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 is a non-profit animal shelter serving 18 towns in York County. The Pets of the Week feature is available to York County shelters serving stray, abused and abandoned animals. For details on submitting pet profiles and digital photos, e-mail Associate Editor
Jennifer Saunders at jsaunders@yorkindependent.net. For details on the animals listed below or any of the many pets available at AWS, visit www.animalwelfaresociety.org.
Tut
Tut
Hey there, Tut here. I'm a regal neutered male Pitbull who is three years old. My previous family adopted me from AWS and took me home to Massachusetts. Unfortunately, I'm allergic to something in their yard, so I'm back here at the shelter being treated for allergies and in search of a new family. I am still undergoing some tests at the vet so they can help me to figure out what I am allergic too. It is no fun having itchy skin! I may chase cats at first, but should settle down with them. I also get along with some other dogs after the proper introduction. I am a tolerant and gentle boy who should do well with kids of all ages. I have shown no signs of possessiveness over food or toys here at the shelter and I do appear to be housetrained. Basic obedience classes are recommended to help with general commands and manners. The shelter staff says I'm a very tolerant and affectionate boy who would make a great companion for you. Please visit me soon!
Xavier
Xavier
I've been here for so long that I'm thinking about changing my name to "Long Term Resident" or LTR for short. What do you think? Do you think it is better than Xavier? I was even randomly picked to be one of the Gold Star cats here and that really hasn't helped me find my forever home. Did you know that Gold Star cats have had their adoption fee waived? The shelter staff draws names of two cats out of a box and they become the Gold Star kitties. Maybe I haven't found my forever home because I have this funny looking hair cut or look grumpy in all of my pictures. You see, when I first came to the shelter I had all sorts of mats due to my long black fur. The staff gave me this awesome hair cut and my hair is slowly growing back. I am a super sweet kitty … now don't go telling anyone that because I am a boy and they will think that I'm not manly enough. I came to the shelter as a stray, but must have lived in a home. If you pick me up, I will snuggle against you. One of my favorite things is for people to give me kisses on my head. If you stop and only make the sound of a kiss I throw my head into your lips to catch your kisses. I am a laid back guy who enjoys the company of other cats and people too. Especially people who like to get hugs and kisses. If you think you have room in your heart for such a sweetie like me please stop by for a visit. Until then I will be waiting for you!
Ryan
Ryan
Greetings, I'm Ryan. I am a handsome, three-month-old neutered male rabbit. I was abandoned here at the shelter and am now in search of a loving family and cozy home. I have awesome brown and tan hair. The shelter staff says I'm friendly and lovable and would make a great companion for you. I would prefer to be kept indoors and would love to cuddle with you inside your home. Please stop by the shelter soon and we'll get to know one another!
The Animal Welfare Society is a non-profit animal shelter serving 18 towns in York County. AWS provides intake and adoption services, dog obedience, spay/neuter assistance, humane education and volunteer opportunities. Check them out online at www.animalwelfaresociety.org or call 985-3244 for more information.
