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Wings of Freedom Animal Rescue, Inc.

Dog rescue in Griswold, CT

Wings of Freedom (WOFAR) is a 501(c)3 non-profit Connecticut-based grass-roots volunteer organization who work diligently to be the voice of those animals in need. Our primary area of concentration is the southern New England states and we are dedicated to helping local animals in this area. We are always willing to help animals in need anywhere and often reach out to help sister rescues as well.

We strive to:
• Rescue domestic animals from shelters and abuse situations and to rehabilitate, maintain health, train and find placement in loving homes
• Education of the public about:
- The need to spay or neuter
- Proper nutrition and exercise
- Training and safety
- Reporting & stopping animal abuse
- The value of and need for vaccinations and preventive medicine
• Help end over-population
• Reduce the need for high-kill shelters
• Stop the suffering from animal neglect and abuse

Our members give many volunteer hours to support activities such as:
- Fostering animals in the Rescue
- Training and Socializing our Animals
- Community Awareness Events
- Adoption Events
- Fundraising Events
- Support for other Rescues in Need

Contact —
Email wofarinc@gmail.com
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Address
PO Box 172
Griswold, CT 06351
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Rescue FAQs

We are based in Griswold CT and serve the lower New England states as well as New York an New Jersey.

Additional adoption info

We complete a comprehensive adoption process which includes:
- Application Submission
- Home Verification
- Veterinarian Reference
- Personal References
- Home Visit
- Meet and Greet

Our adoption fees include altering, vaccinations, microchip and registration and any other medical care needed.

Fees are:$400
Senior - determined based on situation

For Massachusetts adoptions the quarantine fee is the responsibility of the adopter and is in addition to the adoption fee.

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