Spring Into a New Home Adoption Special

Adoption Stories

Whether your pet’s adoption was a decade ago, or last week, or anytime in between, we’d love to hear an update from you! It makes our day to hear stories of our alums thriving in their homes.

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Happily ever after at home

The staff, volunteers and fosters here at AWS know that each animal’s stay with us is just a small chapter in their life’s journey. While our time together is brief, the pets we care for leave lasting memories. We relish the chance to read the stories showcasing our alumni in the next chapters of their lives. Thank you for sharing your pet’s happily ever story after with us. It means the world to us to know our former residents thriving together with their new families.

These adoption stories and photos warm our hearts and our souls.
Thank you!

Adoption Stories

Check out these adopted pets who are happy at home and thriving together with their families.

  • Business now Bentley

    Business now Bentley

    In October 2025 I got Bentley as a 10-week-old kitten because he came to greet me. He moved into a home with three doberman pinchers who were not filled with

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  • Phoebe now Boo Boo

    Phoebe now Boo Boo

    Boo Boo is doing great. She’s adapting well to her new home. She is not afraid to give head bumps and an occasional love bite. She’s a bit sweet and

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  • Cheyenne

    Cheyenne

    Cheyenne was an unexpected delight to our family. After losing our first family dog last June (2025), we didn’t know if getting another husky for our other dog would be

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  • Dexter

    Dexter

    Dexter is the king of the farmhouse! With the giant mittens he catches mice with ease, and lets you know of his prize with flutters and purrs. When not on

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  • Twig now Boba

    Twig now Boba

    Eight months ago when we got to AWS, we were actually looking at other kitties, Lily Bean and Benny, but they had only been there two days and were quite

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  • Figaro

    Figaro

    Figaro is now just a cuddle bug. He loves to follow us around the house. He is the best little boy I could have ever asked for.

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Share your pet’s post adoption story!

If you’re having trouble with the form, please email us your story. Don’t forget to attach a photo so we can see you and your pet thriving together!

Thank you!