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Animal Shelters & Rescues in Connecticut

140 of the 533 dog parks, shelters, trainers and boarding kennels we track in Connecticut are shelter and rescue services. Full listings for every city are on the Connecticut page.

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Organizations vary between open-admission municipal facilities and private, foster-based rescues that do not operate a public viewing kennel. Choosing where to adopt depends on whether you want to walk through on-site kennels or submit an application online before meeting dogs in private homes. Adoption fees, home visit requirements, and hold periods for stray animals differ significantly across locations.

Naugatuck 4

  1. Naugatuck Animal Control

    508 Cherry St, Naugatuck, CT 06770

    Call Website All Naugatuck

  2. Foster and Forever Pet Rescue

    112 Woodbine St, Naugatuck, CT 06770-3044

    Call Website All Naugatuck

  3. Helping Outside Animals Rescue

    Naugatuck, CT

    Website All Naugatuck

  4. Animals For Life

    195 Rubber Ave, Naugatuck, CT 06770-3912

    Call All Naugatuck

Stamford 4

  1. Stamford Animal Control & Care Center

    201 Magee Ave, Stamford, CT 06902-5927

    Call Website All Stamford

  2. Lucky Dog Refuge CT

    36 Pulaski St, Stamford, CT 06902

    Call Website All Stamford

  3. Pitter Patter Feline Rescue

    Mead St, Stamford, CT 06907

    Call Website All Stamford

  4. Garden Rescues, Inc

    119 Research Dr, Stamford, CT 06906-1419

    Website All Stamford

Harwinton 3

  1. Torrington Animal Control

    248 Lower Bogue Rd, Harwinton, CT 06791

    Call Website All Harwinton

  2. Harwinton Animal Control

    104 Locust Rd, Harwinton, CT 06791

    Call Website All Harwinton

  3. SBF

    96 Swimming Hole Rd, Harwinton, CT 06791-2217

    Call All Harwinton

Manchester 3

  1. Save All Dogs Rescue

    120 Hale Rd #1, Manchester, CT 06042

    Call Website All Manchester

  2. Our Companions Animal Rescue

    34 Sanrico Dr # C, Manchester, CT 06042-2225

    Call Website All Manchester

  3. Pack Leaders Dog Rescue of Connecticut

    280 Dennison Ridge Dr, Manchester, CT 06040-6838

    Call All Manchester

New Haven 3

  1. New Haven Animal Shelter

    81 Fournier St, New Haven, CT 06511

    Mon-Sat 12:30am-4:30pm

    Call Website All New Haven

  2. Greater New Haven Cat Project

    965 State St, New Haven, CT 06511-3929

    Call Website All New Haven

  3. New Haven Animal Shelter

    New Haven, CT

    All New Haven

New Milford 3

  1. Animal Welfare Society

    8 Dodd Rd, New Milford, CT 06776

    Call Website All New Milford

  2. Because 4 Paws

    10 Prospect Hill Rd, New Milford, CT 06776-3742

    Call Website All New Milford

  3. Regional Animal Control Facility

    96 Erickson Rd, New Milford, CT 06776

    Call Website All New Milford

Norwalk 3

  1. PAWS

    504 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT 06851

    Call Website All Norwalk

  2. Hop A Long Hollow Rabbit Shelter

    Woodside Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06855

    Call Website All Norwalk

  3. Norwalk Animal Control

    13 S Smith St, Norwalk, CT 06855

    Call All Norwalk

Southbury 3

  1. Southbury Animal Control

    501 Main St S, Southbury, CT 06488

    Mon-Sat 8am-4pm

    Call Website All Southbury

  2. Companion Pet Rescue and Transport Adoption Center

    522 N Georges Hill Rd, Southbury, CT 06488-2627

    Call Website All Southbury

  3. Whiskers Pet Rescue

    134 Main St S, Southbury, CT 06488

    Call Website All Southbury

Waterbury 3

  1. Waterbury Animal Control

    200 Municipal Rd, Waterbury, CT 06708

    Call Website All Waterbury

  2. Rosehope

    201 Union St, Waterbury, CT 06708

    Call All Waterbury

  3. For the love of Cats Cat Rescue inc

    Sylvan Ave, Waterbury, CT 06706

    Call All Waterbury

Wilton 3

  1. The Cat Cottage at Passage East

    503 Danbury Rd, Wilton, CT 06897-2234

    Call Website All Wilton

  2. Rising Starr Horse Rescue

    93 Silver Spring Rd, Wilton, CT 06897

    Call Website All Wilton

  3. Animals In Distress Inc

    238 Danbury Rd, Wilton, CT 06897-4008

    Call All Wilton

Bethel 2

