Category Adoption

Tazzy now Shadow

dog rests on gravel in a beer garden

I got Tazzy (aka Shadow) in March of 2011, two weeks after my father’s passing. She was the love of my life. It took many, many years of TLC to tame this beautiful girl but she finally became a dog…

Sesame now Chance

gray cat lounges on back in a red cat bed

I adopted Sesame (now Chance) back in July 2022. He is such a snuggle bug and quite vocal. You folks do an amazing job and I always recommend friends to adopt from you if they are looking. I drove 2…

Zach now Theodore

A cat curled up on the couch in their home.

I adopted Theodore 2 years after the passing of my male cat, Benny. He has been a very entertaining addition for me and my senior cat, Lilly, to watch. Constantly running around, playing with his toys, and getting into mischief!

Wicca

Close up of a white parrot sitting in their home

I wanted to give you all an update on Wicca, the Moluccan cockatoo that we adopted from you this summer. She’s doing wonderfully! It’s taken her some time to get comfortable in her new home, but now that she feels…

Wisteria now Luna

A grey cat lays sleeping on a striped chair in her home.

(Written by Braydon age 11) My Dad and I volunteer at AWS every Saturday morning and do cat socialization. We came across a cat named Wisteria and pet her a lot one day. We both loved her right away. We…

Handsome now Buddy2

Close-up of white, fluffy cat with large blue eyes.

We adopted Buddy2 two years ago, and he is such a joy in our home. He is 8-9 years old now. Buddy2 loves to play with his toys and loves his window seat where he can get fresh air and…

Maui now Luna

A woman smiling next to her white dog as they sit together on the floor.

My Luna girl was brought up from down south by Road Trip Home to AWS back in the summer of 2018. Just one day before being euthanized, Road Trip Home saved her life. I adopted her after just one day…

Puppy Wuppy now Benny

A brindle dog smiles up at the camera while outside in the grass.

Benny was adopted back in 2019. He has a gorgeous brindle pattern and is the biggest baby and is so gentle. He always wants to be under the covers with us so he will dig at the blankets until you…

Navea now Ellie

A black and white dog sits on the floor of his home and poses for camera

We adopted Navea (now Ellie) in December of 2022. We wanted to add a new member to our little family and we were the first ones to meet her at AWS. She is such a ham! She doesn’t know how…

Sandy now Jerry

A woman sits on a couch with a small grey and white kitten laying on her chest.

We adopted Jerry about 4 days ago and she is already the most wonderful thing to come into me and my partner’s lives! She has fit right into our home and we can’t stop laughing and loving her! She’s such…

Bimini now Abbie

A black and white dog sitting in the grass and looking at the camera.

We adopted Bimini (now Abbie) in May 2022. Abbie is a “potcake” dog originally from the Bahamas where she was rescued by Bahamas Humane Society and then flown to AWS by Wings of Rescue. When we met Abbie, staff told…

Daisy

I adopted Daisy back in June at the adoption event, and it was the best thing I've ever done! She settled in immediately and has been so happy since day one. She just made the move with me into our…

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