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Stay Positive with Elmer
Hi there! What a pleasure it is to meet you! My name is Elmer and I am a young and active dog who is…
The Power of Pets
It’s no secret that owning a pet brings happiness, comfort, and companionship to our everyday lives. What’s even more amazing, however, is that pets…
Anatase the Parade Pup
*ANATASE HAS BEEN ADOPTED!* Hi again! It’s me, Anatase! In case you missed all the excitement this weekend, I was in the annual May…
Cleaning Volunteers Needed!
*Thanks to the generosity of our community members, all volunteer cleaning spots have been filled. Thank you!* You’d like to volunteer with animals? Great!…
Technology Makes a Difference
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…
Puppy Socialization & Vaccinations
Puppyhood, particularly up until about 4 months of age, is a critical time for dog socialization. This is when your puppy learns how to…
We’re So Grateful
Last week at AWS, we celebrated or hardworking fosters and volunteers during Volunteer Appreciation Week. To show our gratitude, we had prizes, raffles, and…
Learn with Anatase
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…
Volunteer Appreciation Week 2024
For the last week of every April, we celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Week! It goes without saying that our hardworking volunteers are invaluable members of…
How to Tame Alert Barking
We all get excited when we hear the delivery truck pull up to the curb. But do you have a dog who gets a…
Double the Love
On our last Featured Pet blog we talked about why spring is the perfect time to adopt a dog. What about cats? As it…
Why NOW is the Perfect Time to Adopt a Dog
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…
Canine Fitness and Nutrition
Dogs feel their best when they have a healthy lifestyle that balances diet and exercise. Same as us humans! It can be hard to…
Pet of the Week: April Puppies!
For this lovely April day, we offer a special Pet of the Week blog, featuring some of our youngest and most adorable adoptable animals:…
Solar Eclipse Pet Safety
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…
‘Find It’ Game
Looking for an easy, helpful, and resourceful training game to play with your pup? Look no further than ‘find it’! The ‘find it’ game…
Power of Being a Foster
All this crazy spring snow has us longing for warmer days and sunny hikes with our canine companions. For this Volunteer and Foster Friday,…
Roll Out the Red Carpet
Our Circus Dog Class only a week away and everyone getting excited for the big event under the big top! We thought now is…