Found in a TRASH PILE Sick & Injured- Left to Die

Otis is only 9 months old but already been through so much abuse in his short life. At 9 mos of age, he was found dumped in a trash pile with mange and injury that he could have quickly died from. Thankfully a kind person found him..but now he could face euthanasia as shelters fill up and his stay is running out. This boy is soooo sweet and ready for a family to help him put his sadness behind him. He deserves so much...and already gives so much with his kisses and waggy tail. He has a chance with us...but we may be his last chance. 

LIFESAVING FLIGHT

Lelan was a dog lover who would have turned 16 on August 4th. He tragically lost his life through suicide after silently struggling with bullying and mental health challenges recently. 

His mother is a director of a rural shelter who Homeward Trails has taken dogs from occasionally over the years. The pain of losing Lelan was clearly unbearable and it seems like an unsurmountable feat to turn such loss into anything positive. Homeward Trails is beyond honored to participate in this incredibly special effort that will do just that.

In Lelan’s memory, several animal rescues, in partnership with Seuk’s Army, hope to bring awareness to the mental health struggles so many young people face while also highlighting the healing and comfort animals can provide during difficult times. We also wish to do something lifesaving that Lelan would have loved in his honor.

Seuk’s Army is named for Suek Kim, a dedicated pilot who saved countless lives by flying them to awaiting rescues and who tragically died in 2025 when his plane crashed as he was flying rescued animals. The loss of Seuk is another tragedy almost too deep to fathom. But his legacy and his band of dedicated pilots and supporters endure in his honor.

On August 3rd, HT will participate in a lifesaving flight that will bring animals from Lelan’s community. The animals will be flown into the DC area on a private plane by dedicated pilots of Seuk’s Army.

Homeward Trails needs donations to cover the vetting that each of the dogs we take in will need – all come to us with heartbreaking, harrowing stories that highlight the power of resilience, love and endurance – all things that Lelan and Seuk would appreciate.