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The Animal Welfare Society
West Kennebunk, Maine

April, 2012

The Kittens are Coming!

Every spring brings "kitten season" to every shelter in the US. As the weather warms, cats begin to mate...and you know what that means!

 

Kittens!

 

While we certainly do our part with our extensive spay and neuter efforts and in-house Clinic, it doesn't stop the flood of kittens that need our help each spring.  

 

Many will come to AWS with their mothers, only days old. Others will come alone or in pairs, without a mother. And still more will be born at AWS, after their mother has found her way to AWS needing shelter. Last year, nearly 1,000 kittens needed our help in the spring and summer months alone. 

 

You can imagine all of the supplies, time and love that goes into raising these beautiful babies until they are ready for adoption.

 

That's where you come in!

 

We invite you to attend our annual Kitten Shower to prepare for their arrival! This year's event will be held Saturday, May 12 from 12pm - 3pm.

 

Our expectant mothers (and foster families) will need the following supplies:  

Kitten Milk Replacement (KMR) * Kitten Nurser Bottles *  

Cat Litter * Kitten Food * Cat Beds * Kitten Toys *  

Donations for Medical Care

 

Enjoy raffles, photo contests, lunch items and crafts for the little ones while you visit with the staff and volunteers that will be caring for the kittens.  

 

This event is generously sponsored by:

Amica Insurance  

 

 
 

Simple Ways You Can Help

 Kittens!

  • Volunteer! Have a few hours once a week, or have a day once a month? We can use your help! Volunteer opportunities include: laundry, grounds maintenance, kennel cleaning, dog walking, cat socializing, office work, phone answering...the list goes on and on! Find out more.
  • Foster! We are always looking for loving homes to raise litters of kittens or help a dog recover from surgery. Could you open your home? 
  • Get rid of your junk! Host a yard sale at your house with proceeds going to the shelter. You'll be surprised at how much good your junk can do!
  • Kittens!Adopt! Have room in your heart for just one more? We can help! If you've already adopted, let your friends and family know how happy you are with your adopted pet and encourage them to visit AWS or their local shelter.
  • Get Social! Join us on Facebook, and share our good news, photos and other animal-related fun with your friends.    

 

Get it Fixed!

 Do you have a cat that needs to be "fixed"?

Do you qualify as low-income?


Our in-house spay/neuter clinic will fix your cat for just $45, including a health exam.

Additional financial help is available for those that qualify.

Call to make your appointment today.

207-985-3244 




 

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   A GREAT Year So Far!

Through the end of March...  
Kittens!
303 Cats

221 Dogs

&

55 Small Critters

have found their way home!


Was one of those adoptions you? Send us photos and your story, and you may be featured on an upcoming Facebook post, printed newsletter or on our website!

   

 


 

   For Our Members

We cordially invite you to our Annual Meeting,
May 30 at 6pm.

This year's meeting will be held in the Education Room at AWS.

by May 20.

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