Pet of the Week

Take a Bet on Black Jack
Hi everyone, my name is Black Jack and it’s so nice to meet you! I’m here at AWS waiting for my new family to take a bet on me in their new home. I’ve been known to voice my opinion…

Why Guinea Pigs Are Great
Hi everyone, my name is Porky and I’m here with my friends Pumpkin and Ginger. We’re a trio of bonded guinea pigs here at AWS who are just so excited to find our new home together. Our friends at AWS…

Walk the Trails with Eddie
Hi everyone, my name is Eddie and it’s so nice to meet you! With all of the nice weather we’ve been having lately, I’ve been having so much fun getting outside to explore. As someone who can be particular about…

A Day in the Life with Lettie
Hi everyone, it’s Lettie here! It’s so nice to meet you. As the current longest resident dog at AWS, I wanted to share what my typical day is like here! You may not know all of the fun we get…

These Flowers are Ready to Bloom
Hello everyone, my name is Maize and I’m here with my friend Marigold! We are one of the three bonded pairs of mice looking for new homes. Our friends at AWS thought we’d be perfect for this week’s Pet of…

Cherry & Blossom Want You to Know Why Mice Are Nice
Hi everyone, we are Cherry & Blossom. We are a pair of nice little mice here at AWS. There are seven more of us too, and our friends at AWS say we must go home in groups, and we’re already…

Luke’s Luxurious Lifestyle
Hello all, my name is Luke and it’s my pleasure to make your acquaintance. I am a dashing gentleman looking to bring my charming personality to a new home. My dearest friends at AWS believed I would be the perfect…

A Walk with Bruno
Hi everyone, my name is Bruno and it is so wonderful to meet you! I am a young dog here at AWS who can be described as an outdoor enthusiast and adventurer. With Spring finally here and the temperatures getting…

National Puppy Day
New puppy parents! This blog is for you! When it comes to bringing home a new puppy, there are a lot of things to consider and a lot to do to make Puppy happy and healthy in their new home.…

Why Big Dogs Are the Best
While dogs come in all shapes and sizes, today, we wanted to share what makes larger-than-average dogs so wonderful! So, for this week’s Pet of the Week we decided we wouldn’t highlight just one –– but all 6 of the…

Spay and Neuter: Let Scarlet Explain it All
Hi everyone, I’m Scarlet and it’s so nice to meet you! As you may be able to tell, I’m a puppy and I’m ready to bring allllll of my puppy energy to your life. My friends at AWS thought it…

Spirited Stewie the Parrotlet
Hi everyone! My name is Stewie, and it is very nice to meet you. I am AWS’ current and only resident Parrotlet. What is a Parrotlet you ask? Keep reading to find out! My good friends at AWS chose me…

Cleo’s Favorite Toys
Hi everyone! My name is Cleo! I’m so excited – like, super-duper excited to meet you! I am a two-year-old dog here at AWS who’s been described as a “ball of energy” and wants to spend all day playing. My…

Fun in the Snow with Zoey
Hi everyone! My name is Zoey and it is fantastic to meet you. I’m a gentle and affectionate dog who is currently loving the amount of snow we have here at AWS! While some people may be dreading a snowstorm,…

Celebrate National Make a Friend Day with Pumpkin
Hi everyone, my name is Pumpkin and it is so nice to meet you! I’m a snuggly senior cat with a heart full of love. My friends at AWS have chosen me as this week’s Pet of the Week which…

Adventures with Hershey
Hi, I’m Hershey! I’m here at AWS waiting to find my new family to take me home. As AWS’ Pet of the Week, let me tell you a little bit about myself and some of the adventures I’ve gone on…

Lettie Loves Her Tennis Ball
Hi everyone, my name is Lettie and it is so nice to meet you! I can’t wait to meet my next family. I was so excited when my friends at AWS told me that I would be this week’s Pet…

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,…