Homeward Trails Animal Rescue
Homeward Trails seeks to find permanent adoptive homes in the Mid-Atlantic Region for dogs and cats from high-kill shelters or whose owners can no longer care for them.
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
ESTIMATE WEIGHT FULL GROWN: We estimate in the 50 lb range. ESTIMATED AGE: DOB: 06/01/2025 KNOWN WITH DOGS: puppies are...
Read MoreESTIMATE WEIGHT FULL GROWN: We estimate in the 50 lb range. ESTIMATED AGE: DOB: 06/01/2025 KNOWN WITH DOGS: puppies are...
Read MoreESTIMATE WEIGHT FULL GROWN: We estimate in the 50 lb range. ESTIMATED AGE: DOB: 06/01/2025 KNOWN WITH DOGS: puppies are...
Read MoreESTIMATE WEIGHT FULL GROWN: We estimate in the 50 lb range. ESTIMATED AGE: DOB: 06/01/2025 KNOWN WITH DOGS: puppies are...
Read MoreESTIMATE WEIGHT FULL GROWN: We estimate in the 50 lb range. ESTIMATED AGE: DOB: 06/01/2025 KNOWN WITH DOGS: puppies are...
Read MoreBREED: Beagle mix SEX: Female WEIGHT: 37 lbs AGE: 2Years If you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill...
Read MoreESTIMATE WEIGHT FULL GROWN: We estimate in the 50 lb range. ESTIMATED AGE: DOB: 06/01/2025 KNOWN WITH DOGS: puppies are...
Read MoreESTIMATE WEIGHT FULL GROWN: We estimate in the 50 lb range. ESTIMATED AGE: DOB: 06/01/2025 KNOWN WITH DOGS: puppies are...
Read MoreESTIMATE WEIGHT FULL GROWN: We estimate in the 50 lb range. ESTIMATED AGE: DOB: 06/01/2025 KNOWN WITH DOGS: puppies are...
Read MoreESTIMATE WEIGHT FULL GROWN: We estimate in the 50 lb range. ESTIMATED AGE: DOB: 06/01/2025 KNOWN WITH DOGS: puppies are...
Read MoreESTIMATE WEIGHT FULL GROWN: We estimate in the 50 lb range. ESTIMATED AGE: DOB: 3 yrs KNOWN WITH DOGS: good...
Read MoreBreed - DSH tabby Female Weight - growing Estimated Age - 2.5 months If you are interested in adopting this...
Read MoreBreed - DSH black Female Weight - growing Estimated Age - 2.5 months If you are interested in adopting this...
Read MoreBreed - Domestic Short Hair Neutered Male Weight - About 10 lbs Estimated Age - 2 years If you are...
Read MoreIf you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out our dog adoption questionnaire and e-mail any questions to:...
Read MoreLOCATION: An amazing Foster home ADOPTION COORDINATOR: Mikayla - mikaylahtar@gmail.com ESTIMATE WEIGHT FULL GROWN: 40-50lbs ESTIMATED AGE: 5 months KNOWN...
Read MoreLOCATION: An amazing Foster home ADOPTION COORDINATOR: Mikayla - mikaylahtar@gmail.com ESTIMATE WEIGHT FULL GROWN: 40-50lbs ESTIMATED AGE: 5 months KNOWN...
Read MoreBreed - DSH tabby Male Weight - growing Estimated Age - 2.5 months If you are interested in adopting this...
Read MoreBreed - Domestic Short Hair Female Weight - About 2 lbs Estimated Age - 2mo If you are interested in...
Read MoreLOCATION: An amazing Foster home ADOPTION COORDINATOR: Mikayla - mikaylahtar@gmail.com ESTIMATE WEIGHT FULL GROWN: 20lbs ESTIMATED AGE: 1 year KNOWN...
Read MoreLOCATION: An amazing Foster home ADOPTION COORDINATOR: Mikayla - mikaylahtar@gmail.com ESTIMATE WEIGHT FULL GROWN: 30-40lbs ESTIMATED AGE: 9 months KNOWN...
Read MoreBreed - DSH gray tabby Female Weight - growing Estimated Age - will be 2 months old in late July...
Read MoreBreed - Domestic Shorthair Male Weight - about 1.6 pounds Estimated Age - 8 weeks old (DOB 9 MAY 2025)...
