Documents & Downloads

All AWS forms, waivers, agreements, and event materials in one place. All documents are digital — no printing required unless specified.

Legal & Compliance

Visitor Waiver

E-Sign

Required for all visitors at AWS Saturday events. Sign digitally and receive your Waiver ID.

E-signature accepted · Instant confirmation email

Partner Rescue MOU

E-Sign

Memorandum of Understanding for rescue organizations partnering with AWS. Required before accessing the Rescue Portal.

E-signature accepted · Instant confirmation email

Fast Track Adoption Agreement

E-Sign

Digital agreement for adopters participating in the AWS Fast Track same-day adoption program.

E-signature accepted · Required for Fast Track Pass

Event Materials

Event Signage (Print-Ready)

Print

4-page print-ready event signage: Welcome banner, Disclaimer signs, Waiver QR sign, and Fast Track sign.

Opens print-ready page · Use browser Print (Ctrl+P)

Adoption Programs

Gold Pre-Screen Application

Apply

Apply for AWS Gold Pre-Screen status to get priority access and faster check-in at Saturday events.

Free · Takes 5 minutes · Digital Fast Track Pass issued

Reserve a Meet & Greet

Apply

Book a 15-minute meeting slot with an All-Star Dog at our Saturday events.

Free · Saturdays 10AM–2PM · 5005 S MacDill Ave, Tampa

Rescue Partners

Rescue Partner Application

Apply

Apply to become an AWS rescue partner and list your dogs at our weekly Saturday events.

Free · Admin review within 5 business days

Rescue Directory

Browse

Browse all AWS partner rescue organizations in Florida.

10+ partner rescues listed

Foster Dog Exchange

Browse

List your foster dog or browse dogs available for adoption through AWS partner rescues.

Updated weekly

Informational

AWS Disclaimer & Disclosure

Read

Full legal disclaimer: AWS is a rescue exchange platform only. AWS does not finalize adoptions, collect fees, or transfer custody of animals.

Required reading for all visitors

Florida Charitable Solicitation Registration

External

Animal Welfare Society Inc. is registered with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Registration #CH83284.

External link · Florida DACS public database

Full Disclaimer & Disclosure

Platform Role

Animal Welfare Society Inc. ("AWS") operates exclusively as a rescue exchange platform and event organizer. AWS does not own, foster, or have custody of any animals featured on this website or at AWS events. All animals are owned and cared for by independent partner rescue organizations.

Adoption Authority

AWS does not finalize, approve, or complete adoptions. All adoption decisions, contracts, fees, and custody transfers are the exclusive responsibility of the individual partner rescue organization. AWS Gold Pre-Screen status is an informational tool only and does not constitute adoption approval or a guarantee of adoption.

Same-Day Take-Home

Same-day take-home of any animal is possible only with the explicit, on-site approval of the partner rescue organization's authorized representative after the rescue's complete adoption process has been followed. AWS does not authorize, facilitate, or guarantee same-day take-homes.

Financial Disclosure

Animal Welfare Society Inc. is registered with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Registration #CH83284. AWS does not collect adoption fees on behalf of rescue partners. Donations made to AWS are used for platform operations, event logistics, and rescue partner support.

Tax Status

Animal Welfare Society Inc. is a Florida nonprofit organization. EIN: 61-2245473. AWS is not a 501(c)(3) organization. Donations to AWS may not be tax-deductible. Consult your tax advisor for guidance.

Contact

Animal Welfare Society Inc. · Fort Walton Beach, FL · [email protected] · animalwelfaresocietyinc.org