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Events Scheduled - Please see Events tab or


The Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County, WV provides housing and adoption services for abandoned, surrendered and abandoned, neglected abused and unwanted dogs, puppies, cats and kittens. You’ll find animals for adoption, resources, volunteer opportunities and much more in our site.


Dog Food Recalls are growing in number everyday. To obtain free e-mail alerts of dog food recalls and other important information, please visit Dog Food Advisor



The Animal Welfare Society is recognized by the IRS as a 501c3 charitable organization. Your donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. We are registered with the State of West Virginia. Registration does not infer endorsement by the state.

AWS is an agency of the United Way of the Eastern Panhandle
United Way CFC# 43359


Don’t forget! The First Thursday of every month is Dining to Donate at Applebee’s in Charles Town. 20% of your check is donated to AWS. <More details>
For a Map to the shelter, click here


BARK IN THE PARK SCHEDULED
SAT, JUN 1ST – 10 AM-2 PM
SEE DETAILS IN EVENT PAGES
Sponsor and vendor opptys.


Receive our newsletter and notices of upcoming events by e-mail. We will NOT sell or distribute your e-mail address. We promise to not fill your inbox with mailings. Electronic communications helps us save much needed funds.

As a No-Kill shelter, AWS provides medical care to all our domestic residents. From time to time, costly surgeries are needed for animals in the shelter.
We will have the procedures performed but could use your aid in paying these costly medical bills. Please see the SPECIAL NEEDS tab or click here.. <special needs>


Dining for AWS
March 1 - May 31, 2013
Glory Days Grill, Ranson, WV
10% of your total bill will be donated to AWS from
March 1 - May 31, 2013. Click - SEE FLYER FOR DETAILS
Check out our video - Our history and our future renovations!