn’t deserve this fate. Homeward Trails is fighting to rescue him, but we need your help to raise the funds to save him from this grim reality. Loaf deserves to be a couch potato with a new family, not a sad dog living in a shelter cage. Will you be the lifeline that Loaf so desperately needs?
Freddy is fearful that he will be forgotten
Adorable Poodle has been surrendered.
Freddy is an adorable 3 year old Poodle who was surrendered by his owner. This poor boy went from living his best life with an owner he adored, to the cold loneliness of a shelter cage. Freddy is so confused. He knows he is a good boy but has no idea why he no longer has a family. Homeward Trails saw this handsome pup and knew that he would make a new family so happy, but first he needs to be sponsored. The only way that Freddy can get out of the shelter is if he rescue is fully funded. Freddy can be on the next ride to the DC area as soon as Homeward Trails can save him! Please don’t let Freddy spend one more lonely night alone and donate today!
Please don’t let molly get left behind
Sweet German Wirehaired Pointer needs a lifeline.
Beautiful Molly is a German Wirehaired Pointer who has very sadly been surrendered by her family. Molly’s life turned upside down when she got in the car that final day leaving her home behind and being dropped off at the rural VA shelter. Molly’s owners were in financial ruin and could no longer care for her. They even considered just dropping Molly off outside the shelter and driving away. Thankfully, they had the kindness to properly surrender Molly to ensure that the shelter would safely provide her basic needs. Molly needs a rescue as soon as possible, as every day she is homeless is another day she becomes more depressed. Please donate to this lovely dog’s rescue. She would be eternally grateful to have a new family and never be stuck in a cold cement cage again.
a puppy doesn’t deserve to be in the shelter!
At only 7 months, this sweet pup needs to get out of the cage.
Ace is a super fun 7 month old chocolate lab who, much to his surprise, is living a cage in a rural VA shelter. How could this happen to such an amazing boy? Poor Ace’s owner sadly had to surrender him due to his own health issues. Ace had no idea that his last car ride with his beloved owner would end up with him at a shelter and never seeing his home again. Our hearts are breaking for this puppy, who deserves to experience all that life has to offer at such a young and carefree age. Homeward Trails needs your help to raise enough money to pay for not only Ace’s ride to the DC are, but also to get him much needed veterinary care. Please don’t let this happy boy get left behind and sponsor Ace today!
They only have each other
Raven and Trixie need a miracle to be saved.
Trixie and Raven are adorable 2 year old beagle mixes who have found themselves alone at a rural West Virginia shelter. These two precious girls were surrendered by their owners and have no idea why! They are such wonderful pups, it is shocking that their fate is now at the discretion of an overcrowded shelter. While shelter staff does all it can to help the homeless dogs, it is only a matter of time before that have to start making room for incoming dogs by euthanizing those that are hard to adopt. Not surprisingly, adopting out one dog is hard enough, but a bonded pair like Raven and Trixie is even harder. Thankfully, Homeward Trails is not one to back away from difficulty and would love to work their magic to help Raven and Trixie find the family they have always dreamed of. The only thing standing in their way is not only one of their rescue fees being covered, but both. We can’t bear to leave either pup behind, as Raven and Trixie would be devastated without each other. Please help these beagles to safety and sponsor both girls today!
Six sweet puppies were dumped at the shelter steps
Homeward Trails needs help with the huge undertaking of saving six puppies!
A litter of six eight-week-old puppies, barely old enough to navigate the world, were heartlessly abandoned at the front steps of a rural Virginia shelter in a large Rubbermaid bin. Their tiny, trembling bodies now face the harsh, perilous environment of the shelter, where their fragile age makes them especially vulnerable to illnesses. Homeward Trails Rescue is desperately seeking donations to save these innocent lives from a grim fate, hoping to provide them with a safe haven and the loving care they so desperately need. Each donation is a lifeline, offering these puppies a chance to escape the cold, intimidating confines of the shelter and find a future filled with warmth and compassion. Please don’t let any of these puppies get left behind and sponsor these sweet siblings today.
Stretch was surrendered for no reason
At only a year old, Stretch has his whole life ahead of him.
