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.
Chester
Chester
Greetings, I'm Chester. I am a handsome, six-and-a-half-year-old neutered male Rottweiler. My previous family surrendered me to the shelter because I was urinating in the home. This is most likely because they had not had me neutered. Un-neutered males will mark their territory to let other dogs know who's the boss. I am interested in cats but do back down when they stand up to me. I'm also fairly dominant with other dogs and would be best suited to a calm, submissive female friend. I do have some issues with food aggression and would like to live with kids over the age of 15 years. I do appear to be housetrained and would benefit from obedience classes and the trade-up game to help with my food aggression and will need to work on the "nothing in life is free" program that the shelter techs can teach you. I do already know many commands including sit, shake, roll over, stay and down. The shelter techs say that I am a very calm and gentle dog who just wants attention and some snuggles from my people. I can be a bit pushy, but with the right family, I'll find my proper place in the pack!
Fern
Fern
Hey hey, I'm Fern. While I actually don't look like that green, leafy plant, I think Fern is quite the pretty name, don't you? It makes me think of nature and fresh, clean air! I am a six-year-old spayed female cat who was brought to the shelter after being found as a stray in the town of Biddeford. I get along well with other kitties and also enjoy the company of people. The shelter techs and volunteers say that I am a very friendly little girl. Why not stop by the shelter? Just like me namesake, I know that I will grow and flourish in your family!
Radison
Radison
Most people take one look at me and they don't see what a wonderful guy I am. All they see is that I'm a rat and most people think we don't make good pets. We are really wonderful animals who make great pets. I came to the shelter after being rescued, so I'm here in hopes of finding my forever home. I lived outside in a large ferret cage, but would really prefer to live inside where I'm safe and warm. I am a sweet guy who likes to be held for short periods of time. I really enjoy eating cheese and grain. Why not stop by for a visit and get to know me? I will show you all of my endearing qualities!
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.
