About Us

Lifesaving in Las Vegas

Homeward Bound Cat Adoptions is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing support and resources to both cats and people in our community.

Our History

Homeward Bound Cat Adoptions (Homeward Bound) was founded in 2007 as a foster-based rescue focused on finding homes for cats. For nearly 12 years, this small organization relied exclusively on volunteers to care for cats and complete adoptions at PetSmart and Petco stores. In 2019, Homeward Bound received funding to open its Flamingo Adoption Center and embarked on a transition from this foster-based structure. The 2,400 square foot facility allowed Homeward Bound to care for more cats and increase adoptions by providing a modern, free-roaming space to minimize stress, serve the individual needs of each cat, and set up both cats and adopters for success. To date, Homeward Bound has saved well over 11,500 cats!  

Want to see more saves? See more in-depth numbers? Read our annual reports!  

Lifesaving Approach

Homeward Bound Cat Adoptions is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing support and resources to both cats and people in our community. 

We are a no-kill adoption center dedicated to saving the lives of homeless cats in the Las Vegas Valley and providing a humane recourse for people in distress who are no longer able to care for their cats—offering an alternative to taking them to a municipal shelter or abandoning them in the streets. 

Homeward Bound works to achieve its mission through adoption, foster, and help desk services, together with community outreach and collaboration with other animal welfare organizations. Our modern, free-roaming adoption center is designed to minimize the stress experienced by homeless cats, increase enrichment, and make it easier for them to find loving homes. 

Homeward Bound respects and values the life of every cat, and strives to enrich the lives of our volunteers, employees, and visitors by providing a quality workplace, up-to-date humane education, and compassionate care for our cats.  

Join the Team

Homeward Bound is dedicated to providing support and resources to both cats and people in our community. We focus on positively impacting the lives of our team members, volunteers, guests, and community members by cultivating a collaborative environment based on respect and a non-judgmental approach to support and services.

Career Opportunities

There are no positions open at this time. Check back again soon, or consider a volunteer opportunity!

Partners and Supporters

We appreciate the generous support of our Partners, who help us save cats and serve the people who love them every day.

Veterinary Services Providers:

Adoption Partners

Grant Partners

Supplies

Meet the Team

Board of Directors

  • Mark Brandenburg, President
  • Kasefera Gunter, Vice President
  • Tayler D. Bingham, Esq., Treasurer
  • Diane Blankenburg

Staff

  • Vanessa Porter, Executive Director
  • Leona Grim, Volunteer Coordinator
  • Claribel Villa, Bilingual Adoption Specialist
  • Sally McDaniel, Adoption Specialist

Consultant

  • Kimberly Wade, Marketing and Operations 

In the news

Events

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By the Numbers

Thanks to the amazing support of our community, Homeward Bound Cat Adoptions has the ability to positively impact the lives of thousands of people and cats.
PROGRAM DATA 2022

VOLUNTEERS CAN DO ANYTHING

Homeward Bound Cat Adoptions is a volunteer-driven organization, which means that the care of our cats as well as raising awareness for what we do entirely depends on people like you. We would not exist without volunteers.

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