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What to Know Before Bringing Home a Puppy
If you are planning on bringing home a puppy, here are some things you need to know and consider.
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Pet of the Week: Meet Amber
Amber, a 7-month-old puppy, is the pet of the week.
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CT LIVE!: Paws to Planes Dog Adoption Event
Head to the New England Air Museum on February 11th for a unique, family-friendly event.
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Family Who Saw NJ Puppy Abandoned at Airport 1,000 Miles From Home Adopts Her
An adorable 1-year-old pup whose New Jersey owner allegedly tied her up outside an airport 1,000 miles from home — and then left her there as he flew back to the East Coast — has been adopted by a family who spotted her the same day she was abandoned, the animal rescue group that took her in announced Thursday. The…
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2 Tips for Adopting a Furry Pet — Even If You Have Allergies
Hoping to adopt a furry companion, but not sure if they’ll trigger your allergies? Try these tips from an allergist before making a decision.
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Marry the Dog Adopted at Little Guild in Cornwall
After 389 days at the Little Guild in Cornwall, Marry was adopted and she went to her new forever home this week.
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Once Emaciated Puppy Found With Scabs Has Fairy ‘Tail' Adoption Story
Meeko — formerly known as Dobby — is a 7-month-old terrier mix who went viral after she was found in poor health. Now, however, she’s living her best life and has even found her fur-ever family.
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2022 ‘Clear the Shelters' Campaign Sets Pet Adoption Record
This year’s Clear the Shelters campaign by NBC and Telemundo stations set a new record pet adoptions.
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Backstreet Boys Meet Their Namesake Puppies at Nashville Animal Shelter
The singers visited the animal shelter that named a litter of puppies after them.
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Rescues and Retirees: ‘Where The Love Is' Animal Rescue Pairs Up Pets and Parents
Heading out for a car ride is the first step towards a forever home for pups at Where The Love Is Animal Rescue in Hamden. “I just, I love her!” Lisa Palmucci said about her adopted two-year-old dog Ruby. Even if that hop to the car is on three legs! Ruby is one rescue from the shelter recently adopted after…
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Hamden Animal Shelter Pairing Up Rescues With Retirees
An animal shelter in Hamden is pairing rescue pets with retirees.
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From Shelter to Home-Sweet-Home: Meet The Vets Who Make It Happen For Animals in Need
The duality of a veterinarian’s job can be challenging—a vet must be both caring and analytical, combining scientific training and technical skills with empathy, compassion, and sensitivity towards both pets and their humans.
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Preparing for Pet Ownership Amid Pandemic
The Connecticut Humane Society says even when times are tough, pet ownership actually increases. But if you’re thinking of adoption, make sure your wallet is ready to care for your companion, too.
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Clear the Shelters: the Cost of Caring for Your Pet
Food shortages, supply chain problems, and packaging delays: if you’re a pet owner, you know these are issues impacting the costs of your pal’s everyday needs. As we work to Clear the Shelters this month, our shelter partners want to make sure soon-to-be owners are adopting responsibly. What’s the cost of owning a new pet companion? The American Pet...
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Clear The Shelters 2022: Participating Connecticut Shelters
Donate or Adopt to help support shelters and pets in need throughout Connecticut!
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3 Plants to Avoid to Keep Your Dogs and Cats Safe
Many houseplants are toxic to animals, and some can have lethal consequences if your dog or cat consumes them. Here are some plant species to steer clear from.
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Shelter Dog Volunteer Takes Dog on Road Trip to Meet Forever Home
Clemetine, who is a pitbull, has been at the Little Guild in Cornwall since December 2021. Clementine made a long journey to Georgia to find her forever home.
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Animal Shelters Warn of A Looming Crisis and Call on Americans to Help
As we enter the third year of the coronavirus pandemic, a “perfect storm of factors” has put pressure on understaffed U.S. shelters.
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Blood Donor Dogs Looking for Forever Homes in Bloomfield
The dogs, Wilson and Beau, spent the first part of their lives in a medical research lab but now, they’re at Dog Star Rescue and ready to be adopted.