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Vanilla
We decided to add a third dog to our pack. Our daughter (7) wanted her own dog and one smaller than the two we currently have. We looked on AWS’ website and saw Vanilla, a bully mix puppy. We decided…
Chunky now Maverick
Hey everyone, I just had to share this exciting news with you all! We came into AWS to have our cat Nova spayed, and while waiting, I stumbled upon the pictures of the dogs available for adoption. After the passing…
Hunter
Happy gotcha day to our handsome man, January 20, 2017. Thank you for taking care of him until we found each other.
Jenny
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
