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!
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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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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Follow the Trail to Nitro
Hi there, I’m Nitro, and I’ve got my nose set on finding a home of my own. If you’re looking for a dog who’s equal parts adventure buddy, goofy best
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Caesar: A Big Dog With a Bigger Heart
Hey everyone, my name is Caesar. It’s so great meeting you all. If you’re looking for a big dog with an even bigger personality, I think we should meet. I’m
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Together Through It All: May & Paris
Hi everyone, my name is Paris and it’s wonderful to meet you. I am here with my dear friend May, and we are hoping to tell you about what we’re
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How to Stop Dog Counter Surfing: Tips, Training & Prevention
Counter surfing is one of the most common and frustrating behaviors dog parents deal with. One minute you’re prepping food in the kitchen, and the next, your dog has stolen
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Tula Takes Center Stage
Hi everyone, I’m Tula. I might not rush into the spotlight right away, but once I find my footing, I have a way of making myself known. I like to
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.
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Scarlet Moon & Jolly Rancher now Moonshine & Lovebug
It’s been six months since Moonshine (formerly Scarlet Moon) and Lovebug (formerly Jolly Rancher) joined our family. It’s hard to imagine the house without them. We quickly realized they aren’t
Values That Guide Our Work
Community Focused
At AWS we believe healthy people and pets are essential for healthy communities. We strengthen our community by providing pets and people with resources to thrive.
Compassion
We meet people and pets where they are without preconditions or judgement.
Collaboration
At AWS we work together to promote the human-animal bond. We prioritize teamwork and partnerships in all that we do. We are stronger together.
Inclusion and Equity
Diverse voices make us stronger. We are committed to upholding the dignity of all people.
Accountability
At AWS we take ownership for our actions and decisions. We commit to evaluating results and continuous improvement.