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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251222T173000
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SUMMARY:Pop Up Reindeer Games: Rudolph's Hide & Sniff
DESCRIPTION:Join the Reindeer Games\, holiday-themed training classes to keep your pup on Santa’s nice list this holiday season.\n\n\n\nDoes your dog love using their nose? This playful pop-up class is all about channeling that natural sniffing talent into fun\, rewarding games! \n\n\n\nInspired by the principles of scent work\, but with a more relaxed and playful approach\, “Find It for Fun” uses boxes\, blankets\, and everyday items to create simple searches your dog will love. It’s a great way to build confidence\, burn mental energy\, and enjoy quality time together\, all while letting your dog’s natural instincts shine. \n\n\n\nPrerequisite: This class is open to graduates or current enrollees of AWS Basic Training\, as well as graduates of AWS Puppy Kindergarten. Dogs who have completed an equivalent obedience or manners class elsewhere are also welcome to join. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration
URL:https://animalwelfaresociety.org/event/pop-up-reindeer-games-rudolphs-hide-sniff/
LOCATION:AWS Training Classroom\, 46 Holland Road\, Kennebunk\, ME\, 04043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Canine Training,Holiday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T113000
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SUMMARY:Welcome Open House
DESCRIPTION:Stop by during our Open House on Tuesday\, February 3rd* as we welcome our new Executive Director\, Heidi Marston\, to Animal Welfare Society! A light buffet lunch and refreshments will be served. \n\n\n\n*Snow Date: February 10th. Visit our homepage for closure announcements. \n\n\n\n\n \n 
URL:https://animalwelfaresociety.org/event/open-house/
LOCATION:Animal Welfare Society (AWS)\, 46 Holland Road\, Kennebunk\, Maine\, 04043\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T100000
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SUMMARY:Woof.Play.Eat Puppy Bowl in the Park
DESCRIPTION:We are joining our new friends at Woof.Play.Eat as they celebrate opening their Park\, just in time for the Super Bowl\, oops\, we mean Puppy Bowl! \n\n\n\nHere are the details from Woof.Play.Eat:\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a tail-wagging good time as we watch the Puppy Bowl together while your pup plays. We’re teaming up with local rescues and adoption centers who will be on-site to share information\, introduce adoptable dogs\, and chat about fostering\, volunteering\, and supporting their amazing work. \n\n\n\nPark opens at 10:00am and the fun starts at 11:00am! \n\n\n\nWhether you’re coming to cheer on your favorite Puppy Bowl MVP\, socialize your pup\, or meet your potential new best friend\, this event is all about community\, connection\, and fun. Be sure to enter the raffle for a chance to win. \n\n\n\nFREE PARK ENTRY FOR PUPS WEARING A FOOTBALL JERSEY! \n\n\n\n\nMore info: – Entry: Not a ticketed event; members permitted park entry\, day passes available for non members\, FREE entry to dogs in jerseys\, table area free access to all dog or no dog.– Refreshments: Themed drinks available at the restaurant and allowed in park and table area.– Raffle: Tickets for a Woof.Play.Eat giveaway basket will be available\, with the winner announced at halftime.– Donations: Direct donations to participating organizations are permitted and encouraged.– Broadcasting: The Super Bowl will be cast in the restaurant until the Puppy Bowl concludes\, at which point it will be shown on all facility TVs.
URL:https://animalwelfaresociety.org/event/woof-play-eat-puppy-bowl-in-the-park/
LOCATION:Woof.Play.Eat\, 49 Northport Drive\, Portland\, ME\, 04103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T130000
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SUMMARY:Adoption Event @ The Barkery Dog Bar
DESCRIPTION:Join AWS in South Portland from 1 – 3 p.m for an Adoption Event @ The Barkery Dog Bar featuring puppies and adult dogs! Enjoy the Barkery’s indoor dog park and bar\, as well as meeting adoptable dogs from AWS. Each adoption comes with a free dessert at The Barkery as well as a free day pass to their dog park for your new pup to play!
