Adopt a Pet

Thank you for giving a pet a new home!

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Adoptable Animals

When you adopt a pet from Animal Welfare Society, you make a huge impact! You give an animal a lifetime of love and a happy place to call home.

Not ready to adopt but want to help? Consider making a gift to support the animals in our care.

Adoption process

Adopting a pet from AWS is easy! Our adoption counselors will guide you through the entire process, and you’ll be able to bring your new pet home with you right away!

Matchmakers

We look forward to helping to match you with your new best friend and supporting you throughout the adoption process.

Meet & Greet

Adopters are welcome to visit our Adoption Center without a scheduled appointment to meet adoptable pets including dogs, cats, birds and small animals.

Open Daily

AWS’ Adoption Center is open 7 days a week, from 10 am – 3:30 pm. 

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Adoption stories

A pet’s stay in AWS’ Adoption Center is just a small chapter in their lives. Jump on over to our Happy Homes page to read stories of AWS pets, post adoption, and see them thriving in their new homes!

Questions?

For more information, please contact our Adoption Center via email or telephone at (207) 985-3244 ext. 125.

Follow Us!

@aws.maine

Throughout the month of November, Animal Welfare Society has been selected to be part of the Kennebunk @hannafordmkts' Bloomin' 4 Good fundraiser. AWS will receive a $1 donation from the purchase of each specially marked bouquets (look for the red circle sticker). Pick up a bouquet to brighten your day and the days of the animals in our community! 
(This is for the Kennebunk Hannaford only)
We are so proud of Brenda and Stomper. Brenda is one of our certified professional dog trainers, and Stomper is one of our newest Canine Good Citizens! 
Read about their journey on our blog (link in bio!)🏅
Locasta has the right idea - it's a stay in and snuggle kind of day! 
(Unless you're coming by to adopt, of course!) 🌧💤

Adopt ➡ https://animalwelfaresociety.org/animal/locasta-20513/
It's National Cat Day, a special day to celebrate the felines in our lives. What better way to celebrate than to adopt a new friend? We have cats of all ages, coat colors and personalities, all waiting patiently for you to take them home. 

Hit up our link in bio to meet all our cats virtually or stop by to meet them in person! Our Adoption Center is open 10 am - 3:30 pm every day. We hope to see you soon! 😻