Our Mission
To provide care for homeless dogs and cats until they can be placed in permanent, responsible homes while promoting humane values in our community through outreach and educational programs.
Vision
A humane world for every animal.
Core Values
Compassion
Advocacy
Respect
Education
Support
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We have contracts with the towns of:
Appleton, Belmont, Camden, Rockport, Lincolnville, Belfast, Hope, Northport, Searsmont, Liberty,
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We invite you to visit or, better yet, volunteer!
You just may find that walking a dog, petting cats or cleaning a room
will give you a sense of satisfaction and peace.
The animals would love to see you and so would we.
PAWS Staff
Shelly Butler, Executive Director
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Meghan Austin, Shelter Director
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Kathy Moretti, Director of Clinic Operations, LVT
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Stephanie Smit, Director of Community Services
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Jan Abendroth, Event Coordinator
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Kathy Sigle,
Admin. & Development Services Coordinator
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Paula Horton, Volunteer Coordinator
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Shelley Johnson, Bookkeeper
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Medical Team
Jodie James, Veterinarian
Grace Simonson, Veterinarian
Kate Pierce, Veterinarian
Jessica Wadowski, Veterinary Technician
Karen Fulbeck, Veterinary technician
Sarah Englander, Medical Assistant
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Board of Trustees
Michelle Davis, President
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Jill Parker, Vice President
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Rieko "Ree" McCarthy, Treasurer
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Karen Foxwell, Secretary
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Cheryl Ayer
Tom Griffith
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Debra Hall
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Andrew Weeks
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Jean White
PAWS is a Fear Free Shelter
Fear Free was founded in 2016 with a mission to prevent and alleviate fear, anxiety and stress in pets by inspiring and educating the people who care for them. By empowering our staff and volunteers to apply the broad concepts, strategies and techniques, we can reduce fear and frustration in the animals while they are in our care.
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Learning how to better recognize the signs of fear, anxiety, stress and frustration and how to apply simple, practical means to prevent and decrease these stressors are crucial to creating a positive experience for the animals.
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Shelter Partners
