Animal Friends of Connecticut

New Britain, CT

No-kill cat rescue formed in 1986, serving central Connecticut.

Hours Daily 7am-5pm, visits by appointment only; 24/7 for emergencies

Areas served New Britain and the surrounding area, Connecticut

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

Adoption is by donation rather than a fixed fee.

How it works

Visit during opening hours to meet available cats, or contact Animal Friends of Connecticut at (860) 225-1339 or adoptions@afoccats.org first to check which cats are currently available.

Location

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The area

Capitol Planning Region at a glance

Population 977,290

Housing units 416,559

Est. households with a cat 125,547

Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau — a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to adopt a cat?

Adoption is by donation rather than a fixed fee.

What are your visiting hours?

Visits are by appointment only, daily from 7am to 5pm, with 24/7 availability for emergencies.

Get involved

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Surrendering a cat

Contact Animal Friends of Connecticut at (860) 225-1339 or adoptions@afoccats.org to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.