Animal Welfare Society, incorporated in 1967, is a private, 501(c)(3) non-profit humane society located in Kennebunk, Maine and is a regional leader in companion animal welfare. AWS cares for more than 12,000 pets - and the people who love them - each year in the Adoption, Veterinary Clinic and through community programs and services. AWS’ life-saving community programs include Pets and Survivors to Safety, Paws in Stripes, and Paws Across America while AWS’ services to the greater community include Humane Education, Behavior and Training classes, Stay@Home, spay/neuter assistance through the Cleo Fund and veterinary and wellness care at the AWS Community Veterinary Clinic. MISSION: Animal Welfare Society exists to serve as the safety net for lost and homeless pets and to provide access to affordable services and resources necessary for long term well-being, so pets and their families stay together and thrive.