Closing at 2 pm Christmas Eve (12/24) • Closed Christmas Day (12/25)
Closing at 2 pm New Years Eve (12/31) • Closed New Years Day (1/1)

Pets & Families Thriving Together

Founded in 1967, Animal Welfare Society (AWS) is a private 501(c)(3) non-profit animal welfare organization located in Kennebunk, Maine.

Pets & families thriving together

Founded in 1967, Animal Welfare Society (AWS) is a private 501(c)(3) non-profit animal welfare organization located in Kennebunk, Maine.

Home for the Holidays

Warm nights by the fireplace, snow-filled adventures, cozy lap naps, now is the time to adopt your new best friend. Let’s get our resident pets – like River seen here – home for the holidays!

Home for the Holidays

Warm nights by the fireplace, snow-filled adventures, cozy lap naps, now is the time to adopt your new best friend. Let’s get our resident pets – like River seen here – home for the holidays!

Home for the Holidays

Warm nights by the fireplace, snow-filled adventures, cozy lap naps, now is the time to adopt your new best friend. Let’s get our residents pets – like River seen here – home for the holidays!

Home for the Holidays

Warm nights by the fireplace, snow-filled adventures, cozy lap naps, now is the time to adopt your new best friend. Let’s get our residents pets – like River seen here – home for the holidays!

Our mission

Animal Welfare Society exists to serve as the safety net for lost and homeless pets and to provide access to affordable services and resources necessary for long term well-being, so pets and their families stay together and thrive.

Our 2022 Impact

In a year like no other, we supported our pet community’s needs as families faced inflation, economic uncertainty and housing instability while also adjusting our operations to fit the “post-COVID” era. 

2,009

Pets Adopted

20,245

Procedures and Exams

47,495

Volunteers Hours

39,896

Pounds of Food
& Litter Provided

2023 Year in Review

Events & Appearances

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    From the Blog

    Whether it’s a dog who likes to blog, a cat who enjoys a chat, a bird who shares the word, or the occasional funny bunny, you’ll love hearing from our resident animals directly. Our blog also contains news & updates, training tips & tricks and more. Keep up with AWS!

    • Home for the Holidays

      Home for the Holidays

      This holiday season, we highlight our canine friends here at AWS who have been with us the longest and want to find their family soon. What sounds better than warm […]

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    • Meet This Sweet Cookie

      Meet This Sweet Cookie

      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 […]

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    • Giving Thanks for Giving Trees

      Giving Thanks for Giving Trees

      The spirit of the season brings holiday generosity, giving trees and extra support from our community. We are so thankful for the folks who make each and every day a […]

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    • River Is Going With the Flow

      River Is Going With the Flow

      Hi everyone! My name is River and it’s so nice to meet you. I am very fun and loving and I want to be your bestie! Some say that I […]

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    Values That Guide Our Work

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    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!
    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!