  1. Danbury Animal Welfare Society

    147 Grassy Plain St, Bethel, CT 06801-2806

    Call Website All Bethel

  2. Daws

    147 Grassy Plain St, Bethel, CT 06801-2806

    Call Website All Bethel

Bloomfield 2

  1. The Simon Foundation Inc

    120 Rescue Ln, Bloomfield, CT 06002

    Call Website All Bloomfield

  2. Hartford Animal Shelter Partnered with Hartford Police Department

    120 Rescue Ln, Bloomfield, CT 06002

    Call Website All Bloomfield

Branford 2

  1. Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter

    749 W Main St, Branford, CT 06405-3449

    Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 10am-2pm

    Call Website All Branford

  2. Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter

    749 E Main St, Branford, CT 06405

    Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 10am-2pm

    Call Website All Branford

Coventry 2

  1. Tara Farm Rescue

    670 Babcock Hill Rd, Coventry, CT 06238

    Call Website All Coventry

  2. That Newfoundland Place

    554 Pucker St, Coventry, CT 06238

    Call Website All Coventry

Danbury 2

  1. Tails of Courage

    39 Smith St, Danbury, CT 06810-4723

    Call All Danbury

  2. Danbury Animal Control

    23 Plumtrees Rd, Danbury, CT 06810

    Call All Danbury

Greenwich 2

  1. Greenwich Animal Control

    393 North Street, Greenwich, CT 06830

    Call Website All Greenwich

  2. Dr Steven Murphy

    115 West Putnam Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830

    Call Website All Greenwich

Jewett City 2

  1. Kitty Harbor inc

    2263 Glasgo Rd, Jewett City, CT 06351-9114

    Call All Jewett City

  2. Marra's Menagerie Farm Sanctuary

    51 Old Voluntown Rd, Jewett City, CT 06351-8828

    Call All Jewett City

Ledyard 2

  1. Ledyard Animal Control Officer

    1 J. Alfred Clark Ln, Ledyard, CT 06339

    Call Website All Ledyard

  2. Ledyard C.H.A.I.N. Inc

    2 Village Dr, Ledyard, CT 06339

    Call Website All Ledyard

Monroe 2

  1. Monroe Animal Shelter

    447 Purdy Hill Rd, Monroe, CT 06468

    Mon-Thu 8:30am-4:30pm, Fri 8:30am-1:30pm

    Call Website All Monroe

  2. SPCA of Connecticut

    359 Spring Hill Rd, Monroe, CT 06468

    Call Website All Monroe

New Fairfield 2

  1. New Fairfield-Sherman Animal

    223 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT 06812

    Sun 11am-3pm

    Call Website All New Fairfield

  2. New Fairfield Animal Control

    223 CT-37, New Fairfield, CT 06812

    Call Website All New Fairfield

New London 2

  1. New London Animal Control

    120 Chester St, New London, CT 06320

    Call All New London

  2. Waterford-East Lyme Animal Control

    120 Chester St, New London, CT 06320

    Call All New London

Newington 2

  1. CT Humane Society

    701 Russell Rd, Newington, CT 06111-1527

    Call Website All Newington

  2. Newington Police - Animal Control

    131 Cedar St, Newington, CT 06111-2644

    Call All Newington

North Branford 2

  1. Branford Compassion Club

    2037 Foxon Rd, North Branford, CT 06471

    Call Website All North Branford

  2. All The Kingshorses Equine Rescue

    Forest Rd, North Branford, CT 06472

    All North Branford

Quaker Hill 2

  1. Connecticut Humane Society

    169 Old Colchester Rd, Quaker Hill, CT 06375

    Call Website All Quaker Hill

  2. Connecticut Humane

    47 Old Colchester Rd, Quaker Hill, CT 06375-1023

    All Quaker Hill

Ridgefield 2

  1. Ridgefield Operation for Animal Rescue

    45 South St, Ridgefield, CT 06877

    Call Website All Ridgefield

  2. ROAR

    45 South St, Ridgefield, CT 06877

    Call Website All Ridgefield

Thomaston 2

  1. Thomaston Animal Control

    258 Old Waterbury Rd, Thomaston, CT 06787-1971

    Call Website All Thomaston

  2. Lillian Walker

    381 Old Northfield Rd, Thomaston, CT 06787-1113

    Call All Thomaston

Vernon 2

  1. Vernon Animal Control Facility

    100 Windsorville Rd, Vernon, CT 06066

    Call Website All Vernon

  2. Sarah's Second Chance

    182 Skinner Rd, Vernon, CT 06066

    Call All Vernon

Wallingford 2

  1. Wallingford Animal Shelter

    5 Pent Rd, Wallingford, CT 06492

    Mon-Fri 8:30am-6pm

    Call Website All Wallingford

  2. Soul Friends

    300 Church St #105, Wallingford, CT 06492

