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Zani's Furry Friends CT Connection

Animal rescue in Norwalk, CT

Zani's Furry Friends is an organization committed to rescuing companion animals from New York City's shelters where, unfortunately, they are at risk for euthanasia due to overcrowding. Each dog or cat rescued from a shelter opens a cage and gives an opportunity to another pet to await a chance for adoption or rescue, thereby potentially saving yet another life.

Although we are not always sure of the pedigree or background of each animal, those we place are generally well socialized family pets who came to the shelter through no fault of their own. We rescue kittens and puppies as well as adult animals who deserve another chance for a loving home. We do not have a shelter or boarding facility, but instead rely upon foster homes to shelter and nurture our furry friends until a loving forever home is found. Our dogs and cats are all up to date with vaccines, and spayed or neutered. Dogs are microchipped and heartworm negative and cats have tested negative for FIV (if old enough) and FeLV. Young kittens must be adopted in pairs or to homes with other cat(s) to ensure the companionship and socialization they require. Adolescent or adult cats may be adopted solo, if appropriate.

Adopters are asked to complete an application and spend time with their prospective companion animals. All adopters are carefully screened via vet and personal references, and a home visit is conducted. A donation in an amount agreeable to all parties is requested to help defray our expenses (medical, transport, training, pet supplies, etc). We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, and are always in need of donations. That donation can be in the form of healthy treats, quality pet food, crates, blankets, new leashes and collars, toys, gift certificates to pet supply stores, kitty litter, etc. - all are gratefully accepted!


Please look at our list of adoptables, and if you don't find one that seems right for you, or if you see one that is already flagged as adopted, please contact us at info@zanisfurryfriends.org to let us know what you are looking for; perhaps we can help find the perfect match. We continually rescue new animals and will keep in mind specific requests from good homes.

Zani's Furry Friends is a volunteer organization which receives no funding or sponsorship. We depend on the generosity of those who are willing to donate time, supplies and money--and we are always in need of additional foster homes for either dogs or cats so that we may help free more animals from a dark fate at the shelter. Unfortunately our city's shelters face a continual space problem, and dozens of healthy, adoptable animals lose the race of time daily. If you are interested in opening your home and heart to foster one or more of our rescues, making a donation, or assisting with the myriad of details and chores that is involved in saving these precious lives, please contact us at info@zanisfurryfriends.org for more information. We look forward to working with you.

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Norwalk, CT 06855
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Adoptable pets at Zani's Furry Friends CT Connection

We'll also keep you updated on Sakura's adoption status with email updates.
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Sakura

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, Young
Norwalk, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Lacie's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Lacie

English Pointer

Female, Adult
Norwalk, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Angel SA TA/Exotic SH's adoption status with email updates.
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Angel SA TA/Exotic SH

Turkish Angora

Male, Young
Norwalk, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Lucy SA TA's adoption status with email updates.
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Lucy SA TA

Turkish Angora

Female, Adult
Norwalk, CT

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All of CT, MA, NY, NJ, Southern New England and beyond for the purrfect home for our furry friends.

Additional adoption info

Contact must first be made either via email or telephone. Then there is a follow up of whichever means of contact were not used (we like to speak to the person as well as cyberspeak to her/him). There is an adoption application http://zanisfurryfriends.org which needs to be completed and emailed back to us from which references are carefully checked, including vet refs, a Home Visit requirement, an interview, and fees are in the form of a donation agreeable to all parties involved.

Adoption application

https://zanisfurryfriends.org/links-and-resources/

Pets at shelters & rescues near Zani's Furry Friends CT Connection

Westport Animal Control

Elaine Road,
Westport, CT 06880

Freedom Train Dog Rescue

Norwalk, CT 06854

PAWS (Pet Animal Welfare Society)

504 Main Ave,
Norwalk, CT 06851

We'll also keep you updated on Arla's adoption status with email updates.
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Arla

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Norwalk, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Topaz's adoption status with email updates.
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Topaz

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Norwalk, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Lycette's adoption status with email updates.
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Lycette

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Norwalk, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Zola's adoption status with email updates.
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Zola

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Norwalk, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Madison's adoption status with email updates.
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Madison

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Norwalk, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Jackson's adoption status with email updates.
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Jackson

Pointer/Great Dane

Male, 2 yrs
Norwalk, CT

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