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WES Students Donate Dog Leashes
Back in December of 2023, nineteen students of Wells Elementary School (WES) read a classic novel titled Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo. Inspired by the story of a stray dog adopted by a little girl, classroom teacher Pam Lear…
February After School Club
February After School Club is for students in grades 2-5. It begins on Thursday, February 1 and runs every following Thursday until February 29, 2024. During Club meetings, led by our Youth Programs coordinator, students will dive deeper into animal…
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Keep it Mellow!
Hi friends! Have you ever heard of a rabbit having a blog before? I hadn’t either until I was asked by my friends here at AWS if I wanted to write one. Of course I said ‘yes!’ because who wouldn’t…
Junior Dog Trainers
Empowering Kids Through Dog Training! Where kids learn responsible pet ownership and positive animal interaction. In this 5 week class (week 1 is for humans only), our experienced trainer guides children through the process of understanding dog behavior and dog…
Charlie’s Little Corner of the World
Hi there, everybody! It’s so cool to meet you! My name is Charlie and as you can see, I’m a handsome, young, and perfect orange feline who can’t wait to talk about myself… I mean introduce myself. I’m only two-years-young…
Six Snow Games to Play with Your Dog
Do you have a dog who loves the snow? If so, we have six fun and simple winter game ideas for you and your dog to do together! So bundle up, grab the shovel and get ready for some fun…
Shelby Loves Rescue Readers!
Hi there families and kids! My name is Shelby! I’m a certified therapy dog who sometimes comes to visit AWS on Wednesdays during Rescue Readers. My handler and I love to visit you kids because we believe in the program…
Benefits of Working With a Professional Trainer
January is National Train Your Dog Month, as designated by the Association of Professional Dog Trainers. Did you know AWS has a professional training program? AWS’ team of certified trainers love helping our community of dogs and dog-loving families! Together…
New Year, Same Tahoe!
Hello my adoring fans! My name is Tahoe and I’m so excited to be this week’s featured pet! It seems like the past month has been a whirlwind with holiday plannings, parties, and now the New Year. Time moves differently…
Rescue Readers: Jan 24 @ 3:30 pm – 4 pm
Open to students in grades 1-8. Rescue Readers brings together elementary/middle school students and AWS resident pets for a half hour of literary-based confidence building! Reading aloud forms a special bond between student and pet, provides enrichment and positive socialization…
Rescue Readers: Jan 24 @ 3 pm – 3:30 pm
Open to students in grades 1-8. Rescue Readers brings together elementary/middle school students and AWS resident pets for a half hour of literary-based confidence building! Reading aloud forms a special bond between student and pet, provides enrichment and positive socialization…
Rescue Readers: Jan 3 @ 3:30 pm – 4 pm
Open to students in grades 1-8. Rescue Readers brings together elementary/middle school students and AWS resident pets for a half hour of literary-based confidence building! Reading aloud forms a special bond between student and pet, provides enrichment and positive socialization…
Rescue Readers: Jan 3 @ 3 pm – 3:30 pm
Open to students in grades 1-8. Rescue Readers brings together elementary/middle school students and AWS resident pets for a half hour of literary-based confidence building! Reading aloud forms a special bond between student and pet, provides enrichment and positive socialization…
January After School Club
January After School Club begins on Thursday, January 4 and runs every following Thursday until January 25, 2024. During Club meetings, led by our Youth Programs coordinator, students will dive deeper into animal care by occasionally volunteering at the Adoption…
Dog Training with Kids
Tip: Get the Kids Involved in Training! 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼, 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀! You’ve been working hard to train the dog, but don’t forget the kids! From a young age, you…