Homeward Trails Animal Rescue

Home
Homeward Trails Animal Rescue

Homeward Trails finds permanent adoptive homes for more than 3,000 dogs and cats annually.

13/09/2025

Our Trails Home Farm is growing and we are looking for dedicated people to join our team! The Farm takes dogs in every Wednesday and to keep saving lives we need more help. We are looking for someone who loves being outdoors and working with our pups to help them find their forever home. If you or someone you know is interested please send in your resume.

12/09/2025

Join us for an adoption event at Logan 14 Aveda Salon & Spa on Sunday, September 14th. We'll be there with our adoptable dogs from 1pm - 3pm. Hope to see you there at 1314 14th St NW, Washington, DC. Thank you Logan 14 Aveda Lifestyle Salon~Spa for your support!

12/09/2025

Help Us Stock Up on Purina Dog Food! 🐾💕

Our furry friends depend on us for their daily nutritional needs. To ensure they receive the best care, we're seeking donations of dog food, specifically:

🐾Weight Management Wet & Dry
🐾Sensitive Skin & Stomach Wet & Dry
🐾Puppy Food Wet & Dry

These formulas cater to our dogs' diverse needs, from weight management to sensitive skin and tummies, and support healthy growth for our puppies.

How You Can Help:

You can purchase these essential dog food formulas through our Amazon wish list: https://a.co/aack3zq

Or, if you shop local you can deliver them to our Adoption Center, 11116 Fairfax Station Road, Fairfax Station VA. 22039

Every bag and can counts! Your contribution will help us provide the nutrition our dogs need to thrive.

Your support means the world to us and our furry friends. Together, we can ensure they receive the care and nutrition they deserve.

Let's work together to make a difference in the lives of our beloved dogs! 🐾❤️

12/09/2025

ADORABLE starved Shih Tzu Riley is ready for her home.

This girl came to us from Baltimore where she had been found as a stray. We were not prepared for how awfully skinny she was OR how darn sweet she is!

This poor girl is only 1 year old and already had so much neglect. But she is in the right hands now and we will not let her down. She is only about 8 lbs and should be at 15 lbs.

She LOVES cuddles.
She LOVES walks in the city.
She LOVES food (and is getting lots of it)
She is great with dogs
She is great with cats
She has not been around kids and will probably be best with kids at least 7 years of age
We were told she's scared of men - but she shows no concern in the home or on the streets and while very shy at first, comes around for treats and once in your home seems as if she's known you for years.
Did we mention she is VERY AFFECTIONATE?
She's working on housebreaking - getting fed 4-5 small meals a day makes her go more than normal. But she does great in a crate and is perfect on leash.
She also has the cutest underbite EVER.

Who can adopt this girl now so she can finally rest and get on with the fabulous life she deserves??

Interested, fill out an application here and email [email protected].

https://www.homewardtrails.org/dog-adoption-2/ &page=shelterluv_wrap_1731982735%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2F211873622

12/09/2025

Say hello to Tony, the sweetest hound inside and out. This 50 lb bundle of love hasn’t always had it easy, but you’d never know it. Today, Tony loves hanging with his foster humans and dogs, playing with chew toys, and laying around after a good romp in the yard. He is crate- and house-trained, quiet, affectionate, playful, and charming. He’ll even prop his paw up, waiting for you to come in for a shake and a cuddle.

Please share Tony’s story to help find him a loving home! You can learn more about him and how to adopt Tony today at https://tinyurl.com/43fh58p5. We’d be happy to answer any questions you have about Tony, contact Alana at [email protected]. We are so thankful for the generous anonymous donor who fell in love with Tony and sponsored his adoption fee. Thanks to them Tony comes with a $40 adoption fee. We all hope he’ll find a loving home right away!

11/09/2025

We are calling on our community for some help! The abilities to save lives with our dog foster program varies every day. Right now we are operating with 95 dogs in our foster care program. We are working on a situation that needs the attention of our people in the community who would be willing to help a puppy in need!

We are getting more details BUT we are asking our puppy fosters out there to be ready to activate!

There could be 10, 15, 20+ puppies in need of coming up to our organization this upcoming week and we are trying to prepare in advance as much as possible. We are desperate to know WHO can foster a puppy so we can immediately begin pairing you.

*****We were just notified one Mom we are trying to save is actively in labor! We will need a Foster for her and her new babies! ******

If you are ready to welcome a foster into your home and you have never fostered for our organization before please start with submitting your foster application here: https://www.homewardtrails.org/foster-a-pet/pet-foster-forms-2/

After submission we ask that you email our foster dog director at [email protected] with the answers to the below questions. Due to influx of responses- please expect a delay in responses as we are handling these inquiries.

1. Can you pick up your puppies WED- 17th between 5:30-7:00pm at our adoption center in Fairfax
2. Is this your first time fostering?
3. Would you be in a position to take a single, pair, or triple set of puppies. *Puppies younger than 12 weeks we try to keep in pairs to help socially
4. Do you have gender preferences?- If yes please list
5. Anything else particular about your home that I would need to know in regards to pairing?

