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

Dog and Cat Adoption Hours
2025-10-25 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-19 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-18 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-12 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-11 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-05 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-04 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-28 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) and 5 more dates | Homeward Trails Manny Law Adoption Center, 11116 Fairfax Station Rd, Fairfax Station, VA, 22039, United States
Come visit the Homeward Trails Adoption Center every Saturday and Sunday to meet great cats and dogs available for adoption.

Join us for a Trick & Treat event!
2025-10-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Carahsoft, 11493 Sunset Hills Rd Suite 100, Reston, VA, 20190
Come meet some adorable, adoptable pups!

Puppy 101 and 201 Training
2025-10-21 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-09-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom, VA, United States
Exclusively for our Homeward Trails puppy adopters! Join Jutka Terris, CPDT-KA on Zoom, to learn all about the basics of puppy training through adolescence.
You can learn more about Jutka and her business PuppyK at https://www.puppyk.com/.
Join here.

Fall Festival @ Olde Forge-Surrey Square
2025-10-19 13:00 - 16:00 | brandywine swim club, 9537 Helenwood Drive, Fairfax, VA, 22032, United States
We will have a couple of our foster dogs there!
The Olde Forge-Surrey Square annual Fall Festival is scheduled for Sunday, October 19th from 1-4 pm.
Date: Sunday, October 19th
Time: 1-4pm
Location: Brandywine Swim Club parking lot
9537 Helenwood Drive
Fairfax, VA 22032
We will have games, small business vendors, 50/50 raffle, concession stand and more!

Join us @ Petco (Fairfax) for a Cat & Dog Adoption Event!
2025-10-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Petco Fairfax, 10708 Fairfax Blvd,, Fairfax, VA, 22030
Come meet your next fur-ever friend!

All About Separation Anxiety Training
2025-10-15 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-09-17 18:30 - 19:30 | VA
All About Separation Anxiety -Preventing It & Addressing It, Zoom training with Alexandra Dilley, CPDT-KA
Learn more about Alexandra and her business Home Alone Canine at https://www.homealonecanine.com/
Join here.
Meeting ID: 872 9209 2545
Passcode: [REDACTED]

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.

Winery at LaGrange :K9’S in the Vines
2025-10-04 11:00 - 15:00 | The Winery at La Grange, 4970 Antioch Road, Haymarket, VA, 20169, United States
We are partnering with The Winery at LaGrange and will have adorable, adoptable pups!
Bring your four legged friends and join us for a special dog walk and tasting! Stop at tasting stations throughout the vineyard and enjoy samples of estate wines. Each participant will receive a complimentary stemless glass to take home along with the tasting. Stay after for dog related vendors and meet some of our adoptable dogs.
A portion of your ticket proceeds will be donated to Homeward Trails! Purchase tickets here: https://wineryatlagrange.orderport.net/product-details/1364/K9%E2%80%99s-in-the-Vines-October-2025

