Join the Connecticut Humane Society at the Newington location 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.

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 Thursday, August 21. Pre-registration is required.

There 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.

Important Notes for Parents of Participants:

· This program does not include hands-on interactions with the pets.

· Reading sessions will occur outside of the pet’s enclosure. Attendees are unable to enter the pet’s enclosure for any reason.

· CHS will provide chairs for the reader and the adult. If preferred, children are welcome to sit on the ground next to the pet’s enclosure. Blankets will be available.

· Each session is 20 minutes long. If you are running late, it will cut into your reading time.

· 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.

· 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.

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The Branford Compassion Club is hosting Animal Awareness Day on Sunday October, 5, 2025 at the Guilford Fairgrounds.

This is an excellent opportunity to support the pets and to say hello to your pawsome friends at CHS! Stop by the CHS booth and enjoy a wonderful day for the pets!

Say “Hello” to your friends at CHS during the Blessing of the Animals at the St. James Episcopal Church in New London, CT, on October 4th, 2025, from 10 am to 11 am!

Attendees can stop by the CHS booth to say hello or drop off donations of food or new supplies for local animal welfare organizations.

An adoption event will be held at the Lebanon Veterinary Hospital on Saturday, August 23rd, from 9 AM to 1 PM. While pets from CHS will not be available for adoption at this event, friendly faces from CHS will be on-site to connect with the community and support the cause. Be sure to stop by and say hello to the CHS team while learning more about local adoptable pets and resources. It’s a great chance to show your support and meet others who care about animal welfare.

Stop by the Tag Sale and Animal Awareness Day at the Quarry Campground in Tolland on Saturday, August 9th, 2025, from 9 AM to 3 PM! This community event will feature a wide variety of vendors and activities for all ages. Friends from CHS will be there—make sure to swing by and say hello. Enjoy live music by To be Continued Band and treat yourself to something sweet from Repicci’s Italian Ice truck. It’s a great opportunity to shop, enjoy good company, and support a great cause!

Join the Newington Human Rights Commission, Human Services, & Parks and Rec Department for a COMMUNITY SERVICE DAY!

Say hello to your friends from CHS at the CHS booth! It will be a pawsome day for everyone!

Thursday, July 24th, 2025

Mill Pond Park in Newington

6:30pm to 8:30pm

First 100 attendees will receive free ice cream from concessions!

The most important thing pet parents can learn about their dog is how to read their body language. Whether they are interacting with you, your family, friends, visitors, strangers, or other dogs, body language is how dogs communicate. Knowing how to read canine body language will allow you to better understand how your dog is feeling at any given moment.

At this free webinar, speaker Kelley Bollen will discuss what you can do to better help your pup feel comfortable in different situations and how reading body language plays a key role. You will learn the important skill of reading dog body language, allowing you to keep your dog, yourself, and others safe and happy.

Have a question? Submit it during registration or ask it live during the talk.

About the Speaker

Kelley Bollen, MS, CABC, is a Certified Animal Behavior Consultant with a master’s degree in animal behavior who has worked in the field of companion animal behavior for over 25 years. She is the owner and principal consultant for Kelley Bollen Consulting, LLC – an animal behavior consulting business. Kelley consults with animal shelters across the country to help them create a comprehensive behavioral wellness program for the animals.

Kelley also provides educational seminars to veterinarians, animal shelters, and the pet-owning public. She is an Adjunct Professor at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts and the University of the Pacific. Kelley is an author of chapters and articles relating to animal behavior and is an invited speaker at national animal welfare conferences.

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Join CT Humane Society and Dr. Amanda Sterman as we learn the ins and outs of urinary tract health in cats.

Male cats are notorious for having difficulties when it comes to their urinary health. Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD) can be frustrating for the cat and the person who loves them. Learn about why it happens and the symptoms your cat may have when experiencing FLUTD and what you should do as their owner.

During this free webinar, Dr. Amanda Sterman will provide attendees with a better understanding of FLUTD. Learn about why it happens and what you can do to better help the feline in your life.

Have a question? Submit it during registration or ask it live during the talk.

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