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Charlie

I visited AWS with my mom and her dog to go into the clinic. While there, I saw Charlie boy running around outside. For an old man, he had such a young soul. I immediately knew I needed to rescue…

Shelly now Mary Shelly

Mary Shelly came into my life after I lost my Miles who I had for 14 years. Mary Shelly is very verbal, fun-loving, and smart. She gives great joy to my home and life. She may be a kindred old…

Abe

“I adopted Abe in February 2024. I was looking for a new dog for my family & saw his adorable/goofy pic on your shelter website. I was drawn to him instantly! My boyfriend and I went out the next morning…

Lana

Lana is an amazing dog and has been the light of me and my daughter’s life. She helped us through some tough times. She has a natural gift as she could always sense when my daughter was about to have…

Jezebelle now Zora

Back in 2017, I was at the shelter when I saw Zora. I went into her pen and she fell asleep in my lap almost immediately. From the start she has been so sweet, intuitive, and a fast learner. Her…

Tuuka

I adopted Tuuka from the AWS in 2015. When I saw his face I just knew I had to meet him! I went down to the shelter and it was love at first sight! Although this big lovable goof ball…

Shamrock now Coda

Coda is just the most amazing dog ever! He is so humorous and adventurous and I could not think of another reason that I would ever wake up early and walk in below freezing temperatures. But he inspires me to…

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…

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…

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…

Severus now Sarge

After my son died and our family dog was well on her way to puppy heaven, I knew I needed a new bestie and so I came to AWS. I had my heart set on a dog named Thor, but…

Angus now Maverick

Maverick came home as a high energy 10 month old pup! He has made three best friends at the dog park that he plays with almost every morning. He loves walks, car rides, FOOD, and snuggling. His food motivation has…

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