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Protectors of Animals

Animal rescue in East Hartford, CT

We are a NO-Kill rescue and shelter for cats and dogs.

POA was formed in 1975 to rescue abandoned, abused and stray cats and dogs. Today we are one of the oldest and most respected animal welfare organizations in the northeast. POA is here to stay! You will not find a more dedicated, experienced or thorough resource for improving the lives of Connecticut cats and dogs. We confine our focus to our home state because this is where our infrastructure and resources reside, as well as our leadership.

Contact Jody Macrina
Email poaplacement@gmail.com
Phone (860) 569-0722
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Address
144 Main Street Unit O
East Hartford, CT 06118
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144 Main Street Unit O

East Hartford, CT 06118

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Adoptable pets at Protectors of Animals

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

Maltese/Pug

Female, Adult
East Hartford, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Honey - adoption pending's adoption status with email updates.
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Honey - adoption pending

Chihuahua

Female, Adult
East Hartford, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Dee Dee -adoption pending's adoption status with email updates.
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Dee Dee -adoption pending

Chihuahua

Female, Adult
East Hartford, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Poppy's adoption status with email updates.
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Poppy

Shih Tzu/Chihuahua

Female, Young
East Hartford, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Snoopy's adoption status with email updates.
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Snoopy

Chihuahua

Male, Adult
East Hartford, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Butch's adoption status with email updates.
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Butch

Chihuahua

Male, Adult
East Hartford, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Mr. Bean's adoption status with email updates.
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Mr. Bean

English Bulldog/Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young
East Hartford, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Callie's adoption status with email updates.
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Callie

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, Young
East Hartford, CT
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Entire state of Connecticut.

Additional adoption info

We do have a screening and application process. Protectors of Animals requires a veterinarian check before any adoption.

One of our experienced Placement Team members will meet with you and show you the cat, kitten or dog you are interested in, or will guide you towards cats, kittens or dogs that are appropriate for your home environment. We will discuss with you the background of the cat, kitten or dog and what special needs or requirements he or she may have. We will happily take the time to carefully answer any questions you have or discuss any concerns.


POA does not charge an adoption “fee.” It costs POA anywhere from $100 and $400, or more, per dog or cat or kitten to make them well and prepare them for adoption. We are an all-donation organization and we rely on adoption donations to help us continue our work. When you adopt a cat or dog, we will ask for a donation. Our adoption donation information can be found at our website at www.poainc.org.

Adoption application

https://poainc.org/how-to-adopt-a-pet/

https://www.givedirect.org/give/givefrm.asp?CID=11916

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
Somers, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Maisy's adoption status with email updates.
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Maisy

Poodle (Standard)/Standard Schnauzer

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 mos
Meriden, CT
We'll also keep you updated on Denim's adoption status with email updates.
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Denim

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Cattle Dog

Female, 3 mos
Hartford, CT
We'll also keep you updated on BERNIE's adoption status with email updates.
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BERNIE

Old English Sheepdog

Male, Young
Middletown (location MAINE), CT
We'll also keep you updated on Nina from TEXAS's adoption status with email updates.
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Nina from TEXAS

Chiweenie/Pug

Female, Young
Rocky Hill, CT

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