Stretch is a one year old Lab mix who was surrendered by his owner to a rural VA shelter. Poor Stretch’s spirit has weighed down by the cold reality of homelessness. Once a beloved companion, Stretch’s days are now spent in the dreary confinement of a kennel. Every passing day blurs in a cycle of uncertainty and longing. Homeward Trails is asking for donations to rescue Stretch from this disheartening fate, hoping to offer him a new beginning away from the bleak, echoing walls of the shelter. Every donation brings Stretch one step closer to the warmth and care he so desperately needs, transforming his silent suffering into the hope of a brighter, loving future. Please don’t let Stretch spend one more night alone and sponsor him today.
can we save cool whip before it is too late?
Sweet lab mix was abandoned for chasing chickens.
Cool Whip is a handsome 3 year old Lab mix with a heart full love and no where to share it! This sweet boy has been surrendered to a rural VA shelter simply for his innocent joy of chasing after the neighbor’s chickens. This sweet boy, once a cherished member of a family, now sits in a cold kennel, his hopeful eyes reflecting the deep sadness of abandonment. Homeward Trails is working to raise funds to rescue Cool Whip and bring him to a safe foster home in the DC area, where he can finally find the acceptance and affection he so desperately deserves. Every donation brings Cool Whip one step closer to a new beginning, away from the stark confines of the shelter and into the warmth of a home where he will be loved for who he truly is.
darla’s sweet eyes are begging to be rescued
Poor puppy will be stuck in a cage until she is saved.
Darla is an absolutely adorable a two-month-old puppy with the sweetest and saddest puppy dog eyes. This sweet girl was found shivering under a camper with her mother and siblings. While all her brothers and sisters have found loving homes, Darla remains alone in a rural Virginia shelter. Being so young and alone is terrifying for poor Darla. As she waits in the cold, barren confines of the shelter, Homeward Trails is hopeful to raise the necessary funds to rescue her and offer her a chance at a warm, loving home. Each donation is a step toward giving Darla the life she deserves, filled with the affection and security she has been yearning for since the day she was born.
Athena is lonely and sad after being surrendered
Cute doodle was given up by her family.
Athena is an adorable one year old doodle who once had a family she loved calling her own. This sweet girl was living her best life when her family decided they were unable to afford her. Sadly, Athena was surrendered to a rural VA shelter. She went from the love and comfort of a home, to a hard plastic bed in a cold cement dog run. Athena’s whole life has been turned upside-down. As cute as she is, no one has shown interest in adopting Athena. She needs a break, and Homeward Trails is waiting with open arms to bring Athena to the DC area. With your donation, Athena can be on the next ride out of the shelter. Please help save this cutie!
Being homeless isn’t funny for Joker
This handsome boy needs a hand to help him.
Joker is quite the handsome pup! At only 2 years old, poor Joker was found as a stray in rural Virginia. This sweet boy is lucky to be alive, as he was picked up after running around on the streets. It is a miracle Joker wasn’t hit by a car. While Joker is likely very thankful he was brought to safety, he has traded his life on the streets to a life in a cage. Joker deserves so much more than to stare at cement walls all day and night long. Homeward Trails heard Joker’s plea for help and is ready to have him get on the next transportation up to the DC area. The only thing standing in the way of a new life for Joker is that his rescue fees must be funded. Your donations can ensure that Joker doesn’t have to live a lonely life one more day. Please sponsor Joker so he can smile again!
Red wants out of the shelter
This pup was surrendered by his owner.
Red is an adorable, 2.5-year-old mixed breed dog who has ended up in a shelter in rural Virginia after his owner surrendered him. We don’t know much about his story, but we do know that the first step is getting him out of the shelter. Then, we’re confident we can find him a forever family. Can you chip in so we can rescue Red and turn his life around?
This trio has been living in a muddy pen
Their owner is too sick to care for them.
These 3-month-old puppies need much more care than their owner could offer. Their owner is a kind person, but was diagnosed with cancer and can’t take care of them. So they’ve been stuck living in a muddy pen. Luckily, the owner has agreed to give them up so they can have better homes, and we want to ensure they get those. Can you help us cover the vetting and transportation costs so we can get this trio the love and care they deserve?.
Kay Wants to give you all the kisses
Little Kay is too sweet to be all alone at the shelter.
