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Rescue Readers: Wednesday, June 5

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…

Youth Parade Brigade: May Day Festival

Local families: Join the AWS Youth Parade Brigade! March with Miss Amanda and Bowie behind the AWS van in local community parades. Children must be accompanied by a parent All family members welcome! Bring a favorite stuffie or your family…

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Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours

Join us for the Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Hours, hosted right here at AWS! There will be great conversation, delicious food, drinks, open retail shop, and more! There will also be a business card raffle and a 50/50 raffle…

Rescue Readers: Wednesday, May 29

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…

children read to a yellow dog

Rescue Readers: Wednesday, May 22

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…

child in black glasses reads a book while petting a brown cat

Rescue Readers: Wednesday, May 15

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 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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Spring Bunny Hop

Join us for AWS Youth Programs' second annual Bunny Hop! Children and families can enjoy crafts, stories, face painting, and time spent with real springtime animals.Stop by for FREE on Friday, April 12, 2024 from 2pm - 4pm. Kindly leave family pets at home. Hop on in and help us celebrate spring!
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March After School Club

March After School Club is for students in grades 2-5. It begins on Thursday, March 7 and runs every following Thursday until March 28, 2024. During Club meetings, led by our Youth Programs coordinator, students will dive deeper into animal…

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We just happen to have some wonderful Halloween kittens who are ready to find their happy homes! We know it may be a bit early, but there's nothing spooky about these fuzzy felines. The only thing you have to fear is how much love and happiness they'll bring to your home! 

Stop by our Adoption Center to meet all our cuddly kittens! We're open daily from 10am - 4pm! 🎃
Pets are more than just animals; they’re important members of our families! September is 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵, so now's the perfect time to learn how to include your pets in your family’s emergency plans so everyone can be prepared for the unexpected. You can help stop a disaster become a tragedy before it even happens! 

𝗔𝗻 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗞𝗶𝘁
As mentioned last week, having a pre-made emergency kit for your pet is crucial to keeping them safe should something happen. This kit should be kept up to date, refreshed, and easily accessible to grab or give to someone. 

Necessary items for your pet's emergency kit should include:

✔ Food & Water
✔ Medications and Prescriptions
✔ A Crate or Carrying Bag
✔ Copies of Vaccinations or Medical Records
✔ An Animal First Aid Kit
✔ Backup leashes and Collars with ID Tags
✔ Recent Photo(s) of Your Pet 
✔ Grooming Supplies (brushes, nail trimmers, wipes, etc.) 
✔ Familiar Toys, Treats, Bedding, and Other Items
✔ Food and Water Bowls 
✔ Poop Bags, Cat Litter, Shavings, Puppy Pads, etc. 
✔ Your Contact & Veterinary Information 

Follow along next week as we continue to provide crucial tips and helpful resources during Disaster Preparedness Month!
Dogs are known for their loyalty, and cats for their companionship, but not many know of how fun, loving, and unique a guinea pig can be, like our friend 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗸 here. So, to celebrate our many cute cavies and to help these furry friends get adopted, we’re here to shed some light on why guinea pigs make the perfect pets!

𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆'𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲.
Guinea pigs come in many shapes, sizes, and colors, and each pig has their own personality and preferences. Some pigs have long, silky hair while others have short, coarse hair. Some pigs are all black while others can be calico or brindle. There are even guinea pigs who are born naturally bald! And like all animals, pigs have different personalities. Some are more shy and introverted, while others are more outgoing and energetic. No matter what, though, you can bet your cavie will be a loyal and loving companion!

𝗔𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗸!
Dogs are known for their loyalty, and cats for their companionship, but not many know of how fun, loving, and easy-cared for a guinea pig can be, like our friend 𝗗𝗿𝗮𝘅 here. So, to celebrate our many cute cavies and to help these furry friends get adopted, we’re here to shed some light on why guinea pigs make the perfect pets!

𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆'𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿.
While every pet requires time, attention, and care, guinea pigs are known for being relatively easy to own. They like larger enclosures with space to roam free, but are usually healthy and hardy animals. They also require bedding, hay, grain, and vegetables, as well as toys, tunnels, and huts. Once they’re all set up and ready to go, however, guinea pigs mostly just require your love and attention!

𝗔𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗿𝗮𝘅!