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Welcome to the Team
AWS Announces New Hires With recent hiring, we have added three new members to our management team. Please welcome Allie McCarthy, Cam Raymond and…
Volunteer Appreciation Week 2025
Volunteers are the heart of AWS, contributing their time and talents in so many ways. Whether they care for animals at our adoption center,…
Teaching Your Puppy to Use Their Mouth Appropriately
So you brought an adorable puppy home and are all excited to bond with your new friend! The only thing is that your new…
Celebrating 2025 Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week
This week is Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week! We’re highlighting the work animal control officers (ACOs) do in our community, looking after stray, homeless,…
These Flowers are Ready to Bloom
Hello everyone, my name is Maize and I’m here with my friend Marigold! We are one of the three bonded pairs of mice looking…
Shamrock & Clover Share Their Bond on National Siblings Day
Today is National Siblings Day, and here at AWS we wanted to celebrate the special bond between two of the fluffiest siblings we know:…
Cherry & Blossom Want You to Know Why Mice Are Nice
Hi everyone, we are Cherry & Blossom. We are a pair of nice little mice here at AWS. There are seven more of us…
Why Bother with Mealtime Training?
Teaching your dog to remain calm and out of the way while you are in your kitchen cooking or preparing meals is important. Mealtime…
Luke’s Luxurious Lifestyle
Hello all, my name is Luke and it’s my pleasure to make your acquaintance. I am a dashing gentleman looking to bring my charming…
Hiring for Animal Care Technician
Do you love animals? Do you love working with good people who love animals? So do we! In fact, every day, AWS staff have…
Buckle Up, Pup! Making Car Rides Fun For Your Dog
For some dogs, the sound of car keys jingling is the most exciting thing in the world. For others, car rides bring anxiety or…
A Walk with Bruno
Hi everyone, my name is Bruno and it is so wonderful to meet you! I am a young dog here at AWS who can…
National Puppy Day
New puppy parents! This blog is for you! When it comes to bringing home a new puppy, there are a lot of things to…
If Fetch is a Game, Why Does My Dog Make Me Do All the Work?
Fetch can be a great form of exercise and is an easy way to get your dog moving, especially if your time or mobility…
Why Big Dogs Are the Best
While dogs come in all shapes and sizes, today, we wanted to share what makes larger-than-average dogs so wonderful! So, for this week’s Pet…
The Name Game
Think about how we, as humans, respond to our own names. Imagine you’re at a crowded party when you hear someone excitedly call your…
Our Veterinary Clinic Answers WHY
Why get a microchip? What is a microchip? Microchips are small devices, about the size of a grain of rice, that a veterinarian inserts…