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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…

A colorful springtime banner for AWS' annual Bunny Hop event.

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!
Two children smile at the camera while they sit in a pen and pet a rabbit.

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…

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

Rescue Readers: Wednesday, March 27

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 hugs a dog while she sits on the floor and reads him a book.

Rescue Readers: Wednesday, March 20

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, March 13

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 stuffed animal dog sits on a chair surrounded by books in the Youth Programs classroom.

Rescue Readers: Wednesday, March 6

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…