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Have you utilized an AWS program or service? Are you and your pet thriving together at home? We want to hear from you! Share your Happy Homes story with us today.

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Keeping You and Your Pet Happy

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Whether your pet saw one of our veterinarians or you adopted with us, we care deeply for each each pet that came through our doors. We cherish the opportunity to hear how you and your pet are doing.

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We take pride in serving our community and all of the animals we see in our programs. Tell us about your experience with one of our resources and how we impacted your pet’s life.

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While our time with each pet is a small part in their life’s journey, we leave lasting memories for the pets we care for. Getting the chance to hear from those we’ve served in all of our programs is incredibly rewarding for all of us at AWS.

These stories and photos warm our hearts and our souls. Thank you!

If you’re thinking about adopting a pet, definitely check out AWS – you never know, your perfect match might be waiting for you too!

Keeping You and Your Pet Happy

We take pride in serving our community and all of the animals who come through our doors. While our time with each pet is a small part in their life’s journey, we leave lasting memories for the pets we care for. Whether your pet saw one of our veterinarians or took a course with our Canine Training program we care deeply for each program giving every pet the best experience. Getting the chance to hear from those we’ve served in all of our programs is incredibly rewarding for all of us at AWS. Thank you for sharing your pet’s story with us. It’s so impactful to hear how each pet is doing at home and how their experience at AWS went!

These stories and photos warm our hearts and our souls.
Thank you!

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Adoption Stories

  • Honey

    Honey

    Honey began as a foster with us through AWS. She was very fearful of humans and spent most of her time behind the toilet or under a bed. After some […]

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Training Testimonials

  • Archie

    Archie

    The training with Melissa was so incredibly helpful and informative for me. She was able to identify, that in addition to hearing loss, he is also experiencing a reduction in […]

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Clinic

  • Oliver (Ollie)

    Oliver (Ollie)

    My cat Oliver, aka Ollie, (adopted from AWS during COVID) had an appointment at your clinic yesterday. On the way there he was crying at the top of his lungs […]

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Stay@Home

Happy Homes

All of these wonderful pets have been a part of AWS in one way or another. And each has a story to share! It warms our hearts to know so pets thriving at home with their people. Share your story in the form above!

  • Chowder now Chester

    Chowder now Chester

    Chester, formally Chowder is a sweet love bug kitty boy. He enjoys all the pets, snacks and napping in his cat tree. He's a good companion after saying goodbye to […]

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  • Killian now Nigel Thornberry

    Killian now Nigel Thornberry

    Nigel Thornberry is loving his new life! He loves to run around chasing crinkle balls & his motorized mouse ball and takes naps in his cat tree or cuddled with […]

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  • Valerie & Harmony now Julien & Lucy

    Valerie & Harmony now Julien & Lucy

    We adopted these two sweet girls from AWS in August 2025. My partner and I were still grieving the loss of our sweet cat Amie over the summer and knew […]

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  • Renn now Presley

    Renn now Presley

    We adopted Presley in the winter of 2018 as a brother to our dog, Elvis. He was so shy when my brother and I went to visit the AWS but […]

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  • Shadow

    Shadow

    Shadow is the best boy! We adopted him a few weeks ago, and he’s already fitting in so well! Since today is his birthday, I figured it would be a […]

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  • Sylver now Stormy

    Sylver now Stormy

    Hi! My name is Stormy. My mom calls me Big Storms a lot. I was adopted in January of 2025 at 12 weeks old and now I am over a […]

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  • Buttercup

    Buttercup

    Hi! My name is Buttercup. But I go by Butters now. My mom adopted me in September of 2024. I was in an only cat home for a few months […]

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  • Anakin now Amos

    Anakin now Amos

    Amos is an absolutely perfect dog. He should be the encyclopedia image for the word dog. He’s goofy, loving, cuddly, playful and gentle and sweet with everyone he meets including […]

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  • Pepsi

    Pepsi

    Pepsi is the best boy and I cannot thank my friends at AWS enough for putting him in my life. He is the sweetest, most snuggly pup I have ever […]

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  • Ricky

    Ricky

    My darling Ricky suddenly passed on November 16th. He was 11 years old. What a great cat friend he was, always with the head bumps, wanting to sit on my […]

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  • Hazel

    Hazel

    Hazel has definitely come out of her shell! She is so sweet and is a very funny girl! She loves her cat tree and playing with balls, teasers and mice! […]

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  • Marmalade now Jackson

    Marmalade now Jackson

    Jack (formerly know as Marmalade) is loving life and enjoying the fireplace. He had some health problems that are now well managed with meds, Churus and lots of love! He […]

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  • Gerald now Gerry

    Gerald now Gerry

    Gerry is a laid back love muffin who is a perfect companion for Bobby. He loves to watch birds and squirrels and play soccer. He LOVES chasing balls throughout the […]

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  • Lego

    Lego

    We adopted Lego from Animal Welfare Society in Kennebunk, and he’s been the most incredible addition to our family. At 29 pounds, he’s truly larger than life — both in […]

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  • Nutty Buddy now Ekko

    Nutty Buddy now Ekko

    Ekko was shy the first day or so but has started to grow comfortable in our family. He has attached himself to our older cats named Garfield and Odie. He’s […]

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  • Bunny & Nala now Gertrude & Nala

    Bunny & Nala now Gertrude & Nala

    Gertrude is thriving in her new space. She loves anything chicken flavored, cuddles in bed, and her favorite catnip toy. She went from skittish, to the first one to greet […]

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  • Mike aka Prince Michael

    Mike aka Prince Michael

    Mike is a very vocal and playful young man. He loves to be affectionate on his terms. He loves his routines and lets us know if he does not like […]

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  • Lamb

    Lamb

    I rescued Lamb two years ago from AWS. When I first welcomed her into my home she was skittish and anxious. Over time she became more confident around me. Nowadays […]

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  • Pauline now Fiona Pauline

    Pauline now Fiona Pauline

    Fiona Pauline came to AWS last December. She was in a bad place. When I met her, she would not look at me and she shook with fear. She eats […]

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  • Snowy now Ruth

    Snowy now Ruth

    I first saw Ruth (formerly Snowy) online in January and knew I had to meet her. She had her health challenges when we adopted her but I would not change […]

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