A fur-tastic animal resource center is coming to Fairfield County in 2025, and you will want to be part of the pack!
Join an informal info session on Wednesday, January 29th from 6:00 – 7:00 PM at the Wilton Library (137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton, CT) to get the inside scoop on this paws-itively heartwarming project. Get all the details on the public low-cost vet clinic, pet food pantry, and more programs changing local pets’ lives and the families who love them. Even sneak a peek at the building plans and design — think spacious play areas, comfy napping nooks, and outdoor playscapes where pets can run, play, and live their best lives.
Learn about the CT Humane Society and volunteer opportunities, or simply share a vision for a more humane community! Hand in paw with this animal resource center, making a difference for pets in need. Mark your calendars and get ready to unleash your passion — this meet-up will be a total tail-wagger!
There is no cost to attend and you will not be solicited. This event is not sponsored by the Wilton Library.
RSVP to the Info Session
Can’t make it? No worries! Contact Kayleigh at kshettleworth@cthumane.org or 860-594-4502 ext. 6307 to schedule another time to learn more about the project.
Fill the Shuttlecraft!
On Sunday, December 15th from 11 AM – 3 PM, join the U.S.S. Charter Oak NCC-63545 at Killingly Common’s Stop & Shop and Petco in Dayville for a special supply drive!
This annual event, now in its 3rd year, continues the mission of Star Trek Creator Gene Roddenberry to create a better world without hunger, want, or need.
Let’s make a difference for pets in need!
Read at the Newington Pet Wellness and Adoption Center for a limited-run program, “Reading to Pets”. Designed for children ages 6-18, the session will help sharpen your child’s reading skills while allowing them to spend quality time with an adoptable pet.
During their session, children will have the opportunity to read to cats or small pets, all of whom are excited to lend a furry ear to any new or seasoned reader. Bring your favorite book or pick from one provided by CHS.
Watch your child’s confidence in reading grow as they bring comfort and compassion to shelter pets. Reading sessions are 20-minutes long and will be offered December 31. Pre-registration is required.
There is a registration fee of $14.64 per child, per session. One adult must accompany their reader for the entire session. Due to space limits and safety requirements, only one reader and one adult per reservation. Siblings and additional adults are not able to accompany you and your child to the session.
Register Here
Read at the Newington Pet Wellness and Adoption Center for a limited-run program, “Reading to Pets”. Designed for children ages 6-18, the session will help sharpen your child’s reading skills while allowing them to spend quality time with an adoptable pet.
During their session, children will have the opportunity to read to cats or small pets, all of whom are excited to lend a furry ear to any new or seasoned reader. Bring your favorite book or pick from one provided by CHS.
Watch your child’s confidence in reading grow as they bring comfort and compassion to shelter pets. Reading sessions are 20-minutes long and will be offered December 30. Pre-registration is required.
There is a registration fee of $14.64 per child, per session. One adult must accompany their reader for the entire session. Due to space limits and safety requirements, only one reader and one adult per reservation. Siblings and additional adults are not able to accompany you and your child to the session.
Register Here
Rabbits are wonderful pets, but their care is a bit different from dogs, cats and even other small animals. Rabbits are fluffy, cute and all-around loving companions, but understanding the ins and outs of their care is vital to their health. Yet, for owners it can be difficult to navigate the world of rabbits, due to a lack of available resources.
This month, the Connecticut Humane Society welcomes speakers Dr. Matthew Ford and Ms. Amy Ford of Southern Maine Hospital for Small Mammals, to share their expertise on all things rabbit. They will discuss rabbit handling, husbandry, and common rabbit health concerns. A live Q&A will follow their presentation. You can also submit your bunny question ahead of time during registration.
Register Here!
SAVE THE DATE! The annual Wilton Chamber of Commerce’s Holiday Stroll will be on Friday Dec. 6th! Make sure to say hello to your friends at the CHS booth, they’ll be passing out candy canes and spreading holiday cheer!
Join The RiverLane as they support the pets for an exclusive Cinq à Sept trunk show on Friday, October 18th in Essex and Saturday, October 19th in Mystic, from 1pm – 4pm both days.
Highly interactive training featuring hands-on skills practice encompassing emergency muzzling, CPR (canine/feline), choking management (conscious and unconscious), bleeding control and more. Taught with a “real world” approach by a 30+ year seasoned pre-hospital emergency medical care provider and educator.
Sign Up Here
Say “Hello” to your friends at CHS during the Blessing of the Animals at the St. James Episcopal Church in Glastonbury, CT on October 5th, 2024 from 11am to 3pm!
The Newington Waterfall Festival is back!!
Join us for this fun-filled community event that has free admission and free parking! There will be activities for the whole family! Make sure to say hello to your friends at the CHS booth!
