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.

Hemmy

Hemmy
Hey, I'm Hemmy. I'm a pretty four-and-a-half years young spayed female pitbull mix. The shelter took me in after I was found as a stray in the town of Biddeford. I do appear to be housetrained but after being a stray and without a routine at the shelter, I would probably benefit from a refresher course and routine in my new home. I would prefer to live with gentle kids over the age of 10 years. I can be a bit jumpy and may knock over small children. I'm also sensitive about having my hind end touched. I get along well with cats and some dogs after the proper introduction. I may chase the kitties at first as I get to know them. I'd benefit from obedience classes as I'm smart and eager to learn. The shelter techs say that I'm a social girl who loves to run and play. I'm high-spirited, active, affectionate and comedic. Are you an active family looking for a playmate? Let's get together!

Jersey

Jersey

Hi, my name is Jersey. My foster mom calls me her Jersey Girl. I am a Maine Coon kitty. I'm just beautiful, don't you think? I'm nice, too. I get along with other cats, kittens, kids and even dogs. I would make a great family cat. I want to be near you and play with you and don't mind being picked up to be smooched, but I am not a lap cat. I'm a typical Maine Coon cat! There is something that makes me extra special, though. I have epileptic seizures. Don't let that scare you. It is easily controlled with a pill given once a day. That medicine is very inexpensive - about $10 a year! Come visit me soon. I want to be your Jersey Girl!

Chocolate

Chocolate

Hi, my name is Chocolate. I am a handsome dark brown four-year-old lop ear rabbit. Unfortunately, I've had two homes so far so I really need my forever home. My last family only had me for six months; they got me from friends who were moving. My last family said their child was allergic to me so that's why they gave me up; I didn't do anything wrong. I'm a bunny - how could I do anything wrong? I'm an indoor-only bunny who has lived in a cage. My family said they fed me pellets and carrots, but I need hay and lettuce, too. They said I slept a lot, I used a water bottle and they didn't litter box train me. Don't worry: it's easy to train a bunny to use a litter box, and I'm a quick study. I am a very loving bunny who can be gently held for short periods of time. I need you to come and adopt me so I can be part of a family again. I'll be very good for you, and oh so grateful.


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.

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