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Photo of Harvey! Very Handsome Boy!

Harvey! Very Handsome Boy!

Pit Bull Terrier Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 1 yr 8 mos
Meriden, CT
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
*HARVEY'S ADOPTION FEE HAS BEEN SPONSORED BY ONE OF OUR KIND SUPPORTERS!* Meet our super handsome and sleek boy named Harvey! Harvey is about 1.5 years old and he came to our shelter after he was abandoned by his owners. Now Harvey is looking for his forever family! Harvey is a young boy who enjoys a good head and butt scratch. He is a happy boy who learns routines very quickly. Harvey is a toy loving boy who especially loves the kong shaped toys. He will play fetch with those over and over until he is tired out. Harvey is a smart boy who listens well for treats or toys. He does have some dominant energy, so he will need a confident dog owner who will work on some basic training with him. He is a strong dog who will need some work with leash training, but he is a quick learner! He is housetrained and he is a clean boy. Harvey did great at our vet office and loved everyone there. He is fine with other dogs, but we think he will want to be the dominant dog in the home. Harvey was non reactive in our cat room. He can go to a home with older children 15 years old and older. If you are interested in adopting Harvey Please Email us at Adopt@savingpawsct.org for an application! His adoption fee has been sponsored! PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL SPAM FOLDER! MAC IS OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK (M-F 8-4pm) (Sat-Sun 10-4pm) Applications must be submitted and approved BEFORE a meet and greet can be scheduled to meet an animal. Appts to meet dogs can made to suit your schedule, please email/call for an appt. We do prefer to be contacted by email for adoption inquiries at Adopt@savingpawsct.org. The office phone number is 203-235-4179. Leave a message, and someone will call you back promptly. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL SPAM FOLDER! You must be 21 years of age to adopt with valid ID. There is a short application for adoption, however if you do not own your home, or you own a condo, we must speak with your landlord or housing association giving permission to dogs/cats. Bully breed specific permission is required if you rent or own a condo. If you own your home, proof of home ownership is required. If there are other pets in the home they must be licensed (if a dog) and up to date on vaccinations. If there is another dog in the home a dog interaction must be done at the shelter before adoption, to ensure the safety and well being of all pets. All children in the home need to be declared and brought down to meet the animal. Applications must be submitted and approved BEFORE a meet and greet can be scheduled to meet an animal. An approved application does not guarantee an adoption. We do not hold animals for meet and greet appointments. ALL ANIMALS ARE SPAYED AND NEUTERED BEFORE THEY GO HOME. For more info please call 203-235-4179 (Always Leave A Message) or email adopt@savingpawsct.org
Photo of Lyle! Handsome Brindle Boy!

Lyle! Handsome Brindle Boy!

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 2 yrs
Meriden, CT
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet our very handsome brindle boy named Lyle! Lyle is about 2 years old and he was surrendered to our shelter after his family lost their home in a fire. He was surrendered with a second male dog named Sampson. Lyle is a large and muscular boy, but he is a big mush ball! He loves getting pet all over and will squeeze himself between your legs for more attention. Lyle is a goofy guy, but he already knows how to sit politely and take treats gently. He really wants a new home with a family to share all his love with! Lyle seems fine with other dogs and he can go to a home with children 12 years old and older. Lyle and Sampson came from the same home, and they can be adopted together or separately. If you are interested in adopting Lyle, Please Email us at Adopt@savingpawsct.org for an application! His adoption fee is $100.00. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL SPAM FOLDER! MAC IS OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK (M-F 8-4pm) (Sat-Sun 10-4pm) Applications must be submitted and approved BEFORE a meet and greet can be scheduled to meet an animal. Appts to meet dogs can made to suit your schedule, please email/call for an appt. We do prefer to be contacted by email for adoption inquiries at Adopt@savingpawsct.org. The office phone number is 203-235-4179. Leave a message, and someone will call you back promptly. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL SPAM FOLDER! You must be 21 years of age to adopt with valid ID. There is a short application for adoption, however if you do not own your home, or you own a condo, we must speak with your landlord or housing association giving permission to dogs/cats. Bully breed specific permission is required if you rent or own a condo. If you own your home, proof of home ownership is required. If there are other pets in the home they must be licensed (if a dog) and up to date on vaccinations. If there is another dog in the home a dog interaction must be done at the shelter before adoption, to ensure the safety and well being of all pets. All children in the home need to be declared and brought down to meet the animal. Applications must be submitted and approved BEFORE a meet and greet can be scheduled to meet an animal. An approved application does not guarantee an adoption. We do not hold animals for meet and greet appointments. ALL ANIMALS ARE SPAYED AND NEUTERED BEFORE THEY GO HOME. For more info please call 203-235-4179 (Always Leave A Message) or email Adopt@savingpawsct
Photo of Axle! Playful Puppy Boy!

