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Events Scheduled - Please see Events tab or


May 19th - Ranson Festival
June 2nd - Bark in the Park
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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>
Seniors wishing to adopt should be sure to ask about this program.
For a Map to the shelter, click here


AWS is in critical need of donations of cat litter. Please consider donating whenever you are able.

The AWS Board of Directors announces the appointment of 3 new Board members:
Dr. Jan Kletter
Ms. Kara Day
Mr. Scott Gordon
We appreciate their willingness to serve on the all volunteer AWS Board and look forward to their ideas and expertise as we continue servicing the homeless pets in Jefferson County.