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Happily ever after

The staff, volunteers and fosters here at AWS know that each animal’s stay with us is just a small chapter in their life’s journey. While our time together is brief, the pets we care for leave lasting memories. We relish the chance to know how our alumni are doing in the next chapters of their lives. These stories and photos warm our hearts and our souls. Thank you for sharing your pet’s happily ever after with us.

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Check out these adopted pets who are now so happy in their new homes!

  • Gracie

    Gracie

    I adopted 11 year old Gracie almost 3 months ago. She is a very sweet, independent and happy girl! My first small dog so I had some adjusting to do […]

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  • Copper

    Copper

    Hi there! My partner and I adopted Copper on Friday, August 9 and he’s totally awesome. It was love at first sight! We and he have been enjoying each other immensely. Fortunately, I’m […]

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  • Koda

    Koda

    I wanted to share a little Koda update. He is doing well in his new home here in South Portland. He loves his time on our many daily walks through […]

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  • Clive

    Clive

    We are very excited to give Clive a life of love, treats & happiness…& a 55 gallon tank all to himself! With lots of tunnels, toys, and places to explore/chew. […]

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  • Elmer now Elmo

    Elmer now Elmo

    “Good morning! I just wanted to send you a few pictures that my human mumma took. Since I’ve been here, Mumma has brushed me and wow, do I love that […]

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  • Pons now Donzi

    Pons now Donzi

    Pons has now become ‘Donzi’- a cross between Don Juan and Fonzi. He is a real ladies man, but more like loves all humans! We chose Donzi because he was […]

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As @fema`s Disaster Preparedness Month comes to a close, we remind everyone to prepare not only themselves, but their pets as well. As you put together your disaster preparedness kit, remember that no matter the type of emergency, it’s always important to have updated and accurate contact information for:

☎️ Your local first responders (911 and non-emergency contact information)
☎️ Your local animal shelters (like AWS if you live in York County)
☎️ Animal control officers (usually reached through the police or sheriff non-emergency number)

Bookmarking their websites and following them on social media is a great way to keep in touch during an emergency. These points of contact could help in a multitude of ways by providing information, safety, or resources for you and your pet during a disaster. Your County Animal Response Team (CART), part of your county’s emergency management agency may also offer resources. In times of great emergency, AWS partners with local emergency organizations to provide a safe haven for pets when their people must evacuate and enter a local emergency shelter.

For more information on disaster preparedness for your pet, visit our website: https://animalwelfaresociety.org/helpful-resources/disaster-preparedness/

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As @fema's Disaster Preparedness Month comes to a close, we remind everyone to prepare not only themselves, but their pets as well. As you put together your disaster preparedness kit, remember that no matter the type of emergency, it’s always important to have updated and accurate contact information for: ☎️ Your local first responders (911 and non-emergency contact information) ☎️ Your local animal shelters (like AWS if you live in York County) ☎️ Animal control officers (usually reached through the police or sheriff non-emergency number) Bookmarking their websites and following them on social media is a great way to keep in touch during an emergency. These points of contact could help in a multitude of ways by providing information, safety, or resources for you and your pet during a disaster. Your County Animal Response Team (CART), part of your county’s emergency management agency may also offer resources. In times of great emergency, AWS partners with local emergency organizations to provide a safe haven for pets when their people must evacuate and enter a local emergency shelter. For more information on disaster preparedness for your pet, visit our website: https://animalwelfaresociety.org/helpful-resources/disaster-preparedness/

It`s time for Sam`s first daily walk!!!! 🙌🙌

Sam is a handsome young fellow looking for a new family to love. The way to Sam`s heart - snacks. he will never say no to a treat! He loves to take walk and explore the neighborhood with his nose. There isn`t a scent he doesn`t want to investigate further. Looking for a hiking buddy? A beach buddy? A walk around the block buddy? Sam`s the man!
Stop by this weekend to learn more about Sam!!

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It's time for Sam's first daily walk!!!! 🙌🙌 Sam is a handsome young fellow looking for a new family to love. The way to Sam's heart - snacks. he will never say no to a treat! He loves to take walk and explore the neighborhood with his nose. There isn't a scent he doesn't want to investigate further. Looking for a hiking buddy? A beach buddy? A walk around the block buddy? Sam's the man! Stop by this weekend to learn more about Sam!!

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