Axle! Playful Puppy Boy!

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 10 mos
Meriden, CT
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet our outgoing and playful puppy boy named Axle! Axle was surrendered to our shelter after his owner lost their home and had nowhere to go with Axle. He is about 10 months old and he is just a ball of fun! Axle has big puppy energy! He loves to run around chasing toys and doing zoomies in our backyard. Axle can still be jumpy/mouthy when he gets overly excited, but he listens to correction well. His new family will need to work on normal puppy training/leash skills, but Axle is a smart boy who is ready to learn! He is a very friendly dog who will make a great companion for someone. Axle is good with other dogs and he can go to a home with children 12 years old and older who have experience with larger dogs. If you are interested in adopting Axle Please Email us at Adopt@savingpawsct.org for an application! His adoption fee is $100.00. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL SPAM FOLDER! MAC IS OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK (M-F 8-4pm) (Sat-Sun 10-4pm) Applications must be submitted and approved BEFORE a meet and greet can be scheduled to meet an animal. Appts to meet dogs can made to suit your schedule, please email/call for an appt. We do prefer to be contacted by email for adoption inquiries at Adopt@savingpawsct.org. The office phone number is 203-235-4179. Leave a message, and someone will call you back promptly. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL SPAM FOLDER! You must be 21 years of age to adopt with valid ID. There is a short application for adoption, however if you do not own your home, or you own a condo, we must speak with your landlord or housing association giving permission to dogs/cats. Bully breed specific permission is required if you rent or own a condo. If you own your home, proof of home ownership is required. If there are other pets in the home they must be licensed (if a dog) and up to date on vaccinations. If there is another dog in the home a dog interaction must be done at the shelter before adoption, to ensure the safety and well being of all pets. All children in the home need to be declared and brought down to meet the animal. Applications must be submitted and approved BEFORE a meet and greet can be scheduled to meet an animal. An approved application does not guarantee an adoption. We do not hold animals for meet and greet appointments. ALL ANIMALS ARE SPAYED AND NEUTERED BEFORE THEY GO HOME. For more info please call 203-235-4179 (Always Leave A Message) or email adopt@savingpawsct.org
Photo of Mama (FKA Hannah 2.0)

Mama (FKA Hannah 2.0)

Cane Corso

Female, 3 yrs 9 mos
Meriden, CT
Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
Details
Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
***Cane Corso or Similar Breed Experience Required*** Name: Mama Breed: Cane CorsoAge: 3+ years oldKids: Over 12Cats: TBDDogs: SelectiveMeet the lady of the hour, the mama of our Corso Crew. Mama joined the MHS family shortly after her puppies were surrendered to us and has been ready for her forever home ever since! This beautiful big girl, weighing in at 120 pounds, is as strong as she is sweet and absolutely loves her people! Mama walks wonderful on a leash, knows all her basic commands, and is as loyal as they come! This lady loves people, but in typical Corso style will look to her people to be sure that new friends are okay. Mama is super smart but also has the total goofball personality, so we are saying kids over 12, because Mama loves to play and jump on her people when excited. Two of Mama's favorite things are rolling over for belly rubs and her stuffed animal toys! We are requiring a home with prior Cane Corso or similar breed experience.Mama is UTD on her vaccinations, is microchipped and spayed.If you are interested in Mama, please fill out an application today!Note, Mama is only available for adoption to CT residents. https://service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice?account=meridenhumanesociety&method=online_form_html&formid=27
Photo of Smudgie! Outgoing Boy!

Smudgie! Outgoing Boy!

