Welcome to the Animal Welfare Society of Southeastern Michigan.

Congratulations to the Animal Welfare Society for 30 years of service! Founded in 1982 by a small group of people concerned with the growing number of euthanasia rates of healthy dogs and cats, the Animal Welfare Society has grown into a well-known and respected no-kill shelter in Southeastern Michigan. In the past 30 years, we have rescued and saved over 20,000 animals from death and troubling situations. Our team members have a strong love and dedication to the animals and our mission. We would like to thank our volunteers, Board members, contributors and supporters for 30 wonderful years. Let's make the next 30 even better as we strive for a no-kill nation. Please help us continue to educate on the importance of spaying and neutering every pet in every household, help us teach our children how to properly care for and treat animals and please continue to support us so we can continue to grow and save the countless animals in need.

Upcoming Events:

Come enjoy a day of fun with your dog at AWS's Doggie Fun Day on Sunday, May 20th from 1pm-4pm at Red Oaks Dog Park in Madison Heights. Contests, Games, Vendors, Food and Fun! Lots of off leash playtime for your dog too. Cost: $5 or Oakland County Permit required per vehicle to get in. $5 per dog to participate in the Fun Day. More details as event gets closer.

Animal Welfare Society now carries Collars, Leashes and Metal ID Tags! Come check out our new products! All proceeds benefit the homeless animals.

Please check out the link to this documentary about rescue animals called "No Pet Left Behind" that will be out later this year. It focuses on our organization as well as many other aspects of the rescue world.

The Animal Welfare Society is a no-kill 501(c)(3) animal rescue organization. We are committed to finding homes for unwanted puppies, dogs, cats and kittens. The Animal Welfare Society strives to educate the public on responsible pet ownership and the importance of spaying and neutering.

Surrendering your pet…

If you have a pet you wish to surrender to AWS, you must bring the pet into our shelter for an evaluation. If space permits, we may be able to take in your pet at that time, however, most of the time we are full. You may then be asked to hold onto your pet until it is adopted or space becomes available. You will need to fill out a surrender form and we will take a picture of your pet and put him or her on our website for adoption. You may wish to attend adoptions events with your pet to find him or her a home quicker.

Wildlife...

Unfortunately we are not equipped to handle wildlife needs. You may contact the Rochester Hills Humane Society Wildlife Department at (248) 852-7420 or the DNR office nearest you (See www.michigan.gov/dnr for more info).

Strays…

We do not come out to pick up strays. If you find a stray animal, you should contact the pound in the city which the stray was found or your local police department.

How to find a Lost Pet...

Act Fast! Animal shelters in Michigan
are required to keep lost animals without identification (No Collar) only four days and with identification (Collar with Dog License & Rabies Tag) only seven days before adopting out or euthanizing (we do not euthanize) the animal. Here is what you can do to locate a lost pet. Lost Pet Document

Check out Animal Welfare Society's new Transport Van!!
(click here)

AWS Van

We here at the Animal Welfare Society try to rescue as many precious animals from the kill shelters and gas chamber pounds before its too late for our furry friends. We do not believe any animal should be sitting in a cold dark kill shelter simply because a negligent owner threw them away like garbage. Therefore, we are calling on all our fellow animal lovers. We need foster homes for these animals immediately. The more foster homes we have, the more lives we can save. Please sign up to be a foster home today. We provide you with all the supplies you need. You just supply the love and warmth of a safe home for an unwanted puppy, dog, cat or kitten. Thank you for your support and for your interest in saving a homeless animal.

Please fill out the Foster Home Application
and email it to animalwelfaresociety@yahoo.com

Volunteers Needed !
(All volunteers must be at least
16 years old to volunteer at the
shelter, Thank you.)

A FEW GOOD VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED. WE DESPERATELY ARE LOOKING FOR COMMITTED MORNING AND AFTERNOON VOLUNTEERS AND ALSO HAVE A FEW OPENINGS FOR EVENING AND WEEKEND VOLUNTEERS. IF INTERESTED, PLEASE FILL OUT THE AWS VOLUNTEER APPLICATION.

We are proud participants in the Science Diet Shelter Food Program! All of our pets eat Science Diet pet foods.

Thank You Science Diet!!

Are you a pet owner experiencing financial difficulties?

We may be able to help you with free food for your dog or cat! Please stop by the shelter and we will gladly donate food to you for your pet through our indigent food program.
(subject to availability)

Please take a look at our
AWS Events Gallery
http://animalwelfaresociety.phanfare.com

We are pleased to welcome experienced dog trainer, Kris Littleson, to our facility. You may recognize Kris from the famous Rock n Roll K-9s performances. Kris is very experienced in training rescue dogs, owning 8 border collies of her own. Please stop in our facility to view the schedule, obtain more detailed information, and sign up for classes today. Classes will consist of 7-weeks of puppy, basic or advanced training. All adopters receive a 20% discount! Kris is also an AKC approved Canine Good Citzen (CGC) evaluator and offers CGC classes and testing. There is also a potty training/crate training 1-hour seminar. You may also email or call Kris at (248) 672-6415 or bczoe98@yahoo.com for more information.

Current Class Schedule as follows:

Thusday 6:45 pm Puppy/Basic I (New classes start every 8 weeks)

Thursday 7:45 pm Puppy/Basic I (New classes start every 8 weeks)

Thursday 7:45 pm Puppy/Basic Combined Class (New classes start every 8 weeks)

Sunday 6:00 pm Puppy/Basic (New classes start every 8 weeks)

**Canine Good Citizen Class Now Enrolling**

Participants MUST pre-register as the class is filling up quickly and there will only be
10 spaces available. Please contact Kris for more information or to register today!

Classes starting March 8th at 6:45pm.

Class runs 5 weeks.

Cost for CGC class is only $85.

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