Pets of the Week

Pets of the Week

Editor's Note: Pets of the Week profiles dogs, cats and other animals currently up for adoption at the Animal Welfare Society in West Kennebunk.

AWS: Prevention is key to 2006 "Project Kitten" Campaign

Spring means the beginning of "kitten season" in Southern Maine, so the Animal Welfare Society (AWS) is urging local residents to do their part to help prevent an unwanted litter by spaying or neutering their cats.

Animal Welfare Society seeks foster homes through "Project Kitten" campaign

Why would anyone choose to give up a spare bedroom or bathroom and provide around-the-clock care for a litter of orphaned kittens, knowing that each one will leave to become someone else's beloved pet in just a matter of weeks?

Seeking scouts, civic and church groups to make the AWS Kitten Shower on May 20 a success

The Animal Welfare Society is urging local schools, scouting organizations, church groups, bridge clubs, bowling leagues, business and any other groups to take the "Project Kitten Challenge" by collecting the largest amount, in total weight, of desperately needed kitten supplies.