11/09/2025

Meowdy Partner! Come out and join us for a Rootin' Tootin' Kitten Adoption this Saturday from high noon to 2 p.m. at The Dog Park in Old Town Alexandria. We'll have lots of adoptable kittens ready to join your family.

11/09/2025

Everyone’s favorite fall event is coming up! Save the date for this year’s Built By Bennett Chili Bingo on October 18th. Tickets are on sale now. Don’t miss out on this fun filled night with all you can eat chili, a great silent auction and a rousing game of bingo. It’s fun for everyone! Get your tickets today at https://www.homewardtrails.org/chili-bingo/.

Thank you to our generous Sponsors who help make Chili Bingo happen.
Golden Paws Sponsor: Built By Bennett
Silver Paws Sponsor: Northside Veterinary Clinic in Arlington
Bronze Paws Sponsors: Dogtopia of Springfield, Fur-Get Me Not, VCA Animal Hospitals
Food & Beverage Sponsors: Amanda Stern,
All-Paws-in Partner: Camp Bow Wow Columbia MD
Sponsorships are still available. Contact [email protected] for more info.

We can’t wait for to this year's Built By Bennett Chili BIngo! Hope to see you there!

10/09/2025

RAISED IN OUR CARE!!! PUPPIES ready to make this autumn the BEST ever!

Speaking of Ever... Ever and her sisters, Lacie and Willa, lost their mama when they were two weeks old and have enjoyed the love and ministrations of two incredible foster homes since then. They have been getting great socialization with other dogs to round out their experiences!

Tucker is the last of Lolita's babies to find his home. He's on the shier side, but a wonderful companion! His foster is working hard on crate and house training and he's catching on great!

Hagrid, Dobby, and Sirius, Phoenix's last three puppies to find homes want you to know that if you are interested in an active pup, look them up! They are all busy little guys wanting to romp, play and snuggle with you!

When you click on each picture, you'll find a link to each one's website biography, which contains more information about each puppy as well as information concerning how to go about applying to meet them! Let's get these babies into homes so they can enjoy Fall!

10/09/2025

Join us for a free, family-friendly event celebrating the Grand Opening of the new Sheehy Subaru of Springfield. The event is Thursday, September 18th from 4pm – 7pm. We will be in a few different places. Visit our booth, meet us at the Pop Up Dog Park, or look for us inside with the Puppy Play Pen.

There will be something for everyone, including
🍷 Complimentary wine tasting paired with artisan cheeses & spreads
🐶 Pop-up dog parks & a puppy play pen
🎮 Virtual reality simulators
🧗 24ft rock climbing wall & a 70ft obstacle course
💙 A Make-A-Wish send-off for a critically ill child
🌲Outdoor survival demos
🚚 Free food trucks
🎁 Exciting prizes
… and so much more!

We hope to see you at the new Sheehy Subaru of Springfield, 7501 Loisdale Rd, Springfield, VA. To register for this FREE event visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeFw4v9SOIty0XxLViVQAgEBUzfsPOv_LSf9q52mkl8nuzYOw/viewform. Thank you Sheehy Subaru of Springfield for your support, we’re so excited to celebrate your Grand Opening!

Address

11116 Fairfax Station Road
VA
22039

Opening Hours

Saturday	10:00 - 16:00
Sunday	10:00 - 16:00

Telephone

+17032495066

Website

http://www.homewardtrails.org/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Homeward Trails Animal Rescue posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Address
Telephone
Opening Hours
Alerts
Contact The Business
Claim ownership or report listing

Want your business to be the top-listed Pet Store/pet Service?

Country:

City:

Our Story

Become a volunteer. Foster a dog or cat. Choose adoption. Make a donation. Share our posts. Fundraise with Facebook. Every action helps saves lives!

Our Mission: To find permanent adoptive homes in the Mid-Atlantic Region for homeless dogs and cats; to reduce the rate of euthanasia of adoptable animals; to support proactive spay/neuter practices; to promote positive and ongoing behavioral training; and to educate the public about how to care for their animals in a humane way.

Homeward Trails Animal Rescue (HT) is a DC area-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the rescue, care and placement of homeless dogs and cats. Founded in 2001, HT works primarily with rural, under-resourced animal shelters in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, and as far away as Mississippi, where animals face euthanasia due to limited space and funds. We run the 10th largest shelter in the state of Virginia, for the number of animals we take in. We have rescued more than 28,000 animals since our inception.

Our animals come from the streets of Puerto Rico where they endure incredibly harsh circumstances, with scarce food and no water, and many suffer from injuries and illnesses that leave their chances of survival slim. The 2020 earthquakes have created even more need for our services. Our animals come from countries like Thailand, South Korea and China where the dog meat trade unleashes horrible abuse on dogs, and cats roam the streets. Our animals come to us from individuals who can no longer care for them.