Local Partners
Invisible Fence
Kyle Miller from Invisible Fence is doing a promotion to help us this year! For every dog (or cat) in 2020 adopted from our shelter and they purchase an Invisible Fence system, Kyle will donate $250 to UPAWS.
Visit website: Invisible Fence
Swick Home Services
Who they are: Swick Home Services is a local plumbing, heating, cooling and remodeling company that is dedicated to providing exceptional services to our community.
How they support us: Swick Home Services sponsors and pays for the adoption fees of all the Lonely Hearts Club members at UPAWS to help the deserving pets find loving, lasting homes.
Visit Website: Swick Home Services
The Sasawin Safe Haven
Who they are: The Women’s Center provides 24/7 emergency-intervention and crisis-intervention services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence, dating violence and stalking in Marquette and Alger Counties, providing individual/group counseling and advocacy through programs that Protect, Educate, Advocate, Counsel and Empower (PEACE).
How they support us: The Women’s Center developed The Sasawin Safe Haven to help survivors create escape plans that include safe placement for their pets.
Visit Website: The Sasawin Safe Haven
Dr. Tim’s Pet Food Company
Who they are: Dr. Tim’s premium all natural pet food is a local company that produces high quality pet food.
How they support us: Dr. Tim’s Premium All Natural Pet Food Company donates all the food to the animals at UPAWS.
Visit Website: Dr. Tim’s Premium All Natural Pet Food
TacoMo Dog Training
Who they are: TaComo Dog Training is a local Certified Professional Dog Trainer that uses positive reinforcement, force-free, reward based training,
How they support us: TacoMo proudly offers a discount for UPAWS adoptees upon request. Select dogs with more complicated behavior needs will receive at least one $30 voucher for either a Free Personalized Private Session or $30 off a class.
Website: http://www.TacoMoDogTraining.com
PetSmart Charities
Who they are: PetSmart Charities is a non-profit organization associated with the PetSmart pet supply store. PetSmart Charities programs include providing space in the retail store for local homeless animals for adoption, grant funding and a shelter transfer program.
Diana Sullivan Art
Who they are: Diana Sullivan is a local artist that is a friend the environment and animals. She creates art inspired by the animals she loves and the ones living in the wild.
How they support us: Diana Sullivan will donate 50% of the proceeds of all unframed fine art prints to UPAWS.
Visit Website: Diana Sullivan Art
Mares-Z-Doats Wish List Program
Who they are: Mares-Z-Doats is a locally owned and operated pet supply store.
How they support us: Purchase an item from the UPAWS Wish List and you will receive a 10% discount on items purchased for the shelter. Mares-Z-Doats collects the donated items at the store.
Econo Foods “Econo Cares” Program
Who they are: Econo Foods is a large grocery store located in Marquette, MI.
How they support us: Bring your Econo Foods receipts to UPAWS and Econo Foods will donate 1% of the sum of all Econo receipts collected. You can also drop off your slips at the UPAWS Westwood Mall kiosk or Mares-Z-Doats.
Visit Website: Econo Cares
Canister Partners
Who they are: Marquette County Local Businesses
How they support us: Many of the Marquette County businesses support UPAWS by giving a location to our change canisters. This adds up in a big way!
Read more: Local Businesses Help UPAWS
Art of Framing
Who they are: U.P. framing shop
How they support us: You bring in a photo or a painting or anything with your pet in the image (does not have to be a pet adopted at UPAWS, but does have to be your pet) to be custom framed and Art of Framing will give 10% of that sale to UPAWS.
Read more: Art of Framing
Compassionate Pet Care
Who they are: Jessi Hurd is a licensed veterinary technician who is the first veterinary professional certified in animal hospice and palliative care in the Upper Peninsula. She performs veterinary nursing services in the comfort of your own home. Although she specializes in older pets, many services can also be provided for pets of any age.
How they support us: Compassionate Pet Care proudly offers free in-home hospice consultations, free in-home palliative care consultations and free in-home nail trims to UPAWS adoptees with voucher and proof of adoption from UPAWS. Jessi volunteers for UPAWS in various aspects as well.
Read more: Compassionate Pet Care of the U.P.
