Newington, CT
The oldest and most comprehensive animal welfare organization in Connecticut, helping thousands of pets a year through rescue, adoption, veterinary care, education and cruelty prevention. Newington is its original campus, alongside newer shelters in Waterford and Wilton.
Kittens up to 7 months: $300; cats 7-12 months: $200; cats 1-7 years: $140; cats 8+ years: $80
Must be 18+ with valid photo ID showing current address. Landlord approval or proof of home ownership may be required. Pets cannot be adopted as gifts, the future owner must complete the process in person.
Adoptions run daily 12pm-4:30pm. Adoption counsels starting after 4pm may be rescheduled to the next business day, so arrive with time to spare.
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.
No. The Society also runs campuses in Waterford and Wilton, both listed separately in this directory, alongside this original Newington shelter.
Adoptions run daily, 12pm to 4:30pm.
Fee amounts are not published as a fixed schedule. Call 800-452-0114 for current pricing.
Pet rehoming and surrender information is at cthumane.org/pet-rehoming/.
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