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Home for the Holidays 2025
Each year, around this time, we imagine what it would be like if our longest-term residents went home before the holidays. Wouldn’t it be…
Keeping Your Pets Safe in Cold Temps
Whether we’re ready for it or not, winter is HERE! In addition to the snow, it’s cold, Cold, COLD! Exposure to extreme temperatures, dry…
Angel’s Love for Belly Rubs
Hello everyone! My name is Angel and it is so lovely to meet you all. I’m a fun-loving young gal waiting to find the…
Daisy’s Holiday Safety Tips
Hi everyone, it’s Daisy here, your holiday safety advisor! With Thanksgiving right around the corner, I thought it would be the perfect time to…
Holiday Hours
Thank you so much for visiting Animal Welfare Society this holiday season. Whether you are here adopting, utilizing our programs and services, taking a…
Kimber Wants To Be Your Loyal Sidekick
Hey everyone, my name is Kimber and it is lovely to meet you all! I’ve been at AWS for some time now with a…
Heidi Marston Named Executive Director of Animal Welfare Society
After a nationwide search, the Board of Directors of Animal Welfare Society (AWS) is pleased to announce that Heidi Marston will serve as the organization’s next Executive Director.
Lola’s Love for Naps
Hi everyone, I’m Lola and it is so nice to meet you! I just woke up from a nice cat nap and feel refreshed…
What are Reindeer Games?
We are thrilled to announce that the seventh annual Reindeer Games are coming soon, and enrollment is now open! Led by our team of…
Gentle and Loving Souls: Scarlet Moon & Jolly Rancher
Hi everyone, my name is Scarlet Moon and I’m here with my friend Jolly Rancher. It’s very nice to meet you all, particularly in…
Snuggle Up With Shadow
Hello everyone! My name is Shadow and it is so nice to meet you all. I am an energetic and fun-loving goofball with a…
Pet Food Resources
AWS has pet food resources for community members as part of our Stay@Home program. We partner with area (human) food pantries and community service…
The Week of Eddie
Hey everyone, it’s me: Eddie! You probably recognize me by now as I’ve had quite a few appearances on AWS social media and blog…
Socializing Your Puppy
So, maybe you’ve recently adopted a puppy and are introducing them to their new life. You want them to become comfortable and acclimated to…
Five Reasons Rabbits like Fluff Make the Perfect Pet
Hey everyone, it’s me again, Fluff! As AWS’ resident rabbit, I’m here to tell you what makes me and every rabbit the perfect pet.…
How AWS and Spirits Place Support Maine’s Feral Cats
Today, on National Feral Cat Day, we highlight one of our community partners, Spirits Place, and share how we work together to support Maine’s…
Imagine If You Will….
Imagine if you will what it is like to be a pet in despair. Support AWS this fall to give second chances to pets who need it most.