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Adopt A Dog, based in Armonk, NY, had a great turnout for their reunion of adopted dogs on Saturday on the lawn of Second Congregational Church in Greenwich. As the skies cleared, an adoptees reconnected with shelter staff and volunteers, families shared their heartfelt adoption stories. Director Courtney Bellew said that in the 3+ years she had been the director at Adopt A Dog, adoptions had increased five-fold, and this year they anticipated another increase. Continue Reading →
This year’s event lineup includes the annual New Canaan Dog Days scheduled for Saturday, May 21 at New Canaan Nature Center from 11:00 am until 4:00 pm; Fairfield Dog Days at Old Town Hall on Sunday, June 19 from 11:00 am until 4:00 pm; Puttin’ On The Dog at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park in Greenwich on Sunday, September 18 from 10:00 am until 4:30 pm; Harvest Market at Old Town Hall in Fairfield on Saturday, October 15 from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm; and Howl & Prowl on Greenwich Avenue on Sunday, October 30th from 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm. Continue Reading →
Do your homework and adopt a dog. “If you are thinking of getting a pet and want to surprise someone, then Animal Control recommends wrapping up a pet toy, leash or photo for them to unwrap on the holiday.” – Greenwich Animal Control officer Suzanne Carlin Continue Reading →
In addition to the costume contest, expect free pet food samples from over 15 vendors, free pet caricatures, free face painting, and refreshments for you and your pet. Continue Reading →
This two-part project not only included donations of dog toys, food, dog treats, new dog beds/blankets, and laundry detergent but also an online Dog Photo Contest whereby people submitted their cute, funny or favorite photo of their dog. Thanks to social media, the contest extended beyond our borders. Continue Reading →