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A young girl sits on the floor and reads a book to two cats.

Rescue Readers: Wednesday, May 8

Open to students in grades 1-8. Rescue Readers brings together elementary/middle school students and resident or therapy pets for a half hour of literary-based confidence building! Reading aloud forms a special bond between student and pet, provides enrichment and positive…

A dog lies on the floor and smiles while being read to by a circle of children.

Rescue Readers: Wednesday, May 1

Open to students in grades 1-8. Rescue Readers brings together elementary/middle school students and resident or therapy pets for a half hour of literary-based confidence building! Reading aloud forms a special bond between student and pet, provides enrichment and positive…

Microchip + Rabies Vaccine Clinic

AWS Community Veterinary Clinic is hosting a FREE microchip and rabies vaccine clinic for dogs and cats over 12 weeks of age at Waggerstown Pet Nutrition & Supplies Store in Wells, ME. This clinic is free to attend, but we…

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Make a Special Cat Mat

Dust off those sewing machines! We are looking for crafters and sewists to help with a very special project. We need some special cat mats to help our cats and kittens stay comfy and cozy while in our care. Please…

A brown dog looks up at the camera happily

There’s so Much to Love with Aurora!

Hello! My name is Aurora and I’m a happy-go-lucky girl who is so excited to be featured on this blog! February is such a busy month right now at AWS being Pet Dental Health Month, and Adopt a Rabbit Month,…

A fluffy dog looking happy during a walk in the snow

Karhu’s Looking for his Happy Home!

Hello everyone! My name is Karhu and I’m a two-year-old Akita who is looking for my new, happy home. I’ve actually been on the blog before way back in November 2023, when I was rooting for Team Dog during Giving…

February After School Club

February After School Club is for students in grades 2-5. It begins on Thursday, February 1 and runs every following Thursday until February 29, 2024. During Club meetings, led by our Youth Programs coordinator, students will dive deeper into animal…

child and dog receive training certificate

Junior Dog Trainers

Empowering Kids Through Dog Training! Where kids learn responsible pet ownership and positive animal interaction. In this 5 week class (week 1 is for humans only), our experienced trainer guides children through the process of understanding dog behavior and dog…

dog trainer works with a terrier dog

Benefits of Working With a Professional Trainer

January is National Train Your Dog Month, as designated by the Association of Professional Dog Trainers. Did you know AWS has a professional training program? AWS’ team of certified trainers love helping our community of dogs and dog-loving families! Together…

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New Year, Same Tahoe!

Hello my adoring fans! My name is Tahoe and I’m so excited to be this week’s featured pet! It seems like the past month has been a whirlwind with holiday plannings, parties, and now the New Year. Time moves differently…