Serving animals and our community for over 70 years as a no-kill shelter. Help us, help them! We have served continuously since 1952.
(124)
23 Poor Farm Road
Kearneysville, WV
25430
| Wednesday | 11am - 4pm |
| Thursday | 11am - 4pm |
| Friday | 11am - 4pm |
| Saturday | 11am - 4pm |
| Sunday | 11am - 2pm |
Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.
Send a message to Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County:
The Animal Welfare Society has a proud tradition of serving our community and domestic pets in need. We have served continuously since 1952. AWS was formed to provide care and protection for suffering homeless and unwanted animals; to educate the public in respect to humane treatment of animals and to encourage and assist in the enforcement of laws against mistreatment of and cruelty to animals.
There was no place within the county where homeless cats, kittens and puppies would be taken for a second chance at life. The county only handled dogs. There was also great concern over the manner in which the county dog pound operated, particularly in regard to unsanitary conditions. AWS attention soon focused on solving this significant problem - construction and operation an animal shelter in Jefferson County by AWS.
During two decades from 1958-1978, the Society passed through a period in which there was little growth and in which rising costs and limited membership income hampered the Society’s activities. Yet, the founders persevered in their vision and mission. The 72 member AWS was the only organization in the county trying to solve the problem of acute unwanted stray pet explosion. Among the projects undertaken was a spay/neuter program in cooperation with Friends of Animals and local veterinarians, a cooperative effort with the county on low-cost rabies vaccinations, a program to increase knowledge of children in proper pet care. All of these programs continue today!
In January 1981, a committee was selected to develop and present a formal proposal to the Jefferson County Commission. After 5 years of work, the West Virginia legislature approved a bill that allowed Jefferson County Commissioners to donate an acre of land to AWS for construction of a shelter for homeless, stray and unwanted animals. AWS board members devoted themselves to fundraising activities during this period accumulating $34,000 during a 6 year period. Groundbreaking occurred in August 1985 and the dream of AWS founders became reality in October of that same year.
