Friends of Staunton Augusta Waynesboro Animal Shelter

10/31/2026

Happy howl-o-ween! Are your pets dressing up this year? Show us their costumes!

10/30/2026

Just a little Ravioli update for you. Thanks to your donations we were able to cover the treatment to evict his heartworms, and he was ADOPTED! 🎉

Congratulations, Ravioli and family!

10/30/2026

Friends of SAWAS alumnus Su Su would love to get the ultimate treat tomorrow and get a home of her own. Could it be yours?

Adoption fees are waived through tomorrow, so stop by the shelter 11-4 and find your new bestie.

10/28/2026

“One cat may seem like not much to you, but to that cat, you could mean everything.” ❤️🐾

10/27/2026

Beefy Betty was picked up running at large and never reclaimed. Honestly, we can't figure out why. Betty is a total sweetheart who wants nothing more than to be your second shadow.

Shelter staff think Betty had multiple litters of puppies before being picked up off the street, and before she could get in to get spayed she started having some bleeding and purulent discharge indicating possible pyometra. Pyometra is a potentially fatal infection of the uterus that requires surgery. That's where we come in.

With your help, we can cover Betty's surgery costs so that she can live a healthy happy life and get adopted.

Can you help us help Betty? Donate today: https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/friends-of-staunton-augusta-waynesboro-animal-shelter/daily-donation-form

10/27/2026

Uh-oh, these pets were picked up running at large, and they've been booked into the shelter. If you can help them post bail and get home, they'd be very appreciative.

10/25/2026

You know us, we prefer our updates to be happy ones, and sometimes that's not how things work out.

Pebble came to the shelter in June, underweight, with trust issues and bad teeth. Initially, we thought a dental would fix her right up, but she was later diagnosed with intermediate cell lymphoma and was considered a hospice case.

Last night, Pebble's condition worsened dramatically, and she was euthanized to prevent further suffering.

A huge thanks and our condolences go out to her foster, Noah who worked so hard to help Pebble gain weight when she came in, and gave her a great last few months of life.

Any unused funds donated toward Pebble's care will be used to care for other animals in need.

10/24/2026

Thinking about bringing the outdoor cats around you to the shelter as it’s starting to get cold? Hold on a minute! Try giving them a warm spot to hang out instead.

Feral cats have a hard time adjusting to shelter life and can end up with some of the longest stays due to their intense fear of humans.

🏠🐱 A LITTLE SHELTER CAN MAKE A LIFE-SAVING DIFFERENCE!

As temperatures drop, outdoor community cats need a safe, warm, and dry place to escape the cold, wind, and rain. ❄️🌧️

The good news? You don't have to spend a fortune to help! You can build a simple, weather-resistant shelter using just a few inexpensive materials. 🛠️🐾

💙 HERE'S HOW YOU CAN HELP:

🏠 Build a shelter for the community cats in your neighborhood.

🌾 Use straw, NOT hay, blankets, towels, or beds to help keep the shelter warm and dry.

📍 Place the shelter in a safe, protected location elevated off the ground if possible. *If you're worried about water getting in the lid, please just turn the tote right side up!

📣 Share these instructions with friends, family, and neighbors so more outdoor cats can stay protected this winter!

You may not be able to bring every community cat indoors, but you can help make life outdoors safer and more comfortable for them.

🧡 Small shelter. Big difference. One more cat protected.

✅ Don't forget to make sure the community cats you're feeding are fixed and vaccinated, too!!!

💞 Thank you, , for the great graphic.

10/23/2026

Remember Penny? You helped her get surgery for her cherry eye repair.

She was adopted! Congratulations, Penny and family!

10/21/2026

Everybody, meet Su Su. She's estimated to be around 4 years old and came to the shelter after her owner had a stroke and could no longer care for her. Since coming to the shelter, she's been friendly and enjoys being petted and talked to, though she's not fond of being picked up. She'd like to keep all four paws on the floor, thank you very much.

We'd love for this post to be to tell you all about Su Su and how she's ready for the next chapter in her life, but we can't. Not yet at least.

Su Su has pretty severe dental disease, and needs some extractions before she's ready to find the right place to call home. What do you think? Can you can help her out? https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/friends-of-staunton-augusta-waynesboro-animal-shelter/daily-donation-form