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Events

May 2024

child in black glasses reads a book while petting a brown cat

May 15 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Rescue Readers: Wednesday, May 15

Animal Welfare Society 46 Holland Road, Kennebunk, ME, United States

Currently full Free

Set up of books, puppets, and materials on table for Furry Tales

May 17 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am

Furry Tales Story Time @ Goodall Memorial Library : May 17 @ 10:30 am

Goodall Memorial Library 952 Main Street, Sanford, ME, United States

children read to a yellow dog

May 22 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Rescue Readers: Wednesday, May 22

Animal Welfare Society 46 Holland Road, Kennebunk, ME, United States

RSVP Now Free 4 spots left

Front entrance of Graves Memorial Library in Kennebunkport.

May 24 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am

Furry Tales Story Time @ Graves Library: May 24 @ 10:00 am

Graves Memorial Library 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, United States

May 29 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Rescue Readers: Wednesday, May 29

Animal Welfare Society 46 Holland Road, Kennebunk, ME, United States

RSVP Now Free 4 spots left

May 31 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am

Furry Tales Story Time @ McArthur Library: May 31 @ 10:30 am

McArthur Public Library 270 Main Street, Biddeford, ME, United States

June 2024

Three children paint with watercolors at a table in the Youth Programs classroom.

June 24 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Draw Live Animals

Draw Live Animals

Animal Welfare Society 46 Holland Road, Kennebunk, Maine, United States

July 2024

July 8 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

SOLD OUT Senior Summer Camp: Week of July 8

Animal Welfare Society 46 Holland Road, Kennebunk, Maine, United States

Sold Out $350.00

July 15 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

SOLD OUT Junior Summer Camp: Week of July 15

Animal Welfare Society 46 Holland Road, Kennebunk, Maine, United States

Sold Out $350.00

July 22 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

SOLD OUT Senior Summer Camp: Week of July 22

Animal Welfare Society 46 Holland Road, Kennebunk, Maine, United States

Sold Out $350.00

A woman wearing heart-shaped glasses holds her small dog who is dressed in hippie clothes.

July 27 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Woofstock: Dog-Friendly, Family-Friendly Food & Beer Festival

Animal Welfare Society 46 Holland Road, Kennebunk, Maine, United States

July 29 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

SOLD OUT Junior Summer Camp: Week of July 29

Animal Welfare Society 46 Holland Road, Kennebunk, Maine, United States

Sold Out $350.00

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You guys are amazing! Thanks to your overwhelming support and response to our volunteer call, we now only need morning dog kennel cleaners beginning at 8:30am!

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).

Apply today and be an AWS hero!

You guys are amazing! Thanks to your overwhelming support and response to our volunteer call, we now only need morning dog kennel cleaners beginning at 8:30am!

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).

Apply today and be an AWS hero!

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐛𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐰!
Volunteer to be a morning small animal habitat cleaner! Volunteers keep AWS’ small animal areas clean and comfortable. Our small animal population changes regularly and can include birds of various sizes, mice, rats, guinea pigs, hamsters, rabbits and occasionally exotic pets (reptiles). Daily tasks include cleaning habitats or cages, feeding, and replacing bedding and toys.

Specific Qualifications and Skills:
· Must be able to lift, squat, bend, and stand for prolonged periods of time
· Must be able to climb up and down a stool
· Must be comfortable around a variety of animals
· 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: Wednesdays (1 volunteer needed), Fridays (1 volunteer needed), & Saturdays (1 volunteer 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 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐫

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐛𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐰!
Volunteer to be a morning small animal habitat cleaner! Volunteers keep AWS’ small animal areas clean and comfortable. Our small animal population changes regularly and can include birds of various sizes, mice, rats, guinea pigs, hamsters, rabbits and occasionally exotic pets (reptiles). Daily tasks include cleaning habitats or cages, feeding, and replacing bedding and toys.

Specific Qualifications and Skills:
· Must be able to lift, squat, bend, and stand for prolonged periods of time
· Must be able to climb up and down a stool
· Must be comfortable around a variety of animals
· 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: Wednesdays (1 volunteer needed), Fridays (1 volunteer needed), & Saturdays (1 volunteer 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 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐫

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐛𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐰!
Volunteer to be a morning cat room cleaner! Volunteers keep AWS’ cat rooms clean and comfortable. Daily tasks include emptying litter boxes, scrubbing cat cages, and providing new bedding and toys.

Specific Qualifications and Skills:
• Special training is provided before your first shift so that proper sanitation protocols are followed.
• Must be comfortable climbing a step ladder and lifting lightweight items (such as litter boxes).
• Must be comfortable around cats

Volunteer shift begins at 8:30am and lasts until the cat cages and rooms are clean – approx. 2 hrs. Weekly commitment needed.
Open shifts: Mondays (1 volunteer needed), Thursdays (2 volunteers needed), Saturday (1 volunteer 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 𝐜𝐚𝐭 𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐫!

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐛𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐰!
Volunteer to be a morning cat room cleaner! Volunteers keep AWS’ cat rooms clean and comfortable. Daily tasks include emptying litter boxes, scrubbing cat cages, and providing new bedding and toys.

Specific Qualifications and Skills:
• Special training is provided before your first shift so that proper sanitation protocols are followed.
• Must be comfortable climbing a step ladder and lifting lightweight items (such as litter boxes).
• Must be comfortable around cats

Volunteer shift begins at 8:30am and lasts until the cat cages and rooms are clean – approx. 2 hrs. Weekly commitment needed.
Open shifts: Mondays (1 volunteer needed), Thursdays (2 volunteers needed), Saturday (1 volunteer 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 𝐜𝐚𝐭 𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐫!

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

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

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

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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