200
Pets currently in our Care
1803
2025 Intakes
1204
Pets Adopted in 2025
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!
Whiskers
Hi, I'm Whiskers
Hello, I'm Whiskers and I'm 1.5 years old. I am a sweet girl but am mostly independent so if you're looking for a lowkey companion, that's me! I like to cuddle up in fuzzy blankets, and I also enjoy the occasional play sesh! I'm pretty quirky with my toys: I'll let you play with me for a little bit but then I like to take the toy and play by myself. Also I tend to have the zoomies when I'm really happy, just so you know. I don't mind being held for short periods and I love all the pets! However, I do have my boundaries which is why I am listed for kiddos over the age of 5.
Mojo
Hi, I'm Mojo
I'm 2-year-old husky mix. I'm a happy boy who thrives on routine. I love my outside time and have enjoyed walks on the Winona trails and am very well behaved in the car. I would make a great running partner on the trails! If you have the energy, you can help tire me out by playing tug of war with me. I will even try to put the rope in your hands to get you to play. I don't mind a ball being thrown but I'm not going to bring it back to you. I love to love on my person and will lay right on top of you. As a long term resident, I'm patiently waiting for my perfect person to come along.
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.