Read MoreBreed - Domestic Shorthair Neutered Male Weight - about 14 pounds Estimated Age - About 7.5 years old (Estimated DOB...
Read MoreBreed - Domestic Shorthair Female Weight - about 1.5 pounds Estimated Age - 8 weeks old (DOB 9 MAY 2025)...
Read MoreBreed - DSH gray Female Weight - growing Estimated Age - will be 2 months old in late July If...
Read MoreBreed - DSH black Female Weight - growing Estimated Age - will be 2 months old in late July If...
Read MoreBreed - DSH tortie Female Weight - 6.5 lb Estimated Age - 2 years If you are interested in adopting...
Read MoreBreed - DSH black Male Weight - growing Estimated Age - will be 2 months old in late July If...
Read MoreBreed - Domestic Medium Hair Neutered Male Weight - about 10 pounds Estimated Age - around 4 years old If...
Read MoreESTIMATE WEIGHT FULL GROWN: We estimate in the 50-60 lb range at this time ESTIMATED AGE: DOB: 5/14/25 KNOWN WITH...
Read MoreBreed - Domestic Shorthair Spayed Female Weight - about 7 pounds Estimated Age - 1 year old (Estimated DOB 8...
Read MoreESTIMATE WEIGHT FULL GROWN: 25 lbs ESTIMATED AGE: 3.5 years KNOWN WITH DOGS: Great! KNOWN WITH CATS: Unknown at this...
Read MoreMeet Sir Duke! He is a new arrival to the Trails Home Farm and we are still learning more about...
Read MoreBreed - Domestic Shorthair Spayed Female Weight - about 7 pounds Estimated Age - 1 year old (Estimated DOB 27...
Read MoreBreed - Domestic Shorthair Spayed Female Weight - about 7 pounds Estimated Age - 1 year old (Estimated DOB 3...
Read MorePLEASE VISIT THIS WEBSITE TO FIND THE ADOPTION QUESTIONNAIRE: http://www.homewardtrails.org/adopt-a-pet/adoption-forms/ HOW TO MEET THIS ANIMAL: Fill out the application and...
Read MoreESTIMATE WEIGHT FULL GROWN: We estimate in the 50-60 lb range at this time ESTIMATED AGE: DOB: 5/14/25 KNOWN WITH...
Read MoreBreed - Domestic Long Hair Spayed Female Weight - About 7 lbs Estimated Age - Between 3-5 years old If...
Read MoreBreed - Domestic Short Hair Spayed Female Weight - About 7 lbs Estimated Age - Between 2-4 years old If...
Read MoreBreed - DSH gray Male Weight - growing Estimated Age - 2 months (mid June) If you are interested in...
Read MoreBreed - DSH gray Female Weight - growing Estimated Age - 2 months (mid June) If you are interested in...
Read MoreBreed - Russian Blue mix Neutered Male Weight - 14 lb Estimated Age - 6.5 years If you are interested...
Read MoreBreed - Domestic Short Hair Male Weight - About 2 lbs Estimated Age - 2mo ( as of end of...
Read MoreMeet Murphy! He will be your new best friend! Murphy is a BIG softie. He will definitely win you over...
Read MoreBreed - Domestic Short Hair Male Weight - About 2 lbs Estimated Age - 2mo ( as of end of...
Read MoreBreed - Domestic Short Hair Male Weight - About 1.5 lbs and growing! Estimated Age - About 6-7 weeks old...
Read MoreIf you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out our dog adoption questionnaire and e-mail any questions to:...
Read MoreIf you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out our dog adoption questionnaire and e-mail any questions to:...
Read MoreIf you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out our dog adoption questionnaire and e-mail any questions to:...
Read MoreBreed - Domestic Short Hair Female Weight - About 2 lbs Estimated Age - 2mo ( as of end of...
Read MoreBreed - Domestic Short Hair Male Weight - About 2 pounds on 6.23.2025 Estimated Age - DOB 4.16.25 If you...
Read MoreBreed - DMH Brown Tabby Spayed Female Weight - 8 lb Estimated Age - 11 months If you are interested...
Read MoreBreed - DMH Brown Tabby Spayed Female Weight - 9 lb Estimated Age - 3 years If you are interested...
Read MoreBreed - Domestic Shorthair Female Weight - about 1.5 pounds Estimated Age - 7 weeks old (DOB 28 APR 2025)...
