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.
Oscar
Oscar
Well hi there, my name is Oscar. I'm an adorable one-year-old neutered male pitbull/mastiff mix. The shelter took me in because I was found as a stray in one of the contract towns. I would prefer to be the only pet for you to love as I am a bit too interested in cats and I also don't get along too well with other dogs. Over time I may mellow out as I was just recently neutered and it does take a while for the hormones to completely exit the body. I'm also a larger and high energy dog that may knock over young children, so I'd prefer to live with kids over 12 years of age. I will need help with housetraining and will also benefit from working on the trade up game to help me ease the value of food to me. Obedience classes are mandatory with my adoption. These classes will help me to work on my manners and commands, and they act as an energy outlet and also promote the formation of the dog-family bond. The shelter staff says that I need a consistent leader who can give me a structured life. Exercise is very important and I will need daily time to burn off that zest for life! Please visit me soon!
Rocky
Rocky
Hi there, I'm Rocky. I'm an 11-year-old gentleman who is hanging out here at the shelter waiting for my new forever family. I came to the shelter because my previous owner passed away, so now I'm spending my days hanging out in one of the community cat rooms and lounging in the sunny window. I get along well with children cats and gentle dogs and will make a wonderful addition to any average family. If you are looking for a distinguished older man to spend your time with then please come to the shelter and meet me. I'll be here waiting.
Cody
Cody
Did you know that bunnies make great pets? We are quiet and can learn how to use the litter box, we are fun to watch and have different personalities just like dogs and cats. Plus we are social animals that need companionship of humans or other animals. Hi, my name is Cody. I am an adult male rabbit who came to the shelter, because my former family didn't have enough time for me. I am a sweet guy who has lived with cats and a dog. I got along really well in my previous home with the dog. The dog was my favorite pal. I am in hopes of finding my forever home and a new pal. Can you help me? I am an all-white bunny with the most striking blue colored eyes. Most all-white bunnies have pink eyes, but not me. It makes me extra special, I think. When you look into them, I will just melt your heart! Please come for a visit; I know that we will hit it off. If you would like to read more about bunnies and how to care for us, please visit
www.rabbit.org.
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.
