Jasmyn is a shepherd-mix at Greenwich Animal Control whose owner passed away. The shelter staff report that she is ever so sweet and just needs a peaceful home and will respond with lots of love. Stop at Animal Control to meet Jasmyn. Continue Reading →
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Volunteer Opportunity for Dog and Cat Lovers
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With fewer municipal shelters allowing volunteers, here is one that embraces them. Do you have time this summer to walk dogs for an hour a week? Or more? Continue Reading →
Filed under: Dogs, Volunteering, Greenwich Animal Control, Mount Vernon Animal Shelter, Stamford Animal Care & Control
Gov. Malloy Signs Pet Store Legislation During Stop at Greenwich Animal Control
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Pet stores will be penalized for importing puppies from mills with violations. Pet shops are required to reimburse customers for veterinarian expenses exceeding the current $500 cap. The legislation instructs pet shops to post the USDA inspection reports for breeders of any dog offered for sale. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Dogs, Government, Police & Fire, animal cruelty, dog rescue, Greenwich Animal Control, pet stores, puppy mills
Sweet Carly Needs a Home
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Carly is a sweet young pit bull mix who loves to play and is very affectionate. She’d make a great family pet. Come meet Carly at Animal Control at 393 North Street in Greenwich. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Dogs, Greenwich Animal Control
Happy Tails in Greenwich: Dog Welcomes Wayward Cat into Family Home
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Daisy Florin adopted Stella as a puppy 14 years ago from North Shore Animal League. Recently she brought her sweet girl to Greenwich Animal Control to meet Crystal, a cat she was considering adopting. Watch their introduction in photos. Yes, the story has a happy ending! Continue Reading →
Filed under: Dogs, cat rescue, dog rescue, Greenwich Animal Control
Why Do Greenwich Moms Volunteer at Mt. Vernon Animal Shelter? Greenwich Doesn’t Want Them
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Tina Aronson and Kerri Ann Hofer have a great deal in common. Their children attended North Street School and Central Middle School and Greenwich High School. Both moms adore dogs and are dedicated to helping them. Initially, both Aronson and Hofer were discouraged because when they looked for a way to help homeless dogs and cats in Greenwich, they learned Greenwich Animal Control does not allow volunteer dog walkers. Not ones to be discouraged, the two Greenwich moms joined forces with Cat Assistance, a non-profit based in Ardsley, NY that rescues both cats and dogs and has a network of foster homes. Continue Reading →