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!


Leonidas

Hello all!

I adopted Leonidas from UPAWS only 1.5 weeks ago, but I already want to share with you how far he’s come. He’s the most cuddly, affectionate, the silliest cat I’ve ever met. It hasn’t been long, so he’s

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Status of UPAWS Felines

Dear Friends of UPAWS,

Two weeks ago, we had some cats and kittens become ill that quickly degraded and sadly passed away at the shelter. We found that this quickly spread to some other felines, and after a few more deaths,

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BFAS, UPAWS & Bounty Adoption Weekend!

We’re partnering with @bestfriendsanimalsociety and Bounty to Bring Home Happiness! Starting May 20 – 22, go to www.upaws.org to see all our adoptable pets and find your match.

Adoption fees will be REDUCED:

Cats aged 1-7 years are $40

Cats over 7

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25th Annual Tee Up 4 Tails Presented by the Huber Agency!

Our annual summer golf outing, “Tee Up 4 Tails,” presented by the Huber Agency, is coming up on Thursday, July 14 th & this year & we could use the help of our UPAWS supporters! It’s our 25 th annual

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Tiger

I’d been searching for a dog for several months, striking out with shelters located in Lower Michigan when their local applicants got ahead of me as potential adopters.  So many people were hoping to find a match to help

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Cloudy

Cloudy is thriving! He isn’t the same kitty I brought home from Upaws in December. He loves his big brother Jack and enjoys pets from me!