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MARGIE
at 7-months old was found as a stray and very pregnant. This young teen mom had a Rescue that would take her and her puppies. Soon after she gave birth to her puppies – sadly – each one passed away. Once the Rescue found out her puppies died they no longer wanted to rescue sweet Margie. So they asked AWS if we would take her. Of course, we would! We welcomed Margie with open arms!
Margie had an undiagnosed case of mange and our vet thinks that's why her puppies perished.
She is currently continuing her treatment with Nexgard and her skin looks great!
Margie was not socialized with people as a puppy, so she is leery of strangers. With time, patience and love – Margie is learning to trust the staff and volunteers at AWS. She doesn’t give it up easily, you must earn her trust.
SPONSORED BY
- Lynn Alexander- In Memory of Doris
- Sharon Morrisey
- Candlewood Valley Country Club
- Camera Ash
- Thomas & Dorothy Frizzle
- Mara Fizdale
- Beverly Waczek
- In Memory of Reggie
- George and Becki Hardman
- Lauren Long
CHARLIE
a 2-yr old, 60lb, neutered male, Boxer Mix. Charlie came to us after his owners got divorced. Charlie is mild mannered and needs a home without cats. He very much enjoys human interaction and is currently looking for his FOREVER home!
SPONSORED BY
- Marcie Hadden & Chris Ellis
- In Honor of Rob Griard
- In Memory of Claire & Martin Sivacek
- Mara Fizdale
- Kathy O'Dell
- Greg Banks
- Alexandra Manning and A.R.M art
- Mary Coughlin
- George and Becki Hardman
- Melodie Peet and Jane Jungden
- Toni Moore
- In Loving Memory of Lori Kieras
MARIGOLD
is an active, adventurous 45 pound spayed female Coonhound. She'll need some obedience, leash work and help focusing. She does well with other dogs but seems frightened of cats at this time. She'd do best with in a structured home with no young children.
SPONSORED BY
- Alexandra Manning and A.R.M art
- Priya Roy
- George and Becki Hardman
- Marcie Hadden & Chris Ellis
- Phyllis and Ron Nordby
- Mr. and Mrs. Harwood
- In Honor of All Dogs
- Lauren Long
MIKE
and Micheal are a sweet bonded pair of mixes from Puerto Rico. They are estimated to be about 4 years old and are about 30 pounds each. They get along well with other dogs and don't mind cats. They are super sweet with children. Mike and Michael will need basic obedience training and leash work.
SPONSORED BY
- Tess James
- Mike Sensenbrenner
- Anthony Petrella
- Janet Esposito
- Mara Fizdale
- Sabrina Sossei
- In Memory of Reggie
- George & Becki Hardman
- Bibianne Lebreux
- Amy and Chris O'Brien & Family
- In Memory of Annie Roberts
- Jane Whitney-Gruson
MICHEAL
and Mike are a sweet bonded pair of mixes from Puerto Rico. They are estimated to be about 4 years old and are about 30 pounds each. They get along well with other dogs and don't mind cats. They are super sweet with children. Mike and Michael will need basic obedience training and leash work.
SPONSORED BY
- Therese James
- Teresa Eng
- BC & LR
- Leslie Sarich
- Bill and Amy Finnegan
- Mara Fizdale
- In Memory of Reggie
- Robert Welsh
- George & Becki Hardman
- Cynthia Newby
- Werner Well and Pump Services
- Jane Whitney-Gruson
DIANA
is a 3-year old, 45 pound spayed female. She's a high energy girl that loves to play fetch. She loves her stuffed toys and likes to greet us every morning with one in her mouth. Diana likes male dogs best and can be defensive at first meeting new dogs. She needs an experienced dog owner and cat free home.
