Labor Day Weekend Adoption Promotion: Thursday, August 28 - Sunday, August 31

Dogs & Puppies

Thank you for choosing Animal Welfare Society as a place to adopt a pet! 

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We regularly have adolescent and adult dogs for adoption. When we have puppies for adoption, you can find them on this page. Remember that puppies tend to be adopted very quickly, so if you do not see any, please check back again soon.

We look forward to helping to match you with your new best friend and supporting you throughout the adoption process. Adopters are welcome to visit our Adoption Center without a scheduled appointment to meet and adopt pets including dogs, cats, birds and small animals. The Adoption Center is open Tuesday – Sunday from 10 am – 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm – 4 pm, with the last adoption meet or scheduled appointment at 3:30 pm. The 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm closure coincides with our quiet time in the kennels, where our pets receive mental enrichment and have a chance to decompress. We are closed Mondays for staff training and extra animal enrichment.

All adoptions are on a first come, first served basis. These adoption pages are REAL TIME, so as soon as a dog or puppy adoption takes place, the pet “disappears” from the website.

To adopt, please stop by the Adoption Center during our open hours: Tuesday – Sunday from 10 am – 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm – 4 pm, with the last adoption meet or scheduled appointment at 3:30 pm. If the pet is listed as being in foster care, please call first.

Canine Adoption Updates

These dogs and puppies are now happy and thriving in their new homes. It warms our hearts to know how wonderful our alums are doing with their families. Would you like to submit your Happy Homes story?

  • Patriot now Luke

    Patriot now Luke

    We adopted Luke from Animal Welfare Society in Kennebunk on June 24th, 2013. Ever since that day, he has been a treasured member of our family, companion, and adventure partner. […]

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  • Oliver

    Oliver

    I currently have two rescue pups that I have adopted. Oliver and Lance (aka Potcake). Lance came from a tough situation, and Ollie had been returned several times. For some […]

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  • Ashby now Ash

    Ashby now Ash

    Ashby is doing great. He made friends with my Boston right away.

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  • Bruno

    Bruno

    Bruno was very timid with high anxiety. He was so nervous he wouldn’t let people pet him. We struggled, but eventually got him in the car! After 24 hours, he […]

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Questions about adopting a dog or puppy?

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

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