Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County

Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County Serving animals and our community for over 70 years as a no-kill shelter. Help us, help them! We have served continuously since 1952.
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The Animal Welfare Society has a proud tradition of serving our community and domestic pets in need. AWS was formed to provide care and protection for suffering homeless and unwanted animals; to educate the public in respect to humane treatment of animals and to encourage and assist in the enforcement of laws against mistreatment of and cruelty to animals. During two decades from 1958-1978, the So

ciety passed through a period in which there was little growth and in which rising costs and limited membership income hampered the Society’s activities. Yet, the founders persevered in their vision and mission. The 72 member AWS was the only organization in the county trying to solve the problem of acute unwanted stray pet explosion. Among the projects undertaken was a spay/neuter program in cooperation with Friends of Animals and local veterinarians, a cooperative effort with the county on low-cost rabies vaccinations, a program to increase knowledge of children in proper pet care. All of these programs continue today! Proper housing for abandoned cats, kittens, dogs and puppies didn’t exist. The county only housed adult dogs. So in 1985, AWS completed construction of the current animal shelter on Old Leetown Pike Road. The shelter accommodates 20 dog/puppies and roughly 30 cats/kittens. As a No-Kill shelter, we are normally overflowing with pets seeking a second chance for a loving home. Each year, over 500+ pets pass through our doors. Dogs:
Puppies (1 year and under)- $175
Adult Dogs- $150
Senior Dogs (8 years and older) - $100

Cats:
Kittens (1 year and under) - $120
Adult Cats - $100
Senior Cats (8 years and older) - $80
- Includes all vaccines, spay/neuter and a microchip.

✋️ Stop in the name of love! ❤️...If you do one thing today on Valentines Day, it must be to share Mia to your page. We...
02/14/2025

✋️ Stop in the name of love! ❤️...If you do one thing today on Valentines Day, it must be to share Mia to your page. We know her true love is out there!!! Her perfect fit of a family. Too many days in the shelter 💔 😢 It's going to take a village to break Mia free!!!





02/12/2025

Due to the weather, AWS will be closed today.

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Happy Double Adoption day to Chuemi and Frosty.They were adopted together and went home with their wrapped in love blank...
02/11/2025

Happy Double Adoption day to Chuemi and Frosty.

They were adopted together and went home with their wrapped in love blanket.

Happening all week long United Bank Charles Town Lobby! Let your sweetheart know you have a soft side for the four-legg...
02/11/2025

Happening all week long United Bank Charles Town Lobby! Let your sweetheart know you have a soft side for the four-legged fur babies by making a donation and getting a sweet treat in return!!! 😋 🍪 🎂

Please help us to wish one of the AWS Family members, Michela, a very Happy Birthday today. Thank you for all your hard ...
02/10/2025

Please help us to wish one of the AWS Family members, Michela, a very Happy Birthday today.

Thank you for all your hard work Michela.

Come and see Miss Mia. Her and Cathy are bonding.
02/08/2025

Come and see Miss Mia. Her and Cathy are bonding.

Mia and Garvey Train at Spotlight on Main in Charles Town
02/08/2025

Mia and Garvey Train at Spotlight on Main in Charles Town

Miss Kona in her new home with her new brother Chase! 🩷Her adopter had this to say:"Kona is the sweetest girl and has ad...
02/08/2025

Miss Kona in her new home with her new brother Chase! 🩷

Her adopter had this to say:
"Kona is the sweetest girl and has adjusted so well in her forever home. She loves to play, eat and sleep. Thank you for trusting us with such an angel.
We all love her so much! ❤️"

Kona was one of the more shy kittens out of all her siblings. We are happy to see that she has made herself right at home! 🥰

Sweet little Nani now known as "Nanny" in her new home! 💚Her new family says:"She is wonderful! We absolutely adore her!...
02/08/2025

Sweet little Nani now known as "Nanny" in her new home! 💚

Her new family says:
"She is wonderful! We absolutely adore her! She is playful and curious but also the most loving little girl…a total lap cat. Our old girl cat, Diva, has grown to like her too and even lays beside her (on her own terms).
We did change her name but just a little bit. She’s now “Nanny.”
Here are a couple recent pics! Thanks so much for checking in on her!"

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If you have been wanting to meet Mia or Gravy Train but haven't been able to make it to the shelter, stop by The Spotlig...
02/08/2025

If you have been wanting to meet Mia or Gravy Train but haven't been able to make it to the shelter, stop by The Spotlight On Main at 119 W Washington St Charles Town between 1 & 3 today.

HELP US HELP THEM TO FIND THEIR FUR-EVER HOME.

AWS alumni Betsy & Sparkler! 💛💛These 2 girls were siblings that were adopted by the same family! Their new family had th...
02/08/2025

AWS alumni Betsy & Sparkler! 💛💛

These 2 girls were siblings that were adopted by the same family!

Their new family had this to say:

"They are thriving! We did change their names - Betsy (the ginger) became Olenna and Sparkler (the dilute tortie) became Asha (these are strong female characters from Game of Thrones). They are so loving and have wonderful personalities. I will attach some photos of them by themselves and with the rest of our crew!" 🩷

It warms our hearts!!

Foxette who's name is now Foxy is living her best life!! 🤩Her mom says:"Foxy is a dream come true! She’s healthy, loving...
02/08/2025

Foxette who's name is now Foxy is living her best life!! 🤩

Her mom says:

"Foxy is a dream come true! She’s healthy, loving, playful and came to me already trained in so many ways! We are a match made in heaven ❤️"

This little girl was very popular and we are glad that she found her forever home!!

