The Animal Welfare Society has planned the following evens for March:

Planet Dog Adoption Day Sat. March 12

The Mobile Adoption Team will bring adoptable dogs to the Portland Planet Dog Store from noon – 2 p.m. The store is located at 211 Marginal Way, Portland. For more information, call Animal Welfare Society (www.animalwelfaresociety.org) at 985-3244 or Planet Dog Company Store at 207-347-8606.

Ongoing Events

Furry Tales Story & Adventure Hour March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

Join us Thursdays (when school* is in session) from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m., in the Humane Education Room at the Animal Welfare Society on Holland Road, West Kennebunk. Preschoolers are invited to discover the exciting world of animals with: *Stories* *Playtime* *Crafts* *Songs* *Movement* *Animal Time*

The event is free to attend, though donations are appreciated.

*Furry Tales follows the RSU 21 school calendar. We will not hold Furry Tales on snow days.

For more information, call 985-3244 or see http://animalwelfaresociety.org/newsevents/ events-calendar/.

Humane Action League March 8 – April 26

The Humane Action League is an after school program at the Animal Welfare Society on Holland Road, West Kennebunk. The program is designed to give students who love animals an opportunity to learn more about the workings of an animal shelter, instruction on pet care and handling and an introduction on how to become more involved in animal welfare issues. At the start of the program the students will create and sign an agreement with each other about acceptable behaviors, as well as, goals for the seven weeks. Tuesday’s program is held from 2:30-4 p.m. for students 12-14 years of age.

There will be no session April 19.

There is a $65.00 fee per session. Registration opens one month before the start date and is first come first served. Space is limited. For more information, call 985-3244 or see http://animalwelfaresociety.org/news_ and_ events/humane-actionleague/, where you can download a registration form.

Humane Action League March 10 – April 28

The Humane Action League is an after school program at the Animal Welfare Society on Holland Road, West Kennebunk. The program is designed to give students who love animals an opportunity to learn more about the workings of an animal shelter, instruction on pet care and handling and an introduction on how to become more involved in animal welfare issues. At the start of the program the students will create and sign an agreement with each other about acceptable behaviors, as well as, goals for the seven weeks.

Thursday’s program is held from 3-4:30 p.m. for students 9-11 years of age.

There will be no session on April 21st.

There is a $65.00 fee per session. Registration opens one month before the start date and is first come first served. Space is limited. For more information, call 985-3244 or see http://animalwelfaresociety.org/news_ and_ events/humane-actionleague/, where you can download a registration form.