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Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter

815 S. State Hwy M553, Gwinn, MI 49841
Gwinn, MI 49841

Our Mission

Mission
Our mission is to improve the quality of life and welfare for domestic animals and to provide a safe haven while finding lifelong homes for the animals in our care. We embrace the No Kill* philosophy, seeking to end the euthanasia of healthy and treatable animals.

Adoption Policy

Adoption Package
Cat Adoption Package Includes:

Spay or Neuter
Distemper Vaccine
Rabies Vaccine (or certificate to receive a rabies vaccine)
Health Check by a local veterinarian (or a certificate to receive a health check)
Parasite Screening and treatment as needed
Microchip
Discount Coupon for Dr. Tim’s Pet Food
Subscription to the UPAWS Newsletter
A life long companion!
Cat Adoption Fees:
Kittens (up to 6 months old): $130
Juniors (6 months up to 1 year): $90
Adults (1 year up to 8 years) $65
Seniors (8 years on up) $35
Many of our cats have a reduced fee as part of an adoption program or because they are sponsored.

Adoption Package
Dog Adoption Package Includes:

Spay or Neuter
Distemper Vaccine
Bordatella Vaccine
Rabies Vaccine (or certificate to receive a rabies vaccine)
Health Check by a local veterinarian (or a certificate to receive a health check)
Parasite Screening and treatment as needed
Microchip
Discount Coupon for Dr. Tim’s Pet Food
Subscription to the UPAWS Newsletter
A life long companion!
Dog Adoption Fee:
Puppies (up to 6 months old): $200
Juniors (6 months up to 1 year old) $170
Adults (1 year up to 8 years old): $140
Seniors (8 years on up) $50
Some dogs may have a reduced fee if they are part of an adoption program or sponsored.
You can download, print and fill-out our Pet Adoption Interest form so you’re ready to adopt when you go to UPAWS.

  • day hours
    Monday Noon - 4PM
    Tuesday Noon - 4PM
    Wednesday Noon - 4PM
    Thursday Noon - 4PM
    Friday Noon - 4PM
    Saturday Noon - 4PM
    Sunday Noon - 4PM
    By appointment only
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