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

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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

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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

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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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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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