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

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

Zoom Dog Training - Topics Vary
2025-07-31 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-26 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 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

Dog and Cat Adoption Hours
2025-07-27 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-26 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-20 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-19 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-13 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-12 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-06 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-05 10:00 - 16:00 and 6 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 at Old Farm Winery at Hartland!
2025-07-26 14:00 - 17:00 | Old Farm Winery at Hartland, 23583 Fleetwood Rd, Aldie, VA, 20105, United States
Come meet some adorable, adoptable pups!

Join us at Pet Evolution!
2025-07-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Pet Evolution, 3903 Fair Ridge Dr, Suite F, Fairfax, VA, 22033, United States

Dog & Cat Adoption Event @ Fairfax Petco
2025-07-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Petco Fairfax, 10708 Fairfax Blvd,, Fairfax, VA, 22030
Come meet some adorable, adoptable furry friends!

All About Separation Anxiety Training
2025-07-16 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-06-18 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]

Puppy 101 and 201 Training
2025-07-15 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-17 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.

Join us at the Superman movie premiere at Alamo Drafthouse!
2025-07-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Alamo Drafthouse, 20575 Easthampton Plaza, Ashburn, VA, 20147
Come meet some adorable, adoptable pups.

Molly’s 13th Birthday Bash
2025-06-26 18:00 - 19:30 | 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

Join us at the Fairfax Petco to meet adoptable cats & dogs!
2025-06-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Petco Fairfax, 10708 Fairfax Blvd,, Fairfax, VA, 22030
Come meet adorable, adoptable pets and help them find their fur-ever homes!

Join us @ The Winery at LaGrange: K9’S in the Vines
2025-06-21 11:00 - 13:00 | 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!

Join us at the Meridian at Braddock Station
2025-06-14 12:00 - 14:00 | Meridian at Braddock Station, 1200 First St, Alexandria, VA, 22314
Come meet some adorable, adoptable pups at this pet friendly apartment-living complex!

Third Annual Kitten Scavenger Hunt in Old Town Alexandria
2025-06-14 12:00 - 14:00 | The Dog Park, 705 King St Suite 100, Alexandria, VA, 22314, United States
Anyone looking to add a kitten or two to their family and have an extra good time doing so can participate in this family-friendly event. Participants start at The Dog Park where they will receive clues on how and where to find adoptable kittens, located in various businesses throughout Old Town. Those who visit all locations will be entered to win prizes.
