Pet of the Week

Odette, an adoptable dog at AWS, lays on a couch with a stuffed animal looking up. AWS Pet of the Week 2026.

Odette’s Looking for a Best Friend

Being a best friend is kind of my specialty, so National Best Friends Day feels like the perfect time to introduce myself. I’m Odette and I’m more interested in finding that special person or family to share my life with…

Coco the cat laying a cat tree and looks directly the camera. She is AWS' Pet of the Week.

Understanding Boundaries with Coco

Some people say I’m independent, others say I’m particular. I prefer to think of myself as a cat who knows what she likes. I’m Coco, an adoptable cat at AWS with clear boundaries, a big personality and no interest in…

Jingles and Champ, a pair of adoptable dogs at AWS, walk together outside. Pet of the Week.

Champ and Jingles: Two Peas in a Pod

What’s better than having one new best friend? Having two! My name is Champ, and I’m hoping to go home with my best friend, Jingles. We’re a bonded pair who have become experts at sticking together. Wherever one of us…

Little Kitty, a 10-year-old orange senior cat with bright eyes sitting in their kennel. He is an affectionate adoptable cat who is this week's Pet of the Week.

Why Adopt a Senior Cat?

Hi all, my name is Little Kitty. You may hear the words “senior cat” and think of a cat who will sleep all day in a rocking chair somewhere. That’s not me. While I may be 10 years old, I…

Follow the Trail to Nitro

Hi there, I’m Nitro, and I’ve got my nose set on finding a home of my own. If you’re looking for a dog who’s equal parts adventure buddy, goofy best friend and loyal companion, I think I might be your…

Caesar: A Big Dog With a Bigger Heart

Hey everyone, my name is Caesar. It’s so great meeting you all. If you’re looking for a big dog with an even bigger personality, I think we should meet. I’m playful, affectionate and always ready to have a good time.…

Together Through It All: May & Paris

Hi everyone, my name is Paris and it’s wonderful to meet you. I am here with my dear friend May, and we are hoping to tell you about what we’re looking for in a new home. As you may have…

Tula Takes Center Stage

Hi everyone, I’m Tula. I might not rush into the spotlight right away, but once I find my footing, I have a way of making myself known. I like to ease into new spaces, but as I feel comfortable, there’s…

Spring Into a New Home With Rolly

Hi everyone, my name is Rolly and it’s so nice to meet you! Spring is all about fresh starts, brighter days and new adventures, something I am very excited for. I cannot wait to bloom right beside you with my…

Knock it out of the park with Fenway, the black dog pictured here smiling at the camera.

Knock It Out of the Park with Fenway

Hey everyone, my name is Fenway and it’s so great to meet you all! I am a fun-loving goofball with a heart of gold, and I’m ready to step up to the plate to find my perfect match. I’ve got…

Nitro’s Sniffing Out a New Home

Hi everyone, my name is Nitro and it’s so great to meet you all. I am a young Coonhound at AWS waiting to find my new home. One thing about me that is very common to my breed is that…

Meet Merida and Tiana: Your Calm Companions.

Merida and Tiana: Your Calm Companions

Hey everyone, my name is Tiana. I’m here with my friend Merida who can be a little shy, so I’ll be doing all of the talking! We’re a pair of cats currently in foster while we wait to find our…

Pebbles the 3-year old cat who is available to adopt, who shares how pebbles keeps life interesting, lays on a window sill perch.

How Pebbles Keeps Life Interesting

Hi there! My name is Pebbles, an adoptable cat at AWS, and life with me is anything but boring. I’m a curious cat who likes to explore my surroundings, keeping an eye on the birds outside and making sure everything…

Glimmer the dog, who's looking for Glimmer's Lucky Match, sits looking up at the camera.

Glimmer’s Lucky Match

Hi everyone! My name is Glimmer and I’m so excited to meet you all! I am a young guy waiting to find my new home, and I just can’t wait to make my lucky match. You see, this March my…

Bluto the dog walking on leash during Bluto's Beach Day

Bluto’s Beach Day

Hey everyone, my name is Bluto. It’s so nice to meet you all! This past weekend I was able to go on a very fun dog date to the beach, trotting around in an AWS “Adopt Me” vest all day.…

Juicebox the rat sitting in someone's hands telling you why rats make great companions.

Why Rats Make Great Companions

Hey everyone, my name is Juicebox and it is so nice to meet you! My friend Fizzlepop and I are a pair of rats looking for a new home, as well as our fellow rats Flapdoodle and Whiskerwobble. Our names…

Austin the dog, seen here snuggling his dog date, shares his recipe for happiness.

Austin’s Recipe for Happiness

Hey everyone, my name is Austin and it’s so wonderful to meet you all! I am searching for my next adventure with a new family, and am so excited to find them. In the meantime, I’ve gotten to have some…

Eddie is AWS’ MVP

Hello again! It’s your best friend Eddie, and I am so excited to announce that I am the winner of AWS’ Super Bowl LX Most Valuable Pet fundraiser!! While the result of the big game did not go how I…