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Armonk, NY
Adopt-A-Dog was founded in 1981, and our mission is to save, secure, socialize, loving homes for abandoned and unwanted dogs.
https://adopt-a-dog.org/
North Haven, CT
The Animal Haven, a no-kill animal shelter located in North Haven, CT, provides humane refuge to homeless, abandoned and surrendered cats and dogs, while we strive to find them loving, permanent homes.
https://theanimalhavenct.org/
Branford, CT
The BRANFORD COMPASSION CLUB was founded in 1997 to care for a growing number of feral cats in the community. Through TNR (trap, neuter, return) policies, countless feral cats have been sterilized and vaccinated and returned to their colonies.
https://branfordcompassionclub.org/
Hopeville, CT
Chasing Sunshine Dog Rescue (CSDR) is dedicated to providing a safe haven for dogs in need, emphasizing a meticulous ethicality process to ensure lifelong companions for our adopters.
https://chasingsunshinedogrescue.org/
Bloomfield, CT
Dog Star Rescue places stray, abandoned, shelter, and owner-surrendered dogs of all breeds and ages into qualified, caring, lifelong homes.
https://dogstarrescue.org/
Shelton, CT
This is a volunteer group which has fundraisers in town to raise money to help the homeless dogs and cats in our community.
https://www.facebook.com/FSAS04/
Wallingford, CT
A non-profit group whose mission is better the lives of animals.
https://friendsofwas.org/
North Haven, CT
Halfway Home Rescue Inc. is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization dedicated to saving the lives of hundreds of abused, abandoned, and homeless animals each year; locally and beyond.
https://halfwayhomerescue.simdif.com/
Bethel, CT
Happily Furever After Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, no-kill, foster-based organization dedicated to saving and transforming the lives of dogs and cats in need. Based in Bethel, Connecticut, and founded in 2020, we provide a safe haven for animals, many of which have been lost, abandoned, abused, or neglected, offering them a second chance.
https://www.happilyfureverafter.org/
Stamford, CT
We are not just a rescue, we are a refuge; a safe haven for dogs from dire backgrounds. We focus on the dogs most in need of saving – those who have been abandoned by their families, the strays, the starving, the injured, the sick, and those in immediate need of help. We take them in, rehabilitate them, provide housing, vetting, training, and extra doses of love.
https://www.luckydogrefuge.com/
Meriden, CT
Founded in 1893, the Meriden Humane Society is a non-profit, no kill animal shelter and rescue facility. Many of our animals are taken from high risk situations or surrendered by private citizens who are no longer able to care for their animals.
https://www.meridenhumanesocietyrescue.com/
Milford/Orange, CT
M.O.A.R. is a community-focused nonprofit founded in October 2024 by Janet Guglielmi and Cindy Carrasquilla, committed to improving the lives of rescue animals in the Milford Animal Control Shelter.
https://www.milfordorangeanimalrescue.org/
Avon, CT
Outrider Dogs Rescue was established in 2019 as a foster based non profit dog rescue. Our mission is to find homes for abandoned and neglected dogs regardless of the age, breed, or temperament. However, we specialize in pregnant and post partum dogs and their litters.
https://www.outriderdogsrescue.com/
East Hartford, CT
Our Mission at Pack Leaders Rescue of Connecticut is to save the lives of dogs and cats both locally, and from the South, that have been abandoned, abused, or neglected. We prepare them for a forever home through the three branches of our organization.
https://www.packleadersrescue.com/
Manchester, CT
At Save All Dogs Rescue, we believe every animal deserves a chance at a safe, loving home. We rescue dogs and cats from kill shelters, neglectful and unsafe conditions, and situations where their lives are at risk.
https://www.savealldogsrescue.com/
Stratford, CT
STARS (Stratford Animal Rescue Society) is a community-driven organization dedicated to the care and protection of our local animals.
https://www.stratfordanimalrescue.org/
Southbury, CT
Whiskers Pet Rescue, located in Southbury, Connecticut, is a dedicated no-kill, 501(c)(3) non-profit cat rescue organization. We are committed to the welfare of cats and kittens in our local communities who have been abandoned, injured, abused, or neglected.
https://whiskerspetrescue.org/Our experienced and compassionate groomers are waiting to help you and your pet have the most comfortable experience possible.
We believe that your best friend deserves the best care. Come see us to get your pet the care it deserves!