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What is Foster-to-Adopt?
Have you ever heard the term foster-to-adopt? We sometimes use this term in our adoptable pet profiles to describe the status of certain animals.…
Southern Maine Hospital for Small Mammals
If you are a parent to a pet that is anything other than a dog, cat, or farm animal, then you have an exotic…
Stay Positive with Elmer
Hi there! What a pleasure it is to meet you! My name is Elmer and I am a young and active dog who is…
The Power of Pets
It’s no secret that owning a pet brings happiness, comfort, and companionship to our everyday lives. What’s even more amazing, however, is that pets…
Crate Training Your Dog
Training your dog to be comfortable inside a crate is a terrific management tool. Dogs are natural den animals which means they find comfort…
Anatase the Parade Pup
*ANATASE HAS BEEN ADOPTED!* Hi again! It’s me, Anatase! In case you missed all the excitement this weekend, I was in the annual May…
Cleaning Volunteers Needed!
*Thanks to the generosity of our community members, all volunteer cleaning spots have been filled. Thank you!* You’d like to volunteer with animals? Great!…
Technology Makes a Difference
It’s no secret that being a volunteer or foster for AWS makes a big difference for the pets in our facility. Volunteers not only…
Puppy Socialization & Vaccinations
Puppyhood, particularly up until about 4 months of age, is a critical time for dog socialization. This is when your puppy learns how to…
We’re So Grateful
Last week at AWS, we celebrated or hardworking fosters and volunteers during Volunteer Appreciation Week. To show our gratitude, we had prizes, raffles, and…
Learn with Anatase
Hi there! It’s so nice to meet you! My name is Anatase (pronounced a·nuh·tayz), and I’m a young and active puppy who is ready…
Volunteer Appreciation Week
For the last week of every April, we celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Week! It goes without saying that our hardworking volunteers are invaluable members of…
Microchipping 101
You’ve probably heard of getting your pet microchipped. But what exactly does this mean? We’re here to break down the ins and outs of…
How to Tame Alert Barking
We all get excited when we hear the delivery truck pull up to the curb. But do you have a dog who gets a…
Double the Love
On our last Featured Pet blog we talked about why spring is the perfect time to adopt a dog. What about cats? As it…
Why NOW is the Perfect Time to Adopt a Dog
Perhaps you’ve considered adding a new canine companion to your family, but haven’t quite decided if it’s a good time yet. Maybe you’ve been…
Canine Fitness and Nutrition
Dogs feel their best when they have a healthy lifestyle that balances diet and exercise. Same as us humans! It can be hard to…