Foster
Are you looking for snuggles and companionship? Want to make a meaningful impact on your community? Show us some love by becoming an AWS foster family!!
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Learn + Play
Have a new puppy or active, small breed dog? Want your pup to learn while also having fun? Our brand new Learn + Play program is perfect for you!
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Guinea Pig Galore!
We currently have many adorable and lovable guinea pigs looking for their happy new homes. Whether you want one, two, or three, we’ve got your new furry friend ready and waiting!
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New Year Wishes
Our resident pets are hoping to ring in the new year with some helpful and much-needed items from our wish list. Every item donated is a wish come true for an animal in need!
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Follow Us on Social Media!
Did you know that the animals of AWS are featured on all kinds of social media? We have accounts from Twitter to TikTok and would love for you to follow along!
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Show Us Some Love!
Are you looking for snuggles and companionship? Want to make a meaningful impact on your community? Show us some love by becoming an AWS foster family!!
Whether taking an AWS resident pup for an overnight slumber party, overseeing a rabbit’s recovery from surgery for a week or two, or caring for a litter of kittens for a summer, foster families make a huge difference for the pets in our community, including the pets waiting for new “forever” homes at AWS.
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Join the Clinic Team!
We’re hiring!! The AWS Community Veterinary Clinic seeks a licensed veterinary technician (LVT) to join our growing team. Support shelter pets and the pets of community members in this rewarding animal welfare position. Must be licensed by the state of Maine.
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Puppy Start Right
Bringing home a new puppy is exciting and often nerve-racking. Find answers to your questions, guidance and support from a certified trainer. Get your puppy and family started off on the right paw with a special one-on-one lesson here at AWS.
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Shop at Chewy to help AWS!
Want an easy and hassle-free way to make a difference for the animals here at AWS? Shop our completely new Chewy Wish List for the items we most need right from the comfort of your own home. All donations get shipped directly to our doors!
Happy Homes
We want to know how past residents are doing in their happy homes! Write in to share with us your heartwarming adoption stories and send pictures of your new, furry family members!
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Build Your Own Cat Shelters
Winter is here and that means it’s time to start thinking of our feral cat friends. Homemade shelters provide a safe and warm place for a single cat or colony to take refuge from the harsh weather. Help save lives this winter!
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