Homeward Bound

HomeWelcome!Homeward Bound is a Dog Adoption & Relocation service, and also a small scale rescue.My aim is to prevent the abandonment of dogs, thereby sparing the dog a potentially fatal week in the dogpound, or sparing overworked rescue groups another addition to their workload. My hope is to encourage owners to rehome their pet rather than surrender him to the pound or a shelter, and also to encourage people to adopt a dog rather than feeding the demand for purposefully bred dogs by purchasing one. Homing Service: I deal with dogs no longer able to stay in their current home, and with people who want to offer their home to a dog that needs one. Rescue: Space permitting, I take in found strays and dogs from owners who surrender their dog to me, foster them, assess them, vaccinate, worm/flea and neuter them, and then home them. I also do what I can to help other rescue groups in sourcing homes for their dogs.I don't have a boarding premises, rescue dogs live indoors with me and my family and our own 4 dogs for the duration of their stay. They integrate with our routine, and are treated as our own. Saying goodbye is always very difficult, particularly on my kids who are very active in the care, training and exercise of each dog that stays with us.Also, I am very lucky to have a small network of volunteer foster carers who offer their home and their time to a rescue dog when a space isn't available at my own home.Looking for a dog?

'Home 2 Home' adoption service

If you're thinking of adopting a dog from a stranger who is rehoming one, consider the advantages to using my service...

Armed with the information supplied to me in the detailed Dog CV form that the owner completes, your decision will be an informed one, which increases the chances that it will be the right one.

The dog that you adopt through the Home2Home service will be neutered, as Homeward Bound does not assist in homing unneutered dogs.

I will be on hand to offer pre adoption advice, and post adoption tips on training & feeding etc.

Should you decide at any stage to part with the dog, I will collect him from you.

You'll need to download a Profile Form from the Download page

How it works

I will search for, and source, a suitable dog for you from my list of dogs needing homes.

On finding the type of dog you're interested in, I will learn of their temperament and history from the current owner, and discuss my findings with you so that you can decide if this dog will suit your particular circumstances.

A photograph of the dog will be provided where possible, ie. when the owner supplies me with one, or where I meet the dog in 'person'.

If interested in a particular dog, I will collect him/her from the current home and deliver him/her to you for a week's adoption trial, after which time you may want to make it a permanent arrangement....and if not, I'll take the dog into rescue.

*NB - In looking for a dog for you, I do not and will not purchase dogs from breeders, I deal with genuinely needy dogs.

Need to rehome?

'Home 2 Home' homing service

If you are thinking of rehoming your dog, don't give him to just anyone, consider the advantages to using my service...Armed with the information supplied to me in the detailed Profile form that the applicant completes, compatibility with your dog can be determined, which increases the chances that it will be the right home.

A Home Visit will be carried out on prospective adopters to ensure they can provide a safe environment for your dog.

I will be on hand to offer support and advice on training & feeding etc. to your dog's new family.

Should they decide not to proceed with adoption, I will collect the dog from them and he will remain in my care until a suitable home is decided upon.

How it works

I will search for, and source, a suitable home for your dog.

On finding an interested/potential adopter , I will assess their circumstances to ensure that they and your dog are a good match for each other.

A HomeVisit will be carried out on the future adopter to confirm that their garden is enclosed and secure.

Upon their decision to adopt your dog, I will collect him/her from you and deliver him/her directly to them.

I stipulate in my Adoption Agreement form that the dog must come to Homeward Bound should they decide it won't work out.

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Dogs needing homes

I urge you to research the breed before applying to adopt. In the case of a crossbreed dog, he will be described as a cross of the breed he most resembles, and so you should research that breed's characteristics, size, exercise requirements etc, as well as the breed the dog is/may be crossed with.

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Click on the dog's photo for info on that dog

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Download a form

Download the form you need

The forms are below in 2 different formats; download the relevant one in whichever format is compatible with your computer, complete it, and return it to me- either as an email attachment, or by post.I will be in touch shortly after receiving it.If you are interested in adopting a dog you have seen advertised by Homeward Bound, or if you would like to be considered when a particular type of dog comes into rescue, please download the Profile Form.Profile FormProfile Form

If you need to rehome your dog and you would like Homeward Bound to source a suitable home, please download the Dog CV Form.

Dog CV FormDog CV FormContact MePlease use the contact form on the right, or my email address at the bottom of the page. I sometimes can't take a call, and I may forget to check voicemail, so email is preferable.Thank you!

