Duchess

A black dog stands and looks directly at the camera

When we first met Duchess at AWS she was not what I expected. She showed her absolute naughty side jumping on the counter and knocking over the trash cans, not really giving us any attention. Plus, she needed ACL surgery within a month as part of her adoption. A LOT for a new addition. She barked at me for that first month, she ran away for five hours, proving that her nickname Houdini fit her (thankfully returning to the door on her own). BUT coming up to having her a year BEST decision ever. She is sweet, loyal, mostly obedient, is protector of the chickens and is the official grocery bag and box inspector of the house. She has discovered squeaky toys, but still believes that I should fetch the ball for her. With her history, we may have brought her home, but she chose us. I totally understand what big dog love is all about. I love her good morning tail wags, she starts every day with so much happiness. I am so happy that I saw her that Saturday morning.
Thank you AWS for all your help as Duchess has continued to be a mischievous lady. We will continue to love and care for her.

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And the winner is.... 🥁

You told us - Dogs are the Best Buddies and GivingTuesday champs! Our canine companions have won the eighth annual AWS GivingTuesday competition by a landslide. Team #awsdog brought in more than $4,000 more than Team #awscat! Wow!

While team #awsdog is celebrating their big win (after losing to team #awscat last year), all of us here at AWS is celebrating the support from our community. Amazingly, you all raised $17,904 in one day! This incredible sum will go provide for the dogs, cats and small animals in AWS’ care this time of year. We can’t thank our community enough for their kindness and generosity, not just on GivingTuesday but throughout the season of giving.If you gave to either team on GivingTuesday, we greatly appreciate your support!

If you missed out on the fun or want to continue to stay involved then visit our profile! We are always grateful for your donations.

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Team #awsdog needs your help to take home the win this GivingTuesday! The cats won last year, but the dogs are back and ready to contend in the eighth annual GivingTuesday competition at AWS.

This year’s competition centers around which species makes the Best Buddy. Together the two species aim to raise $20,000 on Tuesday, funds that will directly help all the animals that rely on AWS for care, comfort and safety.

Do you think team #awsdog makes the Best Buddy? Then visit our profile and support them with a gift today!

#chillguy #givingtuesday #reels #ig

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It’s time for you to help team #awscat retain the crown on GivingTuesday! The cats had an incredible comeback last year and need your help in the eighth annual GivingTuesday competition at AWS.

This year’s competition centers around which species makes the Best Buddy. Together the two species aim to raise $20,000 on Tuesday, funds that will directly help all the animals that rely on AWS for care, comfort and safety.

Do you think team #awscat makes the Best Buddy? Then visit our profile to support them with a gift today!

#givingtuesday #igreels #reels

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Hi everyone! Kodie here. I’m here to tell you that AWS’ GivingTuesday competition is anyone’s game. Only $54 separates Team #awsdog and Team #awscat!! Which species will come out on top? That’s up to YOU!

Who do you think makes the Best Buddy? Support team #awscat or team #awsdog with a gift today!

Visit our profile to learn more and support your team!

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