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Keeping it Easy with Harmony & Valerie
Hello everyone, my name is Harmony and I’m here with my friend Valerie! We are a loving pair of sisters who are known for…
Thank You Smoke BBQ
WOW! What a great run we had of Smoke N’ Bingo nights, graciously hosted by SMOKE BBQ Kennebunk. Since the first night of Smoke…
Celebrate American Craft Beer Week with Woofstock Breweries!
It’s American Craft Beer Week and we’re here to remind you that Woofstock is a great opportunity to try some of Maine’s best craft…
AWS Executive Director to Step Down
Dear friends and supporters, On behalf of the Board of Directors and staff of Animal Welfare Society, I wanted to share with you that Abigail…
Take a Bet on Black Jack
Hi everyone, my name is Black Jack and it’s so nice to meet you! I’m here at AWS waiting for my new family to…
Why Guinea Pigs Are Great
Hi everyone, my name is Porky and I’m here with my friends Pumpkin and Ginger. We’re a trio of bonded guinea pigs here at…
Mother Daughter Duo
We’re kicking off our Volunteer Spotlight with a mother daughter duo: Meira & Sicily! These two have been volunteering at AWS for nearly a…
May We Hop into Your Heart?
If you woke up this morning saying “rabbit-rabbit-rabbit” for good luck, then we have the perfect good luck charms for you to meet! Our…
Walk the Trails with Eddie
Hi everyone, my name is Eddie and it’s so nice to meet you! With all of the nice weather we’ve been having lately, I’ve…
You Know You’re a Dog Person When…
At AWS’s Canine Training program, you learn fast that there are people who like dogs, and then there are dog people. Dog people know…
A Day in the Life with Lettie
Hi everyone, it’s Lettie here! It’s so nice to meet you. As the current longest resident dog at AWS, I wanted to share what…
Welcome to the Team
AWS Announces New Hires With recent hiring, we have added three new members to our management team. Please welcome Allie McCarthy, Cam Raymond and…
Volunteer Appreciation Week 2025
Volunteers are the heart of AWS, contributing their time and talents in so many ways. Whether they care for animals at our adoption center,…
Teaching Your Puppy to Use Their Mouth Appropriately
So you brought an adorable puppy home and are all excited to bond with your new friend! The only thing is that your new…
Celebrating 2025 Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week
This week is Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week! We’re highlighting the work animal control officers (ACOs) do in our community, looking after stray, homeless,…
These Flowers are Ready to Bloom
Hello everyone, my name is Maize and I’m here with my friend Marigold! We are one of the three bonded pairs of mice looking…
Shamrock & Clover Share Their Bond on National Siblings Day
Today is National Siblings Day, and here at AWS we wanted to celebrate the special bond between two of the fluffiest siblings we know:…