Save the Date! February 25 (Sat) Pet Life welcomes the Animal Welfare Society Mobile Adoption Team and adoptable dogs at the Mill Creek Plaza, South Portland from 11-1. It's "Adopt Day" at Happy Tails Training Center, 119 Bishop St. Portland. The AWS will have a table from 9am-12pm with information about the shelter and AWS adoptable dogs will stop by for a biscuit. March 10 (Sat) Michele Lowry of Nikoe Natural Therapies presents "Introduction to Reiki for Pets" Workshop at the AWS Boston House (located at the end of Holland Road, to the right of the Community Gardens) from 10am - 12pm. Space is limited so pre-registration is required. Call 207-289-0009 for more information. $25 March 10 (Sat) Rescues on the Runway at the Maine Mall in South Portland for an Adoption Event from 10am - 5pm, sponsored by the Maine Mall, Aveda and Coast 93.1 Radio. Visit with adoptable dogs in the center court and meet adoptable cats at the Aveda Store "Rescues on the Runaway" begins at 2pm with adoptable pets from area shelters on the "catwalk". March 10 (Sat) Pet Life on Main Street in Sanfordwelcomes the Animal Welfare Society Mobile Adoption Team will visitwith adoptable dogs from 11 - 1. March 17 (Sat) Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine on Free Street in Portland features the AWS Humane Educator and a pet for a program on animal care and handling from 10:30 -11:30am. April 14 & 15 (Sat & Sun) Patriots Day Celebration in Ogunquit, visit the AWS Crafters Table at the Craft Fair on Saturday 9-5 and Sunday 9-3 May 12 (Sat) AWS Kitten Shower at the Shelter on Holland Road, West Kennebunk from 12-3. Help the shelter to prepare for the more than 1,000 expected kittens who will need food, shelter, medicine and love this year. It is a festive event with a huge raffle, bake sale, crafts for the kids, and the ever popular Photo Contest, bring in your best cat or kitten photo by May 7th to enter (photos will not be returned.) Take the "Project Kitten Challenge!" Collect the largest amount (in total weight) of needed kitten supplies and win a pizza party and behind the scenes tour of the shelter! May 19 (Sat) The Yard Sale of Yard Sales! Longtime AWS volunteer, Sue Flynn, spends all year collecting items for this sale to benefit the shelter. 8am - 2pm, 6 Hearthstone Drive, no early birds please! If you would like to contribute to the sale, contact Sue at 207-985-1437, please, no furniture, clothes, appliances or electronics.
June 3 (Sun) Annual AWS Art Auction at the Nonantum Resort, Ocean Avenue, Kennebunkport. Viewing and artist reception begins at 3pm. Spend time talking with the artists who have donated their work. Live auction at 5pm. Tickets include two complimentary glasses of wine & hot and cold appetizers.
Support the shelter and expand your collection. More than 50 local artists are contributing. July 9th - August 16th (Mon - Thurs weekly) AWS Summer Camps for children ages 7-10 begin on Monday July 9th and July 16th. Camps beginning on the following four Mondays July 23 - August 13th cater to children ages 10 to 14.
This hands-on program allows the opportunity to feed, groom, socialize and exercise resident animals. The children learn skills relating to animal care, responsibility and compassion.
Find more information contact Lona at 207-985-3244, ext. 109. July (Sat) The Alfred Festival in downtown Alfred from 8am-2pm. Visit the AWS table, take home some handcrafted pet items and meet some available dogs! August 4 & 5 (Sat & Sun) Annual Antique Show at Kennebunk High School Saturday 10-5 and Sunday 10-4. The AWS thanks Goosefare Antiques for allowing us to have a booth at the show and for the generous donation from a portion of the admissions revenue. Donations of collectibles and antiques are greatly appreciated.
September 9 (Sun) Strut Your Mutt Walk at Mother's Beach, Kennebunk. Walkers Wanted! This scenic walk on the three Kennebunk Beaches raises money for the AWS Sadie Fund, a medical fund for animals in need. Registration begins at 10:00am and the walk starts at 11:00am. | 
