Birds & Small Animals

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

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We regularly have birds and small mammals for adoption, such as guinea pigs, gerbils, hamsters, mice, rats, and parakeets. And on occasion, we have reptiles or more exotic birds. We collectively call these types of pets “small animals” though they can vary in size from a tiny mouse to a large Macaw. The population of small animals is constantly changing, so if you’re looking for one of these pets, check back frequently.

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. We are open 7 days a week, from 10 am – 3:30 pm.

All adoptions are on a first come, first served basis. These adoption pages are REAL TIME, so as soon as an animal is adopted, it will “disappear” from the website.

To adopt, stop by the Adoption Center anytime during our open hours 10 am – 3:30 pm, seven days a week. If the pet is listed as being in foster care, please call first.

Questions about adopting a small animal?

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

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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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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!!