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.

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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.

    • Cherry now Zoe

      Cherry now Zoe

      We are a month into our lives together and Zoe has become an amazing part of our little family, she’s kind, loving, playful, a tad bit naughty, and loves to […]

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    • Giveon now Duncan

      Giveon now Duncan

      I adopted Duncan when he was a year and five months old. He has been the sweetest little boy ever. He absolutely loves all of my children and our other […]

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    • Carson now Zenko

      Carson now Zenko

      Not much was known about Zenko (previously known as Carson) at the time of adoption. He’s a very extroverted, curious guy who loves to play and snuggle. He immediately fit […]

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    • Halo Vance now Halo

      Halo Vance now Halo

      Over three years ago I adopted Halo Vance from AWS. We just call her Halo now, and she is such a fun and funny pup! When we first brought her […]

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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!

    • Trick Training: No Magic Needed

      Trick Training: No Magic Needed

      Learning fun tricks with your pup doesn’t take magic. Like any other training, trick training takes practice, communication and of course, treats. It is a great way to strengthen the […]

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    • Groovy Pet of the Week: Bruno

      Groovy Pet of the Week: Bruno

      Hey everyone, my name is Bruno and it’s great to meet you! I’m excited to share with you that I’m this week’s groovy Pet of the Week at AWS. What […]

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    • What To Do If Your Pet Is Lost

      What To Do If Your Pet Is Lost

      If your pet has gone missing, it can be a stressful and challenging time for anyone. As a community resource, AWS provides a safe place to bring stray, lost and […]

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    • Fireworks Safety for Pets

      Fireworks Safety for Pets

      With the Fourth of July upon us and a summer of fun outdoor activities ahead, it’s time to think about fireworks. Here are some fireworks safety tips to keep your […]

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