SPONSORED BY
- In memory of Reggie
- Sabrina Sossei
- Bibianne Lebreux
- Emily and Curtiss Judd
- In Memory of Josh Westlake
- In Loving Memory of Lori Kieras
- George and Becki Hardman
BUTTER PECAN
is a 2-year old, 45 pound mix from Puerto Rico. She is shy and skittish with new people, so she will need a calm quiet home with people who are willing to be patient and earn her trust. Butter Pecan does well with other dogs and would benefit from having another dog in the home to help her come out of her shell. She will need slow and steady socialization work to help her feel more confident.
SPONSORED BY
- In Memory of Sampson
- Janet & Rich Esposito
- Mara Fizdale
- In Memory of Kuyok Huntan and Hank
- George and Becki Hardman
- Kimberly Martin
- Steven Meier
- In Memory of Eloise Corsell-Giard
- Ann Agnor
- In Memory of Charlie Hurlburt
- Fetch Life LLC
- In Memory of Reggie
FINLAY
and Phoebe are a pair of Great Pyrenees. They are about 5-7 years old and about 110-lbs each. They were outside farm dogs that were no longer wanted. They lived a ruff life and are looking for a retirement home where they will have all the comforts of a real home. They would prefer a home with just each other.
Phoebe is the more outgoing of the pair but Finlay warms up to new people quickly. They both have a mild energy level but love to explore the yard daily. Phoebe tested positive for heartworm and will need to have treatments.
Finlay came in with an old eye injury that left him blind in his right eye – due to infection it had to be removed. These guys are not ready to be adopted yet.
SPONSORED BY
- In Loving Memory of Lori Kieras
- In memory of Annie Roberts
- Jane Whitney-Gruson
- Fetch Life LLC
- Tracy Flanagan
- In Memory of Reggie
- Mara Fizdale
- In Loving Memory of Francis Danahue
- George and Becki Hardman
PHOEBE
and Finlay are a pair of Great Pyrenees. They are about 5-7 years old and about 110-lbs each. They were outside farm dogs that were no longer wanted. They lived a ruff life and are looking for a retirement home where they will have all the comforts of a real home. They would prefer a home with just each other.
Phoebe is the more outgoing of the pair but Finlay warms up to new people quickly. They both have a mild energy level but love to explore the yard daily. Phoebe tested positive for heartworm and will need to have treatments.
Finlay came in with an old eye injury that left him blind in his right eye – due to infection it had to be removed. These guys are not ready to be adopted yet.
SPONSORED BY
- Reisler Family Foundation
- Werner Well & Pump Services
- Jane Whitney-Gruson
- Karen Marrote
- In Memory of Reggie
- Mara Fizdale
- Cynthia Newby
- George and Becki Hardman
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OTIS
is a 7-year old 150 pound St. Bernard. He does fine with cats but can be over whelming towards other dogs. We are looking for a family with large breed knowledge that won't mind his excessive drool and grooming needs. Otis isn't available for adoption yet but will be soon.
SPONSORED BY
- In Memory of Reggie
- Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Harwood
- Phyllis & Ron Nordby
- Karen Marrote
- In Loving Memory of Francis Donahue
- George and Becki Hardman
- In Honor of All Dogs
- In Loving Memory of Lori Kieras
- Mara Fizdale
ZIGI
is a 1-yr old, neutered male and weighs about 25-lbs. He is a sweet boy and lots of fun once he is comfortable with you.
He didn't get the socialization he needed as a puppy, which has caused him to have some stranger danger. He is very cautious with new people and new surroundings. With patience and training we know Zigi will be a great companion to a person that has experience with insecure dogs.
The ideal home for Zigi would be a single family home with no small children under 15yrs old with no other dogs. Cats are okay.
To ensure Zigi is comfortable with his new family member he does require multiple visits before finalizing the adoption.
No out-of-state adoptions for Zigi.
SPONSORED BY
- Tracy Flannagan
- In Memory of Reggie
- Emily & Curtis Judd
- In Memory of Josh Westlake
- Lauren Lattin
- George & Becki Hardman
- Alexandra Manning and A.R.M art
- Sabrina Sossei
- Mara Fizdale
- Marcie Hadden and Chris Ellis