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Portland CT Animal Control

Animal shelter in Portland, CT

We are the municipally run animal shelter for the town of Portland. We do not house cats at the shelter, but sometimes do have cats available for adoption that are being fostered.

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Email aco@portlandct.org
Phone (860) 342-6789
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Address
Lower Main Street
Portland, CT 06480
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Lower Main Street

Portland, CT 06480

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Adoptable pets at Portland CT Animal Control

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

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Puppy
Portland, CT
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Buddy

German Shepherd Dog/Border Collie

Male, Adult
Portland, CT

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Portland CT

Additional adoption info

The state of CT has an adoption program that partially reimburses the new owner a portion of the cost for vaccinations and sterilization of a new pet. Only animals that have not been neutured are eligible for this program. Further info and prices available upon request.

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Pets at shelters & rescues near Portland CT Animal Control

Straykatz

Wolcott, CT 06716

The Chi Society of Ct

P.O. Box 52,
Glastonbury, CT 06033

Felines & Canines Rescue Center - CT

Milford Transport, CT 06460

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

Domestic Longhair

Female, 4 yrs
Brimfield, MA
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Maud

Belgian Malinois

Female, Young
Hartford, CT
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Lyla

Labrador Retriever

Female, 8 mos
Enfield, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Bee's adoption status with email updates.
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Bee

Great Pyrenees/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

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

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 3 mos
Chicopee, MA
We'll also keep you updated on Angela's adoption status with email updates.
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Angela

Tabby

Female, Adult
New Milford, CT

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