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Animal Welfare Society, Inc.

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
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Website
http://aws-shelter.org
Phone
(860) 354-1350
Donation
Donate to this rescue
Email
animalwelfare.socty@snet.net

Meet their adoptable pets

8 Dodd Road,
New Milford, CT, 06776

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Adoptable pets at Animal Welfare Society, Inc.
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Beau

Cattle Dog

Male, 1 yr
New Milford, CT
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Milo

Beagle

Male, 6 yrs
New Milford, CT
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Arya

American Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
New Milford, CT
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Oslo

American Shorthair

Male, 5 yrs 1 mo
New Milford, CT
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Rip wheeler

Belgian Malinois/German Shepherd Dog

Male, 4 yrs 10 mos
New Milford, CT
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Butter Pecan

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 5 yrs 1 mo
New Milford, CT
Special Needs
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Terrance

American Shorthair

Male, 6 yrs 3 mos
New Milford, CT
Special Needs
Bonded Pair
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Michael

Beagle/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 7 yrs 5 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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