PLEASE HELP!!! OLIVER IS A 14-MONTH OLD CHIHUAHUA WITH SKIN ALLERGIES. HE WAS ADOPTED ON JUNE 3, 2009 BY A WOMAN USING A FALSE IDENTITY AND HER ALLEGED SISTER WHO WROTE A BAD CHECK ON A FAKE ACCOUNT. THEY CLAIMED THEIR NAMES WERE LANA AND TRINA. THEY WERE TWO BLACK WOMEN, ONE HEAVY SET AND ONE THIN. THEY ARE WANTED AT KOHL'S AND HOME DEPOT FOR FRAUD AS WELL. IF YOU KNOW A LARGE BLACK WOMAN WHO ADOPTED A CHIHUAHUA AT THAT TIME PLEASE CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY. SHE ALSO CLAIMED TO WORK IN THE COURT SYSTEM AND PLANNED ON BUYING LOTS OF CLOTHES FOR OLIVER. DO YOU KNOW THIS PERSON??? A LARGE REWARD IS BEING OFFERED FOR OLIVER'S SAFE RETURN. WE JUST WANT OLIVER BACK, NO QUESTIONS ASKED.
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PLEASE VISIT OUR 5,000 SQ. FT. NO-KILL FACILITY AT 27796 JOHN R IN MADISON HEIGHTS AND SEE OUR DOGS, PUPPIES, CATS & KITTENS FOR ADOPTION! OUR HOURS ARE MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 11:00 AM TO 5:00 PM. WE ARE OPEN UNTIL 7:30 PM ON WEDNESDAY EVENINGS. WE ARE OPEN 12:00 PM TO 3:00 PM ON SATURDAYS.
SUMMER IS HERE! IT IS ALSO THE PERFECT TIME TO ADOPT THAT SPECIAL CANINE COMPANION. SUMMER IS A GREAT TIME TO GO WALKING SO WHY NOT ADOPT A SHELTER DOG WHO WOULD LOVE TO GO FOR WALKS WITH YOU? STOP IN TODAY AND CHECK OUT OUR WONDERFUL ADOPTABLE CANINES!
***KITTEN SPECIAL FOR THE MONTH OF JULY***
Adopt a kitten for only $65, which includes a $25 refundable spay/neuter deposit. Come in today to see our large selection of beautiful kittens waiting for forever homes. All kittens are dewormed, feline leukemia tested and receive age appropriate vaccines.
MAKE YOUR PET THE BEST HE OR SHE CAN BE! Dog training is available at our shelter by Kris Littleson. 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 or basic training. All adopters receive a 20% discount! 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.
WE ARE PROUD PARTICIPANTS IN THE SCIENCE DIET SHELTER FOOD PROGRAM! ALL 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 CONTACT US ABOUT OUR INDIGENT PET FOOD PROGRAM. WE WILL GLADLY DONATE FOOD TO YOU FOR YOUR PET. PLEASE INQUIRE AT OUR SHELTER OR EMAIL US AT ANIMALWELFARESOCIETY@YAHOO.COM.
URGENT FOSTER HOMES NEEDED!!
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.
*****UPCOMING EVENTS******
1st Annual Pet Reunion Picnic - Thank you for the wonderful turnout for our event. It was so great to see some old faces and we're
thrilled to see all of the animals in such happy homes.
Please make sure to check out the Pet Reunion Photo Gallery at http://animalwelfaresociety.phanfare.com. See you next year!
You may view photos from all our recent AWS events at http://animalwelfaresociety.phanfare.com
CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!
A FEW GOOD VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED. The Animal Welfare Society is looking for a few good volunteers to help take care of the animals at our new shelter. We are located on John R, N. of 11 Mile in Madison Heights. We need people to clean the cat and dog kennels, walk the dogs, bath the animals, etc. We are also looking for a couple people with office skills. All positions are on a volunteer basis only and days and hours are flexible. Age 18+ please. Please email us at animalwelfaresociety@yahoo.com for a volunteer application if you are interested. Thank you!
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.
Come to the Animal Welfare Society shelter to file a lost report – do not just call. We are located at 27796 John R, between 11 and 12 Mile Roads in Madison Heights. If you live in Madison Heights, you may also wish to check with the Madison Heights Pound located at 801 Ajax Drive.
Go to the shelter(s) as often as possible. This is especially important if your pet is a mixed breed and thus difficult to describe. Although the shelter staff tries their best to screen all animals that come to them, the owner is the best identification resource.
Check neighbor's yards, both front and back. If you've lost a cat, ask neighbors to check their basements, garages, and cars.
Check with-in a radius of 8-10 miles of where your pet became lost. Animals will typically be found close to where they live.
Talk to as many people as possible. Ask if they have seen your pet. Let them know that you are concerned.
Search for your pet especially in the early morning hours (3am - 5am) when it is quiet. Your pet may be able to hear you calling and you may be able to hear their sounds or movement.
Set up a temporary comfort station (provide a bed, food, and water) near the area your pet was lost, to encourage your pet to stay in the area if he or she returns while you are gone.
Alert your postal carrier.
Put a "Lost" ad in area newspapers. Place an ad on Craiglist.com and search their ads for found pets. You may also search on petfinder.com.
Distribute posters that include a description of your pet, where he or she was lost, your phone number, a photo of the animal, and a reward.
If you live in a city other than Madison Heights, check with the local police and/or pound in your city. You should also check with “county” pounds such as Oakland County Animal Control, Macomb County Shelter and Detroit Animal Control.
Check the "Lost and Found" section of area newspapers every day.