    Call Website All Wallingford

Westbrook 2

  1. Forgotten Felines

    153 Horse Hill Rd, Westbrook, CT 06498

    Call Website All Westbrook

  2. Valley Shore Animal Welfare Shelter

    647 Horse Hill Rd, Westbrook, CT 06498

    Call Website All Westbrook

Woodbury 2

  1. Serenity Farm Horse Rescue

    92 Minortown Rd, Woodbury, CT 06798

    Call Website All Woodbury

  2. Woodbury Connecticut Animal Control

    281 Main St S, Woodbury, CT 06798-3449

    Call Website All Woodbury

Woodstock 2

  1. Paws Cat Shelter

    240 Route 171, Woodstock, CT 06281-3124

    Call Website All Woodstock

  2. Pound Animals Are Worth Saving

    244 Route 171, Woodstock, CT 06281-3124

    Call Website All Woodstock

Ansonia 1

  1. Ansonia Animal Shelter

    Ansonia, CT 06401

    Call All Ansonia

Ashford 1

  1. Our Companions Animal Sanctuary

    46 Floeting Rd, Ashford, CT 06278

    Call Website All Ashford

Berlin 1

  1. New Britain Animal Control

    642 Christian Ln, Berlin, CT 06037

    Call All Berlin

Bethany 1

  1. Lockets Meadow Farm

    771 Litchfield Turnpike, Bethany, CT 06524

    Call All Bethany

Bridgeport 1

  1. Bridgeport Animal Control

    236 Evergreen St, Bridgeport, CT 06606

    Call Website All Bridgeport

Bristol 1

  1. Bristol Animal Control

    126 Vincent P Kelly Rd, Bristol, CT 06010

    Call Website All Bristol

Brookfield 1

  1. ForePaws

    246 Federal Rd Ste D15, Brookfield, CT 06804

    Call All Brookfield

Burlington 1

  1. Jupiter Rising Equine Sanctuary at Wake Robin Farm

    50 Town Line Rd, Burlington, CT 06013-1211

    Website All Burlington

Chaplin 1

  1. Little Treasures Farm, Inc.

    22 N Bear Hill Rd, Chaplin, CT 06235

    Call All Chaplin

Cheshire 1

  1. Cheshire Municipal Animal Control

    500 Highland Ave, Cheshire, CT 06410-2249

    Call Website All Cheshire

Colebrook 1

  1. Pinney Stables

    3 Pinney St, Colebrook, CT 06021-3921

    Call Website All Colebrook

Cos Cob 1

  1. Simply Goldens

    182 Bible St, Cos Cob, CT 06807-1729

    Call Website All Cos Cob

Dayville 1

  1. Neccog

    125 Putnam Pike, Dayville, CT 06241-1626

    Call All Dayville

East Granby 1

  1. Hole In One Animal Rescue

    54 Rainbow Rd, East Granby, CT 06026-9764

    All East Granby

East Haddam 1

  1. Ray of Light Farm

    232 Town St, East Haddam, CT 06423

    Call Website All East Haddam

East Hampton 1

  1. Connecticut Draft Horse Rescue

    113 Chestnut Hill Rd, East Hampton, CT 06424

    Call Website All East Hampton

East Hartford 1

  1. Protectors of Animals

    144 Main St, East Hartford, CT 06118-3239

    Call Website All East Hartford

East Haven 1

  1. East Haven Animal Shelter

    183 Commerce St, East Haven, CT 06512

    Call Website All East Haven

Eastford 1

  1. PawSafe Animal Rescue

    298 Old Colony Rd, Eastford, CT 06242

    Website All Eastford

Easton 1

  1. Easton Animal Shelter

    385 Morehouse Rd, Easton, CT 06612-1637

    Call All Easton

Fairfield 1

  1. Fairfield Animal Control

    211 Richard White Way, Fairfield, CT 06824-6500

    Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm

    Call All Fairfield

Falls Village 1

  1. The Last Post

    95 Belden St, Falls Village, CT 06031

    Call All Falls Village

Gales Ferry 1

  1. NNR Waffle Admin

    1579 Route 12, Gales Ferry, CT 06335-1842

    Call Website All Gales Ferry

Glastonbury 1

  1. Feral Four Farm Rescue

    Thompson St., Glastonbury, CT 06033

    All Glastonbury

Granby 1

  1. Mary's Kitty Korner

    281 Salmon Brook St, Granby, CT 06035

    Call Website All Granby

Groton 1

  1. Groton Animal Control

    68 Groton Long Point Rd, Groton, CT 06340

    Call All Groton

Hartford 1

  1. Ferret Association of Connecticut

    14 Sherbrooke Ave, Hartford, CT 06106

    Call Website All Hartford

Lebanon 1

  1. Majestic Waterfowl Sanctuary

    17 Barker Rd, Lebanon, CT 06249

    Call Website All Lebanon

Litchfield 1

  1. Meow

    420 Northfield Rd, Litchfield, CT 06759

    Call Website All Litchfield

Madison 1

  1. Madison CT Animal Control

    9 Campus Dr, Madison, CT 06443-2562

    Mon-Tue 8:30am-4:30pm, Thu-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm

