Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County

Serving animals and our community for over 60 years as a no-kill shelter SHELTER LOCATION:
23 Poor Farm Rd Kearneysville, WV 25430

Mission -
AWS is all about compassion for animals and their suffering. We have the willingness to do “whatever it takes” to provide our wards with the second chance at the life they so deserve



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.

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!

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.

23 Poor Farm Rd
Kearneysville, WV 25430
United States
Aubrielle

Meet Aubrielle! Aubrielle came to AWS as an owner surrender. Her owner was going through a hard time and was...

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Greyson

Meet Greyson! Greyson came to AWS from another rescue. After his owner passed away, Greyson was left to fend for...

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Twix

Meet Twix! Twix came to AWS from another rescue. She had very little interest so we pulled her in hopes...

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Zoey

Meet Zoey! Zoey came to AWS as an owner surrender. Her previous owners had her for about 5 months. Unfortunately,...

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Roscoe

Meet Roscoe! Roscoe is the newest addition to AWS. He was residing at Tri State Pet Care after his owner...

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Lilly

Meet Lilly! Lilly found herself at AWS after she was brought in by a nice gentleman. She had been hanging...

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Joel

Meet Joel! Joel found himself at AWS after we pulled him from Morgan County Animal Control. He was a stray...

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Nalu

Meet Nalu! Nalu is back with AWS and looking for a new home. We received a call from another local...

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Coal

Meet Coal! **Coal did test positive for Lyme Disease. He is currently being treated with Doxycycline. He is also due...

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Max

Meet Max! Max is back with AWS and hoping for a 2nd chance at a forever home. He was adopted...

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Willow Mae

Meet Willow Mae. This gorgeous girl came to AWS as an owner surrender. Although her mom & dad loved her,...

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Athena **ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS**

*Athena will be ready to go home after June 10th once she is spayed!* Meet Athena! Athena found herself at...

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Tootsie

Meet Tootsie! Tootsie found herself at AWS from another rescue. We pulled her in hopes of finding her a forever...

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Penelope

Meet Penelope! Penelope came to AWS from another rescue. We pulled her in the hopes of finding her a forever...

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Gracie

**Gracie will be ready to go home after her final vaccines are completed** Meet Gracie! Gracie came to AWS from...

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Granger

**Granger will be ready to go home on 4/2/2024* after her 2nd vaccine** Meet Granger! Granger came to AWS from...

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Stetson

Meet Stetson! Stetson came to AWS as an owner surrender. The owner had too many cats and had to rehome...

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Marnie

**Marnie will be ready to go home after her 2nd FeLV vaccine on 4/2/2025** Meet Marnie! Marnie found herself at...

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Feliz

Meet Feliz! Feliz found herself at AWS from another rescue. We pulled her in the hopes of finding her a...

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Matrix

Meet Matrix! Matrix came to AWS after we pulled him from Jefferson County Animal Control. He was surrendered to them...

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Quill

Please research the breed prior to applying! Breed experience required. Meet Quill! Quill found himself at AWS in November 2024....

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Orca

Meet Orca! Orca found herself at AWS after she was dumped here after hours. We are hoping to find her...

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