Halloween Pet Safety Tips
Halloween is this Thursday, October 31 (That's tomorrow!!). It’s going to be a beautiful day and evening for trick-or-treaters. Keep your dogs, cats and small animals safe and out of harm’s way, while also enjoying the festivities with these Halloween pet safety tips
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Parakeets Love to Chat!
Parakeets are one of the most popular pet bird species in the world, and for good reason! We have so many fun facts on why these beautiful budgies are the perfect companion animal. Follow along the next couple of days to learn why you should adopt a parakeet today!
𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆'𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘁𝘁𝘆.
Did you know that parakeets can talk? Being a part of the parrot family, parakeets actually have the ability to mimic many different words and phrases. In fact, the parakeet has the largest documented vocabulary of any parrot species! Regardless of if your parakeet actually learns to speak English, however, they can still communicate in many ways. You’ll soon learn that parakeets love to sing, whistle, chirp, squawk and squeak, and can let you know how they’re feeling with ease!
𝗔𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁 ➡ https://animalwelfaresociety.org/adoption/small-animals/
Kenai Enjoys Ice-Cream!
Did you know you can take our resident dogs out on dates?! Our Dog Date Program is unique for each dog and gives them time away from the Adoption Center to have a fun outing in the community. Types of dates can include:
✔️ A Quick Ice-cream Date
✔️ A Half-Day Adventure
✔️ A Leisurely Lunch Date
✔️A Daylong Field Trip
✔️ An overnight sleepover
✔️ A Weekend Getaway
Our Dog Date program runs 7 days a week, though date scheduling is dependent on our dog population at any given time. Here, you can see Kenai enjoyed his ice-cream date with our short-term foster and was so happy afterwards, he took a nap all afternoon!
𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗗𝗼𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗮 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲 ➡ https://animalwelfaresociety.org/volunteer/foster-volunteers/#dog-date
Woofstock is happening now! Come shop til you drop and enjoy live music, local brews, and lots of kids and dog activities!
Gerald's Progress!
Gerald came to us as a shy and scared cat who didn't want attention and feared being touched. But just look at him now! While Gerald is still an introvert and can be shy, he now loves his lap time and has learned to make biscuits. It just goes to show you what patience, persistance, and love can really do!
Gerald is up for adoption now and looking for his happy new home. Will you help Gerald continue his journey of trusting people?! 🐱
𝐀𝐝𝐨𝐩𝐭 𝐆𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐝! ➡ https://animalwelfaresociety.org/animal/gerald-19532/
The Good Life
POV: you're just a carefree little dragon asleep on a log without a care in the world. Who's jealous of Elizardbeth's lifestyle? 🤚
It's not too often that we get in reptiles like Elizardbeth, but we sure love their company when we do! Bearded dragons like her are fun, curious, and active creatures who like to sunbathe, explore, and snuggle with their favorite people. Here, Elizardbeth shows us how comfortable she is by falling asleep!
Interested in adopting her? Check out her profile online and stop by Adoption Center today!
➡ https://animalwelfaresociety.org/animal/elizardbeth-19662/
Mingus Makes Biscuits
Have you met Mingus? This handsome and loving guy is a sweet 8 year old looking for his happy home. Mingus originally seemed shy and introverted but has been really blossoming since taking up residency in one of our offices. He loves to greet people, jump up on desks, and make many, many biscuits. He's a well-rounded and happy cat who would love a quiet and low-key home to call his own!
Want to meet Mingus? Stop by our Adoption Center during open hours and say hello! We promise you'll fall in love!
𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐌𝐫. 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐬 ➡ https://animalwelfaresociety.org/animal/mingus-19639/
Volunteer Testimonial
You guys are amazing! Thanks to your overwhelming support and response to our volunteer call, we now only need morning dog kennel cleaners beginning at 8:30am!
Specific Qualifications and Skills:
· Must be comfortable working with dogs of all sizes
· Must be able to lift, bend, and be on your feet for prolonged periods of time.
· Special training is provided before your first shift so that proper sanitation protocols are followed.
Schedule: Volunteer shift begins at 8:30am and lasts until the kennel cleaning is done - approx. 2 hrs. Weekly commitment needed.
Open shifts: Mondays (2 volunteers needed), Tuesdays (2 volunteers needed), Friday (2 volunteers needed).
