Mission

The Animal Welfare Association (AWA), is an organization providing shelter for orphaned animals, low-cost spay and neuter services, pet assisted therapy and humane education for the community since 1948. For more than fifty years, AWA has been committed to the prevention and eradication of animal suffering. Many of the dogs, cats and rabbits entering the AWA shelter receive extensive veterinary care. On an annual basis, more than 2,500 orphaned animals are provided with temporary housing and care prior to placement in loving homes. Our veterinary staff performs more than 10,000 spay/neuter surgeries each year in our low cost surgical clinic preventing the birth of untold numbers of unwanted animals.