Our Mission

MISSION STATEMENT – HOMEWARD BOUND Large Breed Rescue is a foster-based, nonprofit organization devoted to the rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of large breed dogs in need. Our mission is to provide each dog brought in with compassionate medical care, behavioral support, individualized rehabilitation and love in a safe, and nurturing foster environment, until they are fully prepared to thrive in a permanent, loving home.

We are equally committed to community education, advocacy, and partnerships that promote responsible ownership and reduce the neglect, abandonment, and surrender of large breed dogs. By relying on a dedicated network of foster families and volunteers instead of a physical shelter, we are able to offer dogs the stability, care, and personal attention they need during their journey to recovery.

At HOMEWARD BOUND Large Breed Rescue, we believe every dog deserves the opportunity to heal, to flourish, and to find their way home—healthy, safe, and loved.

VISION - For us, HOMEWARD BOUND is the destination of every dog’s journey, no matter where their story began.

TAGLINE – HOMEWARD BOUND: Healing, Hope, HOMEWARD BOUND.

Our Programs & Services

  • Foster Program

    Fosters are the heart of our rescue. We provide training, supplies, vetting, and 24/7 support to ensure each dog can decompress and heal in a safe home. Foster-to-adopt options available.

  • Adoption Program

    We focus on thoughtful, responsible placements. Our adoption services include:

    Application review, Vet/reference checks, Home visits, Meet-and-greets, Post-adoption support, Lifetime return policy

  • Medical & Veterinary Care

    All dogs receive quality veterinary care, including vaccines, heartworm testing, spay/neuter, diagnostics, and treatment for illnesses or injuries. We partner with trusted veterinarians to ensure the highest standard of care.

  • Behavioral Support & Training

    We provide behavioral evaluations, positive reinforcement training guidance, and personalized rehabilitation plans to help each dog succeed in foster care and in their forever home.Description goes here

  • Transport Program

    Our trained transport volunteers safely move dogs between shelters, fosters, events, and veterinary appointments. We coordinate local, regional, and emergency transports.

  • Community Outreach & Education

    We strengthen our community through:

    Large breed care education, Heartworm prevention awareness, Spay/neuter advocacy, School and youth presentations, Community events and workshops

  • Volunteer Program

    We offer meaningful opportunities in:

    Fostering, Transport, Events, Administrative support, Social media & fundraising, Community outreach, Behavioral support

  • Social Media & Fundraising

    We engage the public through campaigns, events, storytelling, and fundraising efforts that allow us to support dogs in need.

  • Events

    We host adoption events, meet-and-greets, fundraisers, community festivals, and educational booths to connect with supporters and promote adoptable dogs.

  • Owner Support & Rehoming Assistance

    When owners can no longer keep their large breed dog, we offer compassionate support including resources, behavioral guidance, and intake options when space is available.

  • Records, Reporting & Microchip Services

    We maintain accurate records for each dog, handle microchip registration and transfers, and ensure all medical and behavioral data is securely stored.

  • Foster-To-Adopt Program

    Approved adopters may foster a dog first to ensure the perfect fit—while the rescue continues to provide medical care and support.