﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" returnVersion="2024v5.2" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.irs.gov/efile">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2025-08-08T08:57:53-07:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2024-12-31</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmEIN>650541801</PreparerFirmEIN>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>SHAUN N KELLY CPA PA</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>2390 TAMIAMI TRAIL NORTH SUITE 206</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>NAPLES</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>FL</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>34103</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2024-01-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>582579052</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>HOMEWARD BOUND PET RESCUE INC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>HOME</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>2395717955</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 792</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>ELLIJAY</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>GA</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>30540</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>MELANIE J FIELDS</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>TREASURER</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>2395717955</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2025-07-28</SignatureDt>
      <DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>true</DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>true</IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>SHAUN N KELLY CPA</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P00642049</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>2392628993</PhoneNum>
      <PreparationDt>2025-08-07</PreparationDt>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <TaxYr>2024</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2025-03-06 01:10:19Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="5">
    <IRS990 documentId="IRS990-01" referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleO-01" softwareId="24020153">
      <PrincipalOfcrBusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>MELANIE J FIELDS</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PrincipalOfcrBusinessName>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 792</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>ELLIJAY</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>GA</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>30540</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>259152</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>false</GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>
      <Organization501c3Ind>X</Organization501c3Ind>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>wwwhbpr.org</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>
      <FormationYr>2000</FormationYr>
      <LegalDomicileStateCd>GA</LegalDomicileStateCd>
      <ActivityOrMissionDesc>RESCUE &amp; ADOPTION OF DOGS AND CATS</ActivityOrMissionDesc>
      <VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>9</VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>
      <VotingMembersIndependentCnt>9</VotingMembersIndependentCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>7</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <TotalVolunteersCnt>80</TotalVolunteersCnt>
      <TotalGrossUBIAmt>0</TotalGrossUBIAmt>
      <NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>0</NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>
      <PYContributionsGrantsAmt>709416</PYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYContributionsGrantsAmt>86583</CYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>57413</PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>56334</CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>1475</PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>183</CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <PYOtherRevenueAmt>79218</PYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <CYOtherRevenueAmt>116052</CYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <PYTotalRevenueAmt>847522</PYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYTotalRevenueAmt>259152</CYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>0</CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>35401</PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>38540</CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>0</CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>
      <PYOtherExpensesAmt>261955</PYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <CYOtherExpensesAmt>340558</CYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <PYTotalExpensesAmt>297356</PYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <CYTotalExpensesAmt>379098</CYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>550166</PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>-119946</CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <TotalAssetsBOYAmt>917844</TotalAssetsBOYAmt>
      <TotalAssetsEOYAmt>799023</TotalAssetsEOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>120942</TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>122067</TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>796902</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>676956</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <MissionDesc>RESCUE &amp; ADOPTION OF DOGS AND CATS</MissionDesc>
      <SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>false</SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>
      <SignificantChangeInd>false</SignificantChangeInd>
      <ExpenseAmt>148122</ExpenseAmt>
      <GrantAmt>0</GrantAmt>
      <RevenueAmt>34375</RevenueAmt>
      <Desc>CARE &amp; ADOPTION OF DOGS &amp; CATS FOR OVER 350 ANIMALS VET FEES &amp; FOOD</Desc>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
        <ExpenseAmt>65242</ExpenseAmt>
        <GrantAmt>4950</GrantAmt>
        <RevenueAmt>16691</RevenueAmt>
        <Desc>SPRAY/NEUTER OF COMMUNITY OWNED DOGS &amp; CATS FOR OVER 200 VETS FEES</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp>
        <ExpenseAmt>165734</ExpenseAmt>
        <GrantAmt>0</GrantAmt>
        <RevenueAmt>5268</RevenueAmt>
        <Desc>OTHER RELATED EXPENSES FOR THE RESCUE &amp; ADOPTION OF DOGS &amp; CATS</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>379098</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <DescribedInSection501c3Ind referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleA-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleA">true</DescribedInSection501c3Ind>
      <ScheduleBRequiredInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleB-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleB">true</ScheduleBRequiredInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd>false</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <LobbyingActivitiesInd>false</LobbyingActivitiesInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd>false</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFundInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">false</DonorAdvisedFundInd>
      <ConservationEasementsInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">false</ConservationEasementsInd>
      <CollectionsOfArtInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">false</CollectionsOfArtInd>
