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SUMMARY:Wilton Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Connecticut Humane Society booth at the Wilton Farmers’ Market every Wednesday from 11am-2pm through the season.
URL:https://cthumane.org/event/wilton-farmers-market/2026-07-15/
LOCATION:Wilton Farmers’ Market
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SUMMARY:Reading to Pets in Waterford
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\nJoin 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 your child’s reading skills while allowing them to spend quality time with a pet in care at the shelter. \nDuring 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. \nWatch your child’s confidence in reading grow as they bring comfort and compassion to shelter pets. Reading sessions are 20-minutes long. Pre-registration is required. \nThere is a registration fee of $12.51 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. \nImportant Notes for Parents of Participants: \n· This program does not include hands-on interactions with the pets. \n· Reading sessions will occur outside of the pet’s enclosure. Attendees are unable to enter the pet’s enclosure for any reason. \n· CHS will provide chairs for the reader and adult. If preferred\, children are welcome to sit on the ground next to the pet’s enclosure. Blankets will be available. \n· Each session is 20 minutes long. If you are running late\, it will cut into your reading time. \n· Participants will read to cats or small pets\, such as rabbits\, guinea pigs\, or birds. CHS staff are unable to take requests and available pets will be selected in advance by staff. To best care for the pups at CHS\, dog kennels are closed to the public and will not be accessible during this program. \n· Each child participating must remain with their adult at all times. Due to limited space and to ensure an optimal experience for the pets and other participants\, only one child and one adult per session. Please leave siblings and additional adults at home\, as CHS is closed to the public during the program times. \nRegister Here
URL:https://cthumane.org/event/reading-to-pets-in-waterford-2/
LOCATION:Connecticut Humane Society in Waterford\, 169 Old Colechester Rd\, Quaker Hill\, 06375\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T163000
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SUMMARY:Doggy Day at the Eastside Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Bring your pup and join Connecticut Humane Society Volunteer Ambassadors at Dog Day during the Town of Manchester’s Eastside Farmers’ Market on Wednesday\, July 22\, from 4:30–7:00 p.m.! Stop by to learn more about CHS programs\, pick up a free pet dental health kit while supplies last\, and discover how you can get involved in the PawParazzi Pet Photo Contest. It’s a fun afternoon for pet lovers and their four-legged companions!
URL:https://cthumane.org/event/doggy-day-at-the-eastside-farmers-market/
LOCATION:Manchesters’ Eastside Farmers’ Market
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SUMMARY:36th Annual ADA Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join Newington Parks & Rec and the Newington Human Rights Commission for a 36th Annual ADA celebration and day of community service! \nStop by the Connecticut Humane Society table to meet ambassadors\, learn more about programs and volunteer opportunities\, and pick up a free pet dental health kit while supplies last. \nBring the whole family for an evening of live music\, face painting\, yoga in the park\, and more. Community organizations will also be onsite sharing resources related to health\, housing\, food insecurity\, and substance abuse awareness. \nAttendees are encouraged to bring donations for the pet supply drive benefiting Connecticut Humane Society. Every donated item provides care and support for pets and the people who love them.
URL:https://cthumane.org/event/36th-annual-ada-celebration/
LOCATION:Mill Pond Park\, Newington
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SUMMARY:6th Annual South Windsor Charity Open
DESCRIPTION:Join Connecticut Humane Society at the 6th Annual South Windsor Charity Open\, taking place August 7–9! This year’s tournament has selected CHS as its featured charity\, with 100% of funds raised benefiting pets in need. \nStop by on Saturday\, August 9\, to meet CHS ambassadors\, learn about pet adoption\, pet dental health\, and the many ways CHS supports pets and the people who love them. \nFor event details and more information\, visit the South Windsor Charity Open website.
