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.

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 & Programs

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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!

    • The Color Green

      The Color Green

      The color green is considered a positive color that comes with many benefits. Green is said to have calming effects that can relax nervous systems and ease tired eyes. Green […]

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    • 5 Fun Facts About Parakeets

      5 Fun Facts About Parakeets

      Parakeets, also known as budgies, are one of the most popular pet bird species in the world. They’re known for their bright, cheerful colors as well as their small, handleable […]

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    • Donate a Vehicle

      Donate a Vehicle

      Did you know AWS accepts donations of cars, trucks, motorcycles and other vehicles? Have a car or truck that you don’t use?  Is an unused vehicle taking up space in […]

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    • Pop-Up Puppy Playgroup

      Pop-Up Puppy Playgroup

      Do you have a young puppy eager to get out and play? Are you looking to socialize them with other puppies and their people? Perhaps you want to enroll them […]

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    Are you looking to get your cat fixed? Our Community Veterinary Clinic now accepts online bookings for FELINE SPAY/NEUTER appointments. That means you can head right to our website to schedule your cat's appointment while kitty sits in your lap. Slots are currently available for late September through October, so make sure to book today! 

Head to our website and click under Vet Care > Veterinary Clinic > Spay & Neuter Services for more details, and to schedule your appointment!
    Do you have a young puppy eager to get out and play? Are you looking to socialize them with other puppies and their people? If so, then Pop-Up Puppy Playgroup is for you! 

In these sessions, puppies learn to foster positive associations with other dogs all while having fun. Playgroups are like gym class where you get to learn, get exercise, work together, and have fun all in one go! Some playgroup activities that you and your pup might do during these sessions include:

🐾 Playtime with enrichment toys
🐾 Learning activities and games
🐾 Puppy obstacle courses
🐾 Supervised free playtime with other pups to explore and interact

Of course, all of these activities and games will be supervised under the watchful eye of our certified trainers, and owners will gain insights into their puppy's behavior. Our next session is tomorrow, 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟱 @ 𝟭 𝗽𝗺. Register your puppy today for a day of fun tomorrow!

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲!