Home for Now

11/13/2025

We need a foster for sweet Marley, this 10 year old girl's Dad is having some health problems and will be in the hospital for a while.

Please contact me if you could help by providing a temporary home for this sweet girl! I am still waiting on information about how she does with other dogs, cats, etc. but please somebody step up to keep this family together!!

10/01/2025

This handsome young man needs a safe, loving home for a while so his BFF and whole world is getting healthy.

Oliver is a 1 year old orange tabby not neutered or declawed. We are unsure if he is good with other cats because he has never been around any. He is an Emotional Support Cat for his person and that person deserves to get him back when he is ready to care got him again.

He takes a little time to warm up to new people, but has been letting the person who is feeding him currently pet him the last fews days. Poor Oliver is currently in an apartment by himself and deserves a loving home until he can be reunited with his healthy BFF.

All expenses - necessary vet care if any, food, litter, supplies would all be provided by Home for Now. Please message us if you can help. If you cannot help Oliver yourself, please share this post in hopes of finding someone that can!!

Http:// Homefornowmn.org

09/18/2025

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Only 2 days to go! Lace up and join us THIS SATURDAY for the 2025 Homeward Bound 5K at Highlands Park in Cottage Grove!
💥 Whether you're a seasoned runner or just in it for the fun, your steps help support Home for Now—a local nonprofit helping people keep their pets through life’s unexpected turns.
🗓️ Saturday, Sept 20
🕗 Check-in: 8:00 AM | Race: 8:30 AM
📍 Highlands Park, Cottage Grove
🎽 $30 online | $35 day-of
👕 T-shirts while they last!
🐾 Run with heart. Walk with purpose. Help keep pets and people together.
🎟️ Sign up now: Register for the Homeward Bound 5K
Tag your running buddy. Let’s make this the biggest turnout yet! 💙

09/15/2025

Ready to run for a cause? 🏃‍♀️🐶
Join us for the 2025 Homeward Bound 5K on September 20 in Cottage Grove, MN where every step helps keep pets and their people together.
➡️ Registration is just $30 per runner/walker! All proceeds support Home for Now, helping pet families in crisis stay together during hard times.
Grab your friends, your family, and your leashed furry sidekick and help us make an impact.
Sign up now at HomewardBound5K.com or DM us with questions!

09/13/2025

🐾🏃‍♀️ ONE WEEK TO GO! 🏃‍♂️🐾
Our Annual 5K Fundraiser is just around the corner!!!
📅 Date: September 20, 2025
📍 Location: Highlands Park, Idsen Avenue South, Cottage Grove (6975 Idsen Avenue South Cottage Grove, MN 55016)
🐶 Pet-Friendly: Yes, bring your furry sidekicks!

This isn’t just a run—it’s our only fundraiser of the year, and every step you take helps us continue creating comfort-forward, USA-made products that pets (and their humans) love.
Whether you’re sprinting, strolling, or strutting with your pup in tow, your support means the world to the people who's pets we help!!
🎽 Register now, lace up, and let’s make this the most tail-wagging, community-powered event yet!
👉 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-homeward-bound-5k-tickets-1582915706489?aff=oddtdtcreator
💙🐕

01/20/2025

These 3 sweeties need a place to stay for a while - either together or separately.

Coco - brindle one on left - is an almost 2 year old English bulldog/bully mix. Nala - tan one on right - is an 8 month old American bully/English bulldog mix. Scrappy - black one in middle - is an 18 month old bulldog/American bully/pit mix.

They all get along with each other and people. They have all been around cats and will likely be okay with them with slow introductions. If separated, they may have some separation anxiety and/or take some time to adjust to new conditions.

Please let us know if you can help one or more of these sweet dogs. Their family is currently homeless and are living in their car so they do not have to give the dogs up. We all know how cold it is right now, so please if you can help send us a message at [email protected]. All supplies, etc. will be taken care of. Please help if you can!!!

12/28/2024

This brother and sister pair need a loving home for a while while their mom deals with some unforeseen issues. She thinks it will be from 3 to 6 months, but it could be up to 9 months.

Maci is 2 years old, fixed, and utd on shots. Moe is 7 years old, has asthma and a sensory issue (with his bum). Neither cat is declawed and are both indoor cats only. They will likely both be a little shy at first. They will likely do fine with kids after a bit of time. Neither have been around dogs.

Please let us know if you could help these two sweeties!! They have to stay together but everything you need will be provided for you to give them a loving home for a while. If you can help, please let us know by direct messaging us or emailing us at [email protected].

12/26/2024

Have you ever considered fostering a pet but hesitated, thinking, "What if I end up keeping them all"? That’s a common concern, but it doesn’t have to prevent you from making a difference. Fostering for Home for Now offers you the fulfilling opportunity to care for a dog or cat without the temptation of adopting them.

When you foster with Home for Now, you enjoy all the same advantages as with other rescues: you choose the pet(s) you want to foster, all supplies and veterinary care are provided, and you have support if you need it. The best part? You’re simply a temporary guardian while the pet awaits its forever family, removing the pressure of keeping them.

Right now, we need more foster homes to help individuals facing challenging situations—whether due to domestic violence, homelessness, or medical needs—so they can be reunited with their cherished pets. If you’re ready to make a positive impact, please send us a direct message or email us at [email protected] to learn more about fostering for Home for Now.

We need your help to extend our reach and assist more families in need.

11/20/2024

We are looking for a foster for about 3 months for a 7 year old Male German Shorthaired Pointer. He is good with other dogs and cats, but we aren't sure about kids.

Home for Now will provide any and all supplies, vetting, etc. that is needed. Please let us know if you can help by sending an email to [email protected]. If you can't help, share with someone that might!!

Thank you!!!

09/22/2024

09/04/2024

Stella Rae needs a foster home while her mom is recuperating in the hospital. Could you help this sweet girl??

Stella Rae, age 8, female, spayed, up to date on all vaccinations, unsure how she would be with dogs, good with cats, friendly with people but shy at first, litter box trained, declawed, healthy and playful.

All supplies and any necessary vet care is provided by Home For Now. Please send me a message or email to [email protected] if you could foster Stella Rae until she is ready to help reunited with her mom!!

08/29/2024

For all of my dog (and cat!!) loving friends, please consider supporting my nonprofit that provides temporary, long term pet sitters (think fostering a dog, cat or other pet) for people who are victims of domestic violence, experiencing homelessness, being admitted for an extended stay at a heath facility, or undergoing some other upheaval in their lives

2024 Homeward Bound 5K is on September 21, 2024!!