Animal Welfare Society, Inc.

Animal shelter in New Milford, Connecticut

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Address

8 Dodd Road, New Milford, CT 06776

Hours of Operation

    Monday: Closed
    Tuesday: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Wednesday-Saturday: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Sunday: Closed

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Adoptable Pets at Animal Welfare Society, Inc.

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Blake

Greyhound/Borzoi

Male, 6 mos

New Milford, CT

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Needs experienced adopter
House-trained
Story
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Sadie

Greyhound/Borzoi

Female, 6 mos

New Milford, CT

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs
Needs experienced adopter
Story
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Butter Pecan

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 6 yrs 7 mos

New Milford, CT

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Needs experienced adopter
Story
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Mojito

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 yrs 8 mos

New Milford, CT

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with cats
Story
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Emmet

American Shorthair

Male, 5 yrs 8 mos

New Milford, CT

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with cats
Story
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Bodhi

American Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs 8 mos

New Milford, CT

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Story
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Shana

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 yrs 5 mos

New Milford, CT

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with kids
Good with cats
Story
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Rip wheeler

Belgian Malinois/German Shepherd Dog

Male, 6 yrs 5 mos

New Milford, CT

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
Needs experienced adopter
House-trained
Story
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Gideon

Miniature Pinscher/Chihuahua

Male, 6 yrs 8 mos

New Milford, CT

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Needs special attention
Needs experienced adopter
House-trained
Story
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Shelter FAQs

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.
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

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Mabel

Labrador Retriever/Retriever (Unknown Type)

Female, 1 yr 10 mos

New Milford, CT

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
House-trained
Story
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Hemi

German Shepherd Dog/Retriever (Unknown Type)

Male, 7 yrs 9 mos

New Milford, CT

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Story
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Levi

Jack Russell Terrier

Male, 4 yrs 2 mos

New Milford, CT

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
Needs experienced adopter
House-trained
Story

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