GiGi
Hello! We wanted to update everyone on how GiGi has been doing since her adoption in November of 2021. She has been an amazing addition to our family since day one in our house. Since she’s semiferal, gaining her
Zoey
Hi guys…I just wanted to share this picture with you. We adopted Zoey 7 yrs ago today from you. She has brought us such joy! She loves to play with us & her chocolate brother Hudson. Here she thinks
Mojito
! went in august to get a kitten. There were about 5 or 6 kittens up for adoption. I found one who was lovable and timid. His name at the shelter was mojito. I got him home and within
Layla
Hello,
Since we adopted Layla last September we couldn’t help but notice the posts and pictures of happy dogs being adopted into their forever home with their forever family. The day we adopted Layla there was no picture of her, there
UPAWS Board Members and Committee Volunteers Needed!
Are you
passionate about animals? Are you looking for an extraordinary opportunity?
Serving on the UPAWS Board of Directors may be the perfect opportunity for you!
There are many ways to volunteer and support the UPAWS mission.
Board of Directors: Board members serve
Ms. Walter aka Meow
She wouldn’t come to me if I called her Walter, so I changed it to meow meow.
I love her so much. She’s really come out of her shell, and she’ll lay by me and cuddle me now
Joni aka Jet
Joni is very happy and settled. He is a great lap cuddler.
Larz
Larz has settled in nicely, has some separation anxiety to be expected, but is so well trained! I worked with him on pulling when on walks, and he now walks with me! He is the best dog and I
Appointment Process
UPAWS is open for all services and meets & greets/ adoptions by appointment.
Interested in meeting available pets? You will be able to self-schedule an appointment and select from available slots. During your appointment visit, a staff member will assist
Community Support
UPAWS BENEFITS FROM UP200 DRYLAND DASH
DECEMBER 21, 2021
For each entry in the UP200 Dryland Dash a $1 donation is set aside for the Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter (UPAWS). It took a little longer than anticipated to get the check from our














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