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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…
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…
Woofstock Thank You
Thank you to the many businesses, families and pet-loving individuals who supported and enjoyed our 2024 Woofstock Festival. See you in 2025!
Thank You Rarebreed!
Are you excited for Woofstock?! Our family-friendly, dog-friendly, food and beer festival is little more than a month away! With over a dozen food trucks, breweries, vendors, kid’s activities, dog agility and more, there’s something fun for everyone. Of course,…
Fundraisers and Supply Drives
Donating food and supply items from our wish lists makes a huge difference and supports our life-saving mission. We rely on donations to help support the more than 10,000 pets we care for each year. That’s why fundraisers and supply…
We’re So Grateful
Last week at AWS, we celebrated or hardworking fosters and volunteers during Volunteer Appreciation Week. To show our gratitude, we had prizes, raffles, and lots of delicious food for them to enjoy. During the same week, we also hosted our…
Volunteer Appreciation Week
For the last week of every April, we celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Week! It goes without saying that our hardworking volunteers are invaluable members of our organization. They deserve to be recognized for the many roles they play within AWS. From…
Congrats to Team #awscat!
This Giving Tuesday competition centered around the question who is the Coziest Companion: Cats or Canines? After a fierce but friendly competition, the winner is… 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 #𝗔𝗪𝗦𝗖𝗔𝗧! Our feline friends celebrated with catnip and of course, they’ve received bragging rights…
Animal Shelter Appreciation Week
Happy Animal Shelter Appreciation Week! Each year during the first full week of November, The Humane Society of the United States (The HSUS) celebrates National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week as a way to honor animal shelters and the dedicated and…
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…
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During this joyful time of year, be sure to remember to keep your pets in mind! There are plenty of common items around the holiday season that can be hazardous to your animals.
Have a safe and happy holiday!
⏰ Closed Christmas Day (12/25)
⏰ Closing at 2pm New Year`s Eve (12/31)
⏰ Closed New Year`s Day (1/1)
Our sweet friend Rosey wants to remind you of our upcoming Holiday hours!
⏰ Closing at 2pm Christmas Eve (12/24)
⏰ Closed Christmas Day (12/25)
⏰ Closing at 2pm New Year`s Eve (12/31)
⏰ Closed New Year`s Day (1/1)
Want to spend the holidays with Rosey? Visit our profile to learn more!
Look what has popped up on the beach!! Thank you to Elvis` family for organizing such a wonderful tribute fundraiser 🎄
Need a gift this holiday season for the person who has everything? Are they an animal lover? How about a donation to AWS in their name!
Honorary gifts support the care and wellbeing of the thousands of pets who make their way to AWS each year. Pay tribute to a special friend and give a gift to the animals, all at once!
Visit our profile to make your gift now!
Hi everyone! I’m Cookie and it’s great to meet you. I am a very sweet gal that’s waiting to find her Home for the Holidays! It has been a wonderful time here at AWS, but now I think I’m ready to meet my family and share all of my sweetness.
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