My first dog, Ben

Email ~ homeward.bound_yahoo.ie086 1013065 (2pm - 8pm only please)With ThanksI am sincerely and eternally grateful to the following groups and individuals, without whose help, generosity, advice, encouragement and support, my work would be severely restricted.Click on the name to view the website

Clare Animal Welfare

Second Chance Animal Rescue

Limerick Animal Welfare

all at Treaty Veterinary Clinic

and the wonderful Fosterers and Home Visitors who selflessly give their time and never let me down!

Also, my amazing kids, and of course my very understanding and patient husband who helps me fight the good fight!Happy EndingsThese are just some of the lucky dogs and cats who travelled homeward and found wonderful forever families....Sorry- this page is under construction. In the meantime, please follow this link to the Happy Endings photos on Homeward Bound on Facebook.Rescue DirectoryBelow is a list of website links to Dog and Cat rescue groups in Ireland, who have many pets seeking loving homes. Please contact the relevant group directly if you are interested in offering a home to one of their rescues.Ulster

Donegal Pet Rescue

Munster

Clare Animal Welfare

Cork Animal Care Society

Cottage Rescue

DAWG: Dog Action Welfare Group

Galway SPCA

Kerry Greyhound Connection

Limerick Animal Welfare

Mandy's Mutts

PAWS: Peoples' Animal Welfare Society

Paw Pourri Animal Rescue

SCAR: Second Chance Animal Rescue

Tigger Trust

Waterford Animal Welfare

West Cork Animal Welfare Group

Leinster

Celtic Animal Lifeline

Drogheda Animal Rescue

Dundalk Dog Rescue

Friends of Animals Mullingar

Friends of Ben

Inistioge Puppy Rescue

Irish Cavalier Rescue

Japanese Spitz Rescue

Last Hope Animal Charity

Orchard Greyhound Sanctuary

STECS Ireland: Scottish Terrier Rescue

Westie Rescue Ireland

Wexford Pet Helpers

Connaught

Leitrim Animal Welfare Trust

MADRA Dog Rescue

Mayo Animal Welfare

Mayo Cat Rescue

Whiskers New Park Animal Sanctuary

Sniff out others!Take a sniff of what's out there in terms of canine info, advice & support,

and products, accessories & events !

Forums & Resources

IrishDogs.ie

Promoting responsible dog ownership, IrishDogs.ie is Ireland's premier dog website and Community Forum packed full of information on everything dog related from puppyhood to adulthood and all the trials and tribulations along the way! Pop in to get answers to questions you didn't know you wanted to ask, or show off photos of your dog, have a chat and become part of our friendly and dog-mad community in the Discussion Forum! Opinions and advice freely availablefrom those with experience - on everything from feeding, toilet training, behavioural issues, or medical problems; to showing, fostering, fundraising, sports, and competing. If it's got to do with a dog, IrishDogs.ie has it covered.

PetsIreland

A neutral online meeting place for a lot of Ireland's rescue and welfare groups, and a source of finding homes & volunteers for Ireland's pets.

Oh My Dog.ie

Oh My Dog is a website for people who love dogs. Send in pictures of your own dog and meet lots of other dogs, each with their own stories. Leave comments, find services & suppliers in the doggie directory, get advice & tips, win stuff, smile and be entertained. It's all about dogs.

Irish Animals on the net

Probably the most impressive and comprehensive gathering of Irish animals needing homes.

TopDog.ie

TopDog.ie is devoted to the love, appreciation, and care of all dogs and their owners through education and community. We strive to dispel myths and provide support for healthy human-canine relationships, while providing a reliable source for information. While we are primarily about dogs, owners of other animals are also equally welcome to join and post pics of their pets.

LostandFound.ie

Running since 2000, this is an easy to use online lost and found listings for pets in Ireland. Posterers upload their own ads, including text and photos. Ads can be updated. The website includes helpful links to help reunite owners and pets.

Lost & Found Pets

A website where information and photos of lost or found pets can be published by the user/owner.

Clubs & Services

Tails 'n' Trails

A dog adventure club for those interested in canine powered activities such as dog scootering, bikejoring, weight pulling, and canicross.

Country Hounds

Suppliers of hiking, swimming, and travel gear for dogs.

K9 Shop

Irish based, online store dedicated to the supply of high quality working and training gear for dogs.

