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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 under the pet’s skin near their shoulder blades. So why are they important? It contains the…
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 – we accept patients from our community. And we’d like to offer our affordable and accessible…
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 from the Adoption Center. Every dog date is unique to the dog and the dater, but…
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?…
2024 Giving Tuesday Winner
And this year’s Giving Tuesday Winner Is… 🥁 …Team #awsdog. You heard it here first! Our 2024 Giving Tuesday winner is no other than the dogs! You told us – Dogs are the Best Buddies and our GivingTuesday champs for…
Giving Tuesday Best Buddy
Who is your Best Buddy? 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,…
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…
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