Dog Days Adoption Events is holding a shelter dog adoption event at the Old Saybrook Business Park at 6 Business Park Road on May 18th and 19th from 11 to 4.
This will be the 9th community adoption event that Dog Days has hosted in the past 2 years.
Lorin Liesenfelt, the founder of Dog Days Adoption Events says, “Connecticut is full of dog lovers. All of our events include small and large puppies and dogs in order to attract a more diverse crowd of adopters. We’re like matchmakers- we try to help people find the…
Stratford Animal Rescue Society Spring Plant Sale Saturday
The Stratford Animal Rescue Society will be hosting a Spring Plant & Mother’s Day Flower Sale to Benefit Animals on Saturday May 4th from 11am-4pm at Stratford Animal Control, 225 Beacon Point Road.
Available for purchase will be Hanging Baskets, Mother’s Day Plants, Annuals, Perennials, Garden Vegetables and Herbs.
For more information visit: www.stratfordanimalrescue.com
“Pawsta” Dinner In Chester To Raise Funds For Dog Adoption Group
A “Pawsta” Dinner has been scheduled for April 27th to raise money for Essex-based Dog Days Adoption Events.
The event will be at St. Joseph’s Church, 48 Middlesex Ave., in Chester.
Dog Days Adoption Events is an all volunteer Connecticut based group that coordinates with Connecticut municipal shelters and rescue groups and high kill shelters from the southeast to bring healthy, adoptable dogs to Connecticut families. So far, over 700 dogs have found loving families in Connecticut with the help of Dog Days and our supporters. To purchase pawsta dinner…
Derby Police Investigating False Report Of Stolen Dog
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Derby police are investigating whether to bring criminal charges in the case of a false report that a yellow lab was stolen from a car parked at the Derby Home Depot parking lot, according to the Valley Independent Sentinel.
“My wife had given her away, unbeknownst to me,” William Novotny of Stratford, told the Sentinel according to a Wednesday story.
“Novotny told the Valley Indy at the time that his wife had gone into Home Depot for about 10 minutes to make a purchase. When she returned, the dog…
3 Z’s Available For Adoption at Animals in Distress Cat shelter in Wilton
Zoe, Zeke and Zeus
From Lori Redfield
Zoe, Zeke and Zeus came from a horrible situation. They were thin and terrified when they first arrived. They became part of the Animals In Distress family on a cold day last winter. It took months before any of them would venture out into the room. Then it took weeks more for them to begin to trust us. We remained patient and loving and let them blossom in their own time. Well, blossom they did!
It’s hard to explain how special these three…
Edmunds.com Names Ten Vehicles as Top Dogs for Pet Safety
Both automakers and car buyers put a lot of thought into keeping drivers and passengers safe when they’re on the road. But what about pets? Edmunds.com, the premier resource for car shopping and automotive information, identifies 10 SUV’s, minivans, hatchbacks and wagons that offer the most safety and comfort for everyone’s favorite furry friends.
“Not only are these vehicles safe for pets, but they also offer a certain measure of convenience for pet owners,” said Edmunds.com Automotive Content Editor Warren Clarke. “And with each one of these vehicles starting at…
Connecticut Officials Seize Malnourished Animals From Oxford Resident
Four dogs, one cat, eighteen chickens, six turkeys, six guinea fowl, one goat, one pig, one donkey, one horse, and two miniature horses were seized today by the Connecticut Department of Agriculture and Oxford Animal Control from Karen Desrosiers in Oxford after the were found malnourished and neglected.
The state Agriculture Department said a complaint was made Feb. 20 about roaming animals that led to today’s search and seizure action in which the Oxford resident state troopers office and local animal control officers in surrounding towns also assisted.
The warrant…
DugDug.com: New Site For Dog Product Price Comparisons
A new Internet site has been launched to help dog owners easily compare prices for their pet health, nutrition and fun needs.
DugDug.com, according to the New York Times, “aims to provide pet product information from multiple online retailers in a clear, easily understandable format, said David Keh, the site’s founder.”
“Mr. Keh, a former hedge fund analyst, said he created DugDug out of his own frustration as a new pet owner. (He owns a standard poodle.) When searching for supplies online, he said, most comparison sites returned information that…
Free AKC Registered Puppy Scam Strikes Connecticut Family
An Eastern Connecticut family learned the hard way that AKC registered puppies aren’t given away for free.
The desire, however, to surprise a family member who had lost two dogs last year overrode all common sense and reason.
Sisters Tammy and Wendi wanted to purchase an English Bulldog for their brother Greg, whose two mastiff’s had died.
Working with another family member – Amanda – they checked the Internet last month where they started seeing ads for free AKC registered puppies available for adoption. They started emailing.
“These people are…