January is Train Your Dog month, and we’re here for you and your dog!

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Hunter

Happy gotcha day to our handsome man, January 20, 2017. Thank you for taking care of him until we found each other.

Jenny

A small white Shih Tzu laying on a bed looking at the camera.

On November 30, 2024 we adopted Jenny and brought her into our home. Thank you for the opportunity to adopt her, she is a wonderful new family member. We wanted to let you know that she is doing great. She…

Rose

A brown dog curled up on a brown chair sleeping.

We adopted Rose about a year ago on December 17, 2023. She has captured our hearts and taken over the couch, chairs and our bed! Rose has enjoyed exploring and running on our 20 acre property and is looking forward…

Charlie

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…

Zeke

A dog with it's ear pointed out sitting on the floor looking up at the camera

While we did not adopt our little boy there, we have enjoyed several classes at AWS with (mostly) Melissa in several aspects of behavior and his interest (quite the sniffer). We are currently in AKC good citizen training, but he…

Sparrow now Luna

A small dog sitting up on a bed looking at the camera.

Hi all, I saw Luna on the adoption page and fell in love with her little face. She was going up for adoption at Petsmart in Biddeford. I sent my son her picture and he fell in love with her…

Maya

A small brown dog wearing a hoodie laying in the grass.

We adopted 14 year old Maya from AWS, who we referred to lovingly as "Old Lady", on October 31, 2021. She hadmultiple untreated health issues and had been at the shelter for a few months and we didnt expect her…

Gideon

A black dog laying in a bundle of blankets looking at the camera

I got Gideon in August 2022. He is mine and my two daughters best buddy. He makes my daughters laugh and smile when they are having a hard day. Even though his nose gets him into trouble I would not…

Ben

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We got our lovely dog Ben back in December of 2017 at your shelter. We used to volunteer a lot when my kids were little. We came in to walk the dogs and stay/pet the cats. My kids are now…

Duchess

A black dog stands and looks directly at the camera

When we first met Duchess at AWS she was not what I expected. She showed her absolute naughty side jumping on the counter and knocking over the trash cans, not really giving us any attention. Plus, she needed ACL surgery…

Kiara now Boo

A woman poses for a photo with a white dog sticking it's tongue out.

Hi there! I started fostering Kiara (Boo) in June. I wanted to have a fun day date with a dog, as my 15 year old cattle dog had recently passed away. They brought out this little shy, blonde dog, with…

Otto

We were in the area on Saturday morning and decided to stop in and we left with the cutest little guy. He was very shy and anxious but so adorable we couldn’t leave without him! The first week for him…

Gracie

I adopted 11 year old Gracie almost 3 months ago. She is a very sweet, independent and happy girl! My first small dog so I had some adjusting to do and we have become best buddies. She loves living on…

Copper

Hi there! My partner and I adopted Copper on Friday, August 9 and he’s totally awesome. It was love at first sight! We and he have been enjoying each other immensely. Fortunately, I’m self employed and have been able to take the last…

Koda

I wanted to share a little Koda update. He is doing well in his new home here in South Portland. He loves his time on our many daily walks through Hinkley Park, which is conveniently in our back yard. He…

Elmer now Elmo

“Good morning! I just wanted to send you a few pictures that my human mumma took. Since I’ve been here, Mumma has brushed me and wow, do I love that time of day – right after my breakfast! Every Day!!…

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"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!