Pooh now known as "Charlie" in his new home!! 🥰This is what his new mom had to say:"He is being spoiled rotten and we ar...
02/08/2025

Pooh now known as "Charlie" in his new home!! 🥰

This is what his new mom had to say:

"He is being spoiled rotten and we are still head over heels for him. His new favorite things are cuddling with mom in bed at night and lounging by the windows watching birds. He was renamed Charlie and our five year old keeps him in gentlemanly bow ties." ❤️🥹

Miss Flora now known as Magpie has fully adjusted to her new home! ☺️We love to see our adopted animals thriving! 💜
02/08/2025

Miss Flora now known as Magpie has fully adjusted to her new home! ☺️

We love to see our adopted animals thriving! 💜

❤️❤️ IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN!!! ❤️❤️VISIT UNITED BANK FOR SOME SWEET TREATS FOR YOUR LOVED ONES!!! 😍 🥰 ALL NEXT WE...
02/06/2025

❤️❤️ IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN!!! ❤️❤️
VISIT UNITED BANK FOR SOME SWEET TREATS FOR YOUR LOVED ONES!!! 😍 🥰 ALL NEXT WEEK. 💥💥

Just a little update on Miss Stacha.She is living the good life and is already spoiled.They did change her name to Elly....
02/06/2025

Just a little update on Miss Stacha.

She is living the good life and is already spoiled.

They did change her name to Elly.

Here she is with her wrapped in love blanket.

We are so happy that she was adopted and doing so well.

On 1/27/24 this beautiful girl entered the shelter.She had little interest because she was always a little sassy towards...
02/05/2025

On 1/27/24 this beautiful girl entered the shelter.

She had little interest because she was always a little sassy towards people when they entered the cat room.

Well, on her 375th day of being in the shelter, a nice lady came and met her.

The lady just loved her and Stacha loved her.

Stacha was adopted and went to her fur ever home with her own wrapped in love blanket.

Thank you for taking a chance on this beautiful girl.

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Kearneysville, WV
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ADOPTED! The sweet side of Stacha. She is so much more relaxed.

ADOPTED! This is Stacha, the cat that was in the Big cat room that didn’t want anything to do with anyone. We put her in the small cat room by herself and she is a completely different cat. She has never left us hold her like this without trying to bite or scratch us. So we believe in a home by herself she will be a great companion and lap cat.

Help us get Mia a home. Please share. On 3/11/2025 Mia will be in the shelter for 2yrs. This fun loving happy go lucky girl deserves a home of her own. She is not aggressive, just dog selective and full of energy.

Adopt Mia
Adopt Mia

Please share. Mia has been in the shelter for 1yr 9 months. That is 667 days as of today. Why, we don't know. She is such a fun girl as you can see. She loves to play in the snow, water, bubbles and leaves. She would be a great hiking partner. She is dog selective and doesn't like cats. Stop by the shelter to meet her and help her find a fur ever home.

As another year comes to end, thats more days that tally up for Miss Mia! We know that she is a perfect match for someone!!! If you are active she is the gal for you. Fall in love with Mia! 🍁🍂🍃 Please share far and wide. #FindMiaAHome

Check out some of our cats enjoying some cat nip today. And of course Momo.

So when I posted the video of the dogs in the kennels, there were a lot of people asking why they don't get soft beds. Well this is why. Artie was very proud of himself.

Stop by the shelter and check out the cats and kittens we have for adoption. These are just a few that we have. Check out little Momo.

Fall Rabies Clinic coming soon. Hope to see you there.

The other side of Maverick. When you see him in his kennel or the yards in the back, he acts a little crazy. But when by himself he is laid back and such a good boy Here he is playing with Ava, the manager's dog in the front yard. He has shown no aggression towards her. This goes to show what a difference there is with the dogs when they are in a calmer environment. So please when visiting our dogs, don't judge them when in the kennels or the yards. Ask to meet them in the front yard.

Update..... 3 of the dogs have been adopted. Maverick, Artie and Gemma. Thank you everyone for sharing and helping them find their fur ever homes. Check out our adoptable dogs. If you want to help them find their forever homes please share and share. Thank you.

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The Animal Welfare Society has a proud tradition of serving our community and domestic pets in need. We have served continuously since 1952. AWS was formed to provide care and protection for suffering homeless and unwanted animals; to educate the public in respect to humane treatment of animals and to encourage and assist in the enforcement of laws against mistreatment of and cruelty to animals.

There was no place within the county where homeless cats, kittens and puppies would be taken for a second chance at life. The county only handled dogs. There was also great concern over the manner in which the county dog pound operated, particularly in regard to unsanitary conditions. AWS attention soon focused on solving this significant problem - construction and operation an animal shelter in Jefferson County by AWS.

During two decades from 1958-1978, the Society passed through a period in which there was little growth and in which rising costs and limited membership income hampered the Society’s activities. Yet, the founders persevered in their vision and mission. The 72 member AWS was the only organization in the county trying to solve the problem of acute unwanted stray pet explosion. Among the projects undertaken was a spay/neuter program in cooperation with Friends of Animals and local veterinarians, a cooperative effort with the county on low-cost rabies vaccinations, a program to increase knowledge of children in proper pet care. All of these programs continue today!

In January 1981, a committee was selected to develop and present a formal proposal to the Jefferson County Commission. After 5 years of work, the West Virginia legislature approved a bill that allowed Jefferson County Commissioners to donate an acre of land to AWS for construction of a shelter for homeless, stray and unwanted animals. AWS board members devoted themselves to fundraising activities during this period accumulating $34,000 during a 6 year period. Groundbreaking occurred in August 1985 and the dream of AWS founders became reality in October of that same year.