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It’s no secret that being a volunteer or foster for AWS makes a big difference for the pets in our facility. Volunteers not only…
It’s no secret that animals can help teach children and adults alike about their emotions. Animals make us feel safe, feel seen, and are…
Puppyhood, particularly up until about 4 months of age, is a critical time for dog socialization. This is when your puppy learns how to…
Last week at AWS, we celebrated or hardworking fosters and volunteers during Volunteer Appreciation Week. To show our gratitude, we had prizes, raffles, and…
Hi there! It’s so nice to meet you! My name is Anatase (pronounced a·nuh·tayz), and I’m a young and active puppy who is ready…
Calling all local families and lovers of parades! AWS’ Youth Programs has a new fun and family-oriented program that’s marching its way to you:…
For the last week of every April, we celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Week! It goes without saying that our hardworking volunteers are invaluable members of…
You’ve probably heard of getting your pet microchipped. But what exactly does this mean? We’re here to break down the ins and outs of…
We all get excited when we hear the delivery truck pull up to the curb. But do you have a dog who gets a…
Miss Amanda, as our Youth Programs Coordinator here at AWS, has always loved Fridays. Not because it’s the last day of the work week…
On our last Featured Pet blog we talked about why spring is the perfect time to adopt a dog. What about cats? As it…
Perhaps you’ve considered adding a new canine companion to your family, but haven’t quite decided if it’s a good time yet. Maybe you’ve been…
Dogs feel their best when they have a healthy lifestyle that balances diet and exercise. Same as us humans! It can be hard to…
For this lovely April day, we offer a special Pet of the Week blog, featuring some of our youngest and most adorable adoptable animals:…
Happy Solar Eclipse day! In case you didn’t hear, a total solar eclipse is taking place today, April 8, at around 3:30pm in our…
Looking for an easy, helpful, and resourceful training game to play with your pup? Look no further than ‘find it’! The ‘find it’ game…
All this crazy spring snow has us longing for warmer days and sunny hikes with our canine companions. For this Volunteer and Foster Friday,…
With our Circus Dog Class only a week away and everyone getting excited for the big event under the big top, we thought it…