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.
Missy
Missy
Hello there, my name is Missy. I am a four-year old-female Rottweiler. The shelter took me in because I was found as a stray in one of the contract towns. I'm a very pretty girl who should do well with most dogs after the proper introduction. I'm very curious and playful with them. I'm a bit unsure of cats, so if you have one at home, talk to the adoption counselors and they can see how I do with them. I'm a very big girl who would be more comfortable living with kids over the age of eight years. I do have some food aggression issues and the shelter staff can show my new family a trade-up game that will help with that. It is not known if I am fully housetrained and I would also benefit from basic obedience classes. They are good exercise and help to form the dog/family bond. I do already know some commands, including sit, stay, come, shake and down. The shelter staff says I'm a very lovable dog who needs an active family that can help me unleash my energy. Please visit me soon!!
Kitty
Kitty
Hello there, I'm Kitty. I am a seven-year-old spayed female with long tortoiseshell and white coloring. My previous family surrendered me to the shelter because they had a new baby that I did not get along with. I would prefer a family with no dogs and older, gentle children. A quiet, adult-only home also sounds like a great fit for me. I do get along with some cats as well. I also need a special diet that helps me to maintain my skin health due to some allergies. I can't wait to find that perfect, quiet home where I can relax and be myself. Can you please help me out?
Ellis
Ellis
Hi, my name is Ellis. I came to the shelter with my sister, Honey, after our owner moved and couldn't take us. Honey is currently in foster care waiting for her forever home. I sure do hope that I can find my forever home, too. Could it be with you? I am a one-year-old female mix breed. In my former home, I was allowed to run around and play inside. Because of this, I would like to live as an indoor-only bunny. How I love to play with toys and eat snap peas! Did you know that they are a source of vitamin A for us? Just like you, we too need to eat certain foods to remain fit and healthy. I would describe my personality as friendly, sweet and playful. I enjoy being petted, picked up and loved. So what do you say, can I come live with you? If you think you would like a sweet, friendly girl like me then stop by the shelter and ask about Ellis. I will be waiting for you at Pet Quarters in Scarborough!
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.
