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 $4000 this October
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
2024 UPAWS Awards
We are calling upon all animal lovers and advocates to help us in our search for extraordinary pets and individuals deserving of the prestigious 2024 UPAWS Awards! If you know of a truly exceptional pet or a compassionate person or
We are Hiring!
UPAWS is now hiring for an experienced Shelter Manager who has a passion for creating a safe and caring environment for the animals and staff. This is a full-time position and will require some weekend or evening shifts. If you
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
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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