Meriden Animal Control/Saving Paws

MERIDEN ANIMAL CONTROL is the city pound. We strive to return lost pets to their owners and help the community keep their animals safe. Meriden Animal Control works to re-home all adoptable animals who are not claimed after 7 days. There is NO TIME LIMIT on our animals. We do not euthanize adoptable animals. All our animals are spayed and neutered before they go home. We have a dedicated staff who care about the animals in our shelter. The ACO's can be reached at 203-235-4179 Please leave a message, ALL CALLS are returned within 24hours, usually same day.

Our volunteer group, Saving Paws, runs our Facebook and Petfinder page and works daily to find amazing homes for all our animals. They can be reached on Facebook under Meriden Animal Control-Saving Paws or by email adopt@savingpawsct.org You can see all our adoptable animals on the FB page or at Petfinder.com www.mac.petfinder.com

Meriden Animal Control is PROUD TO ANNOUNCE WE ARE A 100% SPAY/NEUTER FACILITY! All animals who are adopted from our facility will be spayed and neutered before they go home. This is not option, we will not allow any animals to leave or be adopted without these procedures.

WE ARE NOT THE MERIDEN HUMANE SOCIETY. WE ARE LOCATED IN THE SAME FACILITY (to the right when you enter) BUT MHS IS RESCUE. MERIDEN ANIMAL CONTROL (MAC) IS A CITY RUN POUND. We take in all lost animals, owner surrenders for Meriden residents ONLY, all stray dogs. We are an independent operation governed by the laws of the City of Meriden.

ALL "LOST/FOUND" animals must legally be turned into MAC. We advertise all animals in the paper and hold the animals for 7 days in hopes that their owner will find them. Owners missing animals call us, looking for their beloved pets. Please bring any lost animals to MAC, its the law.

Contact
ACO Sarah Bacon

Website
http://www.savingpawsct.org

Phone
(203) 235-4179

Donation
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Email
adopt@savingpawsct.org

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311 Murdock Ave,

Meriden, CT, 06450

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MERIDEN ANIMAL CONTROL is the city pound that serves Meriden, CT. We strive to return lost pets to their owners and help the community keep their animals safe. Meriden Animal Control works to re-home all adoptable animals who are not claimed after 7 days. We also take in surrendered animals from Meriden residents ONLY if we have space. There is NO TIME LIMIT on our animals. We do not euthanize adoptable animals. All our animals are spayed and neutered before they go home. We have a dedicated staff who care about the animals in our shelter. We also do out of state adoptions, but the potential owners must come meet the animal first. The ACO's can be reached at 203-235-4179 Please leave a message, ALL CALLS are returned within 24hours, usually same day.

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

Additional adoption info

We are requiring potential adopters to fill out an adoption application and have the application approved before making an appointment to meet any animals. Appointments can be made 7 days a week!
Please Email us at Adopt@savingpawsct.org for an application or give us a call at 203-235-4179 (Always Leave A Message!)

In order to adopt an animal, you must fill out an application as well as follow the below info:

You must be 21 years old with valid proof of id

Proof of home ownership

If you rent or own a condo, we must speak with your landlord or housing association to confirm they have given you permission to own a dog. Bully breed specific permission is required.

Any other dogs in the home must be brought to MAC prior to adoption

All children in home must be declared and brought to MAC prior to adoption

Adoption Fees: $75.00 if Unaltered (Will be altered before going home)
$5.00 if previously altered and vaccinated

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ADOPTION TO ANYONE BASED ON THE SAFETY OF THE ANIMAL OR PERSONS IN THE HOME.

Adoption application

https://www.savingpawsct.org/adoption-policies

https://www.savingpawsct.org/donate

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Meriden Animal Control/Saving Paws

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Meet their adoptable pets

311 Murdock Ave,

Meriden, CT, 06450

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Shelter FAQs

How to prepare for bringing a new shelter or rescue pet home

Introducing a new pet to your existing pets

How to navigate common bumps in the adoption process

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Meriden Animal Control/Saving Paws

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Meet their adoptable pets

311 Murdock Ave,

Meriden, CT, 06450

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Shelter FAQs

How to prepare for bringing a new shelter or rescue pet home

Introducing a new pet to your existing pets

How to navigate common bumps in the adoption process

Pets at shelters & rescues near Meriden Animal Control/Saving Paws

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