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.

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.

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?

Our 2022 Impact

In a year like no other, we supported our pet community’s needs as families faced inflation, economic uncertainty and housing instability while also adjusting our operations to fit the “post-COVID” era. 

2,009

Pets Adopted

20,245

Procedures and Exams

47,495

Volunteers Hours

39,896

Pounds of Food
& Litter Provided

2023 Year in Review

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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    And the winner is.... 🥁

You told us - Dogs are the Best Buddies and GivingTuesday champs! Our canine companions have won the eighth annual AWS GivingTuesday competition by a landslide. Team #awsdog brought in more than $4,000 more than Team #awscat! Wow!

While team #awsdog is celebrating their big win (after losing to team #awscat last year), all of us here at AWS is celebrating the support from our community. Amazingly, you all raised $17,904 in one day! This incredible sum will go provide for the dogs, cats and small animals in AWS’ care this time of year. We can’t thank our community enough for their kindness and generosity, not just on GivingTuesday but throughout the season of giving.If you gave to either team on GivingTuesday, we greatly appreciate your support! 

If you missed out on the fun or want to continue to stay involved then visit our profile! We are always grateful for your donations.
    Team #awsdog needs your help to take home the win this GivingTuesday! The cats won last year, but the dogs are back and ready to contend in the eighth annual GivingTuesday competition at AWS.
 
This year’s competition centers around which species makes the Best Buddy. Together the two species aim to raise $20,000 on Tuesday, funds that will directly help all the animals that rely on AWS for care, comfort and safety.
 
Do you think team #awsdog makes the Best Buddy? Then visit our profile and support them with a gift today!

#chillguy #givingtuesday #reels #ig
    It’s time for you to help team #awscat retain the crown on GivingTuesday! The cats had an incredible comeback last year and need your help in the eighth annual GivingTuesday competition at AWS.
 
This year’s competition centers around which species makes the Best Buddy. Together the two species aim to raise $20,000 on Tuesday, funds that will directly help all the animals that rely on AWS for care, comfort and safety.
 
Do you think team #awscat makes the Best Buddy? Then visit our profile to support them with a gift today!

#givingtuesday #igreels #reels
    Hi everyone! Kodie here. I’m here to tell you that AWS’ GivingTuesday competition is anyone’s game. Only $54 separates Team #awsdog and Team #awscat!! Which species will come out on top? That’s up to YOU!

Who do you think makes the Best Buddy? Support team #awscat or team #awsdog with a gift today!

Visit our profile to learn more and support your team!
    Team #awsdog needs your help to take home the win this GivingTuesday! The cats won last year, but the dogs are back and ready to contend in the eighth annual GivingTuesday competition at AWS.
 
This year’s competition centers around which species makes the Best Buddy. Together the two species aim to raise $20,000 on Tuesday, funds that will directly help all the animals that rely on AWS for care, comfort and safety.
 
Do you think team #awsdog makes the Best Buddy? Then support them with a gift today!
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