Check your neighborhood veterinary clinics, in the event your injured pet was taken to one of them.
*Please note, there will be a fee for reclaiming your pet.
*** AWS WISH LIST ***
People always ask what items we need donated at our shelter. Here is a list of items we can always use: Cat Litter (lots of it!), Cat Beds, Dog Collars and Leashes, Dog & Cat Toys, Dog Crates & Puppy Pens, Bleach, Paper Towel, Laundry Detergent, Garbage Bags, Rubber Gloves. Any other items you think our shelter pets might enjoy. THANK YOU!
Find your new best friend at our next pet adoption show listed below. However, you don't have to wait until the next show to adopt. Please email us at animalwelfaresociety@yahoo.com for an application, or fill out our online application here or at www.animalwelfaresociety.net. For more information, please call (248) 548-1150. You may also fax your application to (248) 548-1869.
REGULAR PET ADOPTIONS:
ALL PET ADOPTIONS ARE HELD AT THE AWS SHELTER EVERY SATURDAY FROM 12:00 - 3:00 PM!!!
WE NEED FOSTER HOMES!
If you can open your heart and home to a deserving homeless animal until it is adopted please let us know. It is a very rewarding experience. The more foster homes we have the more animals we can rescue. Call today to fill out a foster application. AWS and the animals need you!
Who We Are
The Animal Welfare Society is an adoption network committed to finding homes for companion animals. We are a no-kill 501(c)(3) organization, and we place animals of all ages into loving homes. We have been in business since 1982! We opened our own shelter in May, 2007. However, we still rely on a network of volunteer foster homes and owners to hold onto their pets until adopted. The Animal Welfare Society strives to educate the community about responsible pet ownership and the importance of spay/neuter. We also offer an indigent pet food program.
ADOPTING A FRIEND - SORRY, WE DO NOT SHIP PETS. WE ADOPT TO MICHIGAN RESIDENTS ONLY. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY FOR AN ANIMAL IF YOU DO NOT LIVE IN THE STATE OF MICHIGAN -- NO EXCEPTIONS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING.
CURRENT ADOPTION FEES:
Adoption fee includes vet examination, age appropriate vaccinations and deworming.
Puppies (under 4 months and not yet sterilized) = $250*
Puppies (over 4 months and sterilized) = $250
Dogs (Age 7 months - 6 years and sterilized) = $175
Senior Dogs (Age 7+ and sterilized) = $125
Purebred Dogs and Small Dogs (25 lbs & under) = $250-$350
Purebred Toy Breeds and Small Breed Puppies = $350
Kittens (Under 4 months and not yet sterilized) = $65**
Cats (5 months - 1 year and sterilized) = $100
Cats (Age 1-6 and sterlized) = $100
Senior Cats (Age 7+ and sterlized) = $65
*Includes $50 deposit which is returned after proof of spay/neuter. **Includes $25 deposit which is returned after proof of spay/neuter. All animals must be altered by 4-6 months of age.
Click here for our adoption
- Please email it to us at animalwelfaresociety@yahoo.com. You can also send it to us via snail mail, or drop it by our office. You may also fax your application to 248-548-1869. Applications can take up to one week to process. Please be patient. We try to answer telephone calls and emails as quickly as possible. Due to the high volume we receive, this can take some time. Thank you for your patience.
AWS NOW HAS A NEW SHIPMENT OF BEAUTIFUL T-SHIRTS (IN VARIOUS COLORS) TO PURCHASE AT OUR SHELTER. PLEASE HELP SUPPORT AWS AND BUY YOUR SHIRT TODAY FOR $10!
WE ALSO HAVE VARIOUS MAGNETS AND KEY CHAINS AVAILABLE FOR $5.
Volunteering and Donations
We welcome and appreciate all tax-deductible donations! We always need puppy and kitten formula, kitten and puppy food, dog and cat food, cat litter, cat and dog toys, dog crates, cat carriers, clean blankets and towels, etc.
We also welcome new volunteers. We especially need volunteers that are willing to foster animals in their homes until they are adopted. Please contact us if you are interested in working with the Animal Welfare Society.
Animal Welfare Society of Southeastern Michigan 27796 John R Road
Madison Heights, MI 48071
Phone: (248) 548-1150
Fax: (248) 548-1869
Email: animalwelfaresociety@yahoo.com
Visit our website at www.animalwelfaresociety.net
Office hours: Monday through Friday. 11:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Open until 7:30 pm on Wednesday evenings.
Saturday 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm.
PLEASE HELP!!! OLIVER IS A 14-MONTH OLD CHIHUAHUA WITH SKIN ALLERGIES. HE WAS ADOPTED ON JUNE 3, 2009 BY A WOMAN USING A FALSE IDENTITY AND HER ALLEGED SISTER WHO WROTE A BAD CHECK ON A FAKE ACCOUNT. THEY CLAIMED THEIR NAMES WERE LANA AND TRINA. THEY WERE TWO BLACK WOMEN, ONE HEAVY SET AND ONE THIN. THEY ARE WANTED AT KOHL'S AND HOME DEPOT FOR FRAUD AS WELL. IF YOU KNOW A LARGE BLACK WOMAN WHO ADOPTED A CHIHUAHUA AT THAT TIME PLEASE CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY. SHE ALSO CLAIMED TO WORK IN THE COURT SYSTEM AND PLANNED ON BUYING LOTS OF CLOTHES FOR OLIVER. DO YOU KNOW THIS PERSON??? A LARGE REWARD IS BEING OFFERED FOR OLIVER'S SAFE RETURN. WE JUST WANT OLIVER BACK, NO QUESTIONS ASKED.
