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Animal Welfare Society, Inc. Animal shelter in New Milford, CT

Animal Welfare Society, Inc. is an independent, non-profit, non-destroy organization founded in 1965.



Our Mission is to aid and find loving, permanent homes for abandoned, stray, and abused cats and dogs in New Milford, Bridgewater, Brookfield, Roxbury, and Washington, Connecticut.



Each year hundreds of dogs and cats find refuge at our shelter located at 8 Dodd Road in New Milford, Connecticut. Abandoned dogs are rescued from the Regional Canine Facility in New Milford after the mandatory 7-day waiting period. AWS also makes periodic trips to New York City's overpopulated dog pounds and brings their animals to our shelter for placement. Our cats are found abandoned in the areas we serve.



From the moment these animals enter the shelter, they are no longer unwanted. Each is a special pet waiting for a caring, responsible, permanent home.

Contact —
Email animalwelfare.socty@snet.net
Phone (860) 354-1350
Website
Address
8 Dodd Road
New Milford, CT 06776
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8 Dodd Road

New Milford, CT 06776

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Adoptable pets at Animal Welfare Society, Inc.

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

German Shepherd Dog/Collie

Female, 4 yrs 1 mo
New Milford, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Gideon's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Gideon

Miniature Pinscher/Chihuahua

Male, Adult
New Milford, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Oslo's adoption status with email updates.
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Oslo

American Shorthair

Male, 5 yrs 3 mos
New Milford, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Rip wheeler's adoption status with email updates.
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Rip wheeler

Belgian Malinois/German Shepherd Dog

Male, 5 yrs
New Milford, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Butter Pecan's adoption status with email updates.
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Butter Pecan

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 5 yrs 3 mos
New Milford, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Terrance's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Terrance

American Shorthair

Male, 6 yrs 5 mos
New Milford, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Michael's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
Bonded Pair
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Michael

Beagle/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 7 yrs 7 mos
New Milford, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Mike's adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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Mike

Beagle/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 7 yrs 7 mos
New Milford, CT
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Shelter FAQs

Brookfield , Bridgewater, New Milford, Roxbury and Washington

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Meet the Pet

Additional adoption info

AWS Adoption Procedure

If you are interested in adopting an animal, please contact us in one of the following ways:

1. Telephone the shelter at (860) 354-1350

2. Visit the shelter website aws-shelter.org to fill out an application to adopt.

3. Email us at: animalwelfare.socty@snet.net



Get Assistance From Our Experts

The staff works patiently to ensure each animal's chance for a successful adoption. As caregivers, our staff is well-equipped to advise on an animal's temperament and suitability for children, senior citizens, people with special needs, or homes with other pets. Please contact us for more information or drop by the shelter during adoption hours and discuss your needs with a member of our staff.



Adoption Applications

When you arrive at the shelter, you will need to complete an adoption application. Please note that applications must be filled out in person and cannot be emailed or faxed. All adoptions are subject to review

Adoption Fees

A donation of the following amount is requested at the time of adoption:

Cats $150 Kittens $200

Dogs $350 Puppies $400

Adoption application

http://www.aws-shelter.org/adoption-form.html

http://www.aws-shelter.org/Sponsor.html

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
Kerhonkson, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Haku JuM*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Haku JuM*

Alaskan Malamute/Husky

Male, 5 yrs 6 mos
Hartford, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Juno in TN - pending's adoption status with email updates.
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Juno in TN - pending

Great Pyrenees

Male, Young
Beacon, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Gage's adoption status with email updates.
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Gage

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 11 mos
Glastonbury, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Fred's adoption status with email updates.
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Fred

Labrador Retriever/Schnauzer (Giant)

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Rye, NY

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