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.
Bernie
Bernie
Not Lassie, not quite - better than Lassie, really. I'm Bernie, the rough collie mix, waiting to find my way into your home and be part of your family. I've had a long road to here, actually. I came from the South as part of the Paws Across America program. No one wanted me in the South, so I am hoping that Northerners, particularly you Mainers, who know about collies and appreciate them, will come to the shelter and take me home. I am an adult neutered male. I was only recently neutered and need my new family to understand that I am still learning that I do not need to mark my territory. I was adopted once, but returned because I was not a good match with another animal in the house. If you have a dog at home already, please bring him or her to the shelter to meet me. The staff will properly introduce us and see if we are a good match. If you have a submissive female at home that would be the best match. Due in part to my breed, high herding and prey drive, I cannot live with cats. If you have kids, I need kids old enough to understand that I have not had a charmed life and need to have my personal space with food and treats. I have food aggression, but the staff can teach you and the kids the Trade-Up Game to manage and minimize this behavior. We are all winners in that game! Like many herding dogs I have a great mind and catch on to routines quickly. It is hard to tell, especially at the shelter, if I am completely housetrained, but with a routine I should catch on quickly. I would like to show you how smart I am by going to obedience classes with you. My manners will become more refined and obedience commands will be reinforced. I will be ready to be at your service just like Lassie. Come see me at the shelter soon.
Byron
Byron
Hi there! My name is Byron. I am in need of a loving home where I can shower my person with all sorts of love and they will love me for who I am. I am a nine-year-old neutered male who is tolerant and sweet. In my previous home I lived with both men and women and was allowed outside a couple of times a week. I really enjoy being with people and being petted. I also enjoy being brushed and, of course, playing! Would you believe my favorite thing is meeting people? I sure have met a lot of people since I came to the shelter. If I come live with you I can be your official greeter when all your family and friends come to visit. That would be fun, don't you think? I am a friendly, smart guy, who is very loving and really would like to find my forever home. Do you think I could come live with you? Stop by for a visit and let's see if we are meant for each other!
Edmond
Edmond
I am Edmond, a four-month-old, very handsome light-chocolate colored bunny boy. I was abandoned here at the shelter, and I am looking for my home in the world. I'm a very curious and intelligent bunny. I'm interested in seeing what you are doing, observing my surroundings and seeking out hidey-holes for my nap. You really can't tell how soft my fawn fur is until you actually hold me in your gentle hands. I do like to be held, and it doesn't take me very long to know that I can trust you to snuggle me. When I'm in your lap, look out because I'll crawl up your chest and nestle into your neck. I am really looking forward to having a family. I've not known much outside the shelter, and while they're very good to me here, I'm ready to come home!
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.
