Maui now Luna

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 at AWS at just 4 months old. I had just moved out on my own and wanted a pup to keep me company. Boy, did she do just that. Luna and I were inseparable for 4 years. She came to work with me everyday at my office, went for walks everyday with me, we began training together, specifically agility training. As a husky/pit mix, she had a ton of energy and we both wore each other out by the end of the day. She was the perfect companion for me. Very polite and well-behaved when needed, but was always, and I mean always, down for an adventure. We went on so many adventures in her 4.5 years. Just after her 4th birthday, Luna began to show signs of an illness and was diagnosed with liver disease. We quickly began treatments, but nothing worked and her time had come. She unfortunately passed very abruptly in the summer of 2022, just three weeks after her 4-year “gotcha day” anniversary. Luna lived a very full and happy life and I miss her every day. She was my soulmate in dog form. I have supported AWS for the last two years since her passing and I will continue to do so, in her memory. Thank you for saving Luna’s life and allowing her to have 4 years with me. I loved every minute of it and I was so lucky to have her as a best friend. I will always continue to share her story because it is so important to remember that time is never promised. Please spend as much time as you can with your fur babies. It is also important to rescue whenever possible. Luna changed my life and I was lucky enough to be able to change hers. She was the most grateful and loving pet I’ve ever had.

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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!