St. Croix Animal Welfare Center

11/07/2025

What a day, 11 pups got their wings on Thursday to partner Pet Alliance in Orlando, including long time resident Ozzy (105 days). Lots of happy tears with that one. These flights could not be possible without donations and support from our community. A huge thank you to Amerijet International, Air Cargo Carriers, Flemings Transport, Paradise Freight, Blas Santiago and Del Guatu Dog Training. But most importantly our volunteer transportation drivers and dog walkers.

10/07/2025

10/07/2025

IS THIS YOUR DOG??? They are on a five day stray hold while we look for their owner. This 5 year old female was found at Sandcastle on the Beach near Frederiksted.

09/07/2025

🍷🐶 Puppies + Wine = The Perfect Pairing! 🐶🍷

Join us for Try & Buy Friday at Cheese & Bread this Friday, July 11th from 4–6 p.m., where St. Croix Animal Welfare Center will be on-site with some adorable, adoptable puppies from our wine-themed litter — which included Syrah, Malbec, and Merlot! 🐾

This week’s wine picks? Chardonnay and Zinfandel, 🍷specially chosen by Cheese & Bread to pair perfectly with our pups.

And it gets better: Cheese & Bread has thoughtfully baked homemade peanut butter and pumpkin dog treats just for the occasion! Your furry friend will thank you. 🦴🩵

Stop by before Jump Up to sip, snack, and snuggle. You might just meet your new best friend — or take home a treat (or two)!

A huge thank you to our friends at Cheese & Bread for their incredible partnership and for carrying our Paws from Paradise wine glasses in-store — the perfect gift that gives back! 🐾

09/07/2025

🐾 KENNEL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY 🐾
The St. Croix Animal Welfare Center is excited to announce the soon-to-reopen Pet Place adoption center, and we’re inviting local businesses to be part of the heartwarming action by sponsoring a kennel!

✨ Sponsorship Levels:
🔹 $1,000 – 3 months
🔹 $1,500 – 6 months
🔹 $3,000 – 12 months

Each sponsor will receive:
🐶 A custom plaque on their sponsored kennel featuring their business logo
🐾 Naming rights to a litter of puppies in a theme related to your business – think “Bulldozer,” “Excavator,” and “Steamroller” for a construction sponsor.
📱 Fun and sharable social media content to promote your support and partnership
❤️ The knowledge that you’re helping provide medical care, food, grooming, beds, and daily essentials for shelter animals in need

Whether you're a law firm, local boutique, dive shop, or restaurant, this is a 🐾 paws-itively impactful way to give back and get noticed!

🐕 Ready to sponsor? Send us a message or email [email protected] today. Help us care for the animals who need us most—one kennel at a time.

08/07/2025

Welcome to the St. Croix Animal Welfare Center. My name is Oreo how may I help you?

07/07/2025

🎉 Adoption Celebration! 🎉

Last week was full of happy tails at the St. Croix Animal Welfare Center! 🐾💛

We’re thrilled to share that several amazing animals found their forever homes — including our longest feline resident, Belladonna, who had been with us since February! After months of waiting, this sweet girl finally got the happy ending she deserves. 😻

Also adopted were adorable puppy sisters Queso and Guacamole, and lovable kitties Swanks and Mongoose! 🐶🐶🐱🐱🐱

To our wonderful adopters — thank you for opening your hearts and homes. You’ve changed lives.

Thinking about adopting? There are still many dogs and cats waiting for a second chance. Come meet your new best friend today!

👉 StCroixAWC.org/search-adoptable-pets

07/07/2025

🐾 Building a Kinder Future, One Camper at a Time! 🐾

Recently, our team from the St. Croix Animal Welfare Center had the joy of visiting the Positive Guidance summer camp at Free Will Christian Academy! The campers, ages 4 to 13, were all ears as our incredible staff member Moises Carmona shared how to be responsible, compassionate pet owners and treat all animals with kindness and respect.

Moises has a special gift for connecting with young people and helping them understand the impact their choices have on animals and their community. Programs like these help us inspire the next generation to protect and care for animals, and we couldn’t do it without your support.

🐶🐱💛 Help us continue this life-changing education work in summer camps and schools across St. Croix. Please consider making a donation today to support humane education programs that plant the seeds of kindness early:
StCroixAWC.org/donate

05/07/2025

If you got distracted by the July 3rd and 4th holidays... don't forget to flip your Muscles & Mutts Calendar! 📆 🤩

Thanks to Photographer Jennifer Cole Simpson and Sponsor 104.9 The Mongoose FM Classic ROCK The Mongoose 📻 for making this month possible!

July's muscle 💪🏽 is Anuka "Nuke" Kahina. He's all about beach days, epic workouts, binge-worthy shows, and the nonstop vibes of carnival season!

This month's mutt 🐾 is Blossom (aka Kiki). She's a Frenchie/Pittie mix who was found near Kiki's Alternator. Despite her circumstances, she was very sweet, affectionate and eager to be loved. 💗 She arrived while SCAWC was critically full, so it was imperative to find a foster home or an adopter immediately. Our wonderful island rescue and foster network jumped into action, and Blossom found a foster home within a few days. She was adopted a week later.

05/07/2025

This holiday weekend, stock up at Cost.U.Less St Croix and please make a donation at the register! Your contribution allows us to accept more of the animals who come to us for food, shelter, enrichment, medical attention, and ultimately a loving home. 🐶🩵🐱

03/07/2025

🎆🐾 Freedom Looks Good on Them! 🐾🎆

Today, we honor Emancipation Day in the U.S. Virgin Islands, and tomorrow, we celebrate Independence Day—two powerful reminders of the value of freedom. And what better time to help our shelter dogs find the freedom they deserve… a loving home. ❤️🏡

Our pups are dressed to impress in their most🐾 paw-triotic accessories, hoping to catch the eye of someone ready to adopt. From stars and stripes to wagging tails, they’re showing off their spirit and longing for independence from shelter life.

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If you can’t adopt, please consider making a donation to support the care and feeding of animals still waiting. Your gift helps provide medical care, food, and second chances.

📍Visit us today or donate online: StCroixAWC.org/donate

Let freedom ring—for them, too. ❤️🐕💙

🔗See all our adoptable dogs and cats: StCroixAWC.org/search-adoptable-pets/

Special thanks to our volunteer Professional Photographer John Eastman of Eastman Photography! 📷

02/07/2025

The St. Croix Animal Welfare Center clinic and shelter will be closed tomorrow (Thursday, July 3rd) for Emancipation Day and Friday, July 4th for Independence Day. Normal business hours will resume on Monday, July 7th, but no surgeries will be performed that day.