Join us at Rock Creek Park Day!
2025-09-28 10:00 - 13:00 | Rock Creek Park Nature Center, 5200 Glover Rd, Washington, DC, 20015
B.A.R.K. Ranger Paws and Punk Edition:The BARK Ranger program is an educational initiative designed to promote safe, fun, and conservation-minded experiences for dogs and their humans.
https://www.nps.gov/rocr/planyourvisit/rock-creek-park-day.htm
Description: Get ready to rock ‘n’ roll, fur-parents! Bring your four-legged friends to the wildest, most paw-some event of the year—Paws and Punk: The Ultimate Doggie Rock Party! Whether your dog’s got a mohawk or a leather jacket, this is the event where pups and punk lovers unite. Join us for a high-energy, tail-wagging celebration complete with punk music, a selfie photo booth, and more!
Pup-friendly activities will include:
B.A.R.K Ranger – Learn about the principles of B.A.R.K Ranger and earn a ranger badge.
Punk Music Pop-up Table – Learn about the punk music at a DC national park, while listening to music that’ll have you and your pooch rocking out to fast beats and fierce riffs.
Punk-Themed Pup Photo Booth – Snap a pic with your dog in front of a graffiti-style backdrop. (Don’t forget to bring your best punk pose!)
Doggy Style Bakery, Boutique and Pet Spa – Stop by this booth for pet treats, attend a demonstration for dog-friendly First Aid, including paw care for outdoor adventures.
Homeward Trails Animal Rescue – Meet lovable dogs that are ready to meet their forever families. Whether you’re looking for a hiking buddy, a cuddle companion, or a playful new friend, this is your chance to make a life-changing connection.
VCA SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center (896) – Stop by to meet the experts from SouthPaws! Learn tips on pet health, safety, and wellness from one of the region’s leading veterinary hospitals—keeping your four-legged friends happy, healthy, and adventure-ready
So, what are you waiting for? Grab your dog, your best punk rock outfit, and get ready to let loose. We’re turning up the volume, leashing the pups, and throwing the ultimate punk rock party—one bark at a time! Mark your calendars—it’s gonna be ruff in the best way possible.
Location: This event will take place outside of the Nature Center

Join us at Paws on the Plaza (South Lakes Village Shopping Center)
2025-09-27 12:00 - 14:00 | South Lakes Plaza, 11120 S Lakes Dr,, Reston, VA, 20191, United States
Come meet some adorable, adoptable pups!

Https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paws-on-the-plaza-pet-adoption-event-tickets-1583903049659?aff=oddtdtcreator

Zoom Dog Training - Topics Vary
2025-09-25 19:00 - 20:00 | VA
Help your adopted pup thrive! Join us for rotating dog training topics with Kathleen Alvania, CPDT-KA.
Learn more about Kathleen and her business Treats and Triumphs here https://treatsandtriumphs.com/
Join the training here.
Meeting ID: 880 4477 2090

Join us @ Welburn Square Park in Ballston
2025-09-21 12:00 - 14:00 | Welburn Square Park in the Ballston, 4250 N. Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA, 22203

Join us at Petco (Fairfax)
2025-09-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Petco Fairfax, 10708 Fairfax Blvd,, Fairfax, VA, 22030
Come meet some adorable, adoptable cats and dogs!

Join us at the Grand Opening of the new Sheehy Subaru of Springfield
2025-09-18 16:00 - 19:00 | Sheehy Subara of Springfield, 7501 Loisdale Rd,, Springfield, VA, 22150, United States
Join us for a free, family-friendly event celebrating the Grand Opening of the new Sheehy Subaru of Springfield. The event is Thursday, September 18th from 4pm – 7pm. We will be in a few different places. Visit our booth, meet us at the Pop Up Dog Park, or look for us inside with the Puppy Play Pen.
There will be something for everyone, including
🍷 Complimentary wine tasting paired with artisan cheeses & spreads
🐶 Pop-up dog parks & a puppy play pen
🎮 Virtual reality simulators
🧗 24ft rock climbing wall & a 70ft obstacle course
💙 A Make-A-Wish send-off for a critically ill child
🌲Outdoor survival demos
🚚 Free food trucks
🎁 Exciting prizes
… and so much more!
We hope to see you at the new Sheehy Subaru of Springfield, 7501 Loisdale Rd, Springfield, VA. To register for this FREE event visit https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSeFw4v9SOIty0…/viewform.
Thank you Sheehy Subaru of Springfield for your support, we’re so excited to celebrate your Grand Opening!

Join us for a fresh cut or style @ Logan 14 Salon & Spa
2025-09-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Logan 14 Salon, 1314 14th St NW, Washington DC, DC, 20005, United States

Meowdy Partner: A Rootin' Tootin' Kitten Adoption Event
2025-09-13 12:00 - 14:00 | The Dog Park, 705 King St Suite 100, Alexandria, VA, 22314, United States
Come out and meet adoptable kittens at The Dog Park in Old Town Alexandria.
