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
2025 UPAWS Holiday Shop Hours
Location: UPAWS, 815 South State Highway M553, Gwinn, MI 49841
HOURS (12/8 – 12/14)
Monday – CLOSED
Tuesday: 12-5
Wednesday: 12-7
Thursday: 12-5
Friday and Saturday 10-5
Sunday 12-4pm
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
Strut Your Mutt Info
Join us for the 20th Annual UPAWS Strut Your Mutt charity walk for Marquette County’s homeless pets!
Strut Your Mutt is a fundraiser and opportunity for the community to come out and support UPAWS at the biggest dog party of the
Cause for Paws 2025 – Thank You for a Successful Event!
The annual Cause for Paws Gala of 2025 was a howling success! We are thrilled about how many of you showed up to celebrate with us on the 50th anniversary of UPAWS this year.
Over 150 people enjoyed food, music,
2025 Award Recipients
UPAWS is excited to announce the recipients of our 2025 Awards to honor animals, individuals, and programs! The awards will be presented at the Cause for Paws UPAWS 50th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, April 5 at the Holiday Inn, Marquette.
2025 UPAWS Awards
It is the 50th Anniversary of UPAWS and we are calling upon all animal lovers and advocates to help us in our search for extraordinary pets and individuals deserving of the prestigious 2025 UPAWS Awards!
If you know of a truly
UPAWS is partnering with Fox Marquette Subaru this October to Share the Love!
Attention all pet lovers! UPAWS and Fox Marquette Subaru have joined forces to make a difference in the lives of adult pets in need. As a longtime partner and supporter of UPAWS, Fox Marquette Subaru is donating $ 4,000 this
The Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter (UPAWS) 2024 Awards Recipients
These awards were presented at our Cause For Paws-Party for Pets on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Holiday Inn.
The 2024 Assisi Award was presented to Kathi Fosburg for her enduring devotion and compassionate care and support for the health and
2024 Award Recipients
The Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter (UPAWS) is pleased to announce the recipients of our 2024 Awards to honor animals, individuals or programs. UPAWS will be presenting the following awards at its Cause For Paws-Party for Pets on Saturday, March
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