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

Founded in 1967, Animal Welfare Society (AWS) is a private 501(c)(3) non-profit animal welfare organization located in Kennebunk, Maine.

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 resident 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 resident pets 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 lost and homeless pets and to provide access to affordable services and resources necessary for long term well-being, so pets and their families stay together and thrive.

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    2024 Year in Review

    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.

    • Peppi now Winnie

      Peppi now Winnie

      Winnie is the sweetest dog, she loves all people and animals. She’s very playful and she LOVES getting hugs and being held! I’m so glad we got to take her […]

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    • Blu

      Blu

      I adopted Blu almost four years ago now and she is the sweetest, most curious dog I’ve ever met! She is my best friend and I’m glad to be a […]

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    • Birdie

      Birdie

      A year ago we found Birdie hunting for her lunch at our bird feeder. She was in rough shape, but very friendly. Animal Control brought her to AWS to keep […]

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    • Palmer now Beans

      Palmer now Beans

      Beans has thrived in his new home, yet also loves to explore the outside world! Some of his favorite things to do include climbing trees, testing out every bench 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!

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