Every animal deserves
a way home.
We're a community-centered shelter supporting the human-animal bond through compassionate care, adoption, education, and advocacy — right here in Addison County.
Find your way in
However you found us, there's a place for you in this work.
Donate
We receive no government funding — your gift is what keeps the lights on and the bowls full.
Adopt
Meet the dogs, cats, and critters looking for a forever family.
Foster
Open your home to an animal who needs a soft place to grow.
Volunteer
Walk dogs, cuddle cats, drive transport, lend a hand.
Open admission · No animal turned away
A safe harbor for Addison County's animals
Homeward Bound is a private, independent 501(c)(3) shelter dedicated to protecting the well-being of homeless, abandoned, and abused or neglected animals.
"To be a community-centered shelter that supports the human-animal bond through compassionate care, adoption, education, and advocacy."
- An open-admission shelter — we never turn an animal away for length of stay or space.
- We never euthanize animals who are healthy and adoptable.
- Backed by a loyal foster community that extends our capacity by nearly 30% each year.
Programs that keep pets & people together
We do far more than adoptions. These community programs prevent suffering and keep families whole.
Meet the animals
Browse the dogs, cats, rabbits, and little pets currently available — updated live from our shelter system. Found the one? Start an application online in minutes.
Roll up your sleeves
Walk dogs, socialize cats, drive animals to appointments, or foster the youngest and most vulnerable.
Get involvedFood, blankets, enrichment toys, and supplies — shipped straight to the shelter via GiftDrive.
See the wish listFrom Woofstock to the Lights of Love memory tree, our events are pure community joy.
View eventsBe the reason an animal finds home
We receive no federal, state, or unrestricted national funding. Every adoption, every surgery, every second chance is powered by people like you. As little as $5/month makes a real difference.