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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…
Spay and Neuter: Let Scarlet Explain it All
Hi everyone, I’m Scarlet and it’s so nice to meet you! As you may be able to tell, I’m a puppy and I’m ready…
Spirited Stewie the Parrotlet
Hi everyone! My name is Stewie, and it is very nice to meet you. I am AWS’ current and only resident Parrotlet. What is…
Spay or Neuter Your Pet at AWS!
Did you know AWS’ Community Veterinary Clinic offers spay/neuter surgeries 5 days a week! And it’s not just for the pets in our shelter…
Cleo’s Favorite Toys
Hi everyone! My name is Cleo! I’m so excited – like, super-duper excited to meet you! I am a two-year-old dog here at AWS…
Fun in the Snow with Zoey
Hi everyone! My name is Zoey and it is fantastic to meet you. I’m a gentle and affectionate dog who is currently loving the…
Celebrating Two Years of Dog Dates
Two years ago on Valentine’s Day, we created our Dog Date program! The program allows short-term fosters to show our dogs some love away…
Celebrate National Make a Friend Day with Pumpkin
Hi everyone, my name is Pumpkin and it is so nice to meet you! I’m a snuggly senior cat with a heart full of…
Keep Your Cats Healthy and Happy With Dr. Rachel Geller
Join our friend and partner, Dr. Rachel Geller, this week online at Thrive: The Feline Wellness Summit. This event takes place today, February 10…
Adventures with Hershey
Hi, I’m Hershey! I’m here at AWS waiting to find my new family to take me home. As AWS’ Pet of the Week, let…
Lettie Loves Her Tennis Ball
Hi everyone, my name is Lettie and it is so nice to meet you! I can’t wait to meet my next family. I was…
Double Your Donation
What if your love for animals could make twice the difference!??! Double your donation with a matching gift from your employer. Many businesses have…
Why Use a Crate and How to Crate Train
Crate training is a great training and management tool for your dog. Training your dog can benefit all stages of life from being a…
Happier Together
As the saying goes, “good things come in pairs,” and we have a lot of bonded pairs here at AWS! What’s a bonded pair?…
Double the Fun With Leo & Nala
Hello everyone! My name is Nala and I’m here with my friend Leo. We are friends and would like to find a home together!…