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Homeward Pet | Twyla – From Shy to Shining

Twyla – From Shy to Shining

Posted on: August 31st, 2022 @ 3:58 pm, By
Kim Gorga

Our commitment to the animals in our care doesn’t start with the day that they enter our shelter, nor does it end on the day they leave it.

Twyla was a special behavior case back in 2020-2021. She was terrified and unable to be touched from day one. For a month prior to her arrival, multiple staff members worked together to ensure we had the right set-up (foster, behavior medications, planning surgeries/medical care, etc.). We did not want there to be a single avoidable fearful moment for her during her stay with us.

In her foster home, she was untouchable for over a month, needing even longer to get used to a leash and going outside. Twyla unfortunately had to receive a lot of medical care during her time in foster due to

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Homeward Pet | Our Commitment to Boone

Our Commitment to Boone

Posted on: September 23rd, 2022 @ 4:01 pm, By
Kim Gorga

Boone arrived at Homeward Pet in May of this year, terrified and shaking.  He had never seen a leash and it was all we could do to safely get him from the car to his room at the shelter.  At 9 months old, he was already so very scared of the world, so our Behavior Manager knew we needed to come up with a clear plan for his care and confidence building.  

Homeward Pet uses Fear Free practices for all of the animals under our roof. Fear Free entails making decisions to prevent and alleviate fear, anxiety, and stress in pets during every interaction.  Admission to any shelter is stressful for most animals because of the abrupt change in their environment. The strange sights, smells, and sounds combined with the presence of unfamiliar people

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