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 2 mos
Meriden, CT
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
*Smudgie's adoption fee has been sponsored by our friends at A Dog's Dilemma Petsitting!* Meet our super handsome and outgoing boy named Smudgie! We believe Smudgie is less than 2 years old and you may have seen his story on our Facebook page. In June, Smudgie was seen multiple nights in a row roaming around our local Target parking lot. After he was fed in the same spot those nights, a trap was set. It did not take long for him to enter that trap and be transported to our shelter for safety. Immediately, Smudgie was looking for human attention and showed us that he was a friendly guy. Besides having a bad urinary tract infection when he came in, which has now been treated, he was in good shape and we don't think he was wandering outside for too long. Smudgie is now ready for his forever home where he will never be abandoned again! He is a very high energy boy who loves to play and be with his people. We think he may have some herding breed in him, as he will try to herd you at your ankles if you are not paying attention to him. Due to this and his jumpiness, he can go to a home with children 15 years old and older who have experience with med/large sized dogs. Smudgie seems fine with other dogs here. If you are interested in adopting Smudgie Please Email us at Adopt@savingpawsct.org for an application! His adoption fee has been sponsored! PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL SPAM FOLDER! MAC IS OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK (M-F 8-4pm) (Sat-Sun 10-4pm) Applications must be submitted and approved BEFORE a meet and greet can be scheduled to meet an animal. Appts to meet dogs can made to suit your schedule, please email/call for an appt. We do prefer to be contacted by email for adoption inquiries at Adopt@savingpawsct.org. The office phone number is 203-235-4179. Leave a message, and someone will call you back promptly. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL SPAM FOLDER! You must be 21 years of age to adopt with valid ID. There is a short application for adoption, however if you do not own your home, or you own a condo, we must speak with your landlord or housing association giving permission to dogs/cats. Bully breed specific permission is required if you rent or own a condo. If you own your home, proof of home ownership is required. If there are other pets in the home they must be licensed (if a dog) and up to date on vaccinations. If there is another dog in the home a dog interaction must be done at the shelter before adoption, to ensure the safety and well being of all pets. All children in the home need to be declared and brought down to meet the animal. Applications must be submitted and approved BEFORE a meet and greet can be scheduled to meet an animal. An approved application does not guarantee an adoption. We do not hold animals for meet and greet appointments. ALL ANIMALS ARE SPAYED AND NEUTERED BEFORE THEY GO HOME. For more info please call 203-235-4179 (Always Leave A Message) or email adopt@savingpawsct.org
Special Needs
Photo of Luna! Silly Pup!

Luna! Silly Pup!

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 9 mos
Meriden, CT
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs special attention, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
*SPECIAL NEEDS* After Luna was spayed, she began having bouts small seizures. Her blood work and xrays have come back fine. Our vet staff thinks she could have Epilepsy. We have started Luna on Phenobarbitol pills twice a day which seems to be working very well to control the seizures. There is a possibility she will need to be on this medication for the entirety of her life. In the future, her adopters may want to consider a neurology consult. Unfortunately, this is not something we can do as a municipal shelter. Meet our silly young girl named Luna! Luna is about 9 months old and she was surrendered to our shelter after her owner could no longer care for her. She is a petite puppy right now, weighing about 37 lbs. She is going to grow, but we think she will stay a nice medium size weighing around 40-45 lbs. Luna can be a scaredy cat when she meets new people at first, but she is a very curious girl. She has a very goofy personality when she is comfortable! Luna loves to run around our backyard and middle room with hilarious bouts of zoomies! She gets a big smile on her face and goes back and forth. She is a fan of squeaky toys and has learned that she also likes to cuddle on couches. She will need a patient home that can teach her new things in the outside world aren't so scary. Luna is good with other dogs and we are told she is fine with cats as well. She can go to a home with children 12 years old and older. If you are interested in adopting Luna Please Email us at Adopt@savingpawsct.org for an application! Her adoption fee is $100.00. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL SPAM FOLDER! MAC IS OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK (M-F 8-4pm) (Sat-Sun 10-4pm) Applications must be submitted and approved BEFORE a meet and greet can be scheduled to meet an animal. Appts to meet dogs can made to suit your schedule, please email/call for an appt. We do prefer to be contacted by email for adoption inquiries at Adopt@savingpawsct.org. The office phone number is 203-235-4179. Leave a message, and someone will call you back promptly. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL SPAM FOLDER! You must be 21 years of age to adopt with valid ID. There is a short application for adoption, however if you do not own your home, or you own a condo, we must speak with your landlord or housing association giving permission to dogs/cats. Bully breed specific permission is required if you rent or own a condo. If you own your home, proof of home ownership is required. If there are other pets in the home they must be licensed (if a dog) and up to date on vaccinations. If there is another dog in the home a dog interaction must be done at the shelter before adoption, to ensure the safety and well being of all pets. All children in the home need to be declared and brought down to meet the animal. Applications must be submitted and approved BEFORE a meet and greet can be scheduled to meet an animal. An approved application does not guarantee an adoption. We do not hold animals for meet and greet appointments. ALL ANIMALS ARE SPAYED AND NEUTERED BEFORE THEY GO HOME. For more info please call 203-235-4179 (Always Leave A Message) or email adopt@savingpawsct.org

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Three Sisters Pet Rescue - CT

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Meriden Animal Hospital

607 East Main St, Meriden, CT 06450

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Meriden Humane Society

311 Murdock Ave, Meriden, CT 06450

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Meriden Animal Control

Murdock Ave, Meriden, CT 06450

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Meriden Animal Control/Saving Paws

311 Murdock Ave, Meriden, CT 06450

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Animal Friends of Connecticut

PO Box 370306, West Hartford, CT 06137

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Little Souls Foundation

Wallingford, CT 06492

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Wallingford Animal Shelter

5 Pent Road, Wallingford, CT 06492

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City of New Britain Animal Control

642 Christian Lane, Berlin, CT 06037

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