Homeward Bound Veterinary Services

04/20/2026

"Our dogs tooth was lose, I called over 15 places, she couldn’t sleep Friday night, I stayed up with her. For me I loved pets more than people, no offense, I did one last phone call, for me god sent me her, they did an amazing job, I would recommend them to anyone. We still have alot to do. And when they call today to see how precious was doing ummm, just overwhelmed with joy. I want toThank all of you ladies and.." says Brian on Google

★★★★★ Our dogs tooth was lose, I called over 15 places, she couldn’t sleep Friday night, I stayed up with her. For me I loved pets more than people, no offense, I did one last phone call, for me god sent me her, they did an amazing job, I would recommend them to anyone. We still have alo...

04/19/2026

04/19/2026

Happy National Cat Lady Day! 🐾💕

Here at Homeward Bound… we are proud to report that our team is 100% certified cat ladies (and honestly, we wouldn’t have it any other way).

From bottle babies to spicy clinic cats, from ICU snuggles to keyboard supervisors… our days are filled with whiskers, purrs, and just a little bit of chaos.

The truth?
The more cats, the better. The more snuggles, the happier we are.

Drop a 🐱 if you’re a fellow cat lady (or cat gentleman… we’ll allow it 😉)

04/18/2026

04/17/2026

"Dr Hanson was wonderful. He helped us with our senior cat Angel. He was kind, took time with us, very compassionate." says Tom on Google

★★★★★ Dr Hanson was wonderful. He helped us with our senior cat Angel. He was kind, took time with us, very compassionate.

04/17/2026

✨ Did you know Homeward Bound started as a mobile practice?

House calls are where it all began—and they’re still a part of who we are today.

While we’ve grown into a full-service hospital and urgent care center, we’re proud to still offer:
🏡 In-home veterinary visits
💙 Personalized, one-on-one care
🐾 A calmer experience for your pets

Because sometimes… home is the best place to heal.

📞 Call 443-617-9836 to schedule

04/17/2026

💙🦸‍♀️ AMY: OUR HOSPITAL ADMIN, SUPER HERO & SUPER CUDDLER! 🐾💙

Behind the scenes, Amy keeps everything at Homeward Bound running smoothly—from schedules to staffing to making sure our team has what they need to care for your pets.

But her real superpower?
✨ Cuddling kittens like a pro! ✨

No matter how busy the day gets, Amy always finds time for a little love and comfort—because every patient deserves it.

Join us in giving a HUGE shoutout to our very own superhero (and professional kitten snuggler)! ❤️🐱

04/16/2026

"Everyone involved were very gentle with my dog who is very scared and anxious." says Michele on Google

★★★★★ Everyone involved were very gentle with my dog who is very scared and anxious.

04/16/2026

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🐾💙 Let’s clear something up… 💙🐾

We’ve been hearing rumors circulating that Homeward Bound Veterinary Services is corporate owned…

👉 That could not be further from the truth.

We are — and always have been — privately owned and operated.

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This hospital was built from the ground up with a vision:
🐾 To provide high-quality, accessible care to our community
🐾 To create something different than what corporate medicine offers

And to do that, we took on significant personal risk—including major loans—to build and grow this practice for you and your pets.

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Here’s the reality most people don’t see:

Only about 25% of veterinary practices are still privately owned.

That means:
💸 We often pay double or even triple for medications, supplies, and lab services compared to corporate hospitals with massive buying power
📦 We don’t get the same bulk discounts or incentives
⚖️ We operate in a much more challenging financial environment

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So why do it?

Because being private means:

✨ We make our own decisions—not a corporate office states away
✨ We practice medicine the way we believe is best
✨ We can adapt quickly to meet the needs of our community
✨ We put patients and people over profit-driven policies

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Is it harder?
👉 Absolutely.

Is it worth it?
👉 Every single day.

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When you support Homeward Bound, you’re not supporting a corporation—
You’re supporting a local, independent team that chose to take the harder path to do things differently 💙

Thank you for trusting us, believing in us, and being part of what we’re building 🐾

04/16/2026

🐾📚 **Newton’s Need to Know: Lyme Disease in Harford County** 📚🐾

Hello peasants, it is I, **Newton**, here to educate you on something far less cute than me…
🦠 **Lyme Disease** 🦠

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😼 **Newton’s First Rule:**
If it’s small, crawly, and annoying… it’s probably a tick.
And around here? They’re **everywhere.**

📍 In Harford County:

* We are a **Lyme hot spot**
* About **1 in 10 dogs (or more!)** test positive for exposure
* Many ticks in our area **carry Lyme disease**

👉 Translation: your dog stepping outside = potential tick encounter

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🐶 **What Lyme Does (aka why I care)**

* Limping (very undignified)
* Fever
* Lethargy
* In serious cases → **kidney disease** (very bad, even I agree)

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💉 **Newton’s Opinion on the Lyme Vaccine**
I don’t like needles… but I DO like being right.

✔ The Lyme vaccine **helps protect your dog**
✔ It can **reduce how sick they get**
✔ Works best when paired with **flea/tick prevention**

👉 Is it perfect? No.
👉 Is it smart? **Absolutely. (Just like me.)**

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🛡️ **Newton’s Approved Plan**
If I had a dog (which I don’t, for obvious reasons), I would insist on:

✔ Year-round flea & tick prevention
✔ Lyme vaccine
✔ Annual testing

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😼 **Final Thought from Newton**
You can’t avoid ticks.
You *can* avoid regret.

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📞 Call **443-617-9836** to protect your dog before the ticks win.

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🐾 Now go forth and make better decisions.
— Newton