If you are interested in adopting a cat, simply fill out and print an application,submit an application online, or stop by the shelter to complete the process. The adoption fee includes a health evaluation with a local, participating veterinarian, spaying or neutering, the first series of vaccinations, leukemia testing, internal and external parasite control, a cat carrier, and a collar with ID tag. In light of pet overpopulation problems in Maine, the AWS makes sure that all of our cats and kittens are spayed or neutered before going into their new home.
It's Kitten Season! Take home a mother and one (or more) of her kittens and we will waive her Adoption Fee. In 2008 AWS cared for more than 1,000 kittens.
As sweet as sugar and gorgeous as can be! Sammy is a two-year-old that has a nice long orange tabby and white coat. He is an extremely affectionate boy that can't wait to have a forever family to cuddle, love and talk to. Sammy is a super guy that will do just fine sharing his new home with other cats, dogs and children of all ages. If you are interested in adopting this purr-fect fellah please fill out an adoption application and stop in to visit Sammy.
This little beauty is Chelsea! She is a four-year-old that has a shiny short brown tiger and white coat. Chelsea is a calm and cuddly girl that cant' wait to have a forever lap to curl up in. She is a great girl and should have no problem sharing her new home with respectful children and possibly even other cats and dogs. If you are interested in adopting Chelsea please fill out an adoption application and stop in to meet her.
Pretty and petite! Divinity is a super sweet two-year-old that has a short black coat. She is a lovable girl that can't wait to find a forever family to go home with. Divinity is a great girl and should do fine sharing her new home with other cats and respectful children. If you are interested in adopting this playful girl please fill out an adoption application and stop by Ann-imals in York to meet Divinity.
The primary function of the Animal Welfare Society is to provide shelter and care for homeless animals, while trying to adopt them out into loving, permanent homes. In light of this role, we recognize that some animals will have longer stays at the shelter than others, and that some animals have very little chance of being adopted due to behavioral and/or medical conditions. In order to give due consideration to the animals who have had a longer stay here at the AWS, we have formed the Long Term Resident or LTR Program.
A cat enters the LTR program after being at the shelter for 3 months. This program enables the staff here at the shelter to keep track of and give special consideration to the animals who have been here for an extended period of time. These activities are done in no particular order and are all performed in hopes of increasing the adoptability of the animals and to reduce the chance of stress related behavioral problems. Some activities will be done for all of the residents, while others are on a case-by-case basis.
Adoption fees:
Kittens less than 6 months old are $99.00 or two for $160.00
Cats 6 months to 8 years old are $79.00 each or two for $140.00
Cats 8 years and up are $59.00 or two for $80.00
The Animal Welfare Society Community Cat Rooms are designed to let adoptable cats interact with each other and the public.