Read MoreBreed - Domestic Shorthair Spayed Female Weight - about 7 pounds Estimated Age - 2 years old (Estimated DOB 28...
Read MoreBreed - Siamese mix Spayed Female Weight - 11 lb Estimated Age - 1.5year If you are interested in adopting...
Read MoreIf you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out our dog adoption questionnaire and e-mail any questions to:...
Read MoreMeet Marshall! Marshall is a new pup at the Trails Home Farm and we cant wait to learn more about...
Read MoreBreed - Domestic Shorthair Female Weight - about 1.5 pounds Estimated Age - 7 weeks old (DOB 28 APR 2025)...
Read MoreBreed - Domestic Short Hair Spayed Female Weight - Around 8 pounds Estimated Age ~1.5 yo If you are interested...
Read MoreIf you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out our dog adoption questionnaire and e-mail any questions to...
Read MoreESTIMATE WEIGHT FULL GROWN: We estimate in the 50 lb range. ESTIMATED AGE: Birthdate 5/7/25 KNOWN WITH DOGS: KNOWN WITH...
Read MoreESTIMATE WEIGHT FULL GROWN: We estimate in the 40-50 lb range. ESTIMATED AGE: DOB: 5/7/25 KNOWN WITH DOGS: puppies are...
Read MoreIf you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out our dog adoption questionnaire and e-mail any questions to:...
Read MoreESTIMATE WEIGHT FULL GROWN: 30 lbs ESTIMATED AGE: 4 months KNOWN WITH DOGS: Gets along well KNOWN WITH CATS: unknown...
Read MoreESTIMATE WEIGHT FULL GROWN: We estimate in the 40-50 lbs range. ESTIMATED AGE: DOB. 5/7/25 KNOWN WITH DOGS: good with...
Read MoreBreed - Domestic Short Hair Neutered Male Weight - 13 pounds Estimated Age - 5 years If you are interested...
Read MoreBreed - Domestic Shorthair Female Weight - about 2 pounds Estimated Age - 8 weeks old (DOB 15 APR 2025)...
Read MoreBreed - DSH Brown Tabby Spayed Female Weight - 7.6 lb Estimated Age - 7 years If you are interested...
Read MoreBreed - Domestic Medium Hair Neutered Male Weight - About 9lbs Estimated Age - About 1-2 year old If you...
Read MoreBreed - Domestic Shorthair Female Weight - about 1.3 pounds Estimated Age - 8 weeks old (DOB 15 APR 2025)...
Read MoreBreed - Domestic Shorthair Male Weight - about 2 pounds Estimated Age - 8 weeks old (DOB 15 APR 2025)...
Read MoreBreed - Domestic Medium Hair Male Weight - about 1.5 pounds Estimated Age - 8 weeks old (DOB 12 APR...
Read MoreBreed - DSH tabby with white Neutered Male Weight - 12 lb Estimated Age - 5 years If you are...
Read MoreBreed - DSH White and Black Spayed Female Weight - about 8 lbs Estimated Age - around 10 months If...
Read MoreBreed - Domestic Shorthair Male Weight - about 2 pounds Estimated Age - 8 weeks old (DOB 15 APR 2025)...
Read MoreBreed - DSH Calico Spayed Female Weight - 12 lb Estimated Age - 5 years If you are interested in...
Read MoreBreed - DSH Calico Spayed Female Weight - 14 lb Estimated Age - 5.5 years If you are interested in...
Read MoreBreed - Domestic Medium Hair Female Weight - about 1.5 pounds Estimated Age - 8 weeks old (DOB 12 APR...
Read MoreBreed - Domestic Short Hair Neutered Male Weight - About 9lbs Estimated Age - About 1-2 year old If you...
Read MoreBreed - Domestic Medium Hair Female Weight - about 1.5 pounds Estimated Age - 8 weeks old (DOB 12 APR...
Read MoreBreed - Domestic Medium Hair Male Weight - about 1.5 pounds Estimated Age - 8 weeks old (DOB 12 APR...
Read MoreBreed - Domestic Short Hair Female Weight - About 2 lbs Estimated Age - 2mo If you are interested in...
Read MoreBreed - Domestic Short Hair Female Weight - About 2 lbs Estimated Age - 2mo If you are interested in...
