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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 programs to in place to honor employees’ favorite non-profits. With your company supporting your philanthropic endeavors,…
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? It’s two pets that came in together (from the same home) and enjoy being together. Thus,…
When Penny Met Winston
Don’t miss the mega hit of the season – When Penny Met Winston. This delightful love story will warm your hearts, just in time for Valentine’s Day! Bunnies Penny and Winston came to AWS on their own paths, each looking…
Canine Training Resources
As January is Train Your Dog month, we wanted to reintroduce you to our training program and share with you the canine training resources we offer to help dogs and their people bond, communicate and engage with each other. First…
Giving Thanks for Giving Trees
The spirit of the season brings holiday generosity, giving trees and extra support from our community. We are so thankful for the folks who make each and every day a happy and healthy one for animals in need. Whether as…
Home for the Holidays
This holiday season, we highlight our canine friends here at AWS who have been with us the longest and want to find their family soon. What sounds better than warm nights by the fireplace, snow-filled adventures and cozy lap naps?…
And the Winner Is… 🥁
Team #awsdog You told us – Dogs are the Best Buddies and GivingTuesday champs! Our canine companions have won the eighth annual AWS GivingTuesday competition by a landslide. Team #awsdog brought in more than $4,000 more than Team #awscat! Wow! While…
Team #awscat and #awsdog Need YOU This GivingTuesday
The competition to decide who makes the Best Buddy is well underway today for AWS’ eighth annual GivingTuesday competition. Team #awscat and #awsdog are neck and neck, with both teams still in the race to claim the crown this year.…
AWS Shih Tzus Update
As reported this week, AWS is caring for a number of shih tzus taken in by the state’s Animal Welfare Program last month. We are pleased to announce that the dogs are receiving much needed veterinary care at our Community…
Animal Shelter Appreciation Week
This week is Animal Shelter Appreciation Week. Our staff and volunteers work tirelessly each day to care for hundreds of pets. We couldn’t do what we do without their dedication. We also couldn’t do what we do without the support…
How Stomper Overcame Challenges to Ace his CGC Test
At AWS, we celebrate every victory, big and small, but some milestones stand out. We are excited to announce that Stomper, one of our most resilient and close to heart canine friends, has earned his AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC)…
Halloween Pet Safety Tips
Halloween is this Thursday, October 31. It’s going to be a beautiful day and evening for trick-or-treaters. Keep your dogs, cats and small animals safe and out of harm’s way, while also enjoying the festivities with these Halloween pet safety…
Why Microchip Your Pet?
A microchip is tiny device inserted under a pet's skin. When scanned, it displays contact information, to aid in lost pet reunification.
The Power of Pets
As World Mental Health week draws to a close, we highlight the power of pets the many reasons why pets are good for our mental wellbeing. It’s no secret that owning a pet brings happiness, comfort, and companionship to our…
Donate a Vehicle
Did you know AWS accepts donations of cars, trucks, motorcycles and other vehicles? Have a car or truck that you don’t use? Is an unused vehicle taking up space in your garage? Is it becoming an eye sore on your…
Woofstock Thank You
Thank you to the many businesses, families and pet-loving individuals who supported and enjoyed our 2024 Woofstock Festival. See you in 2025!
Seeking Customer Service Representative
If you love helping people and their pets and have amazing customer service skills, come join our busy Community Clinic! Customer service representatives help keep our clinic running smoothly by checking clients and patients in and out, staffing the reception desk, processing payments, scheduling appointments, answering questions, phones and emails, and much more! This position is full time, experience in a veterinary setting preferred. Apply today!
Our $99 Dog Adoption Promotion
Have you heard the news? For a short time only, we’ve reduced the adoption fee for certain adult dogs to only $99! While we love all our residents while they’re here, our goal is to get them out the door…
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Crate training is a great training and management tool for your dog. Training your dog can benefit all stages of life from being a puppy, adult dog or a senior dog. Not only giving yourself more peace of mind, but crate training can also give dogs a sense of security and comfort.
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As January is Train Your Dog month, we wanted to reintroduce you to our training program and share with you the canine training resources we offer to help dogs and their people bond, communicate and engage with each other.
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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? It’s two pets that came in together (from the same home) and enjoy being together. Thus, we adopt them out together so they can continue their relationship and bring each other joy and comfort.
OJ & Blossom are one of these bonded pairs that are looking to find their new home together! These sweet guinea pigs love to be around each other and share a leaf of lettuce. They are certainly happier together!
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Boo & Noel are sweet white kittens with mirrored eyes looking to find their new home! They can’t stay out of each other’s personal space - or yours 🐱
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! We were so happy when the AWS staff chose us to be the Pets of the Week this week to talk about why we’ll be double the fun if you bring us home!
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