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Summer of Fun at AWS: Foster a Pet
Foster a pet this summer! We are looking to add 25 new foster homes to our AWS family by July 4! Why foster a pet this summer? Summer brings an influx of animals and many well-deserved vacations for our year-round…
What’s it like being an AWS ACT?
First off, what is an ACT? It’s an Animal Care Technician, the folks who provide daily care to the pets in our shelter. And we are looking for more to join our team! Are you someone who’s looking to make…
Thank you Abigail!
With delicious tacos and trips down memory lane, today at lunch we said farewell to our dear boss lady. Abigail, thank you for the amazing things AWS accomplished under your leadership the past ten years. Remember your time in Maine…
Summer of Fun at AWS: Fostering Flowers
This summer at AWS is all about having fun with our community. Take part in AWS’ summer of fun by fostering flowers, fostering pets and fostering fun! Foster Flower Beds We’re opening our campus’ beautiful flower beds to local businesses…
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 beers! Whether you are into IPAs, lagers, ciders or seltzers – Woofstock has something to offer…
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 Smith has announced her resignation as AWS’ Executive Director, effective May 30, 2025. She will be…
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 Astrid Wielens. The three new hires are seen here pose with a litter of puppies (who…
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, lost or found pets and helping pet owners care for their animals. ACOs are a valuable…
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: Shamrock & Clover. These inseparable boys are quite the dynamic duo. They are fun, loving and…
Hiring for Animal Care Technician
Do you love animals? Do you love working with good people who love animals? So do we! In fact, every day, AWS staff have fun and make a difference in the lives of countless animals. We may have career opportunities…
Our Veterinary Clinic Answers WHY
Why get a microchip? What is a microchip? Microchips are small devices, about the size of a grain of rice, that a veterinarian inserts under the pet’s skin near their shoulder blades. So why are they important? It contains the…
Spay or Neuter Your Pet at AWS!
Did you know AWS’ Community Veterinary Clinic offers spay/neuter surgeries 5 days a week! And it’s not just for the pets in our shelter – we accept patients from our community. And we’d like to offer our affordable and accessible…
Celebrating Two Years of Dog Dates
Two years ago on Valentine’s Day, we created our Dog Date program! The program allows short-term fosters to show our dogs some love away from the Adoption Center. Every dog date is unique to the dog and the dater, but…
Double Your Donation
What if your love for animals could make twice the difference!??! Double your donation with a matching gift from your employer. Many businesses have programs to in place to honor employees’ favorite non-profits. With your company supporting your philanthropic endeavors,…
Happier Together
As the saying goes, “good things come in pairs,” and we have a lot of bonded pairs here at AWS! What’s a bonded pair? It’s two pets that came in together (from the same home) and enjoy being together. Thus,…
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 for Valentine’s Day! Bunnies Penny and Winston came to AWS on their own paths, each looking…
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 we offer to help dogs and their people bond, communicate and engage with each other. First…
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 make each and every day a happy and healthy one for animals in need. Whether as…
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