Animal Welfare Society
Animal shelter in Kennebunk, Maine
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Address
46 Holland Road, Kennebunk, ME 04043Hours of Operation
Monday: Closed
Tuesday-Sunday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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46 Holland Road, Kennebunk, ME 04043Hours of Operation
Monday: Closed
Tuesday-Sunday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Address
46 Holland Road, Kennebunk, ME 04043Hours of Operation
Monday: Closed
Tuesday-Sunday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Contact
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(207) 985-3244Donation
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Adoptable Pets at Animal Welfare Society
Xaria *Avail by Appt*
Mixed Breed (Large)
Female, 3 yrs 3 mos
Kennebunk, ME
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
Terri
Domestic Mediumhair
Male, 3 yrs
Kennebunk, ME
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with cats
Story
Porthos *Avail by Appt*
Mixed Breed (Large)
Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Kennebunk, ME
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
Astrid
Mixed Breed (Medium)
Female, 8 mos
Kennebunk, ME
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
Story
Caesar
Mixed Breed (Large)
Male, 1 yr 10 mos
Kennebunk, ME
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
Details
House-trained
Story
Lucy
Labrador Retriever/Beagle
Female, 5 yrs 3 mos
Kennebunk, ME
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
House-trained
Story
Chance
Domestic Shorthair
Male, 12 yrs
Kennebunk, ME
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with cats
Story
Fernandez *Bonded w/ Astro*
Domestic Shorthair
Male, 1 yr 3 mos
Kennebunk, ME
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids
Story
Astro *Bonded w/ Fernandez*
Domestic Shorthair
Male, 1 yr 3 mos
Kennebunk, ME
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids
Story
1 - 9 of 26 pets available
Shelter FAQs
Founded in 1967, Animal Welfare Society (AWS) is a private 501(c)(3) non-profit animal welfare organization located in Kennebunk, Maine.
The organization provides Fear-Free and humane shelter, affordable and accessible veterinary care, canine training and pet-related resources to more than 20,000 pets and community members annually.
The organization provides Fear-Free and humane shelter, affordable and accessible veterinary care, canine training and pet-related resources to more than 20,000 pets and community members annually.
Animal Welfare Society exists to serve as the safety net for lost and homeless pets and to provide access to affordable services and resources necessary for long term well-being, so pets and their families stay together and thrive.
We are located in Kennebunk, Maine and serve the surrounding Southern Maine community including:
York County, Saco, Biddeford, Arundel, Sanford, Acton, York, Wells, Kittery, Alfred, Oguinquit, Berwick, Waterboro, Kennebunkport, Old Orchard Beach, Portland, and more.
We are located in Kennebunk, Maine and serve the surrounding Southern Maine community including:
York County, Saco, Biddeford, Arundel, Sanford, Acton, York, Wells, Kittery, Alfred, Oguinquit, Berwick, Waterboro, Kennebunkport, Old Orchard Beach, Portland, and more.
Adoption steps
- Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
- For most pets, adopters can visit, without needing to schedule an appointment or fill out any paperwork in advance. For fosters, please call
- Meet the Pet
- Our team will assist you with meeting the pet, and walk you through the adoption counseling process. Adoptions are first come, first serve.
- Take the Pet Home
- Upon completing the adoption paperwork and payment, you can take your new pet home!
Additional adoption info
We look forward to helping to match you with your new best friend and supporting you throughout the adoption process. AWS regularly cares for and houses dogs, cats, birds, rabbits and small animals. For most pets, adopters can drop-in during our open hours, without needing to schedule an appointment or fill out any paperwork in advance. For pets in foster care (as indicated on their profile), please call to schedule an appointment to meet the pet at AWS.
All adoptions are on a first come, first served basis.
All adoptions are on a first come, first served basis.
