“Tito’s Handmade Vodka” Tee Up 4 Tail Golf Outing
Get ready to tee off for a great cause!
The Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter (UPAWS) will host its annual Tito’s Handmade Vodka Tee Up for Tails Golf Outing on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at the beautiful Marquette Golf Club.
Registration
Read to Your Shelter Pet Program
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
Cause for Paws Gala – Click to buy tickets!
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.
St. Catty’s Day BLIZZARD Event
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
Kognisjon Bryggeri “Name a Beer After Your Pet” Party!
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
Raise the Woof Comedy Event
Get your tickets at this LINK!
Read to Your Shelter Pet Program – October 23rd
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
50th Anniversary Celebration
Exciting news, animal lovers! This year, the Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Society proudly celebrates its 50th Anniversary! We invite you to join us for an open house on October 12th at UPAWS, where we’ll reflect on five decades of compassion
Sally’s Ride Annual Event
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.
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