URL:https://animalwelfaresociety.org/event/adoption-event-the-barkery-dog-bar/
LOCATION:The Barkery Dog Bar\, 180 Waterman Dr Unit 1\, South Portland\, Maine\, 04106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Adoption Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T160000
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SUMMARY:Name Your Own Adoption Fee Special
DESCRIPTION:Spring into a new home with a new best friend! Visit AWS for our Spring Into a New Home Adoption Special 🐶 running from April 12th through April 18th\, culminating in a special adoption event on the 18th. \n\n\n\nSpring Into a New Home\n\n\n\nAdoption Center is open Tuesday – Sunday from 10 am – 12:30 pm; 1:30 pm – 4 pm\, with the last adoption appointment at 3:30pm. Adoption Center is closed Mondays. \n\n\n\n\n50% off adoption fees for animals 6 months and older.\n\n\n\n20% off adoption fees 6 months and younger.\n\n\n\nDog adoptions include a 20% off discount coupon for a canine training class.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpring Into a New Home Adoption Event\n\n\n\nWe’re closing out the week with something special. \n\n\n\nOn Saturday\, April 18\, join us for a Name Your Own Adoption Fee event happening all day. That means you choose the adoption fee that works best for you to spring into a new home! Every adoption includes free pet tag engraving and an entry into a raffle.
URL:https://animalwelfaresociety.org/event/name-your-own-adoption-fee-special/
LOCATION:Animal Welfare Society\, 46 Holland Road\, Kennebunk\, Maine\, 04043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adoption Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T183000
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SUMMARY:Smoke n' Bingo: April 22
DESCRIPTION:Join Smoke BBQ for an hour and a half of free bingo\, prizes and fun! Each bingo card is a suggested donation of $5 and all proceeds benefit AWS’ mission.
URL:https://animalwelfaresociety.org/event/smoke-n-bingo-april-22-26/
LOCATION:Smoke BBQ\, 58 York Street\, Kenebunk\, Maine\, 04043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraisers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T090000
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SUMMARY:Microchip + Rabies Vaccine Clinic: May 16 @9 am - Noon
DESCRIPTION:AWS’ Community Veterinary Clinic is hosting a FREE microchip and rabies vaccine clinic for dogs and cats over 12 weeks of age. Vaccines are available on a first come\, first served basis\, as supplies last. Please RSVP below. All pets must be leashed or in a secure carrier. To receive a 3-year vaccine\, you must bring your pet’s previous rabies certificate or vet records. Otherwise\, your pet will receive a 1-year vaccine. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPre-registration is now closed. Drop ins are welcome\, as supplies last. Because we are anticipating large crowd\, please expect to wait in line (in your car). All vaccines and microchips are administered on a first come\, first served basis.
URL:https://animalwelfaresociety.org/event/rabies-vaccine-clinic-may-16-9-am-noon/
LOCATION:Saint Martha’s Church\, 30 Portland Rd\, Kennebunk\, Maine\, 04043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Veterinary Clinics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T140000
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SUMMARY:Adoption Event at Tractor Supply Co\, Gorham
DESCRIPTION:Animal Welfare Society is coming to Tractor Supply in Gorham for a special adoption event! Stop by to meet adoptable dogs and learn more about the many ways you can get involved with AWS.
URL:https://animalwelfaresociety.org/event/adoption-event-tractor-supply-co/
LOCATION:Tractor Supply Co\, 477 Ossipee Trl E\, Gorham\, Maine\, 04038\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adoption Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T100000
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SUMMARY:Adoption Event at East Coast Cannabis
DESCRIPTION:Animal Welfare Society is coming to East Coast Cannabis for a special adoption event! Stop by to meet adoptable kittens and puppies and learn more about the many ways you can get involved with AWS.
URL:https://animalwelfaresociety.org/event/adoption-event-at-east-coast-cannabis/
LOCATION:East Coast Cannabis\, 290 Harold L. Dow Highway\, Eliot\, Maine\, 03903\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adoption Event
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SUMMARY:Adoption Event at PetSmart
DESCRIPTION:Animal Welfare Society is coming to PetSmart in Biddeford! Stop by to meet adoptable dogs\, chat with AWS staff and learn more about adoption\, volunteering\, fostering and other ways to support pets and families in our community.
