Animal Welfare Society of Southeastern Michigan

We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit, NO-KILL animal shelter & rescue.

To find homes for as many adoptable animals as humanly possible. To educate the public on the importance of spaying and neutering to help control the pet population. To put an end to the needless and senseless killing by shelters of healthy adoptable puppies, dogs, kittens and cats.

Founded in 1982, we are a 501(c)(3) non-profit, NO-KILL animal shelter & rescue. Animals stay with us until they find a good home, no matter how long that takes. We strive to educate the public on the importance of spaying and neutering.
We offer a food pantry to pet owners who can no longer afford to feed their pets. We offer various low cost spay & neuter programs throughout the year. We offer dog training at our facility.

Adoption Policy

WE DO NOT ADOPT OUT OF STATE. YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN 60 MILES OF OUR SHELTER. AWS has the right...

Adoption Application

10/22/2021

Exciting day yesterday when we showed up to a BUNNY left in the rain in front of our building. Thankfully @haymonstersrabbitsanctuary stepped up and took her into their care! 10/10 would follow

09/10/2021

This is our new sweet boi Lil Ricky. He’s going to need a lot of vet care, and we are going to need all the help we can get for that. You can donate on our FB page, our website ( animalwelfaresociety.net ) or in person at the shelter. Thanks for your help!

08/26/2021

Did you adopt from us? Got recent pictures? Show 👏 us 👏 your 👏 babiiieeeez👏

07/07/2021

Hi I’m Fiona. I like big snugs, big chicky nugs, but not big bugs

05/04/2021

Meet Johnny- he’s all dressed up but has nowhere to go. 10/10 would take him for ice cream

02/05/2021

Texas dogs + Michigan winter = much lap time

11/27/2020

Good luck saying no to this face

09/08/2020

Meet Suzy! She’s much happ that you decided to you today! She says keep pup the good work!

09/01/2020

Our entry for #tongueouttuesday we present Ace!

08/30/2020

Hi! I’m Chili! I like everything. Except this thing I have to go do soon, I think it’s called newter? Idk what a lizard has to do w anything but w/e. Anyways. Gib me nugs?

08/17/2020

Life 👏 ain’t 👏 too 👏 hecc 👏

08/13/2020

Meet Peanut. He’s wondering why the hecc you’re being that way. 10/10 would remind him “shooters gonna shoot” then snug

Mark

Mark is a gorgeous 1.5 year old Flame Point Siamese cat. He came from a house with too many cats....

Pancho

Pancho is an adorable 8-month old, 8-pound Chihuahua mix. He simply adores people! He does NOT like other dogs however....

Milkshake

Milkshake is about 2-years old. She is a little shy and will need a quiet home with a patient owner...

Remington & Wednesday

Remington and Wednesday Catams are a bonded pair. Remington is a 10-month old gray & white male and Wednesday is...

Major Nelson

Kane

Kane is an adorable 10-month old Pit Bull Terrier mix. He weighs 52 lbs. Kane is quite adorable with his...

Chloe

Chloe was rescued from Genesee County Animal Comtrol where she was a stray. She was very scared and very matted....

Scooter

4 years old

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!

Are you passionate about animals? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of animals? Good News!! --...

HELP WANTED!!

3-25-25. AWS IS HIRING! We are looking for a full-time animal lover to join our team! The KENNEL HELP position...