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Protectors of Animals

Animal rescue in East Hartford, CT

We are a NO-Kill rescue and shelter for cats and dogs.

POA was formed in 1975 to rescue abandoned, abused and stray cats and dogs. Today we are one of the oldest and most respected animal welfare organizations in the northeast. POA is here to stay! You will not find a more dedicated, experienced or thorough resource for improving the lives of Connecticut cats and dogs. We confine our focus to our home state because this is where our infrastructure and resources reside, as well as our leadership.

Contact Jody Macrina
Email poaplacement@gmail.com
Phone (860) 569-0722
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Address
144 Main Street Unit O
East Hartford, CT 06118
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144 Main Street Unit O

East Hartford, CT 06118

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Adoptable pets at Protectors of Animals

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

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Adult
East Hartford, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Leila's adoption status with email updates.
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Leila

Pit Bull Terrier/Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, Young
East Hartford, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Juliet's adoption status with email updates.
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Juliet

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Young
East Hartford, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Calvin's adoption status with email updates.
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Calvin

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
East Hartford, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Bubba's adoption status with email updates.
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Bubba

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
East Hartford, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Oscar's adoption status with email updates.
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Oscar

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier/Boston Terrier

Male, Adult
East Hartford, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Gus's adoption status with email updates.
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Gus

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
East Hartford, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Bear's adoption status with email updates.
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Bear

Boxer

Male, Senior
East Hartford, CT
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Entire state of Connecticut.

Additional adoption info

We do have a screening and application process. Protectors of Animals requires a veterinarian check before any adoption.

One of our experienced Placement Team members will meet with you and show you the cat, kitten or dog you are interested in, or will guide you towards cats, kittens or dogs that are appropriate for your home environment. We will discuss with you the background of the cat, kitten or dog and what special needs or requirements he or she may have. We will happily take the time to carefully answer any questions you have or discuss any concerns.


POA does not charge an adoption “fee.” It costs POA anywhere from $100 and $400, or more, per dog or cat or kitten to make them well and prepare them for adoption. We are an all-donation organization and we rely on adoption donations to help us continue our work. When you adopt a cat or dog, we will ask for a donation. Our adoption donation information can be found at our website at www.poainc.org.

Adoption application

https://poainc.org/how-to-adopt-a-pet/

https://www.givedirect.org/give/givefrm.asp?CID=11916

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

Airedale Terrier/Mountain Cur

Female, 10 mos
Newburgh, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Barry's adoption status with email updates.
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Barry

Labrador Retriever/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Young
Hartford, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Michael Meowers's adoption status with email updates.
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Michael Meowers

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Naugatuck, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Bunny's adoption status with email updates.
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Bunny

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Manchester, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Suzie JuM*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Suzie JuM*

Boxer/Golden Retriever

Female, 4 yrs 7 mos
Hartford, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Luke ~ meet all 27 bs of me's adoption status with email updates.
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Luke ~ meet all 27 bs of me

Beagle/Boxer

Male, 8 mos
Southbury, CT

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