AWS News & Updates

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Our $99 Dog Adoption Promotion

Have you heard the news? For a short time only, we’ve reduced the adoption fee for certain adult dogs to only $99! While we love all our residents while they’re here, our goal is to get them out the door…

They Did It!

You may recall a story we shared a few months back about local teams of dogs training to sniff out the invasive spotted lanternfly. Well, we’re happy to report that they did it! All their time and dedication paid off…

A woman wearing a lei holds a puppy also wearing a lei in a parade.

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 Day Parade here in downtown Kennebunk. I had never been to a parade before and let…

Make a Special Cat Mat

Dust off those sewing machines! We are looking for crafters and sewists to help with a very special project. We need some special cat mats to help our cats and kittens stay comfy and cozy while in our care. Please…

High-school students in IDEXX lab coats learn from a lab specialist.

AWS’ Animal Care Intensive (ACI)

AWS’ Youth Programs is pleased to announce that the application for AWS’ Animal Care Intensive (ACI) is now open! What is ACI? ACI is a five-day series of workshops for high-school students who have a serious and deep drive to…

An AWS banner featuring a cute kitten as the winner of Giving Tuesday event.

Congrats to Team #awscat!

This Giving Tuesday competition centered around the question who is the Coziest Companion: Cats or Canines? After a fierce but friendly competition, the winner is… 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 #𝗔𝗪𝗦𝗖𝗔𝗧! Our feline friends celebrated with catnip and of course, they’ve received bragging rights…

Animal Shelter Appreciation Week

Happy Animal Shelter Appreciation Week! Each year during the first full week of November, The Humane Society of the United States (The HSUS) celebrates National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week as a way to honor animal shelters and the dedicated and…

tan puppy wearing a blue backpack sits in the grass

Disaster Preparedness Month: A Buddy & A Backpack

Pets are more than just animals; they’re important members of our families! September is National Preparedness Month, sponsored annually by FEMA. You can learn more about their efforts and read their preparedness suggestions at ready.gov. In the meantime, we’ve put…

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Thank you!

Wow! We are so grateful to operate in such an amazing community! Last night, the Kennebunk-Kennebunkport-Arundel Chamber of Commerce presented their annual Drive to Be the Best awards, as selected by local community members. AWS was a gold winner in…

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We have kittens! So many sweet faces are waiting for you and ready to be adopted into their new, happy homes. From fuzzy and blue-eyed, to sleek and tiger striped, we have them all. Stop by today and adopt the new love of your life! ❤️
Rosie loves to show off her big, beautiful golden eyes. We’ve never seen such precious peepers in a cat! Good thing she has a golden personality to match! #adoptrosie