Homeward Bound Pet Rescue Awarded Grant
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- A local foster based pet rescue is being awarded a grant to help furry friends in the Midlands.
Since it’s founding seven years ago, Homeward Bound Pet Rescue has helped animals in the community.
“We are an all-foster based rescue. In seven years, we have placed nearly 2,000 dogs. We have no paid staff, every penny that we get goes towards our animals, that’s why we’re so excited that we’ve awarded this PetCo grant,” said Homeward Bound Co-founder Cam Chappell.
This week, Homeward Bound learned they will be awarded a $1500 grant from the PetCo Foundation. They say the money will go to a climate controlled kennel for rescued pups.
“We are trying to build an emergency intake center so that we have the ability to take dogs on a short notice. Where we can house them safely and get them into a foster home,” said Chapell.
It’s through the PetCo foundation that Homeward Bound is able to take in dogs and help them find forever homes.
“It will enable us to say yes a little more quickly and give us the opportunity to house them safely until we make arrangements for their foster home,” said volunteer Charlene Cassidy.
If you want to find out more information about Homeward Bound’s adoption events, visit their website at homewardboundrescuesc.com.
