Dogs & Puppies
Thank you for choosing Animal Welfare Society to adopt a pet!
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 you find your new best friend and supporting you throughout the adoption process. AWS regularly cares for dogs, cats, birds, rabbits and other small animals.
Adoption Center Hours
Tuesday–Sunday
10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
1:30–4 p.m.
Last adoption meet begins at 3:30 p.m.
Closed Mondays for staff training and extra animal enrichment.
Planning Your Visit
For most pets, no appointment is needed. Stop by during open hours to meet available pets. You do not need to complete paperwork in advance.
Meeting a Pet in Foster Care?
Pets currently in foster care will be noted on their profile. Please call us to schedule an appointment to meet them at AWS.
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.
Complete Dog/Puppy Application Online
Save time by completing your adoption application online before you visit. Applications are also available at the Adoption Center, but we encourage you to apply online whenever possible.
To adopt, please stop by the Adoption Center during our open hours: Tuesday – Sunday from 10am – 12:30pm and 1:30pm – 4pm, with the last adoption meet or scheduled appointment at 3:30pm. If the pet is listed as being in foster care, please call first. To learn more about what to expect when adopting from AWS and to view our FAQs, please visit our adoption process page.
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?
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Spotty now Scotia
Scotia loves being a brother to his sissy Alessia!! He goes to doggy daycare where he’s nicknamed the ladies man. 😂 He loves to visit is Grampstar and the residents in the assisted living facility in Calais. He is thriving living his best life in Downeast Maine where he can go for walks in the subdivision and car rides to Bangor for is spa day with Miss Kassity. Right now, he watches hockey night with his mom as he was named after Hockey Night in Canada. His favorite teams are the Maple Leafs and Calgary Flames!!
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Now Maddix
Maddix is settling in so well and already loves his big brother, Blaze! He was a little shy at first, but he’s really starting to come out of his shell. The two of them play together and both end up in our bed at night. Maddix is such a sweet, laid-back puppy who loves treats, chewing on sticks and snuggles. We’re so happy he’s part of our family. Thank you AWS for helping us find him! ❤️🐾🎾
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Marshmallow now Koda
I got Koda (Marshmallow) when he was only 3 months old he had a brother with him and was very skittish. Now he loves other animals, kids and adults and is alert to so much. I couldn’t thank AWS more for helping me have my baby🩷
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Now Willow
We adopted Willow , a 11/2 yr old Golden Retriever, last Sunday, October 25, 2026. She is a love. She was clearly well loved and well trained. She’s smart and sweet! We’ve kept her world small and her routine predictable. It’s hugely paid off – in a week. We got a second crate for her to sleep in our bedroom, we had a Easy Walk harness that stopped her pulling on her leash – she lives down the street from a tiny beach that she will enjoy for daily swims … she loves her yard, playing fetch, long frequent walks.…
Questions about adopting a dog or puppy?
For more information, please contact our Adoption Center via email or telephone at (207) 985-3244.
