Seasons Greetings!

The holidays are upon us. It is a time to give thanks for all we have and to share with others the spirit of giving. Homeward Bound is so very thankful to all of our volunteers and supporters that enable us to keep going when more and more pugs continue to come into rescue. You are all awesome and we appreciate you so very much. There have been many times this year I have thought of closing down due to lack of funds and the never ending steady stream of pugs needing rescue, but it seems that during our darkest days we suddenly see some light at the end of the tunnel. A donation will come in or someone will send a bag of food or some toys for the homeless pugs and we continue on.

This time of year is particularly difficult for us. People decide to give up their pugs because they don't want to pay boarding fees when they go out of town, they would rather spend money on an Xbox for their child rather than on dog food or vet care, or just to make room for Aunt Martha who is coming to visit for the holidays. Our rescue is bursting to the seams with close to fifty pugs and we are scrambling to find foster homes and funding to vet the ones continuing to come in.

It has been a hard year with many pugs needing surgeries or expensive testing, but somehow we have managed to keep going. We have taken in over 150 pugs and placed most in forever homes. Unfortunately, the seniors and special needs pugs are the forgotten ones. Seniors are the best and we hope that this year will bring more awareness to them and that people will realize how much they deserve a home to call their own. I look at their sweet faces and into their eyes that hold so much love and promise them I will continue to try to find that special home for them. Please consider opening your heart and home to one of our sweet seniors.

There has also been much joy this year as we see the transformation from a very sickly pug to one that is now healthy and happy and ready to meet their new family. There is no greater feeling then getting a note telling us how much a pug is loved in their new home. Updates and pictures just make our day!

We hope that you will all consider a holiday donation to the pug orphans of Homeward Bound. No amount is too small and will be put towards our staggering vet bills or go towards a pug that is waiting for surgery. We have three needing knee surgeries that have to wait until we pay some vet bills down. If you would rather send a holiday gift to the pugs we have an Amazon wish list that has many items to choose from. It is listed on Amazon under Homeward Bound Holiday wish list. We have already received some items from it and are so thankful for them.   

In closing, I just want to say that Pug people are the best!! We appreciate each and every one of you. Without our supporters, volunteers, fosters, and transporters we simply could not keep going. Thank you for sticking with us and being there when we need you most. We are grateful for the love that continues to surround us.