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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Southern Maine Hospital for Small Mammals
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 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…
Cleaning Volunteers Needed!
*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…
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…
One Year of Doggy Dates
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…
Pet Dental Health Month Kick Off
February is Pet Dental Health Month. Get a goody bag of pet dental health supplies if you book a dental appointment at AWS' Clinic in February.
PupFest 2024 with Melissa McCue-McGrath, CPDT-KA
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…
We’re Hiring!
AWS is currently hiring for several positions on our administrative team and in our veterinary clinic!
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…
2023 Winner
Congrats to Team #awscat! This year’s Giving Tuesday competition centered around the question who is the Coziest Companion: Cats or Canines? After a fierce but friendly competition, the 2023 Giving Tuesday winner is … 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 #𝗔𝗪𝗦𝗖𝗔𝗧! Our feline friends celebrated…
Animal Shelter Appreciation Week 2023
Happy Animal Shelter Appreciation Week 2023! Each year during the first full week of November, The Humane Society of the United States (The HSUS) celebrates National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week. This is a way to honor animal shelters and the…
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…
