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The Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter (UPAWS) has been acknowledged for its status as a no-kill shelter. In October, the Best Friends Animal Society awarded the shelter a plaque for surpassing its save rate target in 2022, managing to save about 98% of its animals, well above the 90% threshold for no-kill shelters. UPAWS, which avoids euthanizing animals for space, credits its achievement to community support, donations, and volunteers.
Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter Recognized for High Save Rate
The Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter (UPAWS) in Sands Township, Michigan, has earned recognition as a no-kill shelter.
The Best Friends Animal Society gifted UPAWS a certification plaque in October for its remarkable save rate achievement in 2022. While the standard save rate to qualify as a no-kill shelter is 90%, UPAWS remarkably saved approximately 98% of its animals.
The shelter acknowledges that achieving this status would have been impossible without the unwavering support of its community.
“The tireless efforts of our donors, volunteers, and the community as a whole have been pivotal. They truly are the backbone of our shelters – making this achievement possible,” expressed Ann Brownell, UPAWS Community Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator.
UPAWS is committed to saving every animal, assuring that they never resort to euthanasia for space. Only those animals that can’t be saved due to severe injuries or are deemed too dangerous for society aren’t included in their no-kill policy.
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