More links will be added in time....PaigePaigePaige is a 6 month old Retriever cross. She and her sister Piper had never been socialised and so they are timid and a bit fearful, but are both making good progress and learning the world isn't such a scary place. They are slowly getting the hang of house training, and are starting to get used to wearing collars... lead training is being done slowly and gently- they panic a bit when the lead is put on. As far as temperament goes- Paige is the softest, loveliest dog I think I've ever met! She's so incredibly affectionate and sweet, so good with kids. The ideal adopter for Paige would be an understanding and patient person who will help Paige overcome her shyness. Preferably, children will be over 10 years old, as small energetic children will scare her.Paige is wormed/flead, vaccinated, & neutered.KaizerKaizerKaizer is my longest resident - he is overlooked everytime cos he's 8 years old. Don't let his age fool you- it certainly doesn't fool him!! He has a great temperament, very dependable, fantastic with people and very loyal to his human. Kaizer has a lovely straight back and shows no signs of slowing down, he doesn't act his age at all!. He's a pure dote and is great with kids and lives for cuddles and rubs. Ideally, Kaizer will be homed where there are no other pets (definitely no cats), and where the kids, if any, are over 12 years of age as he is a playful lad. Vaccinated, wormed/flead & neutered.BethBethBeth is a 4 year old Springer crossbreed and sister to Jess. While it would be lovely to see these girls in a forever home together, it just doesn't seemt to be working out that way for them. They are now available for adoption individually.Beth is a very sweet and lovable girl with tons and tons of affection and loyalty to offer. She's good with other dogs and just fantastic with people of all ages. She does love to give a cat a good chase though!Beth likes the water, and running offlead is up there in her list of favourite activities. She is looking for an indoor home so she can be with the family and snuggle up with you on the couch! She's extremely clean, never has an accident indoors and completely non-destructive- the perfect trustworthy companion.Lead trained, house trained, obedience trained, vaccinated, wormed/flead and neutered....and ready to join your family!JessJessJess is a 4 year old Springer crossbreed and sister to Beth. While it would be lovely to see these girls in a forever home together, it just doesn't seemt to be working out that way for them. They are now available for adoption individually.Jess is a very sweet and lovable girl with tons and tons of affection and loyalty to offer. She's good with other dogs and just fantastic with people of all ages. She does love to give a cat a good chase though!Jess likes the water, and running offlead is up there in her list of favourite activities, along with fetching a ball. She is looking for an indoor home so she can be with the family and snuggle up with you on the couch! She's extremely clean, never has an accident indoors and completely non-destructive- the perfect trustworthy companion.Lead trained, house trained, obedience trained, vaccinated, wormed/flead and neutered....and ready to join your family!TarkaTarkaThis smallie is a spunky little guy! He's a mix between a Dacshund and a Jack Russell, with all the character of a superhero!! Excellent with kids and dogs, and fine with cats (he can't quite figure them out!) Tarka is 6 months old, with a jet black glossy coat, and he stands all of 12 inches to the shoulder and won't get much taller. He's extremely affectionate and well behaved. House trained, lead trained, vaccinated, wormed/flead and neutered- he will be ready for his new home Saturday 31st Oct. He is a pup who craves human company so someone at home most of the day would suit Tarka.CassieCassieThis beautiful Lab girl is nearly 6 months old and is looking for a new home with Lab experience. In typical Lab puppy fashion, she's active, playful, and super friendly. She needs a decent amount of exercise and stimulation to keep that clever mind of hers happy. Brilliant with kids, all other dogs, and even cats. Cassie will be homed fully vaccinated, wormed/flead and neutered.ChloePiperPiperPiper is a 6 month old Retriever cross. She and her sister Paige had never been socialised and so they are timid and a bit fearful, but are both making good progress and learning the world isn't such a scary place. They are slowly getting the hang of house training, and are starting to get used to wearing collars... lead training is being done slowly and gently- they panic a bit when the lead is put on. As far as temperament goes- Piper is very sweet and eager to please, and excellent with kids. She loves to play with smaller dogs, and is on cloud 9 if you throw a tennis ball for her! The ideal adopter for Piper would be an understanding and patient person who will help her overcome her shyness. Preferably, children will be over 10 years old, as small energetic children will scare her.Piper is wormed/flead, vaccinated, & neutered.Pru Pru9 month old Pru is a Whippet X with the gentlest manner about her. As you can see from the photos, she's quite inactive! She doesn't enjoy a lot of exercise and would much prefer to chill out somewhere comfy. She's great with other dogs and with cats, and friendly with all people, but she's especially fond of children, so a home with kids from about 8 yrs+ would meet Pru's requirements! If you're looking for a family dog who'll fit in seamlessly- this is your girl!Pru will be home vaccinated, wormed & flead, and neutered.SkyeHomeLooking for a dog?Need to rehome?Adopt MeDownload a formContact MeWith ThanksHappy EndingsRescue DirectorySniff out others!PaigeKaizerBethJessTarkaCassieChloePiperPruSkyeCopyright © 2009 Homeward Bound