    Call All Madison

Mansfield 1

  1. Hope Farm Animal Sanctuary

    223 Pleasant Valley Rd, Mansfield, CT 06250

    Call Website All Mansfield

Meriden 1

  1. Meriden Humane Society

    311 Murdock Ave, Meriden, CT 06450

    Call Website All Meriden

Middlebury 1

  1. Brass City Rescue Alliance

    2 Service Rd, Middlebury, CT 06762

    Call Website All Middlebury

Middletown 1

  1. Sumner Brook Farm Equine Rescue and Retirement

    874 Millbrook Rd, Middletown, CT 06457-5668

    Website All Middletown

Milford 1

  1. Connecticut Emergency Animal Response Service - EARS

    199 High St, Milford, CT 06460-3250

    All Milford

Montville 1

  1. Thames Crest Farm

    241 Massapeag Rd, Montville, CT 06382

    All Montville

New Britain 1

  1. Leo's Love & Legacy

    New Britain, CT

    Website All New Britain

Newtown 1

  1. Newtown Animal Control Shelter

    21 Old Farm Rd, Newtown, CT 06470

    Call All Newtown

North Haven 1

  1. The Animal Haven

    89 Mill Rd, North Haven, CT 06473

    Call Website All North Haven

Norwich 1

  1. Norwich Animal Control

    10 Park Center Rd, Norwich, CT 06360

    Call All Norwich

Oxford 1

  1. Oxford Animal Shelter

    486 Oxford Rd, Oxford, CT 06478-1298

    Call All Oxford

Plainfield 1

  1. Hay Burr Inn Equine Rescue

    169 Black Hill Rd, Plainfield, CT 06374

    Call Website All Plainfield

Plymouth 1

  1. Animal Rescue Foundation

    366 Main St, Plymouth, CT 06786

    Call Website All Plymouth

Putnam 1

  1. Paws Cat Shelter

    74 School St, Putnam, CT 06260-2132

    Call All Putnam

Rocky Hill 1

  1. Rocky Hill Town Animal Control

    699 Old Main St, Rocky Hill, CT 06067

    Call Website All Rocky Hill

Salem 1

  1. Greener Pastures Rescue

    16B Mill Lane Rd, Salem, CT 06420-3539

    Call Website All Salem

Seymour 1

  1. Coco's Animal Rescue Efforts of Seymour (CARES)

    115 Silvermine Rd, Seymour, CT 06483

    Website All Seymour

Shelton 1

  1. Shelton Animal Control

    11 Brewster Ln, Shelton, CT 06484

    Call All Shelton

Sherman 1

  1. The Wildlife Line

    2 Barlow Farm Rd, Sherman, CT 06784

    Call Website All Sherman

Storrs Center 1

  1. Friends of Mansfield Animal Shelter and Mansfield Animal Control, CT

    230 Clover Mill Rd, Storrs Center, CT 06268-2826

    Call Website All Storrs Center

Stratford 1

  1. Stratford Animal Control Department

    225 Beacon Point Rd, Stratford, CT 06615

    Call Website All Stratford

Thompson 1

  1. Lost and Found Cat Shelter

    459 Thompson Rd, Thompson, CT 06277-2235

    All Thompson

Tolland 1

  1. Tolland Tails

    2 Anderson Rd, Tolland, CT 06084

    Call Website All Tolland

Torrington 1

  1. Kitty Quarters

    1188 New Litchfield St, Torrington, CT 06790-6016

    Call Website All Torrington

Trumbull 1

  1. Trumbull Animal Shelter

    324 Church Hill Rd, Trumbull, CT 06611-3820

    Call Website All Trumbull

Voluntown 1

  1. Big Dog Pete's Boerboels

    44 Wylie School Rd, Voluntown, CT 06384

    Call All Voluntown

Watertown 1

  1. Watertown CT Animal Control

