Adoption Stories

Whether your pet’s adoption was a decade ago, or last week, or anytime in between, we’d love to hear an update from you! It makes our day to hear stories of our alums thriving in their homes.

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Happily ever after at home

The staff, volunteers and fosters here at AWS know that each animal’s stay with us is just a small chapter in their life’s journey. While our time together is brief, the pets we care for leave lasting memories. We relish the chance to read the stories showcasing our alumni in the next chapters of their lives. Thank you for sharing your pet’s happily ever story after with us. It means the world to us to know our former residents thriving together with their new families.

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

Adoption Stories

Check out these adopted pets who are happy at home and thriving together with their families.

  • Elise

    Elise

    Elise was adopted from Animal Welfare Society in January of 2019! We were told when we adopted her that she had been at the same crate at the same shelter […]

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  • Butterfly now Regina Georgina

    Butterfly now Regina Georgina

    Little Miss Regina Georgina has settled into her forever home quite nicely. She spends her days lounging in her choice of comfy spots around the house and cuddling with her […]

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  • Goldie

    Goldie

    In January 2025, I adopted my sweet cat Goldie, and it has been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. At first, she was a bit shy and reserved, […]

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  • Beach Bum now BeeBee

    Beach Bum now BeeBee

    My parents lost their 14 year old cat, Seven, that we had adopted from AWS. They were devastated and vowed to never have another animal. Weeks went by and my […]

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  • Pip and Lil Pip now Freddie and Bijou

    Pip and Lil Pip now Freddie and Bijou

    Over my vacation, Dani and I went to the Animal Welfare Society to adopt a bonded pair of cats. They were named “Pip” and “Lil Pip” but we waited to […]

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  • Patriot now Luke

    Patriot now Luke

    We adopted Luke from Animal Welfare Society in Kennebunk on June 24th, 2013. Ever since that day, he has been a treasured member of our family, companion, and adventure partner. […]

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