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The Lucky Cauldron Adoption Promotion
Feeling lucky? This March, adopters can dip into our Lucky Cauldron after completing an adoption. Each Lucky Cauldron prize reveals a special surprise! Prizes include discounts in the Adoption Center, Canine Training coupons, free tag engraving and more fun for…
Foster Young, Active Dogs
If you’ve been waiting for the perfect opportunity to try fostering a pet, especially young, active dogs (yes, that includes puppies), now is the time! AWS is looking to sign on a few more foster families for short-term fostering (no…
Winter Wags Adoption Special
Warm your heart with a new best friend! Visit AWS for our Winter Wags Adoption Special 🐶 running from January 30 through February 8. We have reduced our adoption fees by 50% for adult dogs (6 months and older) to…
Temporary Emergency Sheltering
One of AWS’ lesser known services is temporary emergency sheltering, provided through our Stay@Home program. Stay@Home is a suite of services intended to help pets and their people stay together in times of hardship. What is temporary emergency sheltering? When…
What Makes AWS Training Unique?
AWS’ Canine Training team is one-of-a-kind. We are a unique training program suited to dogs of all ages, breeds and abilities. Our training is accessible to dog families, no matter their experience, background or availability. From convenient group classes to…
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 wonderful to know they are with their people as the lights twinkle, the snow falls and…
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 class or making a donation, we welcome you. Thank you for stopping by! Standard Hours of…
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.
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 organizations, primarily in York County. We provide pet food and supplies to these partner organizations. They…
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 feral cats. Spirits Place Spirits Place is a cat rescue and sanctuary located in St. Alban’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.
Why We Appreciation Our Veterinary Technicians!
This week is National Veterinary Technicians Week. Started by the American Veterinary Medical Association in 1993, National Vet Tech Week commemorates the vital and professional role veterinary technicians play in diagnosing, treating and caring for animals. It’s also a week…
The Power of Pets
Today is World Mental Health Day, and we are highlighting the power of pets! There are 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…
Read and Cuddle with Kennebunk Free Library Cats
We are honored to have an amazing partnership with the Kennebunk Free Library, located right on Main Street in Kennebunk. Books and cats naturally go together, don’t you think! And while of course you can check out books, DVDs and…
Maine Humane Pet Food Bank Supports Pets and Their Families
Maine Humane (FKA the Maine Federation of Humane Societies) is a state-wide association that brings together professionals and community organizations that focus on companion animal welfare. With members from all over the state, their mission is to provide resources and…
In Memoriam
We extend our deepest condolences to the loved ones of AWS Board Member Daniel DiCesare upon his untimely passing.
This Labor Day Weekend: ADOPT and save!
Our Adoption Center is full, Full, FULL and we need you to adopt, Adopt, ADOPT! So we’re concluding our Summer of Love with a Labor Day Weekend Adoption Promotion! We have reduced* our adoption fees – for a limited time…
All About AWS
AWS is more than just an animal shelter. It is a comprehensive community resource for pets and their families.
