Volunteer & Foster Spotlight

Let us shine the spotlight on some of our amazing volunteers and foster families.

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Five Reasons to Foster

Have you ever wanted to foster a pet before? You might be surprised to learn that there are many forms of fostering! Luckily, each one is a meaningful way to make a difference in the life of a pet! We…

Elmer and Rico

On Fridays, we like to highlight our amazing foster families who do so much for our pets. We call them (appropriately) Foster Fridays! This week, we want to thank Rico, who is currently fostering adoptable dog Elmer. As you can…

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What is Foster-to-Adopt?

Have you ever heard the term foster-to-adopt? We sometimes use this term in our adoptable pet profiles to describe the status of certain animals. For example, “Sophie is a foster-to-adopt pet, so she will need to be fostered by her…

Technology Makes a Difference

It’s no secret that being a volunteer or foster for AWS makes a big difference for the pets in our facility. Volunteers not only help clean, run errands, and answer phones, they are also a great contact point for potential…

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Volunteer Appreciation Week

For the last week of every April, we celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Week! It goes without saying that our hardworking volunteers are invaluable members of our organization. They deserve to be recognized for the many roles they play within AWS. From…

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Power of Being a Foster

All this crazy spring snow has us longing for warmer days and sunny hikes with our canine companions. For this Volunteer and Foster Friday, we want to thank champion dog walker Marc who not only loves to take our dogs…

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Why Foster a Dog?

Happy Foster Friday! We like to celebrate our foster families, our fostering community, and the act of fostering itself every Friday here at AWS. There are many wonderful and beneficial reasons to foster, both for the animal and the human,…

Luna and Diane

On Fridays, we highlight our amazing foster families who do so much for our pets. This week, we thank Diane, who is currently fostering Luna. As you can see, Luna and Diane are having the best time together!!! These pics…

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We just happen to have some wonderful Halloween kittens who are ready to find their happy homes! We know it may be a bit early, but there's nothing spooky about these fuzzy felines. The only thing you have to fear is how much love and happiness they'll bring to your home! 

Stop by our Adoption Center to meet all our cuddly kittens! We're open daily from 10am - 4pm! 🎃
Pets are more than just animals; they’re important members of our families! September is 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵, so now's the perfect time to learn how to include your pets in your family’s emergency plans so everyone can be prepared for the unexpected. You can help stop a disaster become a tragedy before it even happens! 

𝗔𝗻 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗞𝗶𝘁
As mentioned last week, having a pre-made emergency kit for your pet is crucial to keeping them safe should something happen. This kit should be kept up to date, refreshed, and easily accessible to grab or give to someone. 

Necessary items for your pet's emergency kit should include:

✔ Food & Water
✔ Medications and Prescriptions
✔ A Crate or Carrying Bag
✔ Copies of Vaccinations or Medical Records
✔ An Animal First Aid Kit
✔ Backup leashes and Collars with ID Tags
✔ Recent Photo(s) of Your Pet 
✔ Grooming Supplies (brushes, nail trimmers, wipes, etc.) 
✔ Familiar Toys, Treats, Bedding, and Other Items
✔ Food and Water Bowls 
✔ Poop Bags, Cat Litter, Shavings, Puppy Pads, etc. 
✔ Your Contact & Veterinary Information 

Follow along next week as we continue to provide crucial tips and helpful resources during Disaster Preparedness Month!
Dogs are known for their loyalty, and cats for their companionship, but not many know of how fun, loving, and unique a guinea pig can be, like our friend 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗸 here. So, to celebrate our many cute cavies and to help these furry friends get adopted, we’re here to shed some light on why guinea pigs make the perfect pets!

𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆'𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲.
Guinea pigs come in many shapes, sizes, and colors, and each pig has their own personality and preferences. Some pigs have long, silky hair while others have short, coarse hair. Some pigs are all black while others can be calico or brindle. There are even guinea pigs who are born naturally bald! And like all animals, pigs have different personalities. Some are more shy and introverted, while others are more outgoing and energetic. No matter what, though, you can bet your cavie will be a loyal and loving companion!

𝗔𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗸!
Dogs are known for their loyalty, and cats for their companionship, but not many know of how fun, loving, and easy-cared for a guinea pig can be, like our friend 𝗗𝗿𝗮𝘅 here. So, to celebrate our many cute cavies and to help these furry friends get adopted, we’re here to shed some light on why guinea pigs make the perfect pets!

𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆'𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿.
While every pet requires time, attention, and care, guinea pigs are known for being relatively easy to own. They like larger enclosures with space to roam free, but are usually healthy and hardy animals. They also require bedding, hay, grain, and vegetables, as well as toys, tunnels, and huts. Once they’re all set up and ready to go, however, guinea pigs mostly just require your love and attention!

𝗔𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗿𝗮𝘅!