Adoption Stories

Whether your pet’s adoption was a decade ago, or last week, or anytime in between, we’d love to hear an update from you! It makes our day to hear stories of our alums thriving in their homes.

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Happily ever after at home

The staff, volunteers and fosters here at AWS know that each animal’s stay with us is just a small chapter in their life’s journey. While our time together is brief, the pets we care for leave lasting memories. We relish the chance to read the stories showcasing our alumni in the next chapters of their lives. Thank you for sharing your pet’s happily ever story after with us. It means the world to us to know our former residents thriving together with their new families.

These adoption stories and photos warm our hearts and our souls.
Thank you!

Adoption Stories

Check out these adopted pets who are happy at home and thriving together with their families.

  • Figaro

    Figaro

    Figaro is now just a cuddle bug. He loves to follow us around the house. He is the best little boy I could have ever asked for.

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  • Moose & Squirrel

    Moose & Squirrel

    I got Moose & Squirrel in August of 2025. Moose is a snuggle bug, who loves head scratches and attention. Squirrel loves to be held and pet. They both are

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  • Remington now Gilbert

    Remington now Gilbert

    It only took 27 hours before Gilbert knew he found his forever home. He sleeps smack in the middle of us and it’s so fun to see his little personality

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  • Juliette

    Juliette

    Juliette has made such a great addition to our home. She’s fun and cuddly and a great nap buddy! She brought a personality to our household that we very much

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  • Pancake 🥞

    Pancake 🥞

    The first three days were definitely a little bit of adjustment but immediately you could tell that Pancake felt at home and safe. She was very cuddly and snuggly right

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  • Jodie now Toro

    Jodie now Toro

    It didn’t take long for Toro to feel right at home with us. We started out by fostering him. We tried to keep him in one room at first to

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Share your pet’s post adoption story!

If you’re having trouble with the form, please email us your story. Don’t forget to attach a photo so we can see you and your pet thriving together!

Thank you!