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Rescue Readers: Jan 17 @ 3 pm – 3:30 pm

Animal Welfare Society 46 Holland Road, Kennebunk, Maine, United States

Open to students in grades 1-8. Rescue Readers brings together elementary/middle school students and AWS resident pets for a half hour of literary-based confidence building! Reading aloud forms a special bond between student and pet, provides enrichment and positive socialization for the animal, and boosts confidence in children.

Free

Rescue Readers: Jan 17 @ 3:30 pm – 4 pm

Animal Welfare Society 46 Holland Road, Kennebunk, Maine, United States

Open to students in grades 1-8. Rescue Readers brings together elementary/middle school students and AWS resident pets for a half hour of literary-based confidence building! Reading aloud forms a special bond between student and pet, provides enrichment and positive socialization for the animal, and boosts confidence in children.

Free

Furry Tales Story Time

Graves Memorial Library 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, United States

Furry Tales Story Time combines pets, literacy, and fun! Toddlers, preschoolers, and their families explore the exciting world of animals with stories, playtime, crafts, songs, and plenty of time with various pets. Furry Tales travels to different locations around our community and is FREE to attend!

Free

Junior Dog Trainers

Animal Welfare Society 46 Holland Road, Kennebunk, Maine, United States

Empowering Kids Through Dog Training! Where kids learn responsible pet ownership and positive animal interaction. In this 5 week class (week 1 is for humans only), our experienced trainer guides children through the process of understanding dog behavior and dog body language. With a hands-on approach, kids actively participate in leash training, agility exercises, and […]

$145

Rescue Readers: Jan 24 @ 3 pm – 3:30 pm

Animal Welfare Society 46 Holland Road, Kennebunk, Maine, United States

Open to students in grades 1-8. Rescue Readers brings together elementary/middle school students and AWS resident pets for a half hour of literary-based confidence building! Reading aloud forms a special bond between student and pet, provides enrichment and positive socialization for the animal, and boosts confidence in children.

Free

Rescue Readers: Jan 24 @ 3:30 pm – 4 pm

Animal Welfare Society 46 Holland Road, Kennebunk, Maine, United States

Open to students in grades 1-8. Rescue Readers brings together elementary/middle school students and AWS resident pets for a half hour of literary-based confidence building! Reading aloud forms a special bond between student and pet, provides enrichment and positive socialization for the animal, and boosts confidence in children.

Free

Furry Tales Story Time

McArthur Public Library 270 Main Street, Biddeford, ME, United States

Furry Tales Story Time combines pets, literacy, and fun! Toddlers, preschoolers, and their families explore the exciting world of animals with stories, playtime, crafts, songs, and plenty of time with various pets. Furry Tales travels to different locations around our community and is FREE to attend!

Free

Rescue Readers: Jan 31 @ 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Animal Welfare Society 46 Holland Road, Kennebunk, Maine, United States

Open to students in grades 1-8. Rescue Readers brings together elementary/middle school students and AWS resident pets for a half hour of literary-based confidence building! Reading aloud forms a special bond between student and pet, provides enrichment and positive socialization for the animal, and boosts confidence in children.

Free

Rescue Readers: Jan 31 @ 3:30 pm – 4 pm

Animal Welfare Society 46 Holland Road, Kennebunk, Maine, United States

Open to students in grades 1-8. Rescue Readers brings together elementary/middle school students and AWS resident pets for a half hour of literary-based confidence building! Reading aloud forms a special bond between student and pet, provides enrichment and positive socialization for the animal, and boosts confidence in children.

Free

February After School Club

Animal Welfare Society 46 Holland Road, Kennebunk, Maine, United States

February After School Club is for students in grades 2-5. It begins on Thursday, February 1 and runs every following Thursday until February 29, 2024. During Club meetings, led by our Youth Programs coordinator, students will dive deeper into animal care by occasionally volunteering at the Adoption Center, making crafts, playing games, and generally decompressing […]

Furry Tales Story Time @ Kennebunk Library: Feb 2 @ 11:30 am

Kennebunk Free Library 112 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, United States

Join Miss Amanda from AWS Youth Programs for Furry Tales Story Hour. This month is all about reptiles. She'll have stories, puppets and games and get to meet a pet snake! For toddlers and preschoolers and their families.

Rescue Readers: Wednesday, February 7

Animal Welfare Society 46 Holland Road, Kennebunk, ME, United States

Open to students in grades 1-8. Rescue Readers brings together elementary/middle school students and resident or therapy pets for a half hour of literary-based confidence building! Reading aloud forms a special bond between student and pet, provides enrichment and positive socialization for the animal, and boosts confidence in children.

Free

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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)

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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!

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