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

Join us!

  • Kennebunkport Community Open House

    Join AWS at the Kennebunkport Community Open House at Parson’s Field where we’ll be spreading the word about our programs, services and foster/volunteer opportunities!

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  • Furry Tales Story Time @ McArthur Library

    Join McArthur Public library for Furry Tales Story Time! Toddlers, preschoolers and their families explore the exciting world of animals with stories, playtime, crafts, songs, movement and time to visit […]

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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.

  • Cricket

    Cricket

    I adopted Cricket after losing my sweet Gigi. I was very sad and missing her so much. I saw Cricket on your website and just had to give her and […]

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  • Iris now Kirby

    Iris now Kirby

    Our family went in to the Adoption Center to look at a particular dog, but when our Adoption Counselor found out what we needed the new dog for (service animal […]

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  • Coco now Coco

    Coco now Coco

    We adopted Coco when she was six years old. She had a challenging past and was sick with heart worm disease. Despite her early life, she was gentle and loving. […]

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  • Caprice now Charlie

    Caprice now Charlie

    Here is to a beautiful life! We adopted Charlie from AWS 14.5 years ago when Charlie was just three years old. The rescue group found her wandering the streets of […]

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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!

  • AWS Executive Director to Step Down

    AWS Executive Director to Step Down

    Dear friends and supporters, On behalf of the Board of Directors and staff of Animal Welfare Society, I wanted to share with you that Abigail Smith has announced her resignation as […]

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  • Take a Bet on Black Jack

    Take a Bet on Black Jack

    Hi everyone, my name is Black Jack and it’s so nice to meet you! I’m here at AWS waiting for my new family to take a bet on me in […]

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  • Why Guinea Pigs Are Great

    Why Guinea Pigs Are Great

    Hi everyone, my name is Porky and I’m here with my friends Pumpkin and Ginger. We’re a trio of bonded guinea pigs here at AWS who are just so excited […]

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  • Mother Daughter Duo

    Mother Daughter Duo

    We’re kicking off our Volunteer Spotlight with a mother daughter duo: Meira & Sicily! These two have been volunteering at AWS for nearly a year now. They take on some […]

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Values That Guide Our Work

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