Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County

Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County Serving animals and our community for over 70 years as a no-kill shelter. Help us, help them! We have served continuously since 1952.
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The Animal Welfare Society has a proud tradition of serving our community and domestic pets in need. 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. During two decades from 1958-1978, the So

ciety 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! Proper housing for abandoned cats, kittens, dogs and puppies didn’t exist. The county only housed adult dogs. So in 1985, AWS completed construction of the current animal shelter on Old Leetown Pike Road. The shelter accommodates 20 dog/puppies and roughly 30 cats/kittens. As a No-Kill shelter, we are normally overflowing with pets seeking a second chance for a loving home. Each year, over 500+ pets pass through our doors. Dogs:
Puppies (1 year and under)- $175
Adult Dogs- $150
Senior Dogs (8 years and older) - $100

Cats:
Kittens (1 year and under) - $120
Adult Cats - $100
Senior Cats (8 years and older) - $80
- Includes all vaccines, spay/neuter and a microchip.

01/02/2025

We will be closing at 2pm today (1/2/2025) for our much needed holiday lunch!
We will reopen Friday 1/3/2025 at 11am :)

Happy New Year! Stay Safe!
12/31/2024

Happy New Year! Stay Safe!

TY!...FOR THE VOTES ❤️ 🐾
12/31/2024

TY!...FOR THE VOTES ❤️ 🐾

12/31/2024

Hi everyone, just a reminder.
With the old year going out and the New coming in, don't forget about your fur babies with all the loud noises.
There will be gunshots, maybe fireworks and lots of loud music.
Please be mindful of how scary it is to them.
Also with people having parties dog bites increase.
Please be aware of how they are acting and if you think there will be loud celebrations in your area, put them in a room with the TV turned up or music.
They will definitely thank you for it.

Have a safe and Happy New Year's Eve and a wonderful New Year's Day.

Thank you everyone who voted for our tree at Lights on the Lake this year We came in 3rd with 2266 votes.We appreciate e...
12/30/2024

Thank you everyone who voted for our tree at Lights on the Lake this year

We came in 3rd with 2266 votes.

We appreciate everyone's support.

We can't do what we do without each one of you.

Congratulations to the 1st place winner, To the ResQ and 2nd place winner Thin Line Service Dogs.

Less than an hour to vote for AWS.
12/30/2024

Less than an hour to vote for AWS.

Early Happy Early New Year to Miss Miso.She was adopted today.Miso was born here at the shelter last April.We tried to g...
12/29/2024

Early Happy Early New Year to Miss Miso.
She was adopted today.

Miso was born here at the shelter last April.

We tried to get a picture but she wasn't having it.

Thank you for adopting this beautiful girl.

Please like our tree to get us in the lead. It doesn't cost anything to touch the like....
12/28/2024

Please like our tree to get us in the lead. It doesn't cost anything to touch the like....

Things should be wrapping 🎁 up with Christmas 🎄 voting! Be sure to cast your votes! More than one way to do it!!! Eas...
12/27/2024

Things should be wrapping 🎁 up with Christmas 🎄 voting! Be sure to cast your votes! More than one way to do it!!! Easiest is clicking the like button on our tree below!!! ❤️ 🐾

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OUR AMAZING FOLLOWERS! 🎅❤🎄
12/25/2024

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OUR AMAZING FOLLOWERS! 🎅❤🎄

We hope everyone has a safe & happy holidays! 🎅❤️🎄We will reopen to the public on 12/26 at 11am!
12/24/2024

We hope everyone has a safe & happy holidays! 🎅❤️🎄
We will reopen to the public on 12/26 at 11am!

Don't forget to go and vote for our tree.Two ways to vote, click like on our tree and vote by donating.Each vote is a do...
12/22/2024

Don't forget to go and vote for our tree.
Two ways to vote, click like on our tree and vote by donating.
Each vote is a dollar.
If all our followers would vote just 1.00 we would have over 1800 votes.
Help Us Help Them.

Another Merry Christmas to one of our kittens, Kona.She was adopted today and went home with her family and her wrapped ...
12/21/2024

Another Merry Christmas to one of our kittens, Kona.
She was adopted today and went home with her family and her wrapped in love blanket.

Thank you for adopting this sweet girl.

Thank you to Shepherdstown elementary School for their donationof items and gift card they collected for our animals and...
12/21/2024

Thank you to Shepherdstown elementary School for their donation
of items and gift card they collected for our animals and shelter.
We appreciate it greatly.
Have a Merry Christmas.

What a Merry Christmas for this beautiful girl.After being in the shelter for about 10 months with little interest, Vale...
12/21/2024

What a Merry Christmas for this beautiful girl.

After being in the shelter for about 10 months with little interest, Valentina was adopted today and went home with her own wrapped in love blanket.

She said she didn't want her picture taken today because she didn't groom her fur yet today.

Thank you to her adopter for giving her a home for Christmas.

We still have several ornaments on our tree.Stop in and pick one or two and help us help our animals have a Merry Christ...
12/21/2024

We still have several ornaments on our tree.

Stop in and pick one or two and help us help our animals have a Merry Christmas.

You can call in and have someone pick the ornaments and have the item delivered to the Shelter as well.

The tree will be up until Dec 31st so no worries if you can't do it before Christmas.

A little belated Adoption Congratulations to Susie and Liko.They were adopted together and went home with their wrapped ...
12/21/2024

A little belated Adoption Congratulations to Susie and Liko.
They were adopted together and went home with their wrapped in love blankets last Sunday.
Thank you for adopting these two together.

Don't forget to visit our tree Lights on the Lake or visit the FB page and vote for us!!!
12/21/2024

Don't forget to visit our tree Lights on the Lake or visit the FB page and vote for us!!!

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23 Poor Farm Road
Kearneysville, WV
25430

Opening Hours

Wednesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 2pm

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As another year comes to end, thats more days that tally up for Miss Mia! We know that she is a perfect match for someone!!! If you are active she is the gal for you. Fall in love with Mia! 🍁🍂🍃 Please share far and wide. #FindMiaAHome

Check out some of our cats enjoying some cat nip today. And of course Momo.

So when I posted the video of the dogs in the kennels, there were a lot of people asking why they don't get soft beds. Well this is why. Artie was very proud of himself.

Stop by the shelter and check out the cats and kittens we have for adoption. These are just a few that we have. Check out little Momo.

Fall Rabies Clinic coming soon. Hope to see you there.

The other side of Maverick. When you see him in his kennel or the yards in the back, he acts a little crazy. But when by himself he is laid back and such a good boy Here he is playing with Ava, the manager's dog in the front yard. He has shown no aggression towards her. This goes to show what a difference there is with the dogs when they are in a calmer environment. So please when visiting our dogs, don't judge them when in the kennels or the yards. Ask to meet them in the front yard.

Update..... 3 of the dogs have been adopted. Maverick, Artie and Gemma. Thank you everyone for sharing and helping them find their fur ever homes. Check out our adoptable dogs. If you want to help them find their forever homes please share and share. Thank you.

These two had a great time playing together in the yard yesterday.Alvie and Foxette.

Please note, The shelter will be closed on Sunday August 11th so that the staff can attend our event. We hope to see you there.

Check out this little one being very cautious with the water bowl.

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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.