319
Pets currently in our Care
1741
2024 Intakes
1239
Pets Adopted in 2024
Sheltering is a Community Issue
We keep pets for as long as it takes!
The Animal Welfare League is a 501 (c) (3) Nonprofit – EIN #35-1782336
We serve all of Kosciusko County
All animals are welcomed into our care providing we have room. We never euthanize for space. We do everything possible to find them forever homes.
Working with an overflowing population of pets requires constant attention, health care and love. Our passionate staff works hard to maintain a clean, healthy facility, and to provide love while they are in our care. Every pet that we take in gets a complete wellness check. We provide microchips, vaccines, spay/neuter, and any needed health care.
We feel that pets are a wellness program for all people, especially for our older population in the county who participate in our “Life Style Pets for Seniors” by adopting our pets that we see would do best with seniors or people with disabilities! Pets can keep the elderly active just by walking them, taking them out to potty, feeding them and playing with them. Pets are family and provide Unconditional Love and Companionship for everyone!
Pets of the Week!
Xena
Hi, I'm Xena
I am 2 years old!! I am quite the explorer, and love to climb! My ideal home would have a playmate, maybe some kiddos, and lots of treats!
Beretta
Hi, I'm Beretta
Hi everyone, I am 5 years old. I am one of the staff's favorite girls and not because I have been here long-term! I am truly a sweet girl, but I need someone who is patient because I do have some manners to work on. I came into the shelter as a stray, so staff doesn't know much about my background unfortunately. I pull on the leash a bit, but I really enjoy my walks! I am a playful girl, but I do enjoy my rough play with play nips, so a home with older kiddos would be best for me (unless I have an experienced owner that is willing to train this out of me!). I know it sounds like I may require some work, but I promise you I am worth it! I already know how to place, sit and shake! Please come out and meet me today!
Animal Welfare League receives prestigious Touchstone Award
The Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County has been awarded the 2022 Best Friends Animal Society Network Partner “Touchstone” award. This Lifesaving award was announced at the Best Friends Annual National Conference.
AWL was one of 5 shelters in the country, out of 3700, to receive this award. The 5 shelters that won were based on their intake size, for saving the lives of cats and dogs at an unprecedented rate and for using creative solutions to maximize lifesaving in their community.
“Along with our Amazing Staff, Executive Director, and Board of Directors, we are committed to working for – and engaging with – our Kosciusko Community through educational programing, reuniting pets with their owners, a robust kitty fosters program and innovative adoption promotions. These are all key pieces of our lifesaving strategy for abandoned and unwanted pets from Kosciusko County.” – AWL Leadership Team
About Best Friends:
Best Friends Animal Society is a leading animal welfare organization working to end the killing of dogs and cats in America’s shelters by 2025. Founded in 1984, Best Friends is a pioneer in the no-kill movement and has helped reduce the number of animals killed in shelters from an estimated 17 million per year to about 355,000. For more information, visit bestfriends.org.
