Spring Into a New Home Adoption Special

Pets & 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.

Pets and Families Thriving Together

Animal Welfare Society (AWS) is a private 501(c)(3) non-profit located in Kennebunk, Maine.

Home for the Holidays

Eddie (seen here), Bentley, Daisy, Kimber and the guinea pigs have been with us the longest and we’ve reduced their adoption fees. Let’s get these pets—and all animals in our care—home for the holidays.

Winter Wags Adoption Special

Warm your heart with a new best friend! Visit AWS for our Winter Wags Adoption Special! Running from January 30 through February 8.

Winter Wags Adoption Special

Warm your heart with a new best friend! Visit AWS for our Winter Wags Adoption Special! Running from January 30 through February 8.

Home for the Holidays







Eddie (seen here), Bentley, Daisy, Kimber and the guinea pigs have been with us the longest. Let’s get them home for the holidays!

Home for the Holidays

Warm nights by the fireplace, snow-filled adventures, cozy lap naps, now is the time to adopt your new best friend. Let’s get our residents pets – like River seen here – home for the holidays!

Home for the Holidays

Warm nights by the fireplace, snow-filled adventures, cozy lap naps, now is the time to adopt your new best friend. Let’s get our residents pets home for the holidays!

infograph showing AWS community impact in 2025

Our mission

Animal Welfare Society exists to serve as the safety net for pets through adoptions, affordable services and resources, so pets and their families can 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?

Community Events & Appearances

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  • Name Your Own Adoption Fee Special

    Spring into a new home with a new best friend! Visit AWS for our Spring Into a New Home Adoption Special 🐶 running from April 12th through April 18th, culminating in […]

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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!

Happy Homes

Whether you adopted from us, visited our Clinic, took a Canine Training class or utilized the Stay@Home program, we want to hear from you. Share your Happy Homes story with us today.

  • Phoebe now Boo Boo

    Phoebe now Boo Boo

    Boo Boo is doing great. She’s adapting well to her new home. She is not afraid to give head bumps and an occasional love bite. She’s a bit sweet and

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  • Cheyenne

    Cheyenne

    Cheyenne was an unexpected delight to our family. After losing our first family dog last June (2025), we didn’t know if getting another husky for our other dog would be

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  • Dexter

    Dexter

    Dexter is the king of the farmhouse! With the giant mittens he catches mice with ease, and lets you know of his prize with flutters and purrs. When not on

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  • Twig now Boba

    Twig now Boba

    Eight months ago when we got to AWS, we were actually looking at other kitties, Lily Bean and Benny, but they had only been there two days and were quite

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Values That Guide Our Work