Please Note: As CHS prepares to open its brand-new pet resource center in Wilton later this summer, all services in Westport are now closed. All Fairfield County services will be supported by the Newington and Waterford locations during this transition. Please call 800-452-0114 for more information.

Pet adoption: 

• • • Pet adoptions in Newington begin with an in-person application.
    • In Waterford, start by applying online—adoption visits there are by appointment.
    • Westport adoptions are currently on hold as CHS transitions to its brand new pet resource center in Wilton. In the meantime, the Newington and Waterford teams are here to help you in your search for a new companion.
    • The CHS pet listing updates automatically every 5 minutes. Applications are accepted in person only and reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. Email or phone inquiries are not considered part of the application process.
    • Read here for full details on the process to prepare for your visit.

Pet surrender:

• • • The first step is to call 800-452-0114 to speak with a CHS team member and discuss some ideas for your pet. All surrenders require a phone call to start the process and an appointment. More information is available here.

Fox Memorial Clinic:

• • • Hours: open Monday–Friday by appointment only. Closed daily from 1:00–2:00 PM for lunch.
    • Appointments are available starting at 9:00 AM, with the last appointment at 3:30 PM.
    • The clinic is only accepting new clients in need of medical care—not for routine wellness visits.
    • Existing and new clients: Appointment availability is extremely limited.
    • A limited number of vaccine clinic appointments are available.
    • Friday heartworm clinics are cancelled until further notice.

Owner-requested euthanasia:

• • • To best support you and your pet, please call 800-452-0114 to begin the process. Humane euthanasia appointments cannot be scheduled or started by email. Visit this link for more information.

Other Needs

• • • Supply and food donations: For the health and safety of the pets, CHS is no longer accepting drop-off donations of used goods, and is only able to accept new items. If you’d like to make a donation of items, please check out the wish list here.
    • Monetary donations to the pets are always welcome by mail or online. Thank you, as always, for thinking of the pets!
    • Many volunteer positions are open. Please check the volunteer page for foster needs and on-site opportunities at each CHS location.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Any further changes will be announced here on CThumane.org.

Please note, all CHS locations will be closed to the public on the following 2025 dates:

• • New Years Day, Wednesday 1/1
  • Easter, Sunday 4/20
  • Memorial Day,  Monday 5/26
  • Independence Day, Friday 7/4
  • Labor Day, Monday 9/1
  • Thanksgiving, Thursday 11/27
  • Christmas Day, Thursday 12/25