Read MoreBreed - Domestic Short Hair Female Weight - About 2 lbs Estimated Age - 2mo If you are interested in...
Read MoreESTIMATE WEIGHT FULL GROWN: We estimate in the 30-40 lb range. ESTIMATED AGE: 12 wks KNOWN WITH DOGS: good with...
Read MoreCome meet me during our events Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM - 4 PM at the Homeward Trails Manny...
Read MoreBreed - DSH Gray and White Neutered Male Weight - 11 lb Estimated Age - 10 year If you are...
Read MoreBreed - Himalayan mix with tortie coat Spayed Female Weight - 13 lb Estimated Age - 16.5 year If you...
Read MoreIf you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out our dog adoption questionnaire and e-mail any questions to:...
Read MoreBreed - DSH White with Black Markings Neutered Male Weight - 9 lb Estimated Age - 4 years If you...
Read MoreBreed - DSH dilute calico Spayed Female Weight - 9 lb Estimated Age - 12 years old If you are...
Read MoreESTIMATE WEIGHT FULL GROWN: 20 lbs ESTIMATED AGE: 2 years old KNOWN WITH DOGS: The shelter we brought her in...
Read MoreFRONT DECLAWED Breed - DSH Gray Spayed Female Weight - 8 lb Estimated Age - 11.5 years If you are...
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11/19/2021
Theo is an almost five year old beagle mix. Theo may be small but he is full of personality! Theo is the perfect mix of play and hangout with his peeps. Theo has just started learning to make doggie friends and he thinks he likes it. Theo is still learning how to be the best boy he can be and will need a home where his people can work with him on that. Theo does have some on leash reactivity towards other dogs and minor resource guarding so he would do best in a home with teens and older. Theo has a prey drive and will chase cats, so a feline free home is needed.
Theo is ready to bounce (he loves spikey bounce balls) with a waived adoption fee, crate, martingale, harness, leash, training treats and toys! Can't adopt? Theo would happily take a foster home while he waits on his furever home. Email us at adoptioncenter@homewardtrails.org
#adoptdontshop #homewardtrails #catsofinstagram #dogsofinsta #adoptionevent #cleartheshelters #dogsofinstagram #animalrescue #rescuedog #dogsofinstagram #rescuedogsofinstagram #dog #dogs #dogstagram #rescue #instadog #dogoftheday #doglife #doglover #rescuedismyfavoritebreed #doglovers #dogsofinsta #doggo #rescuedogs #muttsofinstagram #puppiesofinstagram #ilovemydog #dogsofig
11/17/2021
Happy #whiskerwednesday from #adoptable brothers Jamison & Shack. Go meet them at @crumbs_whiskers in Georgetown. Both boys were born without fully formed eyelids. #adoptdontshop #cats_of_instagram #kitten
11/13/2021
Stewart survived a 130+ dog hoarding situation - now he’s our resident fortune teller like @showmenoodz #nobones #bones
11/03/2021
Check us out on #tiktok and thanks to @gatewaypets and @awlaarlington for the inspiration.
10/31/2021
Happy Halloween from our #adoptable cats and dogs! #adoptdontshop #happyhalloween #spookyseason #catsofinstagram #dogsofinstagram
10/29/2021
Happy National Cat Day from our #adoptable kitties! #nationalcatday #adoptdontshop #catsofinstagram
10/25/2021
Meet Myra! Myra is a 1 year old retriever mix looking for a home with adults only. Myra loves people, walks, cuddles and to talk. Myra also enjoys playing with other dogs who can match her play style. Due to Myra's love for talking, she would do best in a townhouse or single family home. Myra does show some resource guarding with food towards other dogs, so she will need a household that can manage this. Myra does enjoy the outdoors but if she sees squirrels, she will try to chase them. However, if you have a yard, we think Myra would be great at keeping it squirrel free!
Myra would love a furever home, but a foster would be great too.
