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Pet of the Week

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,…

A grey cat named Leo and a white cat named Nala sit on opposite tops of a cat tree looking at each other.

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! We were so happy when the AWS staff chose us to be the Pets of the…

A senior tuxedo cat named Kitty being held on the shoulder of someone in a green sweatshirt.

Why Kitty Thinks Senior Cats Rule

Hi everyone, my name is Kitty! I’m a 12-year-old female tuxedo cat. It’s so nice to meet you all. My friends at AWS have asked me to tell everybody why senior cats like myself are just so great! I’m so…

A particular white bunny named Penny being held closely

Particular Penny

Hi everyone, my name is Penny. It’s nice to meet you! I’m a five-year-old rabbit here at AWS who is looking for a new home. But I can be a little particular! My friends here at AWS have chosen me…

A large mixed breed dog named Pal looks up at a treat off camera.

Meet Your New Best Pal

Hi everyone, my name is Pal and it’s so nice to meet you! I am a fun and playful eight-year-old dog here at AWS waiting to meet my new family. My friends at AWS told me that they chose me…

A close up photo of a sweet mixed breed dog named Cookie with her mouth open and tongue out on a bridge.

Meet This Sweet Cookie

Hi everyone! I’m Cookie and it’s great to meet you. I am a very sweet gal that’s waiting to find her Home for the Holidays! It has been a wonderful time here at AWS, but now I think I’m ready…

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?…

A close up of an American Pit Bull Terrier named River looking at the camera with snow in the background.

River Is Going With the Flow

Hi everyone! My name is River and it’s so nice to meet you. I am very fun and loving and I want to be your bestie! Some say that I am very outgoing, but I just like to think that…

A black hound dog sitting the snow looking up at a treat with their mouth open

Sniffing Out a Home for the Holidays

Hi everyone, my name is Pixie and it is great to meet you! I am a sweet and happy six-year-old hound dog that is available here at AWS. My foster dad would describe me as a bit of a diva,…

A lovable german shepherd sitting in the grass with its tongue out looks at the camera

Lovable Lady

Hi everyone. My name is Lady, and I am very glad to meet you! I am a lovable three-year-old German Shepherd who can’t wait to find my new home. When I found out that I was chosen to be the…

brown tabby cat looks at camera

A New Home for Jag

Hi everybody. My name is Jag and it is great to meet you! I’ve been here at AWS for over three weeks looking for my new home, and that could be where you come in. It was a delightful surprise…

calico feral cat among fall leaves

Taking care of feral cats

National Feral Cat Day, part of Global Cat Day, takes place on October 16 each year. It is a day to advocate for and honor the role community cats, also known as feral cats, play in our world. Today, we…

gray, cream and white cat named theadora sits quietly looking at the camera

Meet Her Royal Highness: Queen Theadora

Greetings, humans. I am AWS’ Pet of the Week and I’m here to tell you I’m the most beautiful cat in the land! You may call me Queen Theadora. Keep reading to find out why YOU must adopt ME! I am…

Black dog smiling at camera for adopt a shelter dog month

Adopt A Shelter Dog Month

October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. Of course, at AWS, every month is a month to celebrate dog adoptions! Today we share some of the pups hoping to be adopted in October.

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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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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 🐱
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"Charlie is doing great in his new home! After having to say goodbye to our last dog in September '23, we met Charlie in February and fell instantly in love. He’s a big, smart, playful, high-energy pupper! It took a few months for him to really get comfortable with us, but now he’s happy and settled in. He loves playing fetch in the yard, keeping watch for squirrels and pedestrians, and snoozing with his people. We’re so happy that this sweet, beautiful boy is part of our lives!"

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