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Reminder for AWS Members:
43rd Annual Meeting
Wednesday, May 26
at Atria*
6:30pmPlease RSVP by Monday, May 24 to kerrie@animalwelfaresociety.org
Not a Member? Click here to become a member or renew your membership.A membership with the Animal Welfare Society provides you with a
subscription to our quarterly newsletter, invitations to special
events, a member decal for your car, and most importantly, you will
have the satisfaction of knowing you are helping us to continue caring
for all of our animals at the shelter. Membership levels begin with a
gift of $25. *Located at the corner of Penny Lane and Portland Road (US Rt 1) in Kennebunk |
The 1st Annual Art Auction and Gala to benefit AWS
Have you purchased your ticket yet??
This Sunday, May 23rd
Chase Hill Event Center, Kennebunkport
Catered by the White Barn Inn
Gala begins at 3:30
Live Auction begins at 5:00
 Tickets are $35 each and available in advance at the
following locations: Marlow's Gifts, Kennebunk; Bradbury's Market, Cape Porpoise; Scalawags,
Kport; Reigning Cats & Dogs, Kennebunk and Wells; Village Food
Market, Ogunquit; Ann-imals, York; as well as the AWS. Tickets also available at the door.
The gala begins at 3:30pm with Champagne and food prepared
by the White Barn Inn. Live music will be provided by Jara Goodrich of the
Portland Symphony Orchestra. The bidding begins at 5pm with Howard
Koeppel serving as auctioneer. Koeppel, a professional auctioneer, is donating
his time.
The event has been generously underwritten by anonymous donors,
and the food has been donated by the Village
Food Market in Ogunquit.
100% of proceeds from ticket and art
sales to benefit the Animal Welfare Society.
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Children's Summer Program!
The Animal Welfare Society offers fun and
exciting four day summer workshops that include hands-on animal work, field trips, crafts and more!!
photo courtesy of Cheryl Rau Photography
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.
email: lona@animalwelfaresociety.org
or call Lona at 985-3244 x109 for more info.
Click here for a registration form.
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Ever considered being an AWS Foster Family?
Join Us at the Feline Foster Forum!!
This Saturday, May 22,
at the Boston House*
1:00 - 3:00
The Animal Welfare Society has the capacity to provide housing for 170 cats at one time. In 2009 we found homes for more than 1,400 cats.
How is this possible?
Two key factors for our adoption success are the various retail stores that serve as Satellite Adoption Centers for us and the wonderful volunteers who open their homes and hearts to those cats who cannot be made available because they are too young, too sick or are pregnant.
Providing foster homes for kittens, ill cats, and/or mama cats gives them a comfortable and loving environment until they are ready to be made available for adoption.
Are
you a current AWS foster family or considering becoming a foster family? This is a
great opportunity to learn more about the program, have your questions
answered and meet others those who are in the program. Hosted by Shelter Co-Manager, Kirstin Mininni and Local Veterinarian, Dr. Brion Reagor.
*The Boston House is located at the end of Holland Rd in West Kennebunk. It is the white house past the playing fields.Please RSVP to Kirstin@animalwelfaresociety.org |
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This Saturday
May 22nd
AWS Yard Sale
in Kennebunk
8 - 1
From Sea Road take Mere Lane to 6 Hearthstone Drive
Keys to the Kitchen
Route 35 Kennebunk
11am - 1pm
Knife Sharpening
Event
to benefit the Animal Welfare Society, a
representative from J.A. Henckels will sharpen knifes for $2.00 per
knife (3 max)
AND
Book signing by Cynthia Finnemore Simonds,
author of 3 Maine cookbooks
with a samplings of some of her delectable recipes!
more...
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 The Volunteer Community at the AWS is a rewarding and encouraging experience. The animals
love the attention and time spent with them to make their stay here a
happy one. Without the help of our volunteers, we would be unable to
accomplish all we do with the animals and for the animals.
Learn more...
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Every Third Saturday of the month
at 10:30 am
join our Humane Educator at the Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine!
Meet
some great animals and learn all about Pet Care and Handling. Located at 142 Free Street, Portland, Maine.
Mark your calendars for June 19th, July 17th and August 21st.
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AWS WISH LIST
Frontline Flea Preventative
Paper Towels
Wet Cat Food
Wet and Dry Kitten Food
(KMR) Kitten Replacement Milk
Postage Stamps
Gas Cards
Gift Cards to Pet Supply Stores, Walmart and Staples
Cat Litter
Durable Dog Toys
Aspen Shavings for the Bunnies
Cat Toys, Treats, Cat Nip
We are all set with linens, towels, dog treats, dry dog and cat food at this time.
Make a secure online donation.
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