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.
Meadow
Meadow
Are you looking for a truly unusual German shepherd dog? Your search is over! My name is Meadow and I am an eight-year-old spayed female. I was found as a stray and brought to the shelter. While staying here, the staff has discovered that I LOVE the kiddie pool! A shepherd who loves water is very unusual! I play with tennis balls in the water, too. The volunteers and staff have bathed me and brushed me out so my coat looks like a million bucks! I get along with some dogs after a proper introduction. If you have a dog at home make sure to bring him or her with you so that the staff can introduce us. If you have a cat at home, you should know that I will find them very tempting and unless they are very dog savvy, a cat free home might be best. I am frightened by sudden movements. That may be in part because my hearing is not 100 percent. Kids are okay as long as they are eight years old or older. While at the shelter I have not shown any possessiveness over toys or food. I appear to be housetrained, too. I have been going to the shelter dog obedience classes with volunteers. I do very well on the leash. When you work with me, remember that I may not hear you the first time, but get me to look up at you with my faithful eyes and I will sit, down or stay. When I look up at whoever is on the other end of the leash, my eyes are always smiling and it is hard to resist patting me on the head. I love to sit next to people and be stroked on the head. Because of my hearing, keeping me on a leash - which I do not mind - or in a fenced area is very important. I do not want to get lost again or get hurt. I would love to learn sign language, too. Yes, dogs have signs that they can be taught so owners can communicate with them. That would add even more to my charm! If you are looking for a truly extra ordinary, gentle German shepherd, make sure to stop by my kennel.
Geneva
Geneva
Ciao, I'm Geneva. I am a seven-year-old spayed female with medium-length seal point colored hair. The shelter took me in because I was found as a stray in the town of Waterboro. The shelter staff says I'm a very sweet girl that gets along well with other cats. I'm also quite the gorgeous girl, don't you agree? I would love to find a new family that will brush me regularly and give me all the care and love that I deserve. Please visit me soon and we'll embark on our new life together!
Dominick
Dominick
Hello there, my name is Dominick. I am an adorable eight-week-old male American breed rabbit. My previous family surrendered me to the shelter because they could no longer care for me. I have soft white
and brown hair and love to be petted and loved. Since I'm so young, with regular, gentle handling, I'll mature into a wonderful companion bunny. Please visit me 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.
