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Adoptable Animals

When you adopt a pet from Animal Welfare Society, you make a huge impact! You give an animal a lifetime of love and a happy place to call home.

Not ready to adopt but want to help? Consider making a gift to support the animals in our care.

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Dog & Puppies

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Cats & Kittens

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Rabbits

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Birds & Small Animals

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Working Cats

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Recently Adopted

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Adoption process

Adopting a pet from AWS is easy! Our adoption counselors will guide you through the entire process, and you’ll be able to bring your new pet home with you right away!

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Matchmakers

We look forward to helping to match you with your new best friend and supporting you throughout the adoption process.

Meet & Greet

Adopters are welcome to visit our Adoption Center without a scheduled appointment to meet adoptable pets including dogs, cats, birds and small animals.

Open Daily

AWS’ Adoption Center is open 7 days a week, from 10 am – 3:30 pm.

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Adoption stories

A pet’s stay in AWS’ Adoption Center is just a small chapter in their lives. Jump on over to our Happy Homes page to read stories of AWS pets, post adoption, and see them thriving in their new homes!

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Questions?

For more information, please contact our Adoption Center via email or telephone at (207) 985-3244 ext. 125.

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National Teacher Appreciation Day means observing, celebrating and, of course, appreciating the many teachers and educators who make a difference in the lives of children and their families. Here at AWS, we have Youth Programs Coordinator, Miss Amanda!

Whether it`s carting a whole van of books and puppets to a Furry Tales event, setting up comfortable rooms with pets for children to read to during Rescue Readers, sparking imagination and adventure during Summer Camp, or educating students on the health, wellbeing, and empathy of animals, Miss Amanda gives her best every day! 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞, 𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐖𝐒!
#teacherappreciationday #teacherappreciationweek #weloveourteachers #awsmaine #aws #humaneeducation #youthprograms

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𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐛𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐰!
Volunteer to be a morning dog kennel cleaner! Volunteers keep AWS’ dog areas clean and comfortable. Daily tasks include scrubbing and sanitizing dog kennels and providing fresh bedding and dog toys.

Specific Qualifications and Skills:
· Must be comfortable working with dogs of all sizes
· Must be able to lift, bend, and be on your feet for prolonged periods of time.
· Special training is provided before your first shift so that proper sanitation protocols are followed.

Schedule: Volunteer shift begins at 8:30am and lasts until the kennel cleaning is done - approx. 2 hrs. Weekly commitment needed.
Open shifts: Mondays (2 volunteers needed), Tuesdays (2 volunteers needed), Friday (2 volunteers needed).

We welcome individuals, couples, and even families as volunteers. Every pet deserves a clean and comfortable place to stay, and you can make all the difference! 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐚 𝐝𝐨𝐠 𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐫

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Have you ever wanted to volunteer with animals? If so, you`ve come to the right place! The staff and pets at Animal Welfare Society would love your daily help cleaning and sanitizing our animal spaces. Please take a look online under Volunteer Opportunities to see our current needs and if there is a day and time that works with your schedule. We`d love to have you on board, and so would our pets! ❤️

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We have a Happy Homes story for you featuring a small, scruffy dog named Troy, now named Loon! You may remember Loon from our last group of transport dogs who traveled all the way to Maine looking for their happy homes. Now that Loon has found his, he is absolutely loving being part of a New England family! With mountains to hike, trails to explore, and all the new sights and sounds, Loon`s family couldn`t wait to share all his amazing pictures with us. And trust us, these photos are worth a thousand words!

"Loon, formally known as Troy, had his first hike today thanks to you guys and he LOVED it! Thanks for the amazing pupper!"

If you`d like to share your pet adoption story with us and keep us up to date on what your furry, feathered, or scaly friend is doing now, please check out the Happy Homes page on our website. We love hearing from you!

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Join us TODAY to march behind the AWS van for Kennebunk`s annual May Day Parade! There will be volunteers, adopters, and lots of friendly canines! For children and their families, you can be a part of the Youth Parade Brigade by joining our Youth Programs Coordinator, Miss Amanda, and her adorable doodle puppy, Bowie! Participating children get a free sticker and backpack (while supplies last), and are encouraged to bring a stuffed animal or their family dog!

If you wish to march with us, no need to register in advance! Simply come on down to Kennebunk on Water Street and look for our colorful van. Line-up starts at 12:30pm and the parade kicks off at 1:30pm. See you there!

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Working Cats

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Open Daily

Adoption stories

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