Homeward Bound Veterinary Services

03/13/2026

🇺🇸🐾 **Happy K9 Veterans Day** 🐾🇺🇸

Today we honor the brave military working dogs who have served — and continue to serve — alongside our armed forces. These incredible K9 heroes protect lives, detect danger, and stand shoulder-to-shoulder with their handlers in some of the most challenging environments imaginable. 💙

From detecting explosives to search-and-rescue missions, patrol work, and providing security, military dogs are highly trained, fiercely loyal, and unbelievably courageous. Many have saved countless lives through their service.

# # # 🐕 Did You Know?

⭐ Military working dogs hold official ranks
⭐ They form lifelong bonds with their handlers
⭐ Many deploy to combat zones
⭐ Retired K9s often transition to family life after service
⭐ They receive specialized veterinary care throughout their careers

On this day, we also remember the sacrifices made by these dogs and the deep partnerships they share with the men and women who serve beside them.

At Homeward Bound Veterinary Services, we are deeply grateful for all working dogs — past and present — who dedicate their lives to protecting others. 💚

If you know a K9 veteran or service dog, give them an extra treat and belly rub today — they’ve earned it. 🦴

🇺🇸 Thank you for your service, four-legged heroes. 🇺🇸

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03/12/2026

Sometimes the surgery team needs a little YMCA to get thru a long surgery day!

03/12/2026

03/12/2026

🍀 We’ll Be There! 🍀

Homeward Bound Veterinary Services and friends are excited to be part of the St. Pitties & Kitties Festival 2026 on Saturday, March 14 at Harley-Davidson of Baltimore! 🐾

Stop by and see all the fun things our crew will have:

🐶 Homeward Bound Veterinary Services – come meet our team and learn about our Wellness Center & Urgent Care services.
✂️ Grooming by Dennis – gentle, one-on-one grooming from our amazing groomer who keeps pets calm and comfortable.
🛍 Lacey Grace Boutique – handmade gifts, keychains, coasters and more!
🍩 Doggilicious Doughnuts K9 Bakery – delicious dog treats your pups will love!
🖨 3D Printing & Fur-Ever Laser Art – custom engraved creations and unique pet-themed items.

There will also be adoptable dogs and cats, live music, food trucks, vendors, and tons of fun all day long!

🐕 Bring your pups, bring your friends, and come celebrate animals and rescue with us.

📅 March 14
📍 Harley-Davidson of Baltimore

We can’t wait to see everyone there! 🐾💚

03/11/2026

Taking pre orders now! Shipping soon! We are going to likely switch most patients to this if currently on apoquel!

03/10/2026

🐾 Meet Savvy 🐾

If your pet has visited us for a technician appointment, chances are you’ve already met the amazing Savvy! 💙

Savvy plays a vital role in keeping our day running smoothly by managing and performing many of our technician appointments, including blood draws, sample collections, treatments, and other vet tech–level services. Her calm, confident approach helps pets feel safe — and helps appointments stay efficient and stress-free for everyone.

At home, Savvy is a proud Pug parent, so she definitely understands the special charm (and personality!) that comes with loving these adorable little dogs. 🐶💕

Patients and team members alike appreciate her kindness, patience, and ability to connect with even the most nervous pets.

💙 Gentle, compassionate care
💙 Skilled with technician procedures
💙 A true animal lover

Next time you’re in for a tech appointment, be sure to say hello!

Thank you, Savvy, for all you do to care for our patients and support our team every single day.

03/09/2026

🐾✨ COMING SOON TO HOMEWARD BOUND ✨🐾

Introducing Numelvi® (atinivictinib tablets)

A new, more targeted way to treat canine itch.

If your dog struggles with allergies and chronic itching, we are excited to announce that Numelvi will be arriving in the next week or two — and it represents a significant advancement in itch management.

🔬 What Makes Numelvi Different?

Numelvi is a highly selective JAK1 inhibitor.

To simplify:

Apoquel (oclacitinib) works by inhibiting multiple JAK pathways (JAK1 and JAK3).

Numelvi (atinivictinib) is designed to be more selective for JAK1, the primary pathway responsible for inflammation and itch signaling in dogs.

Why does that matter?

Because it’s more targeted, it aims to:
✔️ Control itch effectively
✔️ Avoid unnecessary immune pathway suppression
✔️ Improve overall safety profile

🛡️ Safety Profile

Clinical data show:

✔️ No evidence of tumor formation in studies
✔️ More targeted immune modulation
✔️ Labeled safe for dogs 6 months and older
(Apoquel is labeled for 12 months and older)

This gives us another excellent option for younger allergy patients.

💊 Dosing & Convenience

✔️ No loading dose required
✔️ Once-daily dosing
✔️ Available in 30 count and 90 count bottles
✔️ Expected to cost less than Apoquel

🔄 Transitioning From Apoquel?

Switching from Apoquel to Numelvi is expected to be seamless.
There is no complicated tapering protocol required in most cases.

If your dog is currently on Apoquel and doing well but you'd like to explore a more targeted option, we will be happy to guide you through the transition.

📅 Availability

We expect Numelvi to be available at Homeward Bound within the next 1–2 weeks.

If you would like to be notified when it arrives, let us know!

🐶 Targeted itch relief.
💚 Improved safety profile.
💰 Lower cost.

We’re always looking for the best and safest options for your pets — and this is an exciting addition to our allergy toolkit.

Stay tuned!

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03/09/2026

Daphne and Shaggy’s visit started this Monday off right!

03/08/2026

🐾 Homeward Bound Out and About in the Community This Weekend! 🐾

It was a great weekend supporting local causes and connecting with our wonderful Harford County community.

Homeward Bound Veterinary Services was proud to sponsor a stop during the 2026 Chocolate, Brew & Wine Tour in Bel Air. Participants were able to redeem a ticket for a mini hot chocolate from Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck, a fun and cozy treat during a fantastic community event. ☕🍫

We also had the opportunity to support Springboard Community Services at their event in Havre de Grace, an organization that does incredible work helping individuals and families throughout our region.

At Homeward Bound Veterinary Services, we believe being part of the community means showing up, supporting great causes, and helping make our towns stronger.

Thank you to the organizers, volunteers, and everyone who came out to enjoy these events. We’re always proud to be part of such a caring community. ❤️🐾