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Summertime Hazards for Pets
Dogs and cats are at an increased risk of contracting heartworm during the summer. Transmitted by a bite from an infected mosquito, heartworm disease can be fatal if not treated. Check with your veterinarian for the best schedule for heartworm testing and preventive medication for your pet.
Allowing your dog to ride in the bed of a truck or remain in a car during the summer months is extremely unsafe. To find out why, read this.
Protect your pet from the heat by providing him/her with large
amounts of fresh water and keeping them indoors with you and providing
plenty of shade when they are spending time outdoors.
Doing a daily tick check on you and your dog is important if you  spend
time outside with your dog in areas where ticks like to hang out. If you find a tick on your dog, don't panic! Follow these quick and easy steps to safely remove the tick.
Keep your cat indoors. Though your feline friend may wish to explore the outdoors, cats who are permitted to go outside are at an increased risk of disease and injury from vehicles or other animals.
On hot days, limit your pet's exercise to the early morning
or evening hours. Also, keep in mind that the hot asphalt can burn your
pet's paws.
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Obedience Classes at AWS - Did You Know?
 All class fees are used to provide medical treatment and care for the more than 3,200 animals that arrive at the Shelter each year. Because of the money generated through this program, AWS is able to go above and beyond the basic sheltering needs of each animal. Interactive toys can be purchased to keep minds active and stress-free, volunteers offer their time as handlers for our shelter dogs in classes and individual, specialized diets keep the animals strong and healthy. It's a win-win for the shelter and those who go through the program. Now Offering: * AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Class * Basic Obedience * Basic Obedience Graduate Series * Canine Good Citizen * Agility for Fun * Private Consultations by Appointment, call 207-985-3244 x 111 |
Featured Pets
 Porter is a 7 year old Pointer Mix who has been at the Animal Welfare Society since February. Coming to us as a stray nearly starved to death Porter has come a very long way and touched the lives of many people. He is looking forward to a family to call his own. Whether it be jogging around the block, going for a ride in the car or snuggling up on the couch Porter will be a constant & devoted companion.
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Cookie is a four-year-old cat with a lovely short brown tiger coat.
Cookie is a calm, get along kind of girl who won't mind sharing her new home with other feline friends. After a proper introduction she should do just fine with dogs and also with gentle children, she is looking to be an indoor only companion.
Meet her at our Satellite Adoption Center, Paws Applause on Gorham Road in Scarborough.
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Featured Success
Hello!
We adopted Tamika in 8-08 - she is a wonderful cat and a great addition to our family.  She is gentle and sweet and loves to sit on the bathroom counter. We kept her shelter name, and she is nicknamed "Mika".
In March, we adopted Mongoose - a giant, white, fluffball of love. "Goosie" is what he is known as now is always up for a cuddle, and will begin purring the moment we pet him.
What wonderful pets we are blessed to have!
Lots of love,
Kristen, Marc, Cole and Riley
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- Grand Opening!
CVS, Route 1, Kennebunk, 10 -2
- Meet Adoptable Dogs!
PetSmart, Biddeford Crossing 11 - 2
- Meet Adoptable Small Animals! PetQuarters, Scarborough 12 - 2
- Meet the Humane Educator and a Small Animal!
Children's Museum and Theater of Maine 1:30 - 2:30
Check out Upcoming
Events!
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AWS Wish List
- Frontline Flea Preventative
- Wet and Dry Kitten Food
- (KMR) Kitten Replacement Milk
- Cat Litter
- Durable Dog Toys
- Aspen Shavings for the Bunnies
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