KENNEBUNK — Join the Animal Welfare Society for PetSmart National Adoption Weekend, Nov. 11-13 at PetSmart, 208 Mariner Way, Biddeford. In addition to cats on-site at PetSmart, AWS will have dogs and puppies (based on availability) available for adoption. AWS staff and volunteers will be on-site so the adoptions will be able to be completed at the store itself. To learn more about adopting from AWS, visit the Adoption Fees and How to Adopt pages at animalwelfaresociety.org. All dogs and cats available for adoption are spayed or neutered and up to date on all age appropriate vaccines. New owners can either bring, or purchase a leash and collar before new dogs can go home. Adoptions run on a first come, first serve basis. PetSmart Charities donates $35 to AWS for all adoptions at the store throughout the weekend. For more information, call 985-3244 or visit animalwelfaresociety.org/news-events/events-calendar/.
Pizza with Pets will take place 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 23 at the Animal Welfare Society, 46 Holland Road, Kennebunk. The day before Thanksgiving, the Animal Welfare Society will offer a half-day humane education program for children aged 6-10. For more information, call 985-3244 or visit animalwelfaresociety.org/programs/humaneeducation/, where registration forms may be downloaded.
Join the Animal Welfare Society Humane educators on Thursdays (when school is in session) from 10-11 a.m. through Dec. 15, in the Humane Education Room at the Animal Welfare Society on Holland Road, West Kennebunk for Furry Tales Story & Adventure Hour. Preschoolers are invited to discover the exciting world of animals with: stories, playtime, crafts, songs, movement and animal time. The event is free to attend, though donations are appreciated. For more information, call 985-3244 or visit animalwelfaresociety.org/newsevents/ events-calendar/.
A six-week basic obedience training course will take place Saturday’s from 9-10 a.m. Oct. 29 through Dec. 3. The fee is $110. For more information, call 985-3244 or visit animalwelfaresociety.org/services/ behavioral-training/ which shows class descriptions and schedules.
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