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‘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…

Dog First-Aid Kit Essentials
Having a first-aid kit assembled and ready for your dog is an important part of being a pet parent. Emergencies can strike at any…

Dream Big with Nate
Hello mate, I’m Nate! It’s such a pleasure to meet you. I feel honored to get to be this week’s featured pet here at…

Why Trick Training Your Dog is More Than Just Having Fun
The most obvious benefit of trick training your dog is the sheer enjoyment it brings to both you and your pup. After all, who…

The Circus is Back in Town!
You heard that right, folks. Our Circus Dog class is back in town and only comes once a year! Arey you and your dog…

Are You Feeling Blue?
Hi there, friends! Our names are Jewel, Rocket, and Blue and we’re a trio of bonded parakeets who are ready to find our happy…

A Dog Can Dream
Hi there, friends! Welcome to my blog! My name is Harley, and I am a six-year-old certified good boy who is ready to find…

How to Stop Doggy Digging
Do you have a dog who is digging up your yard or garden? We understand that this is a frustrating and destructive behavior that…

Monroe the Library Cat
Hello all you humans! My name is Monroe and I’m a friendly, playful, and handsome silver cat (if I do say so myself) who…

Pet Dental Health Facts
All February long, we have been celebrating National Pet Dental Health month by sharing helpful health facts. Many pet parents don’t know about the…

Why Foster a Dog?
Happy Foster Friday! We like to celebrate our foster families, our fostering community, and the act of fostering itself every Friday here at AWS.…

What About Guinea Pigs?
Hello! Hi! Our names are Jonathan and Jimmy and we’re a bonded pair of brothers who can’t wait to find our happy new home…

Foster Friday: Snowball & Marshmallow
Happy Friday! Our foster families make a huge difference in the lives of our animals by opening up their doors to adoptable pets who…

Make a Special Cat Mat
Dust off those sewing machines! We are looking for crafters and sewists to help with a very special project. We need some special cat…

One Year of Doggy Dates
Happy Valentine’s Day! One year ago today, we started our Doggy Date Program where our community of short-term fosters take our resident dogs out…

There’s so Much to Love with Aurora!
Hello! My name is Aurora and I’m a happy-go-lucky girl who is so excited to be featured on this blog! February is such a…