Hartford Animal Shelter

Bloomfield, CT

Phone (860) 757-4395

Website hartfordct.gov

Address 120 Rescue Lane

Run in partnership with the Hartford Police Department's Animal Control division.

Adoption fee From $5

Hours Call (860) 757-4395 before visiting to confirm current hours.

Areas served Bloomfield and the surrounding area, Connecticut

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $5

Connecticut residents: $50 (money order only, valid driver's license required); out-of-state residents: $5 (money order only).

How it works

Contact Hartford Animal Shelter at (860) 757-4395 to ask which cats are currently available and how to arrange a visit.

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?

Connecticut residents pay $50 (money order only, with a valid driver's license); out-of-state residents pay $5 (money order only).

Who runs Hartford Animal Shelter?

It is run in partnership with the Hartford Police Department's Animal Control division.

Get involved

Support Hartford Animal Shelter

Surrendering a cat

Contact Hartford Animal Shelter at (860) 757-4395 to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.