
SAVE THE DATE! June 23 & 24 (Sat & Sun) DockDogsŪ Competition at PetLife in Scarborough (Cabela's shopping center). 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. $30 a day. Get more information. June 30 (Sat) The first AWSome Carnival! Enjoy games, carnival treats, face-painting, a bounce house, dunk tank and more! This carnival will be fun for grown-ups and children 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. Some dates are sold out, please call Lona at 207-985-3244 x 109 for more information. July 21 (Sat) The Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine welcomes the AWS Humane Educator for a program on animal care and handling from 10:30 -11:30am, Free Street, Portland. July 21 (Sat) The Alfred Festival, downtown Alfred from 8am-2pm. Visit the AWS table, take home some handcrafted pet items and meet some available dogs! July 21 (Sat) It's the Animal Medical Associates Yard Sale! Rt 1 in Saco. It's a great opportunity to meet people from various rescues in Maine and support their causes. All proceeds are divided between the participating groups. If you'd like to contribute to the sale please call Jocelyn at 207-282-5151. 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 quality collectibles and antiques are greatly appreciated. Please call Fran at 207-985-3721 or Debbie 207-286-6517 ASAP 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 x117 or email gail@animalwelfaresociety.org |