      <CreditCounselingInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">false</CreditCounselingInd>
      <DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">false</DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>
      <ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">true</ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>
      <ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">false</ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>
      <ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">false</ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>
      <ReportOtherAssetsInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">false</ReportOtherAssetsInd>
      <ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">true</ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>
      <IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">false</IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>
      <IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">false</IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">false</ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd>false</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>false</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <ForeignActivitiesInd>false</ForeignActivitiesInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>false</MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>false</MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>
      <ProfessionalFundraisingInd>false</ProfessionalFundraisingInd>
      <FundraisingActivitiesInd>false</FundraisingActivitiesInd>
      <GamingActivitiesInd>false</GamingActivitiesInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>false</OperateHospitalInd>
      <GrantsToOrganizationsInd>false</GrantsToOrganizationsInd>
      <GrantsToIndividualsInd>false</GrantsToIndividualsInd>
      <ScheduleJRequiredInd>false</ScheduleJRequiredInd>
      <TaxExemptBondsInd>false</TaxExemptBondsInd>
      <EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>false</EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <PYExcessBenefitTransInd>false</PYExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <LoanOutstandingInd>false</LoanOutstandingInd>
      <GrantToRelatedPersonInd>false</GrantToRelatedPersonInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>false</BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>false</BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>false</BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>
      <DeductibleNonCashContriInd>false</DeductibleNonCashContriInd>
      <DeductibleArtContributionInd>false</DeductibleArtContributionInd>
      <TerminateOperationsInd>false</TerminateOperationsInd>
      <PartialLiquidationInd>false</PartialLiquidationInd>
      <DisregardedEntityInd>false</DisregardedEntityInd>
      <RelatedEntityInd>false</RelatedEntityInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>false</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>false</TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>
      <ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>false</ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>
      <ScheduleORequiredInd>true</ScheduleORequiredInd>
      <IRPDocumentCnt>5</IRPDocumentCnt>
      <IRPDocumentW2GCnt>0</IRPDocumentW2GCnt>
      <EmployeeCnt>7</EmployeeCnt>
      <EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>true</EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>
      <UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>false</UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>false</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>false</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <TaxablePartyNotificationInd>false</TaxablePartyNotificationInd>
      <NondeductibleContributionsInd>false</NondeductibleContributionsInd>
      <QuidProQuoContributionsInd>true</QuidProQuoContributionsInd>
      <QuidProQuoContriDisclInd>true</QuidProQuoContriDisclInd>
      <Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>false</Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>
      <RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>false</RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>false</PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <IndoorTanningServicesInd>false</IndoorTanningServicesInd>
      <SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>false</SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>
      <SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>false</SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>
      <GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>9</GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>
      <IndependentVotingMemberCnt>9</IndependentVotingMemberCnt>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>false</FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>
      <DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>false</DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>
      <ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>false</ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>false</MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>
      <MembersOrStockholdersInd>false</MembersOrStockholdersInd>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>false</ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>false</DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>true</MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>
      <MinutesOfCommitteesInd>true</MinutesOfCommitteesInd>
      <OfficerMailingAddressInd>false</OfficerMailingAddressInd>
      <LocalChaptersInd>false</LocalChaptersInd>
      <Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>true</Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>false</ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>
      <WhistleblowerPolicyInd>false</WhistleblowerPolicyInd>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>false</DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>
      <CompensationProcessCEOInd>false</CompensationProcessCEOInd>
      <CompensationProcessOtherInd>false</CompensationProcessOtherInd>
      <InvestmentInJointVentureInd>false</InvestmentInJointVentureInd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>FL</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <OtherWebsiteInd>X</OtherWebsiteInd>
      <UponRequestInd>X</UponRequestInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <PersonNm>MELANIE J FIELDS</PersonNm>
        <PhoneNum>2395717955</PhoneNum>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 792</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>ELLIJAY</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>GA</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>30540</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <NoListedPersonsCompensatedInd>X</NoListedPersonsCompensatedInd>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MELANIE J FIELDS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TREASURER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>25.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ROSEMARY LOVELACE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>SECRETARY</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>25.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JANE TISCHLER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>VICE PRESIDENT</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>25.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>TRACEY COLLINS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>PRESIDENT</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>25.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
