The Animal Welfare Society
Post Office Box 43, West Kennebunk, Maine, 04094 • 207/985-3244
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· Youth Outreach

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· PAWS

· Paws Across America

 

About the AWS

Information / Links

Education is the Key!

The following are some informational links to help you educate yourself about animal welfare and medical issues. We firmly believe in life-long education and hope these links provide helpful information beyond what we are able to provide. Please keep in mind that the Animal Welfare Society does not necessarily endorse any of the organizations, methods or information contained on these websites:

General Information:

The Humane Society of the United States

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

The National Federation of Humane Societies

The House Rabbit Society

HSUS - Ferret Care

Animal Sheltering Magazine Articles

ASPCA - Adoption Tips

ASPCA - The Right Pet for You

HSUS Pet Care Articles

ASPCA Small Animal Care

Senior Dog Rescue - Adopting a Senior Dog

Dog Star Daily - Before you Bring Your Puppy Home

Dog Star Daily - Raising your Puppy

 

Local Humane Societies and Animal Welfare Groups:

Animal Refuge League, Westbrook, Maine

Coastal Humane Society, Brunswick, Maine

Friends of Feral Felines, Portland, Maine

Greater Androscoggin Humane Society

Maine Animal Coalition

Maine Federation of Humane Societies

New Hampshire SPCA

 

Regional Groups:

New England Federation of Humane Societies

Animal Welfare Federation of Connecticut

Massachusetts Animal Coalition

Vermont Humane Federation

 

Wildlife and Wildlife Rehabilitation:

York Center for Wildlife

Is that baby animal an orphan?

 

Towns that AWS Services:

Acton

Alfred

Arundel

Biddeford

Dayton

Hollis

Kennebunk

Kennebunkport

Lebanon

Limerick

Limington

Lyman - no site

Newfield - no site but can be contacted at (207) 793-4348

North Berwick

Ogunquit

Old Orchard Beach

Saco

Sanford

Shapleigh

Waterboro

Wells

 

 

 

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