Pet adoption

If you are planning on bringing home a puppy, here are some things you need to know and consider.

Amber, a 7-month-old puppy, is the pet of the week.

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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…

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.

After 389 days at the Little Guild in Cornwall, Marry was adopted and she went to her new forever home this week.

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.

This year’s Clear the Shelters campaign by NBC and Telemundo stations set a new record pet adoptions.

The singers visited the animal shelter that named a litter of puppies after them.

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…

An animal shelter in Hamden is pairing rescue pets with retirees.

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.

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.

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...

Donate or Adopt to help support shelters and pets in need throughout Connecticut!

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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.

As we enter the third year of the coronavirus pandemic, a “perfect storm of factors” has put pressure on understaffed U.S. shelters.

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.