Apply today and be an AWS hero! ➡ https://animalwelfaresociety.org/volunteer/volunteer-at-aws/#apply-today
Celebrate Youth Volunteers!
𝑪𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑽𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒆𝒓 𝑨𝒑𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑾𝒆𝒆𝒌 𝑾𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑼𝒔!
𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬
Working with both children and pets takes a special and compassionate person, and that’s exactly how we would describe our Youth Programs volunteers! Alongside our Youth Programs Coordinator, volunteers help children visiting with AWS both inside and outside the classroom with fun games, tasks, education and, of course, animals. With programs like Rescue Readers, Furry Tales, and After School Club, there’s a lot to do around here regarding humane education! We’re grateful for the hard work and dedication of our Youth Programs volunteers who assist in teaching compassion, kindness, and care for all creatures!
Meet Winslow! He's a very special cat because he was born with with cerebellar hypoplasia (CH), also known as wobbly cat syndrome. CH is a neurological disorder that causes sudden jerky movements, uncoordinated motion, and loss of balance. This means that Winslow is very shaky on his feet and often falls down a lot or has trouble balancing.
Despite his condition, however, he is a very loving, friendly, and outgoing guy! Cats like Winslow living with CH still thrive and live long, happy, normal lives. They're just a little wobbly! Adopt Winslow today and see just how special and loving these CH kitties can be!
https://animalwelfaresociety.org/animal/winslow-19250/
Rabbits are Naturally Curious!
𝔻𝕀𝔻 𝕐𝕆𝕌 𝕂ℕ𝕆𝕎?
𝐑𝐚𝐛𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬.
Although they can be somewhat timid and cautious, when a rabbit is feeling confident they tend to go exploring! Rabbits love to look down tunnels, dig under blankets, pull up rugs, and fit into smaller spaces. All in the name of curiosity! Rabbits are also crepuscular, which means they're most active at dawn and dusk. So, if you have a sleepy rabbit during the day, that just means they'll need more time to explore their home during the early morning or evening!
Cauliflower, one of our newest residents who is ready to find his happy home, is one curious guy! He loves to rearrange his living space and he never shies away from an adventure. He will fill your home with so much love and lughter!
𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐬 ➡ https://animalwelfaresociety.org/adoption/rabbits/
Daisy & Rose Playing
𝔻𝕀𝔻 𝕐𝕆𝕌 𝕂ℕ𝕆𝕎?
𝐑𝐚𝐛𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲!
Just like dogs or cats, rabbits play by tossing or pushing objects around with their mouths and chasing after them. When they're really playful, rabbits like to skip and race around their house or playpen like a kid who's had too much sugar. They jump on and off of things and like to run through tunnels or burrow through blankets. If you're lucky, your rabbit might even do a 'binky!' This is when they run and jump and kick out their back legs in excitement. Rabbits really are a joy to watch and play with when they're happy!
Adorable sisters Daisy and Rose really are a prime example of happy bunnies! They love to play with each other and throw their toys around. They also are very curious and are always racing around when someone comes to visit. They will make wonderful companions to their new people!
𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐬 ➡ https://animalwelfaresociety.org/adoption/rabbits/
Rabbits are Unique!
𝔻𝕀𝔻 𝕐𝕆𝕌 𝕂ℕ𝕆𝕎?
𝐑𝐚𝐛𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐬. They are part of a special class of mammals known as Lagomorpha. Rabbits and hares share this class with only one other animal on Earth; the pika! That means the behaviors, traits, and characteristics that a rabbit displays are almost entirely unique. One thing they do share with a lot of companion animals, however, is that rabbits love to snuggle!
Jupiter is a bunny who loves to be held, pet, and cuddled. He is velvety soft and will often jump in your lap or ask for attention. He also purrs when he's happy, just like a cat! He and his sister Luna are up for adoption together and would make wonderful companions!
𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐬 ➡ https://animalwelfaresociety.org/adoption/rabbits/
We're celebrating World Read Aloud Day and our love of literacy by sharing a sweet moment between one of our Rescue Readers and Bowie, the therapy-dog-in-training!
Rescue Readers brings together elementary/middle school students and resident or therapy pets for a half hour of literary-based confidence building! We love that we can offer this program and help students feel more comfortable with not only reading, but reading out loud! #rescuereaders
