Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter
815 S. State Hwy M553, Gwinn, MI 49841
Gwinn, 49841Today's Hours: Noon - 4PM
Today's Hours: Noon - 4PM
monday Noon - 4PM
Visits by appointment only
tuesday Noon - 4PM
Visits by appointment only
wednesday Noon - 4PM
Visits by appointment only
thursday Noon - 4PM
Visits by appointment only
friday Noon - 4PM
Visits by appointment only
saturday Noon - 4PM
Visits by appointment only
sunday Noon - 4PM
Visits by appointment only
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.
Today's Hours: Noon - 4PM
Our Photosmonday Noon - 4PM
Visits by appointment only
tuesday Noon - 4PM
Visits by appointment only
wednesday Noon - 4PM
Visits by appointment only
thursday Noon - 4PM
Visits by appointment only
friday Noon - 4PM
Visits by appointment only
saturday Noon - 4PM
Visits by appointment only
sunday Noon - 4PM
Visits by appointment only
Our Photos
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