Homeward Trails Animal Rescue | Pet Adoption in VA, DC, MD

Molly’s 13th Birthday Bash
2025-06-26 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | The Bark Park by District Dogs, 3210 Georgia Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20010, United States
Homeward Trails is proud to partner with District Dogs for Molly’s 13th Birthday Bash! Join us Thursday, June 26th as we celebrate the incredible life and legacy of Molly, the dog who started it all. As the inspiration behind District Dogs, Molly is more than a mascot — she’s the original District Dog, the reason this community exists, and truly the Queen of DD. Now, as she turns 13, we’re throwing her a birthday bash to give back, benefiting Homeward Trails Animal Rescue, and you’re invited. This come-and-go style celebration is open to all — stop in anytime between 6:00pm and 7:30pm at The Bark Park by District Dogs, 3210 Georgia Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20010 for an evening full of fun, food, music, and heartfelt purpose. Click here to get your tickets today. Thank you District Dogs for your support. We cannot wait to celebrate Molly’s birthday!
Here’s what else to expect at Molly’s 13th Birthday Bash!

🎧 DJ Awaire spinning pup-friendly party tunes
🌭 Special hot dog treats for pups
🐶 Puppuccinos & doggie birthday cake
💦 Sprinkler fun zone
🎁 Raffle prizes & giveaways
📸 Meet and greet with Molly & Elke
🧡 Meet rescue dogs from Homeward Trails & learn how you can help

CatVideoFest Co-Presented by Homeward Trails & AFI Silver
2025-08-01 - 2025-08-03 | AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center, 8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
Feline fanatics, join us for the paw-some 2025 edition of CatVideoFest! Curated and edited by award-winning Seattle-based filmmaker Will Braden (HENRI, LE CHAT NOIR), CatVideoFest is a compilation of the latest and greatest cat videos, culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos and classic internet powerhouses. CatVideoFest is a joyous communal experience, only available in theaters. Enjoy 70 minutes of nonstop cuteness and bond with your fellow feline fanatics. DIR various; PROD Will Braden. U.S., 2025, color, 73 min. In English and Feline.
And 20% of proceeds go to Homeward Trails!
For tickets and more information: https://tinyurl.com/CatVideoFest25AFI

Dog Yoga - Poses with Pups
2025-08-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Trails Home Farm, 2581 Winchester Rd, Delaplane, VA, 20144, United States
Join the sweetest dogs for a tail wagging good time
at the Homeward Trails Animal Rescue Trails Home Farm in Delaplane, VA
on Friday, August 15 from 10:00am – 12:00pm.
Enjoy a fun all levels Dog Yoga – Poses with Pups class with the dogs joining us with their wagging tails, playfulness, snuggles, and sweet kisses. After the 1-hour Yoga class, we will be able to enjoy an additional hour of playful toy time, snuggles, leash walks, cuddles, fetch, and lots of love. Our peaceful energy, loving attention, playful interaction, and gentle affection will be wonderfully beneficial for the dogs as they await adoption into their forever homes.
The cost is $30 which supports the incredible mission of Homeward Trails Animal Rescue at both their Delaplane and Fairfax Station locations.
Please join us and enjoy a day surrounded by beautiful mountains, only one hour outside of the DC Metro area, and support Homeward Trails Animal Rescue and the dogs in their care.
After ‘Dog Yoga ~ Poses with Pups’ enjoy a packed lunch or delicious homemade pizza made by Wood Fired Foods, as well as award-winning beverages, at Three Fox Vineyard who won first place for Winery of the Year in the Northern Virginia Magazine ‘Best of NOVA’ for 2025. Three Fox Vineyards will generously donate 10% of the sales from our group that day to Homeward Trails Animal Rescue.
Space is limited and you don’t want to miss this fun and unique event that supports Homeward Trails Animal Rescue and their mission to provide the feeding, veterinary services, and incredible care for the dogs awaiting adoption at Trails Home Farm.
To register and secure your spot, please email Angela Hart or fill out the contact form at Dreamcatcher Movement and Wellness.

Pet Blessing
2025-10-05 13:00 - 15:00 | St. Mark’s Campus, 6744 S. Kings Hwy, Alexandria, VA, 22306, United States
All animals and their owners are welcome at the St. Martin de Porres’ Annual Pet Blessing.
The event will be held on Sunday, October 5th at 1:00pm. It will be held outside at St. Mark’s Campus, 6744 S. Kings Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22306. (In case of rain it will move inside).
Donations collected will help support Homeward Trails.

PawJammin' Online Auction 2025
2025-11-27 11:00 - 2025-12-11 17:00 | VA
Shop from home — in your paw-jamas — AND save lives!
Help us raise badly needed funds. It’s been a tough year, we continue to face many challenges, but the needs of homeless animals won’t stop and neither will we.
Thanks to generous donors, PawJammin’ offers 100’s of items! Whether you bid on these unique items for yourself or for holiday gifts you will literally save lives.
Fundraisers allow us to take in many special needs animals who would otherwise be left behind to be euthanized. Help us give them the chance at life they deserve!
Our medical fund supports animals needing extra medical attention – heartworm treatment, orthopedic surgeries, FelV/FIV, mange/ringworm, etc.
Beginning: Thursday, November 27 at 11:00 am though December 11, ending at 5:00 pm.
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