Bridgeport Animal Control

Bridgeport, CT

The City of Bridgeport's municipal animal shelter, run through the police department, handling stray intake, animal control and adoptions.

Adoption fee From $60

Hours Office Mon-Sat 8am-4pm. Kennels open for viewing Mon-Sat 11am-3pm.

Areas served City of Bridgeport, Connecticut

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $60

$60 for cats, including spay/neuter, two vaccinations and a microchip

Requirements

Cats go home spayed or neutered, vaccinated twice and microchipped.

How it works

Email an adoption application to animal.shelter@bridgeportct.gov. Once pre-approved, the shelter contacts you to schedule an appointment.

Location

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The area

Greater Bridgeport Planning Region at a glance

Population 329,259

Housing units 126,039

Est. households with a cat 38,402

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?

The adoption fee is $60, which includes spay or neuter surgery, two vaccinations and a microchip.

How do I schedule an adoption visit?

Email an adoption application to animal.shelter@bridgeportct.gov. Once pre-approved, the shelter contacts you to arrange an appointment.

What are your hours?

The office is open Monday through Saturday 8am-4pm; the kennels are open for viewing 11am-3pm the same days.

Get involved

Support Bridgeport Animal Control

Surrendering a cat

Email animal.shelter@bridgeportct.gov to ask about surrendering an animal.