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Portland CT Animal Control

We are the municipally run animal shelter for the town of Portland. We do not house cats at the shelter, but sometimes do have cats available for adoption that are being fostered.

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Animal Control Officers
Website
https://www.portlandct.org/animal-control
Phone
(860) 342-6789
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Email
aco@portlandct.org
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Lower Main Street,
Portland, CT, 06480

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Adoptable pets at Portland CT Animal Control

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Kenny

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Puppy
Portland, CT
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Buddy

German Shepherd Dog/Border Collie

Male, Adult
Portland, CT

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Portland CT

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The state of CT has an adoption program that partially reimburses the new owner a portion of the cost for vaccinations and sterilization of a new pet. Only animals that have not been neutured are eligible for this program. Further info and prices available upon request.

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Pets at shelters & rescues near Portland CT Animal Control

CC Rescue

Ellington, CT 06029

Roxy's K9 Rescue - CT Transport Stop

Hartford, CT 06105

Spotty Dog Rescue, Inc

P.O. Box 1571,
Waterbury, CT 06721

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Tiara

Australian Cattle Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 10 mos
Hartford, CT
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Gypsy

Boxer

Female, 2 yrs
Hartford, CT
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HARDY

American Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Branford, CT
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Lucien

American Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs
Bethel, CT
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Bunny

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
East Hampton, NY
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Ginger

Boxer/Bulldog

Female, 6 yrs
Chester, CT

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