April 2025 Newsletter
- Kaylx Su
- Apr 15
- 5 min read
Updated: May 5
March Recap: Rain or Shine, Our Mission Continues!
March brought record rainfall to SoCal, but that didn’t slow us down! This month, we hit an incredible milestone—our highest number of Adoptions and our highest number of Intakes!! It’s a powerful reminder that the more dogs who find loving homes, the more lives we can save.
However, the canine world is facing a growing crisis. Viral upper respiratory outbreaks, including kennel cough, are leading to unnecessary euthanasia in overcrowded shelters. When left untreated, these mild conditions can escalate into pneumonia, which we’ve seen firsthand in several of the dogs we’ve rescued this month. With proper medical care, these pups can recover and thrive—but we need your help. Please consider donating to support our medical fund and give these deserving dogs a fighting chance.
On a brighter note, our in-person events this month have been nothing short of amazing! A huge shoutout to our incredible partners at Scripps Ranch Farmers Market, Solana Beach, and PNC Pets in Carlsbad for providing platforms where our dogs can be seen, loved, and adopted. Your support truly makes a difference!
Thank you to our dedicated volunteers, adopters, and supporters for making March such a successful month. Let’s keep this momentum going—because every adoption opens the door for another dog in need!
Donate today & be part of the mission!
Content
Recent rescue pulls
New Rehomes
Meet our newest alumni!
Adoptable Dog of the Month: Sylvester
Paws & Pepperoni RAFFLE
Scam alert Venmo
New Volunteer Sign-up Platform
Upcoming April Events
April blog post Pet Pardon’s Innovation in the Rescue Community
Temp Foster Bulletin Board
Become a Monthly Donor Hound Hero!
Support Us Business Sponsors/Partnerships
Thanks, See Ya Next Time!
Rescued! 7
From L-R. Top: Nala (Lancaster), Princess FKA Brunhilda (Downey ACC)
Middle: Radish (Devore), Ozark (Lancaster), Amigo (SEAACA)
Bottom: Ace FKA Dodger (Devore), Bella (Lancaster)
Rehome Additions 8
Top L - R: Dopey (1 yo), Happy ( 1 yo), Doc (1 yo), Hazel (12 wks)
Bottom: Lucy (12 wks), Dakota (13 wks), River (13 wks), Bashful (1 yo)
Recently Adopted Alumni 9
Top L - R: Gavin, Kenno, Hank the Tank, Levi (Exeter)
Bottom: Arlo & Brooke, Bowie, Bella, Maggie Mae
Adoptable Dog of the Month: Sylvester
Sylvester, the playful Couch Potato!
Meet Sylvester, our superstar 5-month-old Shepsky (DOB 10/21/24) who’s ready to find his forever home! This fluffy, fun-loving pup is already 40 lbs and is on track to be a massive dog—perfect for giant breed lovers.
Great with cats, dogs, and kids Food-motivated & easy to train Adventure buddy or couch potato—he matches your energy!
Whether you're looking for a hiking companion or a lounging partner, Sylvester is happy to do it all. With his smarts and eagerness to please, training will be a breeze! Don’t miss out on this big-hearted boy—he’s waiting to meet his perfect match!
Interested in adopting Sylvester? Apply here!
ENTER IN OUR UPCOMING RAFFLE
Buy your raffle ticket here by April 1st 12p PST for a chance to win a brand new pair of Apple Airpods Pro 2 !
If you’re able to join us in person, WIN MORE as we have other amazing prices such as a Brand new Philips DiamondCare Toothbrush, doggy baskets, and more! See you there!
VENMO SCAM ALERT
We’ve been notified that scammers are creating Venmo accounts with usernames similar to ours (e.g., removing the “S” or adding an underscore) and are reaching out to past donors requesting money.
To ensure your donations directly support our rescue efforts, please: Donate through our official website or the fundraisers linked to the dog’s instagram post. If Venmo is your preferred platform, set your donations to private so scammers can’t find you.
We appreciate your support and vigilance in keeping our rescue efforts safe!
Volunteer Through Our New Sign-up Platform!
Homebound Hounds has launched a platform to make it easier for you to see where we need help, and sign up for events that you’re available to support.
Accessible through our website, under the “Events” or “Volunteer” tab.
Upcoming April Events
Homebound Hounds has an exciting lineup of events this April, and we need you to help make them a success! Whether you’re looking to adopt, volunteer, or just support our mission, there’s something for everyone.
What’s Happening? Adoption Days: Meet adorable rescues looking for their forever homes. Fun Activities: From pet photoshoots to training demos, there’s plenty to enjoy! Volunteer Opportunities: Help us spread the love and make a difference in a dog’s life.
Why Join?Your support helps us continue rescuing,rehabilitating, and rehoming dogs in need. Whether it’s lending a hand or simply showing up, every little bit counts!
Stay tuned for event details—and mark your calendars! Let’s make this month pawsome together.
Learn about the Innovative App Developed to Improve Efficiency in the Dog Rescue World - Pet Pardon
The CEO of Pet Pardon, Sheryl Joyce, shares her disruptive innovation in this month’s blog post. As a donation-based organization, we are heavily relying on the “pledges” from the community which often come as dollar amounts on social media posts. There lacks traceability and accountability and often than not, we can only rely on ~30% of pledgers to actually follow through and honor their commitments. Most pledgers miss the comments reminding them to honor this pledges, whereas the app provides a deeper level of follow through to help rescues like us to collect pledge intended for the dogs we’ve pulled.
Read here to get involved!
TEMP FOSTER BULLETIN BOARD
Some of our fosters are headed to some WELL-DESERVED vacation, and we need our village’s help with these short-stent foster needs. If you are able to help, please fill out a foster application here.
THEO, 3mo, Pitsky Puppy
Dog, kid, and cat friendly
San Diego (preferred)
4/10-4/14
HAZEL and LUCY, 3mo, Terrier Puppies
Dog and kid friendly
San Diego (preferred)
4/13-4/17
5/23-5/28
OTIS, 5yo, Pittie Cattle Mix
Dog and Kid Friendly (slow intro)
San Diego (preferred)
4/11-5/1
Become a Monthly Hero for Homebound Hounds!
Your monthly donation can make a world of difference for dogs in need. By signing up for recurring contributions, you’re helping us provide consistent care, training, and love to pups waiting for their forever homes.
Why Give Monthly?
Ensure every dog gets the care they deserve.
Support rescue missions, training, and medical needs.
Make an ongoing impact, one paw at a time.
Exclusive Perks for Monthly Donors - Our “Hound Heroes”
A special shoutout to celebrate your generosity.
An exclusive discount on Homebound Hounds merch.
The joy of knowing you’re a true lifesaver for these pups.
Ready to join our pack of monthly heroes? Click here to sign up and start making a difference today!
Ways to Support Us
Help us fill up our 2025 Event Calendar
Do you know a local business owner who might be interested in sponsoring or partnering with our rescue to organize fundraisers and adoption events?
Email us at info@homeboundhounds.org!
Thank You!!
From the wagging tails to the grateful hearts, we owe it all to you. Thank you, our HH community, for your compassion and commitment to rescue dogs. See you in May!
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