    195 French St, Watertown, CT 06795-2921

    Call Website All Watertown

West Cornwall 1

  1. The Little Guild

    285 Sharon Goshen Tpke, West Cornwall, CT 06796-1506

    Wed-Fri 12pm-4pm, Sat 11am-4pm, Sun 11am-1pm

    Call Website All West Cornwall

West Granby 1

  1. Angel Horses

    12 Knollwood Ln, West Granby, CT 06090-1500

    Call Website All West Granby

West Hartford 1

  1. West Hartford Animal Control

    36 Brixton St, West Hartford, CT 06110-1501

    Call Website All West Hartford

West Haven 1

  1. West Haven Animal Shelter

    7 Collis St, West Haven, CT 06516

    Call Website All West Haven

Westport 1

  1. Connecticut Humane Society

    455 Post Rd E, Westport, CT 06880-4435

    Call All Westport

Wethersfield 1

  1. The Simon Foundation

    89 Dudley Rd, Wethersfield, CT 06109-2951

    Call Website All Wethersfield

Windsor 1

  1. Windsor Animal Shelter

    970 Marshall Phelps Rd, Windsor, CT 06095

    Call Website All Windsor

Wolcott 1

  1. Wolcott Dog Pound

    775 Bound Line Rd, Wolcott, CT 06716

    Call All Wolcott

Woodbridge 1

  1. Woodbridge Animal Control

    135 Bradley Rd, Woodbridge, CT 06525

    Call All Woodbridge
Check visitor policies early. Municipal facilities usually allow walk-in visits during public hours, but private rescues often require an approved application before scheduling a meet-and-greet.

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Good to know

What is the difference between an animal shelter and a rescue organization?

Shelters typically operate a physical facility that houses stray or surrendered animals directly on site. Rescue organizations are often run by volunteers using network foster homes, meaning animals live in private residences until adoption.

How much does it typically cost to adopt a dog?

Adoption fees typically range from $50 to $350 depending on the organization and the age of the dog. Puppies usually carry higher fees, while standard fees generally include spay or neuter surgery, initial vaccinations, and a microchip.

Can I bring my current dog to meet a potential rescue dog?

Most organizations require or strongly encourage a controlled meet-and-greet between your existing dog and the rescue dog before finalizing an adoption. Staff or foster parents usually facilitate this interaction on neutral ground at the facility or a local park.

How long is a dog in heat?

A dog's heat cycle typically lasts for several weeks, averaging about three weeks in total. During this period, female dogs should be kept away from communal spaces across Connecticut to avoid accidental breeding. Owners can explore 140 dog parks in Connecticut to plan future visits once the cycle ends.

How long does a dog stay in heat?

Female dogs usually stay in heat for about three weeks, during which they can attract male dogs from significant distances. To ensure safety, restrict outdoor play to private, fully fenced yards throughout Connecticut. Our guide lists 140 dog parks in Connecticut for safe exercise options after the heat cycle completes.