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US Postal Service National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign Runs Through June

Even dogs that have never shown signs of aggression can react in ways their owners don’t expect. They can act without warning on their instinct to protect their owners and their owners’ property. Dogs may attack not only to defend their territory, but also when they feel startled, anxious or unwell. It’s not just about bad or aggressive dogs — it’s about unpredictable moments. Continue Reading →

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Low-Cost Rabies Vaccination Clinic at Greenwich Animal Control This Saturday

There will be a Low-Cost Rabies Vaccination Clinic for dogs and cats at Greenwich Animal Control this Saturday, June 7, 2025 from 10:00am to 12:00 noon. Greenwich Animal control is located at 393 North Street (driveway after North Street School). The Participating Veterinarian is Shelley Skopit, DVM of Park Animal Hospital in Darien. The fee is $20 cash (or check) per pet for a 1- or 3- year vaccine. Three-year vaccines require written proof (not tags alone) of previous rabies vaccination. Continue Reading →

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Tally of Dogs Seized Rises to 27 after Second Person Charged with Animal Cruelty in Winchester

The warrant for the man’s arrest was part of the on-going cruelty to animals investigation being conducted by the Winchester Police Dept in cooperation with the Town of Harwinton Regional Animal Control Dept, and Animal Control Officers with the State of Connecticut Dept of Agriculture. Continue Reading →

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Bill to Ban Pet Shops from Selling Dogs, Cats & Rabbits Hotly Debated in Hartford: “We’re hearing contradictory testimony”

“A good breeder won’t be selling animals through brokers to pet stores, or directly to pet stores. Good breeders are selling them directly to families to ensure proper placement and that they’re able to meet with the people who are going be owning their dogs.” – Amy Morrin Bello (D-28) Wethersfield, co-sponsor of HB 5112 Continue Reading →

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