Batman

Hello! I adopted Batman/Gandhi a few years ago; I thought you would all enjoy seeing some pictures of him! He’s a happy boy and has another dog best friend now! He also absolutely loves swimming in the water! He acts

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Shadow & Cantaloupe

Hi there, we’re John and Kyleigh and we adopted shadow and cantaloupe; they now go by Sage (black) and Zero (tabby)! Sage has made so many great strides in being comfortable around people and loves to cuddle now; Zero is

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Time is running out! Please donate!

Your support helped UPAWS nurture and found loving homes for over 1,000 homeless dogs, cats, puppies, kittens, and small pets this year.

We do not turn animals away and are committed to doing what it takes to rescue, heal, and find

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This Giving Tuesday Be a Hero for Animals

YOUR GIVING TUESDAY GIFT SAVES LIVES

Giving Tuesday, the global day of generosity, is November 29! Give today to have your gift counted towards our goal of raising $8,000 for the animals.

Your gift helps animals in need

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Strut Your Mutt 2022 Wrap-up

It was great to see all of the dogs and people that came out to support UPAWS. Thanks to the wonderful support of our community, we were able to raise $14,255 that goes back to support the day-to-day operations of our

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UPAWS & 24PetWatch Discount Microchip Clinic

Chip chip, hooray! Do you want to make sure that your furry friend is always by your side and can be reunited with you no matter what? Then make an appointment for UPAWS & 24PetWatch’s Discount Microchip Clinic!

Details:• Starts September

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It’s a Competition between Bars & Breweries!

Eight local bars and breweries are all selling Rescue Raffle tickets in a friendly competition, all to support the animals of UPAWS! We have locations all over Marquette county for you to get your ticket. Stop in at any of

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Rufus and Jasper

I adopted Rufus and Jasper from you guys, and I just wanted to update you. They are both so happy and SO SO loved! We appreciate everything you do for these animals! 


Senior Dogs at UPAWS Fetch Grant

Gwinn, MI – Old dogs have something to wag about this summer as The Grey Muzzle Organization announces the recipients of its annual grants, and dogs at the Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter (UPAWS) are among the winners.

UPAWS in

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Fez

He loves kids so much and a good hike! He makes friends with any dog he sees! He is such a good boy!    Thanks upaws!