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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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A very sweet Happy Homes! 🐾
"Charlie is doing great in his new home! After having to say goodbye to our last dog in September `23, we met Charlie in February and fell instantly in love. He’s a big, smart, playful, high-energy pupper! It took a few months for him to really get comfortable with us, but now he’s happy and settled in. He loves playing fetch in the yard, keeping watch for squirrels and pedestrians, and snoozing with his people. We’re so happy that this sweet, beautiful boy is part of our lives!"
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This active guy just LOVES his new toy! Bronx is an energetic dog who loves his walks and being outside. He’s also been known for great snuggle sessions on the couch! Visit our profile to meet Bronx 🐾
Teaching your dog to walk with you comfortably is an all-important step if you want to take your dog with you anywhere. Whether it’s a walk on a hiking trail or around a busy city, knowing you can easily walk your dog without worrying they will pull is important! That’s why we teach loose leash walking. A loose leash walk is defined a walk where there is no tension on the leash.
Enjoy this photo from today’s basic class and visit our profile to learn more about loose leash walking!
Vada Faye sure loves her toys! And she`d love to find a new home full of love and toys 🐾
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Hopping into a home near you!
Penny and Winston came to AWS on their own paths, both looking for a new family. Despite being in separate kennels, one fateful night they decided they would stage their own meet cute! The rest is history! These two are ear-resistible and couldn’t get enough of spending time together. No-bunny loves like these two!
When Penny met Winston, a bunny story showing now at AWS!
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