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Canine Training Resources
As January is Train Your Dog month, we wanted to reintroduce you to our training program and share with you the canine training resources…
Why Loose Leash Walking is Beneficial and How to Achieve It
Teaching your dog to walk with you comfortably is an all-important step if you want to take your dog with you anywhere. Whether it’s…
When Penny Met Winston
Don’t miss the mega hit of the season – When Penny Met Winston. This delightful love story will warm your hearts, just in time…
Why Kitty Thinks Senior Cats Rule
Hi everyone, my name is Kitty! I’m a 12-year-old female tuxedo cat. It’s so nice to meet you all. My friends at AWS have…
Simple Games to Play with Your Dog in the Snow
We’re still waiting for more snow on the ground, but we know that in a Maine winter there could be a snow at any…
Keeping Your Pets Safe in Cold Temps
There may not be much snow on the ground currently, but the extremely cold temperatures can still have an impact on your pets! Exposure…
Particular Penny
Hi everyone, my name is Penny. It’s nice to meet you! I’m a five-year-old rabbit here at AWS who is looking for a new…
Meet Your New Best Pal
Hi everyone, my name is Pal and it’s so nice to meet you! I am a fun and playful eight-year-old dog here at AWS…
Why Mice Make Great Pets
Mice may not commonly be thought of as pets, but they make great ones! They offer an easy pet care experience and could be…
Meet This Sweet Cookie
Hi everyone! I’m Cookie and it’s great to meet you. I am a very sweet gal that’s waiting to find her Home for the…
Giving Thanks for Giving Trees
The spirit of the season brings holiday generosity, giving trees and extra support from our community. We are so thankful for the folks who…
Home for the Holidays
This holiday season, we highlight our canine friends here at AWS who have been with us the longest and want to find their family…
River Is Going With the Flow
Hi everyone! My name is River and it’s so nice to meet you. I am very fun and loving and I want to be…
Sniffing Out a Home for the Holidays
Hi everyone, my name is Pixie and it is great to meet you! I am a sweet and happy six-year-old hound dog that is…
And the Winner Is… 🥁
Team #awsdog You told us – Dogs are the Best Buddies and GivingTuesday champs! Our canine companions have won the eighth annual AWS GivingTuesday…
Team #awscat and #awsdog Need YOU This GivingTuesday
The competition to decide who makes the Best Buddy is well underway today for AWS’ eighth annual GivingTuesday competition. Team #awscat and #awsdog are…
Chunk and #awscat need your help on GivingTuesday
CHUNK HAS BEEN ADOPTED! Hi everyone, my name is Chunk and it is wonderful to meet you. GivingTuesday is tomorrow December 3rd, and I’ve…
Having a Safe Thanksgiving With Your Canine Companions
Hi everyone, my name is Loui and I’m here with my son Bronx. It’s our pleasure to meet you! We are a bonded pair…