Pets and families thriving together
Founded in 1967, Animal Welfare Society (AWS) is a private 501(c)(3) non-profit animal welfare organization located in Kennebunk, Maine.
Our mission
Animal Welfare Society exists to serve as the safety net for lost and homeless pets and to provide access to affordable services and resources necessary for long term well-being, so pets and their families stay together and thrive.
Featured Pets
These pets have been waiting the longest for their new families to adopt them. Will one of them become your new best friend?
Our 2022 Impact
In a year like no other, we supported our pet community’s needs as families faced inflation, economic uncertainty and housing instability while also adjusting our operations to fit the “post-COVID” era.
2023 Year in Review
Events & Programs
Join us!
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March 20 @ 3:00 PM
Rescue Readers: Wednesday, March 20
Open to students in grades 1-8. Rescue Readers brings together elementary/middle school students and resident or therapy pets for a half hour of literary-based confidence building! Reading aloud forms a […]
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March 27 @ 3:00 PM
Rescue Readers: Wednesday, March 27
Open to students in grades 1-8. Rescue Readers brings together elementary/middle school students and resident or therapy pets for a half hour of literary-based confidence building! Reading aloud forms a […]
From the Blog
Whether it’s a dog who likes to blog, a cat who enjoys a chat, a bird who shares the word, or the occasional funny bunny, you’ll love hearing from our resident animals directly. Our blog also contains news & updates, training tips & tricks and more. Keep up with AWS!
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Are You Feeling Blue?
Hi there, friends! Our names are Jewel, Rocket, and Blue and we’re a trio of bonded parakeets who are ready to find our happy home together! Now that St. Patrick’s […]
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A Dog Can Dream
Hi there, friends! Welcome to my blog! My name is Harley, and I am a six-year-old certified good boy who is ready to find my happy, new home. Let me […]
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How to Stop Doggy Digging
Do you have a dog who is digging up your yard or garden? We understand that this is a frustrating and destructive behavior that can lead to problems for you […]
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Monroe the Library Cat
Hello all you humans! My name is Monroe and I’m a friendly, playful, and handsome silver cat (if I do say so myself) who is ready to find my happy […]