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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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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