Available Dogs
Dogs arrive weekly at Homeward Bound, each undergoing medical and behavioral vetting before being made available for adoption. Many are adopted before they ever appear on the website. Please read about our dog ratings and adoption process below. If you have been approved to adopt, call us Thursday or Friday after 11 AM to learn about newly Available Dogs. Leave a message and stay in touch with us so we know you are still actively searching. Thank you for your patience and understanding
Meet the Dogs!
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Friendly, fun-loving, and so filled with joy at her new lease on life. Bailey is in search of an active family that may include a doggy friend, and loves and plays with as much enthusiasm as she does! -
If you live an active life full of fun, play and adventure, Brutus is the boy for you! Young, strong, and athletic, his Lab-loyal spirit will thrive in a family that devotes as much energy to training as they do to loving. -
A great boy with a love of people…just not dogs! Charlie will thrive as a homebody in an adult-only home for someone in search of a love bug and snuggle companion. -
This handsome young boy is highly teachable and anxious to please. The reward? A snuggle bug and great family companion built for loving by people as big and sturdy as he is! -
A sweet girl with a loyal Lab heart, Grace will make an ideal family companion. Surround her with love and commit to her gentle exercise and diet to return her girlish figure and keep the pep in her step! She’ll return the favor with devotion. -
Give this girl your patience, skill, and predictable home. Match her with a companion dog to show her the way. Then watch her slowly blossom in your loving care. It will change your heart as much as you change her future. -
A striking Golden mix, Magic is a confident and affectionate girl in search of a sturdy-built one-dog family that understands the bond created through nurturing and training. -
A puppy in a dog body, Rex is a wonderful young, affectionate and active boy with good house manners and training basics. Help him fill in some gaps he missed along the way to bring out the best in him for a devoted life companion. -
Rocky may not see the world, but he sees kind hearts. He seeks a loving home - hopefully with a dog companion, and people who understand that his blindness is not a limitation but a gift of specialness that comes with a full heart. -
This overgrown puppy with a loyal Lab heart will thrive in the care of people who know that you get out of a dog what you put in. Bring a dog friend and some kids along to help him burn some energy so you can settle in for dog-loving and adventures together!
Adoption Eligibility
Homeward Bound generally adopts dogs within Northern California and Northern Nevada. Some exceptions may be made in special situations.
We are looking for safe, loving homes with people committed to the dog’s health and happiness and who will consider the dog as a family member, living and sleeping inside. While some of our dogs come from loving homes, all have been unexpectedly uprooted. Many come with training, confidence-building, or care needs that should be supported with positive reinforcement, patience, and ample time to bring out the best in your new companion.
We generally require that you have a fenced yard (exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis).
We ask that you are realistic about the right dog for your lifestyle and that you trust in our experience in making these matches.
Dog Ratings
The Level 1 dog is an easy dog with typically low energy level and has no behavioral issues. This level of dog would do well in virtually any home regardless of owner experience.
Level 2 has energy that can range from low to high. This dog needs average leadership, generally lacking obedience and/or house manners, but responds well to training. This level may have other minor issues that are easy to address.
Level 3, moderate, high or very high energy/drive. Level 3 dogs typically have a challenging behavior, but are good dogs. These dogs might have an intense focus to work, be dog reactive or dog aggressive, may have to be an only animal in the home, or may require daily physical and mental stimulation, etc. These dogs can be strong, pushy and/or dominant. This level of dog is not an average pet. This dog needs an experienced owner familiar with how to provide direct leadership and proper management as well as the commitment to provide the dog with the guidance and training he/she needs to be successful.
Adoption Fees
| Youngsters up to 3 years | $350 |
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| Adults 4-7 Years | $300 |
| Adults 8-10 Years | $250 |
| Golden Oldies 11+ | $200 |