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Junior Dog Trainers
Animal Welfare Society 46 Holland Road, Kennebunk, Maine, United StatesEmpowering 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 StatesOpen 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 StatesOpen 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 StatesFurry 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 StatesOpen 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 StatesOpen 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 StatesFebruary 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 StatesJoin 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 StatesOpen 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
Furry Tales Story Time @ Goodall Library: Feb 9 @ 10:30 am
Goodall Memorial Library 952 Main Street, Sanford, ME, United StatesJoin Miss Amanda from AWS Youth Programs for Furry Tales. She'll have stories, puppets and games all about reptiles! For toddlers and preschoolers.
Rescue Readers: Wednesday, February 14
Animal Welfare Society 46 Holland Road, Kennebunk, ME, United StatesOpen 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
Furry Tales Story Time @ Graves Library: Feb 16 @ 10:30 am
Graves Memorial Library 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, United StatesFollow Us!
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.
Visit our profile to learn more about Cookie!
It’s not just big dogs looking for a Home for the Holidays! Meet little guys Roman and Milo! This dynamic duo is looking for a Home for the Holidays – together. They are an absolute joy to be around. They are fun, they are goofy and they are always willing to please. Their foster family describes them as “perfect!” What more could you want from a little pair of pups?!?!
Together these boys will light up your home with their zest for life, their playful natures and their adorable looks. If you’ve been looking to adopt a pair of small dogs, how about Milo and Roman?
Visit our profile to learn more about Milo and Roman!