      <TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>0</TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>
      <TotalOtherCompensationAmt>0</TotalOtherCompensationAmt>
      <FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>false</FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>
      <TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>false</TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>
      <CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>false</CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>
      <AllOtherContributionsAmt>86583</AllOtherContributionsAmt>
      <TotalContributionsAmt>86583</TotalContributionsAmt>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>CAT ADOPTION</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>812900</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>2805</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>0</ExclusionAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>DOG ADOPTION</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>812900</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>31570</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>0</ExclusionAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>SPRAY/NEUTER CERTIFICATES</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>812900</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>16691</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>0</ExclusionAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>SNIPPET BUSINESS INCOME</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>812900</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>5268</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>0</ExclusionAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>56334</TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <InvestmentIncomeGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>183</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>183</ExclusionAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeGrp>
      <FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt>54954</FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt>
      <NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>54954</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>54954</ExclusionAmt>
      </NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp>
      <GrossSalesOfInventoryAmt>61098</GrossSalesOfInventoryAmt>
      <NetIncomeOrLossGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>61098</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>61098</ExclusionAmt>
      </NetIncomeOrLossGrp>
      <TotalRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>259152</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>56334</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>116235</ExclusionAmt>
      </TotalRevenueGrp>
      <OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>35570</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>35570</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>0</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
      <PayrollTaxesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>2970</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>2970</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>0</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </PayrollTaxesGrp>
      <FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1800</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>1800</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>0</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
      <AdvertisingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>6439</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>6439</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>0</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </AdvertisingGrp>
      <OfficeExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>6988</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>6988</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>0</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </OfficeExpensesGrp>
      <DepreciationDepletionGrp>
        <TotalAmt>42816</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>42816</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>0</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </DepreciationDepletionGrp>
      <InsuranceGrp>
        <TotalAmt>8276</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>8276</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>0</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </InsuranceGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>DIRECT ANIMAL COST-FOOD, SUPPLIES, VET</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>148122</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>148122</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>0</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>PROJECT EXPENSE-VET FEES &amp; SUPPLIES</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>65242</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>65242</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>0</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>PAWS &amp; CLAWS THRIFT SHOP EXPENSE</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>24713</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>24713</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>0</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <AllOtherExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>36162</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>36162</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>0</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </AllOtherExpensesGrp>
      <TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>379098</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>379098</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>0</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
      <CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
        <BOYAmt>127908</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>44636</EOYAmt>
      </CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
      <SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
        <BOYAmt>186633</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>148816</EOYAmt>
      </SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
      <LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>681619</LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>76048</LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
        <BOYAmt>603303</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>605571</EOYAmt>
      </LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
      <TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>917844</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>799023</EOYAmt>
      </TotalAssetsGrp>
      <OtherLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>120942</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>122067</EOYAmt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesGrp>
      <TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>120942</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>122067</EOYAmt>
      </TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <OrgDoesNotFollowFASB117Ind>X</OrgDoesNotFollowFASB117Ind>
      <RtnEarnEndowmentIncmOthFndsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>796902</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>676956</EOYAmt>
      </RtnEarnEndowmentIncmOthFndsGrp>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>796902</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>676956</EOYAmt>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>917844</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>799023</EOYAmt>
      </TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>-119946</ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>
      <MethodOfAccountingCashInd>X</MethodOfAccountingCashInd>
      <AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>false</AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>
      <FSAuditedInd>false</FSAuditedInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>false</FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleA documentId="IRS990ScheduleA-01" softwareId="24020153">
      <PublicOrganization170Ind>X</PublicOrganization170Ind>
      <OtherSupportSumAmt>0</OtherSupportSumAmt>
      <GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>155024</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>245906</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>266417</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>766829</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>142977</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>1577153</TotalAmt>
      </GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp>
      <TaxRevLeviedOrgnztnlBnft170Grp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </TaxRevLeviedOrgnztnlBnft170Grp>
      <GovtFurnSrvcFcltsVl170Grp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </GovtFurnSrvcFcltsVl170Grp>
      <TotalCalendarYear170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>155024</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>245906</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>266417</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>766829</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>142977</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>1577153</TotalAmt>
      </TotalCalendarYear170Grp>
      <SubstantialContributorsTotAmt>0</SubstantialContributorsTotAmt>
      <PublicSupportTotal170Amt>1577153</PublicSupportTotal170Amt>
      <GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>98</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>118</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>1475</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>183</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>1874</TotalAmt>
      </GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp>
      <UnrelatedBusinessNetIncm170Grp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </UnrelatedBusinessNetIncm170Grp>
      <OtherIncome170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>37355</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>54933</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>71226</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>79218</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>116052</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>358784</TotalAmt>
      </OtherIncome170Grp>
      <TotalSupportAmt>1937811</TotalSupportAmt>
      <PublicSupportCY170Pct>0.81390</PublicSupportCY170Pct>
      <PublicSupportPY170Pct>0.86370</PublicSupportPY170Pct>
      <ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind>X</ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind>
      <PublicSupportTotal509Amt>0</PublicSupportTotal509Amt>
      <PublicSupportCY509Pct>0</PublicSupportCY509Pct>
      <InvestmentIncomeCYPct>0</InvestmentIncomeCYPct>
      <Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt II Ln 10</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Other Income Part II, Line 10 Description: NET INCOME FROM FUNDRAISING EVENTS 2020: 1086. 2021: 4280. 2022: 13790. 2023: 17135. 2024: 54954. Description: NET INCOME FROM THRIFT SHOP SALES 2020: 36269. 2021: 50653. 2022: 57436. 2023: 62083. 2024: 61098.</ExplanationTxt>
      </Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleA>
    <IRS990ScheduleB documentId="IRS990ScheduleB-01">
      <ContributorInformationGrp>
        <ContributorNum>RESTRICTED</ContributorNum>
        <ContributorBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1>RESTRICTED</BusinessNameLine1>
        </ContributorBusinessName>
        <ContributorUSAddress>
          <AddressLine1>RESTRICTED</AddressLine1>
          <AddressLine2>RESTRICTED</AddressLine2>
          <City>RESTRICTED</City>
          <State>RESTRICTED</State>
          <ZIPCode>RESTRICTED</ZIPCode>
        </ContributorUSAddress>
        <TotalContributionsAmt>RESTRICTED</TotalContributionsAmt>
      </ContributorInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleB>
    <IRS990ScheduleD documentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" softwareId="24020153">
      <LandGrp>
        <InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt>100000</InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>100000</BookValueAmt>
      </LandGrp>
      <BuildingsGrp>
        <InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt>350000</InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>14583</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>335417</BookValueAmt>
      </BuildingsGrp>
      <LeaseholdImprovementsGrp>
        <InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt>162350</InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>7788</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>154562</BookValueAmt>
      </LeaseholdImprovementsGrp>
      <EquipmentGrp>
        <InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt>69269</InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>53677</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>15592</BookValueAmt>
      </EquipmentGrp>
      <TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>605571</TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>
      <OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
        <Desc>PAYROLL TAXES PAYABLE</Desc>
        <Amt>559</Amt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
      <OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
        <Desc>SALES TAX PAYABLE</Desc>
        <Amt>425</Amt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
      <OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
        <Desc>DEPOSITS</Desc>
        <Amt>2233</Amt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
      <OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
        <Desc>UNDISTRIBUTED IRA</Desc>
        <Amt>118850</Amt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
      <TotalLiabilityAmt>122067</TotalLiabilityAmt>
    </IRS990ScheduleD>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="IRS990ScheduleO-01" softwareId="24020153">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Other</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>HOMEWARD BOUND VET RESCUE, INC. RUNS A YEAR ROUND THRIFT STORE RUN BY ALL VOLUNTEERS SELLING 100% OF DONATED ITEMS. ALL PROCEEDS FUND THE NON PROFIT GOALS OF HOMEWARD BOUND PET RESCUE.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt VI, Line 11b</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>ORGANIZATIONS PROCESS TO REVIEW FORM 990. THE 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO ELECTRONIC FILING.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>