Homeward Bound Rescue of MN

20/05/2026

Hi Homeward Bound supporters,

As many of you know, our rescue is funded solely through adoption fees and donations. Lately, the combination of major medical cases and the ongoing care for dogs waiting much longer to be adopted has left us overwhelmed financially.

Recently, we have taken in:

• Winston - a senior Hound with heartworm
• Lucas - a black mixed breed with heartworm
• Annie - a senior black Lab with both heartworm and a torn ACL(video in comments)
• Tig - a French Bulldog needing bilateral cherry eye repair
• Belle - a small behavioral dog full of charm who also needs cherry eye repair

To give some perspective on costs:
• Cherry eye repair averages about $400 per eye
• Heartworm treatment ranges from $650–850 per dog

These expenses are on top of our routine veterinary care, including spay/neuter surgeries, vaccinations, heartworm testing and prevention, microchipping, and general medical care.

And to be completely honest, we are also desperately short on crates and feeling the stress from every direction.

We are asking for help so we can continue saying “yes” to dogs in need. Every dollar truly makes a difference.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for supporting our mission and the dogs who depend on us.

Donations can be made via Venmo or by calling our vet clinic directly:

Maple Lake Vet Clinic
320-401-1300

19/05/2026

How does this pretty kitty spend the entire first year of her life in rescue? Ashoka is now a one year old pretty tuxedo cat, seeking a home with her mom ( 2 year old tabby) if possible. They are pretty attached to each other. If you have an existing cat she can bond to, that would be ok also. Ashoka is a quieter cat, she is a little shy at first but bonds so loyally to her people. She likes cat toys, window watching, lasers, and lap naps. She is vaccinated and spayed. Please email [email protected] with questions. You can find the application at www.homewardboundrescue.com/application/cat

14/05/2026

Foster/Adopter/Rescue needed!

Grizzly is a 5 year old Giant Schnauzer seeking a breed experienced home, a place with a secure yard and someone who understands and can live with an active dog whose breed is intended to protect. Grizzly loves to do bike rides, go for runs, explore his property, and cuddle up with his kids. He adores his kids, but has nipped now 2 other children who have come into his yard while he was out with his family. He has done well with cats and other dogs when at other people's places, and is house trained and kennel trained. Requirements are an adopter familiar with the breed, an adopter able to safely manage him with people coming over ( he is introduced to new people behind a gate or sent to his place while someone comes in, then comes out and is fine). He is hand, noise and verbally command trained, including when the kids give orders. This dog is not for everyone, but we feel confident the right home is out there. Please email [email protected]

Please share with other rescues as well. He is in need of a safe and loving place regardless of which rescue can take him.

13/05/2026

**I have been adopted!**

Temp foster needed May 24th-27th!

Dunkin is a 2 year old, 45 pound neutered male Aussie/Border Collie mix who holds the title of VERY GOOD BOY. He is house trained, walks well on the leash, is polite with other dogs, and gentle with kids (please note, he is not good with chickens). By nature he's a quieter dog who wants to join someone on walks and hikes and maybe a trick class or some obedience to use his brain. He has a soft soul.

Please email [email protected] if you can help. If you are new to fostering, please fill out an application at www.homewardboundrescue.com/application/foster

12/05/2026

Puppy Alert!

Introducing this adorable group of pups who are officially searching for their forever homes. Please click on their photos for more info.

If you are interested in adopting, please fill out an application at www.homewardboundrescue.com/preadopt

11/05/2026

Foster ( or adopter!) needed!

Nine year old Zena, a chubby 55 pound dog, is lost without her owner-- the shelter is no place for a senior girl used to being in a home. Her owner went to jail, and she needs a place. An older black dog is not going to last long at a shelter before they are euthanized for space. She is house trained, good with kids, dogs and cats. She walks well on the leash also. Please email [email protected] if you can help

10/05/2026

06/05/2026

Toastie is a very friendly, very loved, very sweet 3 year old bunny seeking a new home. He's a house bunny, litter trained and used to free roaming the family room with a wire crate for bedtime. Toastie is seeking a bunny experienced home who wants a floppy friend. Please email [email protected]

01/05/2026

We have been adopted!!!

Fosters found, thank you!

Fosters needed May 9th! Please click on their photos for more information.

If you are new to fostering, please fill out an application at www.homewardboundrescue.com/application/foster

If you are insterested in adopting, please fill out an application at www.homewardboundrescue.com/preadopt

29/04/2026

Temp foster needed!

Koda's foster mom is going on vacation from May 5-12, so we are looking for a short term place for him to stay! He is house trained, pretty reliant on having another dog around, friendly with all people. He's medium energy and loves couch cuddles too. Please email [email protected] if you can watch Koda for the week!

If you are new to fostering, please fill out an application at www.homewardboundrescue.com/application/foster