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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

“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!!…

Pons has now become ‘Donzi’- a cross between Don Juan and Fonzi. He is a real ladies man, but more like loves all humans! We chose Donzi because he was the longest stay dog at the shelter and let’s face…

I adopted Blue on July 26th and he is doing awesome! I adopted him to be an emotional support dog/service dog. He is doing great with it. He responds to a clicker, learns so fast, and is such a love…

I visited AWS with my mom and her dog to go into the clinic. While there, I saw Charlie boy running around outside. For an old man, he had such a young soul. I immediately knew I needed to rescue…

Adopted this lost little guy and he is now my best bud! Thank you!

Mary Shelly came into my life after I lost my Miles who I had for 14 years. Mary Shelly is very verbal, fun-loving, and smart. She gives great joy to my home and life. She may be a kindred old…