Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter

It’s that time of the year, Sally’s Ride is near!! Join us on September 20, 2025 for the 23rd annual Sally’s Ride. All proceeds from the ride go to your local large animal rescue.

The Literacy Legacy Fund of Michigan and UPAWS sponsor the Read to Your Shelter Pet Program! Here’s everything you need to know: Kid's Resources - Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter

Get your tickets at this LINK!

Kognisjon Bryggeri "Name a Beer After Your Pet" to benefit UPAWS is BACK!!! Hazel is teaming up with Kognisjon to celebrate Valentine's Day in a big way! Hazel uses her cattle dog instincts regularly as the official mascot of the Frost Coast Plunge Posse- a group of cold water immersion enthusiasts who plunge nearly every […]

ST. CATTY’S DAY ADOPTION EVENT — BLIZZARD EDITION! 🍀❄️ That blizzard may have shut us down… but it didn’t stop this event. We’re reopening and bringing it back starting Wednesday through Sunday to make up for lost time! 🐱 Cats 6 months & older🪙 Pick your lucky coin from the pot of gold💰 Adoption fees […]

UPAWS to Host Annual “Cause for Paws Gala” Fundraising Event in April 2026 Marquette, MI — UPAWS will host its annual Cause for Paws Gala on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Ore Dock Brewing Company. The evening promises to be a memorable celebration supporting local animal welfare efforts, featuring […]

Board of Directors Meeting - Fourth Wednesday of Each Month The public is welcome. Board Meeting is 6 PM - 7:30 PM at UPAWS To view the meeting packet, please go to this link. Thank you!

Join us on the last Thursday of each month from 4–5 p.m. for a quiet reading time with our shelter animals. It’s a calm, comforting way to spend time and help our pets relax. Start here to learn more and sign up at this LINK. Space is limited, so please sign up in advance: Parents/guardians: after […]