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.

  • Saffron

    Saffron

    Saffron is a five-year old mackerel tabby American shorthair. We found her cute face with a prominent furry M above her nose very charming. She was listed as a “barn

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  • Mortica now Merrill

    Mortica now Merrill

    We are obssesed with this spicy girl! She is so loving mixed with a big personality. First few hours with her and she was cuddling with me while I napped.

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  • Cooper

    Cooper

    Cooper is the best dog we could have imagined! He is ready for any adventure (he’s hiked a mountain in Vermont!). But is also content laying next to us on

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  • Dozer

    Dozer

    We adopted Dozer in February of 2026. We were told he would be shy and timid until he got used to us. But, the second he got home he immediately

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  • Pebbles

    Pebbles

    We adopted Pebbles a couple of weeks ago. She was classified as a barn cat. The first week and a half were rocky with her as she transitioned. She would

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  • Mimi

    Mimi

    Mimi was very scared at first. She hid under the couch at first but soon got used to walking around and exploring. We got her some toys and some treats

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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!