Kim VanSickle, CPDT-KA

Canine Trainer

Kim VanSickle has been a canine training professional for 30 years and has has seen the profession grow significantly, becoming more science-based. Her career began after earning her Associate of Science degree (AAS) from UNH. She first worked training police dogs and service dogs, before joining AWS in 1998. At AWS, she has worked extensively with rescue dogs, learning how they handle and overcome stress, learning to understand their emotions and using this knowledge to help them be the best dogs they can be. Kim’s leadership and depth of knowledge has significantly grown the AWS training department to support the training and development of both AWS pets and the pets and people in our community. She enjoys watching the dogs and their owners bond and grow their relationship a little bit more as each class progresses.

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Throughout the month of November, Animal Welfare Society has been selected to be part of the Kennebunk @hannafordmkts' Bloomin' 4 Good fundraiser. AWS will receive a $1 donation from the purchase of each specially marked bouquets (look for the red circle sticker). Pick up a bouquet to brighten your day and the days of the animals in our community! 
(This is for the Kennebunk Hannaford only)
We are so proud of Brenda and Stomper. Brenda is one of our certified professional dog trainers, and Stomper is one of our newest Canine Good Citizens! 
Read about their journey on our blog (link in bio!)🏅
Locasta has the right idea - it's a stay in and snuggle kind of day! 
(Unless you're coming by to adopt, of course!) 🌧💤

Adopt ➡ https://animalwelfaresociety.org/animal/locasta-20513/
It's National Cat Day, a special day to celebrate the felines in our lives. What better way to celebrate than to adopt a new friend? We have cats of all ages, coat colors and personalities, all waiting patiently for you to take them home. 

Hit up our link in bio to meet all our cats virtually or stop by to meet them in person! Our Adoption Center is open 10 am - 3:30 pm every day. We hope to see you soon! 😻