The Animal Welfare Society in Kennebunk, Maine, is emphasizing its expanded role in the community beyond just animal adoptions. Under new executive director Heidi Marston, the organization is focusing on community outreach and services aimed at keeping pets with their families.
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The Animal Welfare Society provides various programs, including low-cost veterinary care, a pet food pantry, temporary pet housing for families in crisis, and additional initiatives designed to prevent pet surrender. Marston stated, "We're more than just an animal shelter. We're here to provide resources. But really our goal is to make families, create families and help families stay together as well. So anything we can do to keep pets with their people, we believe that's really the work that we should be doing."
The organization relies on community support through volunteers, donations, and partnerships to carry out its mission.