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.

Community Events & Appearances

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  • Furry Tales Story Time @ Graves Library

    Join AWS Visiting Pets at Graves Library this week for story time, songs and pets!

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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.

  • Snail now Sheldon

    Snail now Sheldon

    Sheldon is doing great! He loves his new name and took right to it. He hangs in mommas bedroom with me while I am training him, and if he cannot […]

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  • Tito now Rosco P. Coltrane.

    Tito now Rosco P. Coltrane.

    I adopted my perfect boy 12 years ago. He passed April 15. I loved Rosco so much and he loved me just as much. He was three when he came […]

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  • Nala now Gracie

    Nala now Gracie

    Gracie is a kind, caring, empathetic pup. She is well-mannered and loved very much!! We feel so blessed to have Gracie as a part of our family!

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  • Josie

    Josie

    Miss Josie is doing well! She’s very independent. But she loves her head and belly rubs!

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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!

  • Nate’s Great Search for a Home

    Nate’s Great Search for a Home

    Hello everyone, my name is Nate and it’s great to meet you! As an older cat, I’ve got a pretty good sense of what I’m looking for in my new […]

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  • Hit the Road with Jake

    Hit the Road with Jake

    Hi everyone, I’m Jake and it’s so nice to meet you!! When I first got to AWS, I wasn’t feeling well and I was very skinny. My amazing friends here […]

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  • The Three Types of Dog Walks

    The Three Types of Dog Walks

    Learning how to walk on and off leash can be very challenging for our dogs and frustrating for both parties! Walks are one of the enjoyable ways to share and […]

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  • Summer of Fun at AWS: Foster a Pet

    Summer of Fun at AWS: Foster a Pet

    Foster a pet this summer! We are looking to add 25 new foster homes to our AWS family by July 4! Why foster a pet this summer? Summer brings an […]

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Values That Guide Our Work

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