That's how it all started - a question from a dog control associate to our founder, Julie Julson, way back in 1975!

We're thrilled to be celebrating 48 years as Oregon's first no-kill shelter, providing medical and emotional care to the abandoned and neglected dogs and cats of Yamhill County while we search for their forever families. Speaking up for them while they relied on us to create their happily ever after has been an honor.

Now, back to our story. After she and her husband lost their beloved dog, Julie went to dog control to find a new friend. Once there, she met three puppies scheduled to be euthanized. Julie was told they'd be free if she took them all. You guessed it - three lucky pups went home with her that day. You can read the rest of the story here.

Thank you from the bottom of our animal-loving hearts for trusting us to serve the beautiful animals who arrive at our shelter, many experiencing the worst day of their lives. Without Julie's compassionate vision and your generosity, our work wouldn't be possible.
How has your pet changed your life?
We love to hear how HBPets-adopted animals are doing with their new families. Do you have an inspiring adoption story to share? 

Submit your story here and you may be featured in a social media post, upcoming newsletter, or print story!
Is it really THAT important?
The answer is a resounding YES! On average, one feral male and feral female cat can easily produce 1,325 offspring in just four years. Just think about each of those offspring producing 1,325 of their own litters and so on!

Since opening in 2017, our clinic has performed over 14,000 low-cost, high-quality spay/neuter surgeries and we are extremely proud of the work we do to fight animal overpopulation. Also available are vaccinations, microchips, and flea/parasite control products for cats and dogs.

Click below to learn more about the importance of spay/neuter and how our clinic can help.
Top 10 Reasons to Spay/Neuter
HBPets is here because of you!
Day after day, our staff and volunteer team provides medical and emotional support to the animals who arrive at our door. We do everything in our power to create their second chance at a life full of compassion, safety, love, a cozy bed, toys and treats! Our staff spoils them so they know what to expect from their new families!

With your generous support, last year our small staff and volunteer team provided 12,893 services to dogs and cats including spay/neuter surgeries, caring for shelter pets, reuniting lost dogs with their families, administering vaccines and microchips, and issuing licenses to ensure lost pets have a better chance of getting home. We mean it when we say we cannot save lives without you, and for that, we're thankful.

To celebrate our first 48 years of rescue and rehabilitation efforts and be a part of our future, you can donate here, or mail a check to HBPets PO Box 8 McMinnville, OR 97128.
Your love keeps them smiling!
Your monthly support is vital to ensuring we can continue growing and be a resource for Yamhill County for years to come. The best way to make an impact is to join our Loyal Companions monthly giving program, which allows us to focus on our critical rescue and rehabilitation efforts, rather than spending valuable time fundraising.

Please consider joining our fight against animal neglect and abuse by signing up as a monthly donor; just click here. by clicking here. Any amount is very appreciated and will help further our mission. We appreciate your kind generosity more than you know.

Thank you a million times!
Your HBPets team
If it's too cold for you, it's too cold for them.
We owe it to our pets to ensure they are safe, loved, and healthy. During the winter months, the most important thing to remember is to keep them warm. Different animals have different tolerances to cold weather – just like people! Many people think that because they have a natural fur coat, pets are more resistant to the cold; however, pets can get hypothermia and frostbite too.

Even if your pet has a higher tolerance for the cold, no pet should be left outside for long periods of time (or in a cold car)! This is something you hear more in the summer but, being left in a cold car is just as dangerous as being left in a hot one. Please keep your furry family members safe out there. Spring is right around the corner and that brings allergy season, so stay tuned for tips and tricks!
Homeward Bound Pets Humane Society
503-472-0341 | communications@hbpets.org| www.hbpets.org
PO Box 8 McMinnville, OR 97128