Dean

Good morning!

Back in November while visiting family for Thanksgiving, we stopped by UPAWS.  We did so without knowing we would be adding to our family. 

We adopted Dean; after a short adjustment period, he has really settled in. Much to the

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Thor

Thor is doing great! She is very talkative, greeting us at the door each day when we get home from work. She loves watching the bird outside our kitchen window at the birdfeeders and waits to cuddle on

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Pickles Louise (FKA) Glinda

Pickles Louise (FKA) Glinda is a spoiled princess  who has  taken full run of the house Even when she’s  being a booger, she’s  my best girl. 


Tommy & Glorilla

Hi UPaws! 

Wanted to share an update on the two kittens Avery and myself adopted a couple months ago! 

We have renamed them Jyn and Beru (two prominent female characters in the star wars universe), and they have settled into our home

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Update on Rey & Ti (sisters)

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. These 2 sweeties have made themselves so much a part of our household.

Our 7 yr old Golden is very respectful of their space. They are starting to “almost touch noses”.

They had their

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Giving Tuesday December 2nd

Giving back starts right here in the 906.  

Why Give?  Every contribution, no matter the size, helps transform the lives of animals.  Everyday a cat, dog, puppy, kitten, or small critter finds a home here at UPAWS.  

This Giving Tuesday, UPAWS is

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2025 UPAWS Holiday Shop Hours

Location: UPAWS, 815 South State Highway M553, Gwinn, MI 49841

HOURS (12/26- 12/28)

Friday 12/26 and Saturday 12/27 hours 10-4 PM

Sunday 12/28 hours 12-4 PM

Last day open will be December 28th!


Sprinkles

“Sprinkles is doing GREAT! I think she’s settling in well here. We all adore her – even my husband, who typically couldn’t care less – and she is great with the kids. So far, she’s being spoiled with attention and loves her

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Halo aka Clementine

We have chosen to rename Halo Clementine. She is such a lover and an amazing addition to our family.  She is eating well and taking her medicine so good.  We have had no trouble at all with the litter box,

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Dwight aka Bear

I adopted Dwight (you knew him as Bear) last year on July 28th. Tomorrow is his first Gotcha Day! He has been the BEST thing to come into my life in a long time. He is smart, silly, loving and

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