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STEAM 4 years old, Male, Greyhound Good with dogs and children! RED 6 months old, Female, Heeler Mix Good with dogs, cats, and children! 
DAISY 6 years old, Short Haired, Female Gorgeous Madam! 
  SOCKS 10 years old, Short Haired, Female, Sweet and Chatty! RAMONA Adult, Female, Sweetie Pie! SAMANTHA 4 years old, Female, Fluffy Friend!
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Don't miss the 3rd Annual AWS Art Auction!
Nonantum Resort, Kennebunkport Sunday, June 3rd
More than 50 local artists have contributed
more than 60 stunning pieces of art...with 100% of sales going to the animals!
Our tremendous thanks to: Paul Bonneau, Claude Breton, Mimi Gregoire Carpenter, Nancy Cooper Funk, Eve Corey, Cheryl Dahn, Robert Dennis, Iona Desmond, Janet Duncan, Margaret Ender, Carol Gagnon, Claudette Gamache, Wendy Webster Good, Gloria Gustafson, Frank Handlen, Claudia Hopf, Joanna House, Steve Hrehovik, Luann Hume, Norma Johnsen, Mary Ann Kennedy, Ann Legg, Carol Lummus, Ernestine Lyman, Becky Meehan, Caren-Marie Michel, Evelyn Moreshead, Evelyne Harper Neill, M.L. Norton, Sylvia Orchard, Suzanne Payne, Ellen Pelletier, Ron Prevoir, Dennis Rafferty, Deborah Randall, Louis Rizzo, Marjorie Rizzo, Holly Ross, Carol Santora, Nadine Schoepfle, Kelly Jo Shows, Faith Strobel, Judith Totman, Jan Van Tassell, Linda Van Tassell, Richard Winslow, Charlie Wright. Personal collection pieces have also been donated and include art from E.F. 'Tina' Ambrose, Barbara Cole Perry and Beatrix Potter. Viewing and artist reception begins at 3pm. Spend time talking with the artists who have donated their work!
Live auction begins at 5pm with Kent Driscoll of J.J. Keating Auctions.
Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door, and include two complimentary glasses of wine and delicious hors d'oeuvres.
Sponsored by Biddeford Savings.
Generously supported by Kathleen & David Hardwick, Kathy & Christopher Hughes, Kennebunk Beach Realty and Key Bank.
Tickets are available at AWS, Kennebunk Beach Realty, Village Food Market (Ogunquit), Congdon's Doughnuts (Wells) and Biddeford Savings (Kennebunk branch).
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10th Annual AWS Kitten Shower brings together the community for kittens in need
 Congratulations to Troop 2135 of Limerick, Maine!
It's their second year in a row to win the "Project Kitten Challenge."
These girls worked all year to collect 816 pounds of kitten supplies!
Many thanks to Amica Insurance, Shannon Moss of WMTW the AWS Crafters and all of the individuals and groups that made the shower such a huge success! More than 2,000 pounds of supplies and $2,400 were collected!   Now that Kitten Season is here, AWS foster families will have the supplies that they need to help us care for pregnant cats, moms with kittens & orphan kittens until they are old enough for adoption.
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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 - 1pm, 6 Hearthstone Drive, off of Sea Road and Mere Lane. No early birds please! June 3 (Sun) Annual AWS Art Auction at the Nonantum Resort, Ocean Avenue, Kennebunkport. Viewing and artist reception begins at 3pm. June 9 (Sat) Pet Life in the Mill Creek Plaza, South Portland welcomes the AWS Mobile Adoption Team 11 - 1. June 16 (Sat) Pets and More at the Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine on Free Street in Portland an AWS program on animal care and handling from 10:30 -11:30am. June 16 (Sat) The Animal Welfare Society Mobile Adoption Team at Tractor Supply on Main Street in Sanford with adoptable dogs from 11 - 1. June 23 & 24 (Sat & Sun) DockDogsŪ Competition at PetLife in Scarborough. The AWS will have a table and Adoptable Dogs!
June 25th - June 28th (Mon - Thurs daily) Workshops for children ages 7 -11 at the shelter from 9am - 1pm. Get more information. June 30 (Sat) The first AWSome Carnival! Enjoy games, carnival treats, face-painting, a bounce house and more! This carnival will be fun for grown-ups and children alike with many prizes to win, including discounts on adoption! Come play with us on the AWS grounds from 11 to 3 pm (weather permitting). 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 Mondays from July 23 - August 13th are for children ages 10 to 14. Get more information. 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. Please call Fran at 207-985-3721 to make a donation or schedule a pick up.
September 9 (Sun) Strut Your Mutt Walk at Mother's Beach, Kennebunk. Walkers Wanted, two legged and four legged! 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. New this year, Junior Strut for kids who want to assist with the AWS mission. October 13 (Sat) Haunted Walk through the woods at the Animal Welfare Society AWS and Behind the Scenes Charity team up to raise money for animals in need. For more information about AWS events call 207-985-3244 x 117 or email gail@animalwelfaresociety.org |
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Here are just a few of the reasons to sign up for an AWS Obedience Class:
Certified Trainers
The trainers at AWS have the CPDT-KA designation. This stands for Certified Professional Dog Trainer- Knowledge Assessed and indicates the trainer has 300+ hours of experience, professional references and has passed a comprehensive examination that tests the trainer's knowledge of learning theory, canine ethology, animal husbandry, classroom management, teaching techniques and more!
Experience with Rescue Dogs
Who knows a rescue dog better than the people who work with them everyday? We have many years of experience working with shelter and rescue dogs. These dogs can have unique needs and their success rate
with the right training is amazing!
Affordable Cost
We keep the cost of our classes reasonable. All class fees are used to provide medical and behavioral care for the many animals that arrive at AWS each year. Through your support the shelter is able to provide this professional service.
See the upcoming schedule of classes.
We also offer a behavioral helpline (207-985-3244 x102) to assist pet owners with any questions or problems they might be having. Call our Obedience Trainer at (207) 985-3244 x111 with any questions or concerns you may have.
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