The Animal Welfare Society
Post Office Box 43, West Kennebunk, Maine, 04094 • 207/985-3244
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Current Events

 

The AWS will be closed on Monday, May 27 in honor of Memorial Day.

Donations wanted!

If you check out our dog adoption page you will see that we have lots of dogs and puppies! What we don't have is a lot of dog and puppy food, we use both wet and dry twice daily.

See examples of the art on Facebook. Call Kerrie at 207-985-3244 x 123 or email kerrie@animalwelfaresociety.org for more information or tickets.

 

Speaking of art! The students at Elliot Elementary School selected the Animal Welfare Society to be the recipient of the proceeds of a reading challenge and art sale. Watch this video of their art which was inspired by adoptable AWS pets! The donation came to $2,423.48!!

 

The Animal Welfare Society Kitten Shower was a huge success! Thanks to all who participated. We raised 1,393 lbs. of donations and more than $2500 for the kittens we expect to see coming to the shelter in the near future.

The family of Ruth Plaisted is the winner of the Project Kitten Challenge at the AWS with a donation of 750 lbs. of supplies.

Congratulations to the following Kitten Shower Raffle Calendar winners!

- Tricia Gallagher won a $10 Aroma Joe's Gift Card

- Clayton Boston won a $25 Walmart Gift Card

- Pat Rocray won AGAIN! $50 in cash!

- Jan Eon won $25

Kitten Season is Here! AWS NEEDS FOSTER HOMES!

-All we require is a space in your home separate from your other pets
-You'll get the full support of AWS staff
-All supplies will be provided by AWS
-You choose whether you want a long term or short term commitment

You will receive such a warm and fuzzy feeling while you care for these babies!

Please fill out an application and return to the shelter, a senior animal technician will contact you for an interview!

Summer will be here before we know it! We are now accepting Summer Camp registration for children 7-13. Download the brochure.

 
Featured Pet

"Drake"

This little cutie is Drake, a 7-year old Jack Russell Terrier. The one thing you need to know about Drake is... he's a Jack Russell Terrier. That is, he's very true to his breed. He's very active and would greatly benefit from getting regular playtime and walks with his new family to help him burn off all his energy. He particularly enjoys chasing down balls. Drake is very bright and already understands a few commands including "sit" and "fetch." Like many Jack Russells, he can be very athletic, fearless, and sometimes vocal. You can expect this fellow to still want to play even if you've called it a day. Drake would be happy to share a new home with other dogs, but no children please. If you'd like to adopt this energetic, friendly, and fun-loving guy, then stop on by the shelter today to meet Drake.

Featured Adoption Success Story

"Boris"

Boris is doing well, we love him to death. He has learned to sit, lay down, and shake paws with people.

Thanks again,

Travis and Amanda

More Stories...

If you have an AWS success story/photo, you can contact: gail@animalwelfaresociety.org

 

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The Animal Welfare Society is a private non-profit humane society funded through the generosity of people like you. Click Here to donate now.

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A low cost Spay and Neuter Clinic for cats has opened at the AWS to serve the low-income public. Details...

The Shelter Spay Neuter Clinic is open on Wednesdays even when the AWS is closed.

Invest in your relationship with your dog, take an AWS Obedience Class! Click here for the schedule.

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The Animal Welfare Society partners with the Maine Correctional Center (MCC) on an exciting and heart-warming program: Paws In Stripes 

The Animal Welfare Society offers Humane Education for all ages including Camps, Tours, Workshops, Presentations. More..

Get Involved! Ways to help AWS - without writing a check...

Heroes!

Young people doing inspiring things...

The AWS is open for adoptions and visits:

Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 11AM - 7PM

Closed on Wednesdays

Saturday and Sunday11AM - 4:30PM

Click here to see the 2012 Strut Your Mutt Facebook Photo Album.

AWS WISH LIST

Puppy Food

Frontline Flea Preventative

Wet Cat Food

Wet and Dry Kitten Food

(KMR) Kitten Replacement Milk

Whiskers Lickins Chicken and Cheese(purple bag) soft cat treats

Paper Towels

Postage Stamps Gas Cards

Gift Cards to Pet Supply Stores, Walmart & Staples

Durable Dog Toys

Aspen Shavings or Care Fresh Bedding

Cat Toys, Treats, Cat Nip

Peanut Butter

Are you a member of AWS?

Our members help us provide so much for the animals in our care - medication, food and a professional and loving staff. Become a member today with a gift starting at $25. With your membership, you'll receive our newsletter, invitations to special events and our member decal for your home, office or car!

Click here for information about how you can support Maine's companion animals year round.

Meet the Maine Adoption Leaders Team