A purr-fect way to have your child practice their reading aloud skills: Sign up for a session of Reading to Pets at CT Humane Society. Join the Connecticut Humane Society at the Waterford location on Tuesday, July 21, for a limited-run program, “Reading to Pets”. Designed for children ages 6-18, the session will help sharpen …

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Community Wellness Day is a free, family-friendly event for all ages on Saturday, August 22nd from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a rain date of 09/26/2026. Stop by to enjoy music, games, prizes, snacks, and more while connecting with local organizations and community resources. Learn about services available in your community, discover new ways …

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CHS ambassadors will be on-site at Paws on the Promenade, Orange Street Promenade, New Haven, between 12:00 and 4:00 pm on Saturday, August 22nd. Bring your family and friends! What to expect: 🐶 Local pet-focused vendors and organizations 🐾 Family-friendly activities 🛍️ Shopping from local businesses 💙 A fun afternoon connecting with fellow pet lovers Your …

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Join the Connecticut Humane Society and Attorney Peggy Hoyt on Monday, August 24, from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm, as they discuss ways you can ensure your pets are always cared for, even if you cannot do so yourself. Do you have a long-term plan for your pet? Where will they go and who will …

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Join CHS ambassadors at the Market 1115 Pet Supply drive on Sunday, September 13th, from 10 am to 3 pm. The market will have a variety of crafty vendors, and attendees are welcome to enjoy coffee or food at the adjoining Firestone Cafe and Art Studio. Come support the pets and have a tail-wagging time!

Join your friends from CHS at the Newington Waterfall Festival on September 26, from 10 am to 3 pm, for a tail-wagging good time with vendors and plenty of fun for the family!

Celebrate Animal Awareness Day on Sunday, October 4, from 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. at the Guilford Fairgrounds! This family-friendly event features live animal demonstrations, mini therapy horses, music, food trucks, a giant bake sale, local pet organizations and vendors, and the annual Blessing of the Animals. Stop by the Connecticut Humane Society booth to meet Volunteer …

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Mark your calendar for Lucky Pawlooza on Saturday, October 10, from 12:00–5:00 p.m. and enjoy an afternoon packed with fun for pets and people alike! The event features adoptable dogs from Lucky Dog Refuge, delicious food trucks, friendly competitions, a fun run course for dogs, a 50/50 raffle, kid-friendly activities, pup cups, local artisans and …

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