AWS News & Updates

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…

Home for the Holidays

This holiday season, we highlight our canine friends here at AWS who have been with us the longest and want to find their family soon. What sounds better than warm nights by the fireplace, snow-filled adventures and cozy lap naps?…

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And the Winner Is… 🥁

Team #awsdog You told us – Dogs are the Best Buddies and GivingTuesday champs! Our canine companions have won the eighth annual AWS GivingTuesday competition by a landslide. Team #awsdog brought in more than $4,000 more than Team #awscat! Wow! While…

AWS Shih Tzu Update

As reported this week, AWS is caring for a number of shih tzus taken in by the state’s Animal Welfare Program last month. We are pleased to announce that the dogs are receiving much needed veterinary care at our Community…

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Animal Shelter Appreciation Week

This week is Animal Shelter Appreciation Week. Our staff and volunteers work tirelessly each day to care for hundreds of pets. We couldn’t do what we do without their dedication. We also couldn’t do what we do without the support…

Halloween Pet Safety Tips

Halloween is this Thursday, October 31. It’s going to be a beautiful day and evening for trick-or-treaters. Keep your dogs, cats and small animals safe and out of harm’s way, while also enjoying the festivities with these Halloween pet safety…

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The Power of Pets

As World Mental Health week draws to a close, we highlight the power of pets the many reasons why pets are good for our mental wellbeing. It’s no secret that owning a pet brings happiness, comfort, and companionship to our…

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Donate a Vehicle

Did you know AWS accepts donations of cars, trucks, motorcycles and other vehicles? Have a car or truck that you don’t use?  Is an unused vehicle taking up space in your garage? Is it becoming an eye sore on your…

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Seeking Customer Service Representative

If you love helping people and their pets and have amazing customer service skills, come join our busy Community Clinic! Customer service representatives help keep our clinic running smoothly by checking clients and patients in and out, staffing the reception desk, processing payments, scheduling appointments, answering questions, phones and emails, and much more! This position is full time, experience in a veterinary setting preferred. Apply today!
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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…

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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…

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