Incorporated in 1881, the Connecticut Humane Society is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) charity and receives no ongoing municipal support.

The Connecticut Humane Society (CHS) is funded by generous supporters, corporations and foundations. CHS spends 100% of every donated dollar on the programs and services for pets in our adoption centers. More information.

CHS is not affiliated with any national animal welfare groups, It is a local nonprofit with locations only in Newington, Waterford and Wilton that provides critical services to pets in your community. There is no national organization which provides direct care and financial support to Connecticut shelters on an ongoing basis. Supporting your local shelter supports your community.

CHS does not euthanize for time, space, breed or age. However, sometimes CHS must make the decision to end a pet’s suffering, just like families must for their own pets. If a pet is unable to be helped through medical intervention, or if a pet is a danger to the community, euthanasia must be considered. Euthanasia of pets will occur only after all medical avenues are pursued, or after a good faith effort has been made to place the pet with another rescue group specializing in pets that are not adoptable through a traditional shelter program. CHS does provide medical rehabilitation, behavioral rehabilitation, enrichment and training programs, and has developed cooperative efforts with other animal welfare organizations and rescue groups to ensure the successful placement of nearly all of the pets that come through the doors.