URL:https://animalwelfaresociety.org/event/adoption-event-at-petsmart/
LOCATION:PetSmart Biddeford\, 208 Mariner Way\, Biddeford\, Maine\, 04005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adoption Event
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SUMMARY:Woofstock: Dog-Friendly\, Family Friendly Food & Beer Festival
DESCRIPTION:Woofstock is the FREE family-friendly\, dog-friendly\, beer and food festival held rain or shine on the last Saturday in July each year on the grounds of Animal Welfare Society\, 46 Holland Road in Kennebunk\, Maine. \n\n\n\nEnjoy an afternoon with food trucks\, local craft brews\, music and lots of doggone fun. There’s something for everyone! Woofstock has games\, kids’ activities\, a bounce house\, dog agility courses\, makers and craft vendors\, giveaways and so much more!
URL:https://animalwelfaresociety.org/event/woofstock-dog-friendly-family-friendly-food-beer-festival-2/
LOCATION:Animal Welfare Society\, 46 Holland Road\, Kennebunk\, Maine\, 04043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraisers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T160000
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SUMMARY:WGME Pet Food Drive\, Friday\, July 31st
DESCRIPTION:Help Fill Pet Food Pantries Across Maine\n\n\n\nAnimal Welfare Society is proud to join CBS 13 and FOX 23 for their annual Pet Food Drive on Friday\, July 31. \n\n\n\nYour donation of new\, unopened pet food will help local shelters and community pet food pantries support pets and families throughout Maine. Donations may be dropped off at AWS or any participating location listed below. You can also support participating shelters through their online donation pages and wish lists. \n\n\n\nDonate at Animal Welfare Society\n\n\n\nAnimal Welfare Society46 Holland RoadKennebunk\, Maine \n\n\n\nPlease bring only new\, unopened dog or cat food.You can also support the pet food drive by purchasing food and other needed items from our wish lists: \n\n\n\n\nAmazon\n\n\n\nChewy\n\n\n\nWalmart\n\n\n\n\nEvery donated bag or can helps provide short-term support to a pet family in need. Together\, we can help keep pets healthy\, happy and at home where they belong. \n\n\n\nThe Pet Food Drive is sponsored by Paris Farmers Union and Charlie’s Family of Dealerships.
URL:https://animalwelfaresociety.org/event/wgme-pet-food-drive-friday-july-31st/
LOCATION:Animal Welfare Society\, 46 Holland Road\, Kennebunk\, Maine\, 04043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraisers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T100000
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SUMMARY:August 22: Adoption Event at PetSmart in Biddeford
DESCRIPTION:Join us from 10 am to 2 pm\n\n\n\nStop by to meet adoptable dogs\, chat with Animal Welfare Society staff and learn more about adoption\, volunteering\, fostering and other ways to support pets and families in our community.
URL:https://animalwelfaresociety.org/event/august-22-adoption-event-at-petsmart-in-biddeford/
LOCATION:PetSmart Biddeford\, 208 Mariner Wy\, Biddeford\, Maine\, 04005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraisers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T100000
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SUMMARY:September 5: Adoption Event at East Coast Cannabis in Lebanon
DESCRIPTION:Join us from 10 am to 2 pm\n\n\n\nStop by to meet adoptable dogs\, chat with Animal Welfare Society staff and learn more about adoption\, volunteering\, fostering and other ways to support pets and families in our community.
URL:https://animalwelfaresociety.org/event/september-5-adoption-event-at-east-coast-cannabis/
LOCATION:East Coast Cannabis\, 1716 Carl Broggi Hwy\, Lebanon\, Maine\, 04027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraisers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T100000
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SUMMARY:September 13: Adoption Event at Kittery Trading Post
DESCRIPTION:Join us from 10 am to 2 pm\n\n\n\nStop by to meet adoptable dogs\, chat with Animal Welfare Society staff and learn more about adoption\, volunteering\, fostering and other ways to support pets and families in our community.
URL:https://animalwelfaresociety.org/event/september-13-adoption-event-at-kittery-trading-post/
LOCATION:Kittery Trading Post\, 301 US-1 One\, Kittery\, Maine\, 03904\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraisers
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