Stamford Animal Control Center

Stamford, CT

Phone (203) 977-4437

Website stamfordct.gov

Address 201 Magee Avenue

Start an adoption application

The City of Stamford's municipal animal shelter, handling stray intake, animal control and adoptions.

Hours Mon-Fri 8am-4pm.

Areas served City of Stamford, Connecticut

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

Call (203) 977-4437 for current adoption fees.

How it works

Adopters must be at least 21 years old. Contact the shelter for current cat availability.

Location

Find Stamford Animal Control Center

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

How old do I need to be to adopt?

Adopters must be at least 21 years old.

What are your hours?

Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm.

How do I find out about adoption fees?

Fee amounts are not published as a fixed schedule. Call (203) 977-4437 for current pricing.

Get involved

Support Stamford Animal Control Center

Surrendering a cat

Contact the shelter at (203) 977-4437 to ask about surrendering an animal.