If you are looking to get your CAT fixed, our Community Veterinary Clinic now accepts online bookings for FELINE SPAY/NEUTER appointments.

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 & Appearances

Join us!

  • Tats 4 Tails

    Dark Harbor Tattoo & Golden Scale Tattoo present the 4th annual Tats 4 Tails, a fundraiser for ARLGP, AWS and Midcoast Humane.

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  • Microchip & Rabies Vaccine Clinic

    Free microchip and rabies clinic for dogs and cats over 12 weeks of age.

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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!

  • Adopt A Shelter Dog Month

    Adopt A Shelter Dog Month

    October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. Of course, at AWS, every month is a month to celebrate dog adoptions! Today we share some of the pups hoping to be adopted in October.

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  • Double the Snuggles this Fall

    Double the Snuggles this Fall

    Hi! I’m Earl Grey and this is my brother Stormy. We are best buds and are looking for a new home, one that we can live in together! See, we […]

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  • Life’s Little Moments

    Life’s Little Moments

    Hello everyone! My name is Pippin the dog and it’s such a pleasure to meet you. I am a four-year-old mixed breed who happens to be looking for my new, […]

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  • Who is Lilly?

    Who is Lilly?

    Hello everybody! It’s so nice of you to wander into my blog space and read all about me! My name is Lilly and I’m a beautiful, four-year-old tabby cat. Can […]

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Values That Guide Our Work

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