Danbury Animal Welfare Society

Bethel, CT

A Bethel-based animal welfare organization serving the greater Danbury area, combining adoptions with foster care, a spay/neuter clinic and community support programs for pet owners.

Adoption fee From $200

Hours Cats and dogs viewable daily 10am-4pm; online Cat and Dog Centers browsable 24 hours

Areas served Bethel, CT

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $200

Kittens under 6 months: $200-$265 depending on alteration status (includes $40 microchip fee); adult cats over 6 months: $200 (includes vet exam, microchip, and vaccinations)

How it works

Start with the adoption application at https://daws.org/daws-online-adoption-application/, then contact Danbury Animal Welfare Society at 203.744.3297 or intake@daws.org to arrange meeting a cat.

Location

Find Danbury Animal Welfare Society

The area

Western Connecticut Planning Region at a glance

Population 627,071

Housing units 251,530

Est. households with a cat 75,557

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

Where are you located?

Danbury Animal Welfare Society is in Bethel, Connecticut, near Danbury.

How much does it cost to adopt a cat?

Fee amounts are not published as a fixed schedule. Contact the shelter for current pricing.

What is included when I adopt?

Adopted cats are vaccinated and spayed or neutered before going home.

Get involved

Support Danbury Animal Welfare Society

Surrendering a cat

Cat and dog surrenders are by appointment only. Contact intake@daws.org to arrange one.

Donate Become a foster