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.
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?
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.
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Chubbs now Bubba
Chubbs, now Bubba, has been a light in the darkness for me since my other cat passed away and I spent several months lonely and depressed. Charming and smart and […]
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Pumpkin & Bruce now Rory & Rexi
We adopted these two handsome boys to help heal our broken hearts after losing our 15-year-old cat to cancer (also a AWS alumni). They are the heart of our home […]
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Smudge now Margie
Margie has been with us for 6 months now! She is adjusting well and enjoys her new home. She loves her toys, her beds, and her golden retriever brother (on […]
Community 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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Shamrock & Clover Share Their Bond on National Siblings Day
Today is National Siblings Day, and here at AWS we wanted to celebrate the special bond between two of the fluffiest siblings we know: Shamrock & Clover. These inseparable boys […]
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Cherry & Blossom Want You to Know Why Mice Are Nice
Hi everyone, we are Cherry & Blossom. We are a pair of nice little mice here at AWS. There are seven more of us too, and our friends at AWS […]
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Why Bother with Mealtime Training?
Teaching your dog to remain calm and out of the way while you are in your kitchen cooking or preparing meals is important. Mealtime or kitchen training is often assumed […]
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Luke’s Luxurious Lifestyle
Hello all, my name is Luke and it’s my pleasure to make your acquaintance. I am a dashing gentleman looking to bring my charming personality to a new home. My […]
Values That Guide Our Work
Compassion
We demonstrate kindness, understanding, and concern for the animals and people in our community whatever their circumstances. We appreciate others’ perspectives, listen, acknowledge needs, and practice patience. Above all, we offer assistance and support in the absence of judgement.
