Background video: rescue dogs and cats finding loving homes in Yuma, Arizona — volunteers caring for animals in foster homes.
When an Animal Runs Out of Time, We Step In.
More animals are running out of time than there are places for them to go. Since 2020, Homeward Bound has been Yuma's answer — a 100% volunteer-run, no-kill rescue that has placed over 400 animals into local homes. Every animal gets full medical care. Not one person earns a salary. Every dollar goes to the animals.
Molly & Mugs — A Heartwarming English Bulldog Story
A children's book rooted in real rescue. A portion of every sale supports animals in our care.
What Kind of Animal Person Are You?
Every path below directly saves a real animal in Yuma. Pick the one that fits your life right now — they're all meaningful.
Adopt a Pet
Give a fully vetted, vaccinated rescue cat or dog a permanent home. Every animal comes spayed or neutered — no hidden costs.
Meet Adoptable Pets →Foster
Open your home temporarily and we cover 100% of food, supplies, and vet care. No experience needed — just space and heart.
Start Fostering →Volunteer
Cuddle shelter cats, drive animals to vet appointments, or help from home on your own schedule — every hour has a direct impact.
Get Involved →Donate
$40 covers a full vaccine series. $120 funds a spay surgery. No salaries — every volunteer gives their time for free.
Give Today →🐱 Visit Our Cats Today
Our shelter at 1020 S 4th Ave, Ste B houses cats only. Walk in Mon–Fri 12pm–5pm, fill out an application on the spot, and — if approved — take your new cat home that same day. No appointment needed.
1020 S 4th Ave, Ste B · Get Directions →Animals Looking for Yuma Families
Our animals are in foster homes and at our shelter on 4th Ave. Every pet is fully vaccinated, spayed or neutered, and ready to meet you.
Find Your Match
Answer honestly. Not how you wish you were — how you actually are. 15 questions that cut through the noise and identify your personality type, then match it to the pet energy that fits your life.
Not a clinical assessment · Just for fun & insight
Help Feed Our Dogs — Without Spending a Thing
The Treat app converts your phone game time into real food for shelter dogs. Play free games, select Homeward Bound Animal Rescue, and meals get sent to our foster dogs automatically. Zero dollars out of your pocket. Real food in real bowls.
Volunteer on Your Own Schedule
Can't commit to a regular shift? No problem. RescueBase is our volunteer platform where you sign up for exactly what fits your week — cuddle cats at the shelter, drive an animal to a vet appointment, or contact Yuma businesses from home to set up donation drives. You pick what works. Every hour matters.
"Homeward Bound changed our lives. We found our best friend and the support was incredible."
— A Yuma AdopterBuilt to Fill the Gaps
More animals are running out of time than there are places for them to go. Homeward Bound steps in — a 100% volunteer-run, no-kill rescue built for the animals who need more time, more care, and more hope. Since 2020, Megan and a growing team of volunteers have placed over 400 animals into Yuma homes. Not one person has ever taken a salary. When an animal has nowhere to turn, we become their next chance.
No-Kill Commitment
We never euthanize for space or time. Every animal receives every possible chance at a home.
Full Medical Care
Every rescue is vaccinated, spayed or neutered, and health-checked before adoption — no shortcuts.
Born in Yuma
Founded by Yuma residents, for Yuma animals. Our community is where we live — and where we work.
Serving Yuma, AZ, Foothills, Somerton, San Luis, Wellton, and surrounding communities. Homeward Bound is a 100% volunteer-run, no-kill rescue — where every animal lives in a real foster home while waiting for their family.
Our Story →🐾 Since 2020
The Numbers Behind the Mission
You Don't Have to Adopt to Help
Sharing our animals on social media takes 10 seconds and can change a life. Every share reaches new potential families. That's how fosters and adopters find us.
🐾 Every share helps our animals reach more Yuma families
Be the First to Know When a New Animal Needs a Home 🐾
New rescues, urgent foster needs, and adoption events — straight to your inbox. We email when it matters, not to fill your inbox.