Adorable Kay is a 2 year old beagle mix who has sadly ended up alone at a rural West Virginia shelter. This precious girl was surrendered by her owner who could no longer care for her or her brother. Kay wasn’t too worried when she had her brother to lean on, but he has since been rescued and Kay was left behind. Our hearts are breaking for this sweet girl. Kay deserves so much more than a life of lonely solitude. Homeward Trails would love to get Kay to safety as soon as possible. With your donations, Kay can be on the next ride to a DC area foster. Please sponsor this perfect pup so she can leave her sad past behind and get excited for her future!
Jolene’s Fate is in your hands
Sweet puppy needs our help.
Jolene is a precious four-month-old puppy with eyes still brimming with innocent trust, now shivering in the cold concrete corner of a rural Virginia shelter. Her tiny frame trembling with each loud bark and noise coming from other homeless dogs waiting for their chance to be saved. Jolene was once owned by a man who is known for abandoning his unwanted dogs, and her fate was no different. Jolene now faces a grim reality that hits so many other homeless dogs, that without a rescue or an adopter, Jolene’s future is not looking bright. Homeward Trails is tirelessly seeking sponsors and donations, desperately hoping that Jolene can be on the next ride out of the shelter. Please help this sweet girl before she becomes another depressing statistic where she lives her life alone in a shelter cage.
Wiggles wants out of the shelter
This pup’s face is begging for a forever family.
Who can say no to Wiggles? This 7-month-old Chi mix was found as a stray in southern Virginia. He’s much safer now in a shelter, but his soulful eyes are asking for a loving home, where he can thrive. We are on board to help Wiggles find his people, but we need your help to get him here! Can you chip in to cover the costs of vetting and transportation?
Bernie was found on the streets
This sweet pup needs a fresh start.
Bernie is a 4-year-old beagle mix. We don’t know much about his past, except that he was found as a stray and brought to a shelter in southern Virginia. We want to write a better future for Bernie and find him a forever home. Can you help us? The costs of saving dogs and cats add up, and we could use some support in rescuing Bernie.
Four Beagles Left for Dead
These sweet beagles are in desperate need of a rescue to save them.
These four precious Beagles were found abandoned on the side of a rural VA road, neglected and starving. Tragically, one dog had already passed away and the other four were sitting next to him, desperate for someone to find them. Thankfully, the surviving four were found and brought to a rural shelter where staff thought someone may come to claim them.
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The Last Puppy is Waiting for His Turn to be Saved
Poor Lotso is the only puppy left out of his litter to be rescued.
Precious Lotso has been overlooked for too long! This cute 5 month old Black Mouth Cur mix came into a rural VA shelter with his littermates. After some time, all of his siblings have been adopted, except for poor Lotso! He is as precious as puppies come, so it is quite the surprise that no one has come forward to adopt this sweetheart.
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Goldie was brought to the shelter
She was found homeless.
Goldie is an adorable, 2-year-old beagle mix who was found as a stray in southwest Virginia. She’s off the streets and safe in the shelter now, but the shelter is no place for an extended stay. We want to get this sweet pup into a home, where she can thrive. Can you help us make Goldie’s dreams come true?
Crystal was living on the streets
This pup is ready for a new life.
Crystal is a 1-year-old lab hound who was found as a stray in rural Virginia. She’s now safe in a shelter, but her odds of getting adopted aren’t great. The shelter is overcrowded and gets more surrenders than adoptions. We know Crystal would be snapped up if we can get her here, but we need your help to cover the cost of vetting and transportation. Can you give Crystal the life she deserves?
Riley and Rose are ready for families
These puppies deserve a better life!
Riley and Rose are only 12 weeks old and already stuck in a shelter. These puppies are ready to thrive in loving homes, and we know we can find the perfect fits. But it’s been an expensive year already, and the bills keep piling up. Can you help us cover the vetting and transportation costs for this duo? Together, we can give them a better life.
His Owner Was Too Sick to Care for Him
At only 4 months old, Rumple deserves more than a life in a cage!
Adorable Rumple is a 4 month old poodle mix whose whole life has been turned upside down! At such a young age, Rumple is quite confused as to how he found himself alone in a rural VA shelter. Sadly, Rumple’s life made a drastic turn when he was surrendered by his ill owner.
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