Firebird

Hello! I adopted firebird with my partner a few weeks ago and just wanted to let you all know that he is doing amazing! We think he has a little crush on our dog lolMerry Christmas and a happy new year! Megan


Shoelace

Hello,  We were reading some of your Happy Tails posts and wanted to give you an update on our little lady, Shoelace! We got her about a month ago, and have kept her name (however, she has nicknames now

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Our Youth Care!

North Star Montessori Academy students had a HUGE Wish List donation drive for UPAWS! WOW!! They went above and beyond! Thank you!

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Amy Jo Klas North Star Montessori Academy Teacher and her Kindergarten/1st grade recently did a nice thing for adopters. The

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Our Community Cares

The St. Michael Parish Teen Group and others in the parish community, recently raised $428 to support the Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter. The donations from their October Blessing of the Pets offerings and homemade puppy treats sale allowed this

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Our Community Cares

The Superior Oasis – Comfort Suites, Days Inn & My Place (all located in Marquette), help a fundraiser for UPAWS. $134.42, and wish list items were collected for the shelter pets! Thank you, everyone!

Photo (left to right): Ryan (UPAWS supervisor),

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Tadych’s Econo Receipts help UPAWS!

Shelter supporters have been saving their Econo receipts for UPAWS for months, and we turned them in recently to receive a check for $3,775.47!

UPAWS has been participating in the Tadychs “We Share” program for many years & it has

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Celebrate! October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month!

Nothing says “welcome home” like a wagging tail and a pair of warm brown eyes! This October, ‘Make your house a home…adopt a shelter dog!

Adopt a dog from UPAWS during the month of October and you will be entered into

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Strut Your Mutt 2021 Update

We truly could not have asked for a better day to be back in person for Strut Your Mutt! It was a great day of walking, activities, fun, contests, and support for UPAWS and all of the animals that

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Wish List Current Needs

UPAWS appreciates the generosity and thoughtfulness of the community that supports us!

UPAWS NEEDED SUPPLIES 

Dog and Cat Food Items must be new and unopened, or if opened (please tape well) in the original bag with ingredients listed, please.

Non-Pet Items

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Share Your Love Story

Petco Love Stories

Now – September 20, 2021

Has your UPAWS adopted pet changed your life? We want to know how! 

Petco Love, in partnership with BOBS from Skechers,
is celebrating the love we share for our adopted pets! Share your Love Story
for a

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