The Animal Welfare Society
West Kennebunk, Maine
September, 2012
The results are in!!

 
Congratulations and Many Thanks to the following for raising the most donations for the Strut Your Mutt! This year's fundraiser for the Sadie Fund, the AWS Medical Fund, broke all records with a total of $65,000 raised!

Top Individual: Lori O'Neil

Top Team: Pit Bulls

Top Squad: Teachers' Pets

 

Top Junior Strut Family: Zoey's Zoo

 Top Junior Strut Team: Shimini Shandas Jr

 

 

 



It was a beautiful day!  



 



 



The dogs (and people) were very well behaved!

 
Shannon Moss, the Hostess with the Mostess, handed out medals to the junior walkers and biscuits to the dogs!

Special thanks to:

 The many volunteers who made the event possible!

The walkers who raised record number of donations!
Underwriting Sponsor:
 



 Top Dog Sponsors:


 Fetch 'N Fun  
 Harbor Consulting IP Services


 





Best Buddy Sponsors:

Amica Insurance  

 

Kennebunk Veterinary Hospital 

  

Patriot Subaru  

 

Constant Companion:

 

Garrett Pillsbury Plumbing & Heating  

 

Do you Clynk?

   
CLYNK is a Maine recycling company with a unique and innovative bottle redemption system offered exclusively in Hannaford supermarkets in Maine. It is easy, quick and convenient. 

Recycled bottles and cans are placed in a special bag, which is then tagged with information that links the donation to the AWS CLYNK account.  Quarterly, Hannaford sends a check to the AWS for the balance collected. 

Bags and tags can be picked up at the shelter, filled with your recyclables and dropped off at any Hannaford store.  You can also buy the bags yourself and pick up the appropriate tags from the AWS.  This is one great way to help the AWS without writing a check!  If you have questions or would like more information, give Gail a call at 985-3244 x 117.  If you want to pick up bags or tags, stop by the AWS and ask any staff member for help.

 

Volunteers Needed!
Are you 16 or older?
Do you love animals?
Do you love to clean?
Are you available from 8:30am-11:00am one or more days a week?
The Animal Welfare Society needs you to clean cat cages and dog kennels!
With the change of season we have experienced a decline of people to clean in the mornings. 
Interested?
Download and fill out this application and return it to the shelter. Once approved you will be invited to a volunteer orientation.
Volunteering at the AWS will be a rewarding experience for you and many pets looking for homes.

EVENTS

SAVE THE DATE!

 

September 29 (Sat)   

Huntington Common, at the corner of Ross Road and Route 1 in Kennebunk, welcomes the Animal Welfare Society Mobile Adoption Team for a Pet Fashion Show  

at 2pm!    

Open to the public, donations are welcome!

 

October 6 (Sat)  

Pet Quarters on Payne Road in Scarborough gets a visit from the Animal Welfare Society Mobile Adoption Team with adoptable dogs from  

11 - 1.

 

October 13 (Sat)   

The AWS and Behind the Scenes Charity team up for a Haunted Walk through the woods at the Animal Welfare Society, Holland Road, West Kennebunk. The folks at Behind the Scenes Charity take Halloween seriously so don't miss this spooky walk! All proceeds benefit the Animal Welfare Society. Guided Tours, Live Entertainment, Candy for the Little Spookers and More 6:30 - 8:00! $4.00 per person - kids under 12 years old only $3.00. This is an outdoor event, be sure to dress appropriately. Please leave your pets at home.

 

October 13 (Sat)  

Pet Life in the Mill Creek Plaza, South Portland hosts the Animal Welfare Society Mobile Adoption Team with adoptable dogs from 11 - 1.

 

October 20 (Sat)  

Join the AWS Humane Educator and a pet at the Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine on Free Street in Portland for a program on animal care and handling from  

10:30 -11:30am.

 

October 20 (Sat)  

The Animal Welfare Society Mobile Adoption Team brings the show on the road to Atria, Senior Living in Kennebunk for a Halloween Themed Pet Fashion Show at 2pm! Open to the public, donations are welcome!

 

October 26 & 27 (Fri & Sat)  Dog Lovers Weekend at The Colony Hotel, Friday night cocktail party with raffle for AWS. On Saturday at 9:30 am watch the AWS Agility Demonstration and the Mobile Adoption Team presents a Canine Fashion Show at 3pm.

  

For more information about AWS events call  

207-985-3244 x117 or email gail@animalwelfaresociety.org



Meet some of the dogs who recently came to Maine through our Paws Across America Program. We regularly work with rescue groups to find homes for dogs from overcrowded shelters. 

   

Hermine

  Harpo

  Juban

 

The Animal Welfare Society has a number of foster homes that will take care of pregnant cats and kittens until they are old enough to be adopted.   

 
Unfortunately, right now, there are more kittens and moms than homes.

If you have ever considered being a foster family or even if you are considering adopting kittens this is a great way to get to know them. 
   
and return to the foster care coordinators at the shelter.  
We also need dry kitten food for the kittens at the AWS and at foster homes. Thank you for your help!