URL:https://cthumane.org/event/6th-annual-south-windsor-charity-open/
LOCATION:South Windsor Charity Open
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SUMMARY:Reading to Pets in Wilton
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the Connecticut Humane Society at the Wilton location on Tuesday\, August 11\, 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 a pet in care at the shelter. \nDuring 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. \nWatch your child’s confidence in reading grow as they bring comfort and compassion to shelter pets. Reading sessions are 20-minutes long. Pre-registration is required. \nThere is a registration fee of $12.51 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. \nImportant Notes for Parents of Participants: \n· This program does not include hands-on interactions with the pets. \n· Reading sessions will occur outside of the pet’s enclosure. Attendees are unable to enter the pet’s enclosure for any reason. \n· CHS will provide chairs for the reader and adult. If preferred\, children are welcome to sit on the ground next to the pet’s enclosure. Blankets will be available. \n· Each session is 20 minutes long. If you are running late\, it will cut into your reading time. \n· Participants will read to cats or small pets\, such as rabbits\, guinea pigs\, or birds. CHS staff are unable to take requests and available pets will be selected in advance by staff. To best care for the pups at CHS\, dog kennels are closed to the public and will not be accessible during this program. \n· Each child participating must remain with their adult at all times. Due to limited space and to ensure an optimal experience for the pets and other participants\, only one child and one adult per session. Please leave siblings and additional adults at home\, as CHS is closed to the public during the program times. \nRegister Here
URL:https://cthumane.org/event/reading-to-pets-in-wilton-4/
LOCATION:Connecticut Humane Society in Wilton\, 863 Danbury Rd\, Wilton\, 06897\, United States
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SUMMARY:Reading to Pets in Newington\, SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the Connecticut Humane Society at the Newington location on Wednesday\, August 12\, 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 a pet in care at the shelter. \nDuring 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. \nWatch your child’s confidence in reading grow as they bring comfort and compassion to shelter pets. Reading sessions are 20-minutes long. Pre-registration is required. \nThere is a registration fee of $12.51 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. \nImportant Notes for Parents of Participants: \n· This program does not include hands-on interactions with the pets. \n· Reading sessions will occur outside of the pet’s enclosure. Attendees are unable to enter the pet’s enclosure for any reason. \n· CHS will provide chairs for the reader and adult. If preferred\, children are welcome to sit on the ground next to the pet’s enclosure. Blankets will be available. \n· Each session is 20 minutes long. If you are running late\, it will cut into your reading time. \n· Participants will read to cats or small pets\, such as rabbits\, guinea pigs\, or birds. CHS staff are unable to take requests and available pets will be selected in advance by staff. To best care for the pups at CHS\, dog kennels are closed to the public and will not be accessible during this program. \n· Each child participating must remain with their adult at all times. Due to limited space and to ensure an optimal experience for the pets and other participants\, only one child and one adult per session. Please leave siblings and additional adults at home\, as CHS is closed to the public during the program times. \nRegister Here
URL:https://cthumane.org/event/reading-to-pets-in-newington-5/
LOCATION:Connecticut Humane Society in Newington\, 701 Russell Road\, Newington\, CT\, 06111\, United States
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SUMMARY:WNBA Connecticut Sun vs NY Liberty Womens Basketball Game
DESCRIPTION:Cheer on the Connecticut Sun as they take on the New York Liberty on Saturday\, August 15 at 1:00 p.m. \nConnecticut Humane Society ambassadors and representatives will be on-site selling tickets for the Connecticut Sun Foundation 50/50 Raffle\, with proceeds benefiting pets through Connecticut Humane Society. \nIf you’re attending the game\, be sure to stop by to say hello\, learn more about Connecticut Humane Society\, and take your chance at the 50/50 raffle.
URL:https://cthumane.org/event/wnba-connecticut-sun-vs-ny-liberty-womens-basketball-game/
LOCATION:Mohegan Sun Arena
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ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Humane Society":MAILTO:info@cthumane.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T120000
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SUMMARY:Reading to Pets in Waterford\, SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\nJoin 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 your child’s reading skills while allowing them to spend quality time with a pet in care at the shelter. \nDuring 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. \nWatch your child’s confidence in reading grow as they bring comfort and compassion to shelter pets. Reading sessions are 20-minutes long. Pre-registration is required. \nThere is a registration fee of $12.51 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. \nImportant Notes for Parents of Participants: \n· This program does not include hands-on interactions with the pets. \n· Reading sessions will occur outside of the pet’s enclosure. Attendees are unable to enter the pet’s enclosure for any reason. \n· CHS will provide chairs for the reader and adult. If preferred\, children are welcome to sit on the ground next to the pet’s enclosure. Blankets will be available. \n· Each session is 20 minutes long. If you are running late\, it will cut into your reading time. \n· Participants will read to cats or small pets\, such as rabbits\, guinea pigs\, or birds. CHS staff are unable to take requests and available pets will be selected in advance by staff. To best care for the pups at CHS\, dog kennels are closed to the public and will not be accessible during this program. \n· Each child participating must remain with their adult at all times. Due to limited space and to ensure an optimal experience for the pets and other participants\, only one child and one adult per session. Please leave siblings and additional adults at home\, as CHS is closed to the public during the program times. \nRegister Here
URL:https://cthumane.org/event/reading-to-pets-in-waterford/
LOCATION:Connecticut Humane Society in Waterford\, 169 Old Colechester Rd\, Quaker Hill\, 06375\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T110000
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SUMMARY:Animal Awareness Day in Guilford
DESCRIPTION: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 Ambassadors\, learn more about CHS programs\, and discover ways to make a difference for pets across Connecticut.
URL:https://cthumane.org/event/animal-awareness-day-in-guilford/
LOCATION:Guilford Fairgrounds
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