Animal Welfare Society

Animal shelter in Kennebunk, Maine

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Address

46 Holland Road, Kennebunk, ME 04043

Hours of Operation

    Monday: Closed
    Tuesday-Sunday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Contact

Email

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Adoptable Pets at Animal Welfare Society

Photo of Rosco

Rosco

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 3 yrs 5 mos

Kennebunk, ME

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs
Story
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Xaria

Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, 3 yrs

Kennebunk, ME

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Bluto

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 4 yrs 3 mos

Kennebunk, ME

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
House-trained
Story
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Sadie

Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, 3 yrs

Kennebunk, ME

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
House-trained
Story
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Austin

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 8 yrs

Kennebunk, ME

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Maple

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 8 mos

Kennebunk, ME

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Nova

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 yrs 2 mos

Kennebunk, ME

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
House-trained
Story
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Cider

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 8 mos

Kennebunk, ME

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Daisy

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 yrs 3 mos

Kennebunk, ME

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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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.
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.

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.

Pets at shelters and rescues near Animal Welfare Society

Mainely Dog Rescue

229 Bear Hill Road, Hollis, ME 04042

Another Chance Animal Rescue

251 Country Club Rd, Sanford, ME 04073

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Zadie

English Pointer/Plott Hound

Female, 2 yrs 6 mos

Scarborough, ME

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs
Story
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Persimmon

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult

Scarborough, ME

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Story
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Betsy

Corgi

Female, 4 yrs 1 mo

kennebunkport, ME

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story

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