Norwich Animal Control

Norwich, CT

The City of Norwich's municipal animal control facility, handling stray intake, animal control enforcement and adoptions for the city.

Adoption fee From $5

Hours Mon-Fri, by appointment only

Areas served City of Norwich, Connecticut

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $5

Spayed/neutered pets: $5; unaltered pets: $50, includes a state spay/neuter certificate.

How it works

Visit during opening hours to meet available cats, or contact Norwich Animal Control at (860) 887-5747 or norwichpound@yahoo.com first to check which cats are currently available.

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 much does it cost to adopt a cat?

Spayed or neutered pets are $5; unaltered pets are $50, which includes a state spay/neuter certificate.

What are your hours?

The shelter is open Monday through Friday, by appointment only.

Get involved

Support Norwich Animal Control

Surrendering a cat

Contact Norwich Animal Control at (860) 887-5747 or norwichpound@yahoo.com to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.