Contact adoptioncenter@homewardtrails.org if Myra seems like the girl for you. #adoptdontshop #homewardtrails #catsofinstagram #dogsofinsta #adoptionevent #cleartheshelters #dogsofinstagram #catsofinsta #animalrescue #rescuedog #dogsofinstagram #rescuedogsofinstagram #dog #dogs #dogstagram #rescue #instadog #dogoftheday #doglife #doglover #rescuedismyfavoritebreed #doglovers #dogsofinsta #doggo #rescuedogs #muttsofinstagram #puppiesofinstagram #ilovemydog #dogsofig
10/22/2021
Happy Go Fetch Friday! Today we are sharing Luca. Luca is a 2 year old retriever mix who enjoys puzzle toys, chew toys, and occasionally chasing toys. Luca is not the best at sharing toys or food so he will need a home with adults only and no other pets. Luca is very treat motivated and enjoys learning new tricks. Luca is also great at cleaning up every crumb you never knew you had! So if you want the pawfect mix of fun, snuggles and a clean house, then Luca is your man!
Luca is ready to roll with a waived adoption fee, crate, kuranda bed, martingale, leash, muzzle, training treats and training session with a certified trainer. Can't adopt? Luca is also looking for a foster. Email adoptioncenter@homewardtrails.org if this sounds good to you! #adoptdontshop #homewardtrails #catsofinstagram #dogsofinsta #adoptionevent #cleartheshelters #dogsofinstagram #animalrescue #rescuedog #dogsofinstagram #rescuedogsofinstagram #dog #dogs #dogstagram #rescue #instadog #dogoftheday #doglife #doglover #rescuedismyfavoritebreed #doglovers #dogsofinsta #doggo #rescuedogs #muttsofinstagram #puppiesofinstagram #ilovemydog #dogsofig
10/19/2021
IT'S TONGUE OUT TUESDAY! We have some great tongues to share! And guess what? All these doggos are currently available for adoption (or foster) so that's even better for you!
Here's our lineup:
RICKY BOBBY - our three-legged MVP/6 year old chocolate retriever/lab mix
CAGNEY - the quietest and sweetest beagle you will ever meet/9 month old beagle mix
JENNY LOU - the girl with the dreamiest eyes/4 year old hound mix
SADIE - the gentlest giant/5 month old great dane mix
BETTY - our super senior/8 year old lab mix
Please peruse their profiles and send an email to adoptioncenter@homewardtrails.org if you have a home and a heart for these babies! #adoptdontshop #homewardtrails #catsofinstagram #dogsofinsta #adoptionevent #cleartheshelters #dogsofinstagram #animalrescue #rescuedog #dogsofinstagram #rescuedogsofinstagram #dog #dogs #dogstagram #rescue #instadog #dogoftheday #doglife #doglover #rescuedismyfavoritebreed #doglovers #dogsofinsta #doggo #rescuedogs #muttsofinstagram #puppiesofinstagram #ilovemydog #dogsofig #tongueouttuesday
10/18/2021
Meet Betty, our sweet sunbathing senior! Betty came to us from another shelter where she was found as a stray. Betty is a super sweetheart who loves humans (she likes other dogs too, but the humans are her #1). Betty did come to us with some health issues which we are currently taking care of. Despite everything Betty is a swell senior who deserves a home with a lap.
Can you adopt or foster Betty? Send us an email today: adoptioncenter@homewardtrails.org #adoptdontshop #homewardtrails #catsofinstagram #dogsofinsta #adoptionevent #cleartheshelters #dogsofinstagram #catsofinsta #animalrescue #rescuedog #dogsofinstagram #rescuedogsofinstagram #dog #dogs #dogstagram #rescue #instadog #dogoftheday #doglife #doglover #rescuedismyfavoritebreed #doglovers #dogsofinsta #doggo #rescuedogs #muttsofinstagram #puppiesofinstagram #ilovemydog #dogsofig
10/17/2021
This is heartbreaking. We received word that one of our partners had responded to a hoarding case with over 130 small dogs all living in a house. It’s unimaginable, but we are working to get them out. We will be welcoming some of them this afternoon. Please help sponsor their care - they will need a lot. Link in profile. #adoptdontshop
10/15/2021
Come meet some wonderful dogs (and cats) at our Adoption Center in Fairfax Station! Link in profile to sign up for a slot. #adoptdontshop #homewardtrails #catsofinstagram #dogsofinsta #adoptionevent #cleartheshelters #dogsofinstagram #catsofinsta #animalrescue #rescuedog #dogsofinstagram #rescuedogsofinstagram #dog #dogs #dogstagram #rescue #instadog #dogoftheday #doglife #doglover #rescuedismyfavoritebreed #doglovers #dogsofinsta #doggo #rescuedogs #muttsofinstagram #puppiesofinstagram #ilovemydog #dogsofig