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Danbury Animal Welfare Society

Animal shelter in Bethel, CT

Danbury Animal Welfare Society is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of cats and dogs in need. We are advocates for animal welfare locally and beyond. We offer low cost spay/neuter services to the community.

Contact —
Email daws@daws.org
Phone (203) 744-3297
Website
Address
147 Grassy Plain St
Bethel, CT 06801
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147 Grassy Plain St

Bethel, CT 06801

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Adoptable pets at Danbury Animal Welfare Society

We'll also keep you updated on Linus's adoption status with email updates.
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Linus

American Shorthair

Male, 7 mos
Bethel, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Ainsley's adoption status with email updates.
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Ainsley

American Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Bethel, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Hamish's adoption status with email updates.
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Hamish

American Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Bethel, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Bandit's adoption status with email updates.
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Bandit

Foxhound

Male, 4 yrs
Bethel, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Cuddles's adoption status with email updates.
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Cuddles

American Shorthair

Female, 10 yrs
Bethel, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Hermione's adoption status with email updates.
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Hermione

American Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Bethel, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Phantom's adoption status with email updates.
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Phantom

American Staffordshire Terrier/Border Collie

Male, 3 mos
Bethel, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Alli's adoption status with email updates.
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Alli

Labrador Retriever

Female, 2 mos
Bethel, CT
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Shelter FAQs

CT, MA, NY, NJ,VT, ME

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Submit Application
  • 3. Interview
  • 4. Approve Application
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Pay Fee
  • 7. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

We make follow up contact about 2 weeks after adoption to be sure all is going well

Adoption application

http://www.daws.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/2019-Adoption-Application_12.31.18.pdf

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Pets at shelters & rescues near Danbury Animal Welfare Society

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West Simsbury, CT 06092

Nothing But Love Canine Foundation

Bloomington, NY 12411

Labs4rescue

P.O. Box 955,
Killingworth, CT 06419

We'll also keep you updated on Jet's adoption status with email updates.
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Jet

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Ronkonkoma, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Hazel's adoption status with email updates.
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Hazel

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 3 yrs
Saddle Brook, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Ms. Gadget JuM*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Ms. Gadget JuM*

Labrador Retriever/American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 4 yrs 2 mos
Hartford, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Midge's adoption status with email updates.
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Midge

Labrador Retriever/Dachshund

Female, 5 yrs 1 mo
Mahwah, NJ
We'll also keep you updated on Astra's adoption status with email updates.
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Astra

Plott Hound

Female, 8 mos
Manhasset, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Peanut NB*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Peanut NB*

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 mos
Hartford, CT

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