New London Animal Control

New London, CT

The City of New London's municipal animal control facility, taking in strays and owner-surrendered animals from the city and placing adoptable cats and dogs in new homes.

Hours Sunday, Monday and Tuesday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Wednesday - Friday 8:00 am - 12:30 pm.

Areas served City of New London, Connecticut

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

Call (860) 447-5231 for current adoption fees.

How it works

Contact New London Animal Control at (860) 447-5231 to ask which cats are currently available and how to arrange a visit.

Location

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The area

Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region at a glance

Population 279,971

Housing units 126,425

Est. households with a cat 37,162

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 do I ask about adoption fees or hours?

Cat adoption fees and hours are not published online. Call the shelter directly at (860) 447-5231 for current details.

Get involved

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Surrendering a cat

Contact New London Animal Control at (860) 447-5231 to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.