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Meet Finkel, Ubu and Relic
Our Sadie fund is a resource to
help us in caring for the animals who badly need medical attention. Most animals come to us needing routine
vaccinations, spay or neuter surgeries, and treatment for various parasites. These all cost money, but that's par
for the course in animal sheltering.
The more extreme cases are those involving injuries, chronic illness, or
untreated ailments that have grown out of control and now need extensive
treatments. These are the
procedures that usually come with a hefty price tag. This is where the Sadie fund is critical.
Do nations to this restricted fund
enable us to care for cats like
Finkel, a six month old Maine Coon who was surrendered to AWS by a cat breeder because he was born with a physical deformity. By putting him on a prescription diet as well as preventative surgery AWS has given him the opportunity to live a somewhat "normal" life. His unique and outstanding personality will surely overshadow the extra care he will require for his forever family. Note: Finkel is still in the care of the shelter, watch the website for his availability.
 Ubu, an eight year old American Foxhound is a handsome lad with a soft face and an incredibly gentle personality. Diagnosed with diabetes prior to arriving at the shelter, Ubu's family could no longer afford the medical care he required. After having many visits to the vet, countless blood draws, and a variety of tests Ubu was regulated at 31 units of Insulin twice a day. We knew this was going to be quite an expensive illness to treat but when those big brown eyes were staring up at you with a soft tail wagging behind, we knew the Sadie Fund could help us make it possible. Several months of care was given in a foster home and after a trip to New England Cable News with his first debut on television it was not long before a wonderful family came to take him home! Now he resides in Sudbury Mass in a home with his very own little girl, a K-9 pal and two wonderful parents.
 Relic is an adult Mealy Amazon Parrot who came from a home where he was fed an improper diet and didn't get enough time out of his cage to maintain proper muscle tone. He was despondent and malnourished. With the proper diet and antibiotics he regained his strength and personality. Now he is in a home that understands his needs. Thanks to our supporters, we can
help these special cases and give them the second chance they deserve. To contribute to the Sadie Fund, click here. To learn more about the Animal Welfare Society, check out our website.
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It's Time to Register for the Children's Summer Program at AWS!
The Animal Welfare Society offers fun and
exciting four day summer workshops that include hands-on animal work, field trips, crafts & more!!
Click here for more information and brochure.
Workshops are held Monday - Thursday 9am - 3pm.
- Junior workshops for children ages 7-9 begin July 12, 19 and 26
- Senior workshops begin August 2, 9 and 23 for ages 10-13!
The
cost of the workshop is $225.00 and includes snacks, a t-shirt, field trips, a certificate of
completion, a photo with an animal and a lesson in compassion. Be sure
to sign up early because spaces will fill quickly.
Registration begins May 1, 2010.
email: awshe@animalwelfaresociety.org
or call Lona at 985-3244 x109 for more info.
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Events
Saturday, May 8th
Kitten Shower
at the Shelter on Holland Road, West Kennebunk from 11am - 2pm. Children's Program! Bake Sale! Fabulous Raffles! Crafts! Help the
AWS prepare for the 1000, plus or minus, kittens who will come to the
shelter this year. For more information contact Gail at 985-3244 ext 117.
Sponsored by Amica Insurance.
Saturday, May 8th
All Breed Temperament Test
The AWS Dog Obedience Program is hosting an
"ABTT" (Licensed by the American Temperament Test Society, Inc.)
Pre - entries
must be received by April 30 or when maximum is reached. For more information contact Kim at 207-985-3244 x111.
Sunday, May 23rd Art Auction & Gala
at the Chase Hill Event Center in Kennebunk and catered by the White Barn Inn.The gala begins at 3:30pm with live music provided by Jara Goodrich of the Portland Symphony Orchestra. The bidding begins at 5pm.
Tickets are $35 each and are available beginning May 1st at the following retail locations: Bradbury's Market, Cape Porpoise; Scalawags, Kennebunkport; Reigning Cats & Dogs, Kennebunk and Wells; Village Food Market, Ogunquit and Ann-imals, York. For more information contact Kerrie at 985-3244 x 123
More AWS Events!
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