If you’re looking for a pet, drop into the Connecticut Humane Society’s Waterford branch and have a look around. They have dogs, cats and the occasional small animal. The animal shelter is located at 169 Old Colchester Road and is open Monday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m. …
Category Archive: Connecticut
Oct
11
Funny Bunny, Owen and Bob Are Looking For New Homes (With Video) – Madison, CT Patch
If you’re looking for a pet, drop into the Connecticut Humane Society’s Waterford branch and have a look around. They have dogs, cats and the occasional small animal. The animal shelter is located at 169 Old Colchester Road and is open Monday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m. …
Sep
07
Hurricane Irene contributes to Connecticut’s cat homelessness crisis – Hartford Animal Rescue – Examiner.com
The anticipated increase of homeless cats in New England animal shelters is a harbinger of summer’s end. The season’s evident waning, combined with the impact upon Hurricane Irene on the state of Connecticut, has resulted in an overwhelming influx of cats at the Connecticut Humane Society shelters in Newington, Westport, and Waterford. This past weekend …
Aug
26
Dog Adoption Event Struts into Killingworth This Weekend – Killingworth-Durham-Middlefield, CT Patch
American wildlife photographer Roger Caras is reported to have said “Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.” If you are looking to make your life whole visit the Dog Days Adoption Event coming to the Parmelee Farm in Killingworth this coming weekend, where more than 80 dogs and puppies will …
Aug
12
Pet Adoption Day Set for Stamford – The Daily Stamford
With many pets in need of help, Outreach to Pets in Need will hold another pet adoption day at High Ridge Shopping Center in Stamford on Saturday, Aug. 13. “We are truly grateful to all the volunteers who work endless hours to care for these animals until they find a forever home. The response from …
Jun
01
Whole Foods Market to host Pet Adoption Event – West Hartford News
Whole Foods Market, West Hartford is celebrating pets. Enjoy a fun day with your furry friend and meet with natural dog food, treat and toy companies, adopt a pet, enjoy samples and even get your furry friend groomed and insured. You will also find a variety of local pet friendly businesses and services to learn …
May
30
Dog Park Plans Advance, Fundraising is Ongoing – Newtown, CT Patch
With the May 19 approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission for a dog park property, which includes plans for the new Municipal Shelter, also known as the dog pound, supporters are one step closer to achieving their goal of opening the park this summer. In anticipation of needing funds for the park, more than …
Apr
24
CtMobileVet: Raising Money For Stranded Pet Adoption Agency – Connecticut Watchdog
There are two cats sitting in a box outside an adoption agency door in the rain. They are soaked, shivering, starving and will likely die. Nearby is a dog running lose. His owner brought him down to the agency but since the agency was closed, the owner just let him go and drove off. The …
Mar
26
Pooches want new homes (Norwich, CT)
More than 50 dogs had their chance to shine — and find a loving owner — at the fourth annual dog adoption day, held Sunday at John Gagnon’s Pet Resort. When it started, more than 100 potential adopters raced into the viewing room to meet potential faithful companions. Shannon Lewie, of Granby, a volunteer with …
Mar
23
Calling All Animal Lovers in Trumbull, CT
Speaking with Gail Marshall, the President of the Trumbull Animal Group (TAG), you hear the passion and dedication in her voice. “There are a number of us who have been involved since the very beginning,” she says. “We really need new people to help out.” This all-volunteer group is reaching out to Trumbull residents to …




