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And this year’s Giving Tuesday Winner Is… 🥁 …Team #awsdog. You heard it here first! Our 2024 Giving Tuesday winner is no other than the dogs! You told us – Dogs are the Best Buddies and our GivingTuesday champs for…

Who is your Best Buddy? Team #awscat and #awsdog Need YOU This GivingTuesday! The competition to decide who makes the Best Buddy is well underway today for AWS’ eighth annual GivingTuesday competition. Team #awscat and #awsdog are neck and neck,…

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…

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…

At AWS, we celebrate every victory, big and small, but some milestones stand out. We are excited to announce that Stomper, one of our most resilient and close to heart canine friends, has earned his AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC)…

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…

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…



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…

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…

If you are a parent to a pet that is anything other than a dog, cat, or farm animal, then you have an exotic pet! These include rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, reptiles, and even birds. As responsible pet parents, we…

*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…

*Thanks to the generosity of our community members, all volunteer cleaning spots have been filled. Thank you!* You’d like to volunteer with animals? Great! You’ve come to the right place. The staff and pets at Animal Welfare Society would love…

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…

Happy Valentine’s Day! One year ago today, we started our Doggy Date Program where our community of short-term fosters take our resident dogs out for an afternoon, night, or sleepover away from the shelter. Looking back, we’re so excited to…


Does your dog struggle in the modern world? Is your pup reactive or sensitive? If so, please check out PupFest 2024, a free online event happening this weekend. PupFest 2024 showcases 17 global dog experts sharing their expertise, including our…
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