|
BIG NEWS: The Shelter Spay and Neuter Clinic will be opening May 4th!
Due to a generous grant from the Elmina B. Sewall Foundation, the Animal Welfare Society is pleased to announce the opening of our very own in-house low-income, low-cost spay and neuter clinic!
The goal of the Shelter Clinic is to help control the overpopulation of unwanted cats and kittens in our communities, thereby having fewer animals come to the shelter. In 2010, AWS cared for 2,211 cats and kittens.
Local veterinarian, Dr. Askin, will be performing the surgeries at a cost of $39.95 for those that qualify. The clinic will be available for cats only.
If you or someone you know receives or qualifies for State or Federal Aid and needs help spaying/neutering a cat, CALL 207-985-3244 TODAY to make an appointment!
Don't wait!
|
|
JOIN US! The Second Annual AWS Art Auction & Gala is on Sunday, May 22nd!
Please join us at The Colony Hotel on Ocean Avenue in Kennebunkport for the
Second Annual AWS Art Auction & Gala
on Sunday, May 22nd!
The event is sponsored by:
Best of Everything, Biddeford Savings,
Kennebunk Beach Realty, Key Bank, Alisson's Restaurant and "A Furry Family".
Due to the generous sponsorhip of the event, 100% of Art & Ticket Sales benefit the shelter!
Viewing and Champagne Reception begins at 3:30pm with heavy hors d'oeurves and music by harpist, Jara Goodrich of the Portland Symphony Orchestra. The bidding begins at 5:00pm.
Many thanks to talented Auctioneer, Howard Koeppel, for generously donating his time and to Carol Santora for creating a beautiful promotional poster!
This auction would not be possible without the donations from more than 50 local artists!
Artists already committed to the event include: W. Robert Paine, Suzanne M. Payne, LuAnn Hume, Louis Rizzo, Marjorie Rizzo, Linda Shea, Maryanne Carey, Paul Bonneau, Frank Handlen, Judith Totman, Nadine Schoepfle, Carol Santora, Jacoba Remick Goldman, Michael A. Palmer, Kelly Jo Shows, Judith Logan, Carol Travers Lummus, Richard Winslow, Nancy Robinson, Gordon Robinson (1930-1989), Caren-Marie Michel, Cheryl Dahn, Evelyn Harper Neill, Ellen Pelletier, Iona Tate Desmond, Norma Johnsen, Robert Dennis, Carol Gagnon, Marcia Hamlyn, Wade Zahares, Eve Corey, Dennis Poirier, Sylvia Orchard, Karin Wendland Cole, Ernestine Lyman, Mimi Gregoire Carpenter, Beverly Jockers, Jack Nahil, Richard Reminger, Louise Gryzbowski, Phyllis Biasin, Charles Wright, Sylvia Orchard and James Bangs. Other artists are added daily!
Tickets may be purchased at: Kennebunk Beach Realty, 25 Western Avenue in Kennebunk; Village Food Market & Cafe, 230 Main Street in Ogunquit; online or at AWS, Holland Road in West Kennebunk for $25.00. |
|
It's Time to Register for Youth Summer Programs at AWS!
Registrations are open for our popular four-day Youth Summer Camps at AWS!
This awesome hands-on program allows the opportunity to feed, groom, socialize and exercise resident animals while learning important skills relating to animal care, responsibility and compassion.
Camps for children ages 7-10 begin on Monday, July 11th & Monday, July 18th.
Camps for children ages 7-13 begin Monday, July 25; Monday, August 1; Monday, August 8 and Monday August 15.
The cost of the workshop is $240.00 and includes daily snacks, an AWS t-shirt and sports bottle, a trip to Gray Wildlife Farm, scrapbooking about their experience, a certificate of completion, a photo with an animal and a life-long lesson in compassion.
This is a rewarding opportunity for kids to experience life at the shelter with our fun-loving, furry friends! Find more information on our website or contact Lona at 207-985-3244, ext. 109.
|
REMINDER: Adult Cats at the AWS are fee waived!
The AWS has been helping to promote the adoption of adult cats aged 6 months and older by waiving their adoption fees!
AWS adoptions come with all the bells & whistles. Vaccines, Feline Leukemia testing, spay or neuter surgery, a post-adoption free health exam certificate, carry home box, plus a collar and a tag.
The cats have their bags packed and are sitting by the front door, waiting for you! Find a friend today!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Don't Forget Mom!
Here's an idea! Honor mom and her love of animals with a mother's day gift to AWS!
With a gift of $100, we will personalize a brick for placement in our beautiful courtyard.
Starting at just $7/month, mom's name can be listed for a year on one of our kennels as a sponsor.
Or, give a gift of any amount and we'll send mom a note notifying her of your kindness.
|
Save the Date!
Sat., April 30
Last chance to vote for the AWS in the Kennebunk Savings Community Ballot! If you are a customer of the bank, grab your ballot and vote!
Saturday is also your last day to shop at The Fabulous Find, a non-profit consignment boutique at 122 State Road in Kittery to benefit the AWS. Call 207-439-8669 for more information and hours.
Saturday is also the AWS annual clean up day! Join AWS volunteers to spruce up the grounds! We need everyone's help to put our best paw forward! The clean up begins at 9am with a BBQ lunch at 12pm.
Sun., May 1 Five-O Shore Road in Ogunquit will be hosting a benefit brunch for the AWS from 10am until 2pm. AWS will receive a donation of $10.00 from Five-0 Shore Road for each guest, as well as 100% of all Mimosa sales! Eat up! Reservations are strongly recommended and can be made by calling 207-646-5001.
Sat., May 7 Join the Animal Welfare Society Mobile Adoption Team and visit with some adoptable canines at Pet Quarters in Scarborough from 11-1.
Sun., May 8 The AWS Small Animal Mobile Adoption Team will be at the Tractor Supply Co. on Main Street in Sanford from 11-1 to educate people on the joys of having small animals as pets as well as providing education on their care and handling. Sat., May 14 AWS Kitten Shower! 11-2 at AWS, Holland Road, West Kennebunk. A festive event sponsored by Amica Insurance to help prepare for the arrival of kittens this spring. The event offers a huge raffle, bakesale, crafts for the kids, and the ever popular Photo Contest! Enter your best cat or kitten photo by May 10th. Take the "Project Kitten Challenge!" Collect the largest amount (in total weight) of needed kitten supplies and win a prize! For more information contact gail@animalwelfaresociety.org or call 207-985-3244 x117. Sat., May 21 Sue's Annual Yard Sale to benefit AWS! 8-1, 6 Hearthstone Drive, Kennebunk. If you have items to donate to the sale, please call Sue at 207-985-1437.
|
|
SHELTER HOURS
The Animal Welfare Society is open for adoptions and visits:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
11:00am - 7:00pm
Saturday and Sundays
11:00am - 4:30pm
Closed on Wednesdays for staff training. |
|
