Homeward Bound Animal Shelter

04/24/2025

Our sweet Thistle. This little lady came to us severely matted (so she's a little naked right now!), and desperate for love. We believe her to be young, right around a year. We can't wait for her to have all the love she deserves.

04/24/2025

Dogs available for adoption.

04/24/2025

Foxie is just a 1.5yr old Pit/Hound mix. She's full of zoomies and love, with some basic commands. Would love an active family!

04/22/2025

Meet Piper! This lady is a 2yr old Dane/Terrier mix that has the best smile. Playful, but gentle, Piper is good with other dogs, and does well on a leash! Her family could no longer give her the home she needed, and she's ready for the best forever with lots of cuddles. To find out more about Piper, go to www.homewardboundmanistee.org. The All Pets Bulletin is brought to you by Little River Casino Resort and of course by the Homeward Bound Animal Shelter. Catch it Tuesday Mornings on Eagle 101.5!

04/20/2025

Cats available for adoption. We adopt only to households looking for an indoor only cat.

04/19/2025

We can’t believe we are approaching the 20 year anniversary of Homeward Bound. It’s an incredible milestone that could not have been achieved without all you wonderful people opening your hearts and homes to animals in need! Please email us pictures and stories of how a Homeward Bound alum has impacted your life! ❤️
[email protected]

04/19/2025

OWNER IDENTIFIED - RETURNED

FOUND - MANISTEE COUNTY, Manistee, Lakeshore Rd.

Who’s missing this sweet pup?
(231)723-7387

04/19/2025

All we can say is WOW and thank you for making this fundraiser more than we could have imagined.

How stunning are all this superstars ❤️
Can’t wait to see the STUNNING PHOTOS!
Sponsors, entrants, voters - you are all AMAZING. And last but never least Chaltron Photography who made this happen. Our furry friends now and in the future will benefit from your care and love and commitment!

04/17/2025

RETURNED TO OWNER

FOUND - MANISTEE COUNTY, Brethern, by KND School.
Call (231)723-7387 with information or send us a message here.

04/16/2025

We are asking for something super special this ! Something we can't offer on our typical Amazon list, they need to come straight from the source. These Stretch and Scratch scratchers are made specific for shelter use in primary enclosures, and are CRUCIAL to enrichment of our cats when they are spending time in their enclosures. Scratching is an important behavior in cats for so many reasons, and is beneficial for their health and for stress relief.

Here's the link to purchase! One case replaces a scratcher in almost all our cat room enclosures!
https://www.stretchandscratch.com/default.asp

Please send to: Homeward Bound Animal Shelter 736 Paws Trail, Manistee MI 49660

The cats will be paws-itively thrilled!

04/15/2025

A little more naked, but a lot more comfortable thanks to The Groomery for quickly getting Thistle and staying late to help us out ❤️

Thistle still needs to be vetted, but this girl is so sweet and starved for affection! We can’t wait for her to be all ready to find her forever home!

04/15/2025

Our Pet of the Week is Aurora - a 40 # FemaleHusky Mix. This 11yr old lady is with us after the passing of her owner and though she must be heartbroken, she's happy to be meeting everyone here. She's pretty used to a big fenced yard to hang out in and being with her human almost all of the time. She does great on a leash and would love a daily walk and cuddle session. Please help us find a loving home for this girl quickly. She's a golden girl in her golden years and is deserving of the companionship she grew used to. To find out more about Aurora, go to www.homewardboundmanistee.org. The All Pets Bulletin is brought to you by Little River Casino Resort and of course by the Homeward Bound Animal Shelter. Catch it Tuesday Mornings on Eagle 101.5!

04/14/2025

We are THRILLED that Pumpkin found a loving home, and is enjoying lots of walks and trips to the dog park. Sweet Daisy (Black/White) is sure missing her best friend though! Could you have the perfect companion to fill Daisy's days with yard snuggles and zoomies?

04/14/2025

FOUND - MANISTEE COUNTY - Bigge Rd Copemish

Call Animal Control 231-723-3170 or leave a message at Homeward Bound 231-723-7387

04/14/2025

OJ is a most handsome and affectionate 6yr old boy. Very well adjusted, used to living with other cats and dogs. He's wonderful and ready for the perfect home!

04/11/2025

Check out Oakley on a leash! When he came to us it was a struggle bus of jumping and tug o’ war. 😫
Look at him now walking like a true gentleman!
All credit to our amazing staff and volunteers who didn’t give up on him. Time and patience and ❤️

04/11/2025

Yay Ruby!!! ❤️❤️❤️

Huge News!!

We are beyond thrilled to announce that RUBY, the sweet pup who found her forever home thanks to the incredible work of Homeward Bound Animal Shelter, is the WINNER of our Pet Calendar Contest, meaning that she brought in the most votes during the overall contest! 🏆💖

Ruby didn’t just win—she DOMINATED! In the final week, she brought in an astonishing 721 new votes, securing the Escape Manistee Prize Package! And that's not all— because Ruby is the overall winner she will be featured on the cover of our 2026 Homeward Bound Animal Shelter Pet Calendar!

This victory is a testament to the power of the Homeward Bound community and the love we all share for animals. Ruby's journey is a heartwarming reminder that every vote makes a difference in giving pets like her a chance at a new life.

Thank you to everyone who voted and supported Ruby!

04/11/2025

Dogs available for adoption.