🐕 No-Kill Rescue · Yuma, AZ

Every Pet Deserves a Forever Home.

We are a 100% volunteer-run nonprofit rescuing cats and dogs in Yuma through adoption, fostering, transport, and free spay/neuter programs. Since 2014, we've saved over 1,000 lives — and we're not stopping.

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1000+

Animals Rescued

100%

Volunteer-Run

10 yrs

Serving Yuma

🐾 Ready for Adoption

Meet Our Residents

Browse our animals live via Petstablished — every pet shown is currently in a foster home in Yuma and ready to meet you. All are vetted, vaccinated, and spayed/neutered.

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Browse All Adoptable Pets

Search dogs & cats available right now through our live Petstablished listing — updated in real time.

Browse Pets →

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Kitten Tracker

Looking for a kitten? Track available kittens, litters, and kitten updates in real time on KittenTracker.

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Learn About Our Adoption Process →

Ways to Help

Every action — big or small — saves a life. Here's how you can get involved with Yuma Homeward Bound today.

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Adopt

Give a rescued pet a permanent, loving home. Browse our available animals and start the application process today.

Start Adopting

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Foster

Open your home temporarily and save a life. We provide everything — you provide the love. Flexible durations from days to months.

Become a Foster

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Volunteer

Drive transports, help at events, assist with admin. We use RescueBase to coordinate volunteers — sign up and manage your shifts online.

Volunteer Now

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Donate

100% of your donation funds medical care, food, and transport. Give via PayPal, Amazon Wishlist, or Chewy — all tax-deductible.

Give Today

Volunteer walking rescued dogs in Yuma, Arizona

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"YHBR changed our lives. We found our best friend — and the support was incredible."

— The Martinez Family, Yuma

🐾 Our Mission

Why Yuma Homeward Bound?

We believe every life is precious. Since 2014, our 100% volunteer team has been saving Yuma's most vulnerable animals — and we do it with heart.

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No-Kill Mission

We never euthanize for space or time. Every animal in our care receives a chance.

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Full Medical Care

All rescues receive vaccinations, spay/neuter surgery, and treatment before adoption.

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Rooted in Yuma

Born and built in Yuma, AZ — we know our community and serve it with pride every day.

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Lifetime Support

Our adopter support doesn't end at signing. We're here for the life of your new family member.

Our Story →

Happy Families

Real stories from Yuma families who found their forever pets through YHBR.

"We adopted our dog Rocky from YHBR two years ago and it was the best decision our family ever made. The process was easy, the team was so helpful, and Rocky is our whole world now."

— Jennifer & Tom R., Yuma, AZ

"As a foster parent with YHBR, I've helped 12 dogs find their forever homes. The team provides everything you need and the community is incredible. I can't imagine not doing this."

— Maria L., Foster Volunteer, Yuma

"We adopted our cat Cleo as a kitten. She's healthy, happy, and the most loving creature. YHBR made the whole experience seamless and they still check in on us to this day!"

— Derrick S., Yuma, AZ