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Protectors of Animals

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
Website
http://www.poainc.org
Phone
(860) 569-0722
Donation
Donate to this rescue
Email
poaplacement@gmail.com

Meet their adoptable pets

144 Main Street Unit O,
East Hartford, CT, 06118

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Adoptable pets at Protectors of Animals
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Zeus

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Adult
East Hartford, CT
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Lilly

Maltese/Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Female, Young
East Hartford, CT
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Maximillion

Beagle/Rat Terrier

Male, Young
East Hartford, CT
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Zeppelin

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, Adult
East Hartford, CT
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Rodeo

Beagle/Coonhound (Unknown Type)

Male, Adult
East Hartford, CT
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Dixie Belle

Standard Poodle/German Shorthaired Pointer

Female, Adult
East Hartford, CT
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Diva

Maltese/Shih Tzu

Female, Adult
East Hartford, CT
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Kobbi

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, Young
East Hartford, CT
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Rescue FAQs

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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LADY

Labrador Retriever/Boxer

Female, Puppy
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Milton

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Senior
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Frederick

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Male, Young
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CeeCee

Labrador Retriever/Mountain Cur

Female, 4 mos
Glastonbury, CT
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Marbles

American Staffordshire Terrier/Cattle Dog

Female, 1 yr 3 mos
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Daisy SR

Labrador Retriever

Female, Young
Hartford, CT

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