A HUGE HBPets THANK YOU to 1882 Grille and The William A., and Shelly R. Mackie Charitable Trust for sponsoring the adoption fees of two animals this month, as part of Paws For a Celebration, our first virtual fundraiser which was held in October of last year!

Be sure to show these sponsors some love!
Is Puddle the guy for you? 

The adoption fee for Puddle has been sponsored by 1882 Grille and he is waiting patiently for his forever home at the HBPets Animal Shelter.

He has had a tough start and was brought to us as a terrified stray. After spending some time with our shelter staff, he has opened up a bit and become more relaxed. This sweet boy would do best in a home with no cats and a backyard. He is a bit shy and timid, but with a little time, he warms up. Puddle is very smart and with the right owner who is prepared to be loving, compassionate, patient, he can leave his sad past behind him.
 
Thanks again, 1882 Grille! Be sure to show our generous sponsor some love by visiting them for takeout or dining at 645 NE 3rd St, McMinnville, OR 97128. www.1882Grille.com
 
Bacon is ready to meet his new family!

The adoption fee for Bacon has been sponsored by The William A., and Shelly R. Mackie Charitable Trust and he can't wait for his new home!

This sweet boy is a 1-year-old Red Heeler, Chihuahua, and Jack Russel mix that was surrendered by his owner because he needs more activity than the owner could provide. Bacon LOVES toys, running after a tennis ball, and spending time with his humans. He would do best as the only pet in the home, and with children over 12. He loves women but isn’t quite sure about men yet.


Thank you again for your very generous support, William and Shelly Mackie for sponsoring our event; without your support, our virtual fundraiser would not have been so successful.
YOU'RE INVITED TO JOIN THE FUN IN SEPTEMBER!
PAWS FOR A CELEBRATION 2021, OUR SECOND ANNUAL VIRTUAL AUCTION IS COMING SEPTEMBER 13th-19th! Proceeds from this event benefit our shelter animals while they are in our care as we find their forever homes. Please watch social media and our website for the auction link on the event’s opening day, September 13th!

We have a huge variety of locally-sourced auction items including, but not limited to: certificates for photography sessions, hotel and bed & breakfast stays, golf outing, wine tasting, salmon fishing trip, oil changes, local boutiques, restaurants, hair/nail salons, breweries, acupuncture services, kayaking rentals, art galleries, tattoo services, paintball party, catering service, jewelry, art, and handyman services. In addition, we have a handmade wine barrel bistro table, 2 handheld leaf blowers, a tool set, and of course, many pet-related items! There really is something for everyone.

We hope you will join us and bid on your favorite items, all of which will help us raise crucial finds for our shelter animals. This is our primary fundraiser of the year.

If you would like to be a sponsor for the event or donate something for our auction (item or experience), please contact events@hbpets.org. Be sure to watch social media for event updates!
Prevent Foxtail Injuries and Removal From Your Dog
If you are a dog owner, you have probably heard about the danger of foxtails (a.k.a. grass awns). In the early summer, they can be very problematic for your furry friend if they walk through an area where they foxtails are growing and/or have fallen to the ground. They can lodge into your dog’s nose, ears, and paws, sometimes causing dangerous consequences by moving around the body.

Foxtails are widespread, nearly impossible to avoid and they can create health issues if left unchecked. There’s a lot you can do to keep your dog safe from foxtails and all of the details can be found by clicking here.
Invest in the Future of Homeward Bound Pets

The HBPets Leave Your Legacy program allows you to help us sustain and grow programs, establish endowments, and create new programs to continue the work we do for needy animals in Yamhill County for years to come.

THANK YOU, ARMSTRONG SUBARU!

We are so thankful for our incredible community partners! Be sure to show some love to Armstrong Subaru in McMinnville and see how they can help you find your next vehicle!

HBPets Humane Society Executive Director, Ronnie Vostinak received a $5,575 check from Armstrong Subaru recently because of the Subaru Share the Love promotion!

Thank you, Armstrong Subaru, we are truly grateful for your continued support.
A FINAL THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS 2020 EVENT SPONSORS!
Without our generous sponsors, our first-ever virtual fundraiser last October wouldn't have been so successful! Please support them when you can!

  • The William A., and Shelly R. Mackie Charitable Trust
  • J&W CARSTAR
  • 1882 Grille
  • Scott and Loni Parrish (Art Elements Gallery)
THANK YOU FOR SELECTING HBPets!
Thank you to everyone that has designated HBPets as their charity of choice for the Amazon Smile program! From your purchases during the last quarter we received $254.68 from Amazon Smile – every bit helps the work we do for homeless and neglected animals.

Visit smile.amazon.com and designate Homeward Bound Pets Humane Society as your charity of choice and you can shop the exact same products, low prices and convenient shopping experience as amazon.com, with the added benefit of generating donations for charity - at no additional cost to you.
Introducing The HBPets Superstar Spotlight!

We would like to introduce you to the dedicated and animal-loving people that work behind the scenes at Homeward Bound Pets! Each month, a different employee or volunteer will share their story!
 
It's time to meet Dr. Jennifer Choate, DVM. Jennifer is the HBPets Spay/Neuter Clinic Surgeon, Shelter Veterinarian, and Clinic Manager. Yes, she really holds all those roles at the same time! Jennifer began working for HBPets in September of 2017. She is an all-star addition to our team! In addition to her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, she holds a Masters degrees in Religion (MAR) and Business Administration (MBA).
 
“I work as the surgeon at the HBPets Spay Neuter Clinic Tuesday - Thursday. During the balance of the week, I manage the clinic by answering emails and texts, scheduling volunteers, and ordering supplies. I also work as the shelter veterinarian, ensuring the pets at our shelter are in good medical shape for adoption. 
 
One of my favorite things about my job is partnering with twenty-one(!) local animal rescues and seeing first-hand how we are having a direct impact on pet overpopulation, and helping animals find their forever families. But, if you ask the staff what they think my favorite activity is, they might say that I like to make big messes that everyone else goes behind me and cleans up! I sure wish I had staff like that at my house; they do such a fantastic job and we are lucky to have such a wonderful staff and volunteer team! I also really enjoy playing with the rats that come in on Wednesday afternoons for spay/neuter surgery.
 
In my free time (haha!), I really enjoy taking a leisurely nap! I also love attending dog shows. I have 3 Australian Cattle Dogs that have all been active in various competitions including conformation, rally, and my favorite, trick competition! I am also an avid reader and enjoy taking classes at the community college on all kinds of topics to learn new things.”
 
We think our readers will agree that Dr. Jennifer is a gem! Thanks for ALL that you do for HBPets, Jennifer!
Homeward Bound Pets Humane Society
503-472-0341 Ext. 6 | cec@hbpets.org| www.hbpets.org

HBPets is an independent humane society and is not affiliated with other organizations.
You may also mail a check to:
Homeward Bound Pets Humane Society | PO Box 8, McMinnville, OR 97128