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Photo courtesy of Alaska Mindful Paws.

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Pet of the Week: First Friday Foster Night

Learn what fostering looks like and the support we provide, all in a no-pressure setting.

Photo courtesy of Alaska Mindful Paws.

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Pet of the Week: First Friday Foster Night

Learn what fostering looks like and the support we provide, all in a no-pressure setting.

Carter, young male black lab mix. Photo courtesy Homer Animal Shelter

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Pet of the Week: Carter

This shy guy loves to play or just cuddle and hang out.

Charlie and Percy Weasley, 1.5-year-old males. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

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Pet of the Week: Charlie and Percy Weasley

These two are currently being fostered, but it’s time they find they furever home.

The Homer Animal Shelter's Home-to-Home program aims to reduce stress for pets transitioning to a new home. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

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Pet of the Week: Home-to-Home program offers smooth transitions for pets

Every pet deserves a smooth, less-stress transition to a new, loving home.

Elma, 10-month-old female. Photo courtesy Homer Animal Shelter

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Pet of the Week: Elma

This little girl is a gentle soul with a huge heart.

Eep, 1-year-old female. Photo courtesy Homer Animal Shelter

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Pet of the Week: Eep

This sweet girl wants lots of love and affection from anyone who wants to give it.

Science is a female Djungarian hamster. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

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Pet of the Week: Science

This little hamster enjoys a nice pumpkin seed treat right from your hand.

Freddy, 5-year-old male. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

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Pet of the Week: Freddy

This gentle soul is looking for his furever home.

Freddy, 5-year-old male. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

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Pet of the Week: Freddy

There’s no way you won’t fall in love with this sweet guy.

Bags of dog and cat food, toys and resources were made available by the local animal shelter, AK Mindful Paws, at the annual Community Resource Connect event at the SPARC building in Homer on January 28, 2025. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

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Pet of the Week: You make a difference

Donations and community support make a real difference in our small shelter.

Paco, 9-year-old male cockatiel, and Curly, 30-year-old male cockatiel. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

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Pets of the Week: Paco and Curly

These two would benefit greatly from a home they can call their own.

Rainy, 15-year-old female. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter

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Pet of the Week: Rainy

This sweet ol’ gal prefers the quieter side of life.