Connecticut

FIV cat needs home

hlindberg — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:38:09 GMT

Spudley is a healthy neutered male tabby with FIV. He was adopted several years ago from an elderly couple moving into a nursing home. Spudley is extremely affectionate and wants to be cuddled and around people. His owner is no longer able to give him the time he needs due to a lifestyle change. He would get along great with a cat-friendly dog or another FIV cat. Please contact me for additional info if interested.

7 yrs old cat formerly a rescued from an abusive home needs a new home again

allminenyc — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 02:09:32 GMT

The current primary caretaker is an 80 years old edlerly lady who took in the cat from her granddaughter whose family was recently evicted due to the current economic downturn. The granddaughter rescued the cat from an abusive home some years ago. This elderly lady needs physical therapy 3 times a week and could not take care of this cat anymore.

This cat was given a 2nd chance when the granddaughter rescued her from a horrible home. Unfortunately, this cat has fallen victim again and this time because of the sorry state of the economy. It is not her fault that she needs a new loving home again.

Descriptions:

- Glenn Grove, NY

- 7 years old (approx) female

- Orange and black patches

- One ear is damage (does not sit up straight)

- Shots up-to-date

- Spayed

Thank you!

Wilma

Town Meeting to discuss importation of animals into CT

joelle921 — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 18:27:23 GMT

Please join the Animal Welfare Federation of CT for
Precious Cargo: a town meeting to discuss animal transport regulations for the health and welfare of animals, consumers and the State of CT

Sponsored by the Animal Welfare Federation of Connecticut
with support from the ASPCA, Connecticut Votes for Animals and the New England Federation of Humane Societies

All Proceeds Benefit the AWFCT'S Spay/Neuter Efforts

Saturday, September 19, 2009
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Quinnipiac School of Law, Grand Court Room
Registration: $10

Given the humanitarian effort to rescue the thousands of highly adoptable puppies and dogs who are in the south and other areas, and given the public demand for such animals in New England, this conference is meant to provide a constructive discussion of ways to effectively regulate importation while ensuring the well-being and safety of the animals and the community.

Are you with a rescue organization?
Do you work in animal control?
Are you a CT lawmaker?
A concerned volunteer or citizen?

If so, please visit http://www.awfct.org/PreciousCargoAnnc.htm for more information and to register for this important conference.

Resources

admin — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 09:06:59 GMT

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Working Together for All Animals : BASENJI MIX NEEDS GOOD HOME ASAP

Harley7 — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 05:29:50 GMT

I am moving and cannot take my dog with me. I live in Las Vegas. I am looking for a good home for her. Her name is Honey, she is a 1 1/2 yr old Basenji mix. She is very loving and loyal, housetrained. I am looking to place her in a good home. She likes alot of exercise, is very playful. She is a little timid when she meets people but is a licker when she warms up. She is about 60 pounds, spayed and up to date on all shots. If you are interested, or you know someone that is, please let me know. Thank you!

Working Together for All Animals : Hartford Pound

dogmarescue — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 22:08:18 GMT

I am going to attempt to copy a link to a video on here but link may not go thru. This past week, CT ACOs raided a shed and found 14 pitbull mixes locked in small crates. Dogs were used for breeding. Very sweet, young, energetic dogs. All at Hartford Pound in Newington, CT. Please contact ACO Sherry DeGenova at pizon67@yahoo.com or call work cell at (860) 305-6764 for more details.

The City of Hartford Animal Shelter often becomes overloaded with dogs, but it is a crisis situation this week. Please watch the video below to learn what is happening and please do whatever you can to help!

Abused Dogs Begging For Help... (copy link below in to your internet browser)

http://www.onetruemedia.com/otm_site/view_shared?p=8e78c6f91ba635b056aa2d&skin_id=601&utm_source=otm&utm_medium=image

If you are interested in adopting or making a donation, please contact Sherry DeGenova at pizon67@yahoo.com or call 860-757-4395. The shelter is located at 239 Maple Hill Ave Newington, CT.

If you are interested in fostering one of these dogs, please email Kelly Parker with PAWS New England at kesalerno@gmail.com for more details.

There is a copy of this very beautiful video on craigslist.com under Connecticut - Pets. Scroll down for a few days depending on when you see this and look for link that reads Abused Dogs in Hartford. Very touching video. Thanks.

Working Together for All Animals : LAst Resort Rescue in NJ has Coon Hounds for adoption.

njanmlrsq3 — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 19:37:04 GMT

This is a urgent situation as these wonderful pups are being relocated out of foster and into boarding.

I personally have worked with these hounds and can say that they are sweet and wonderful dogs who would make a great household pet.

Website: thelastresortrescue.com

Dogs left needing homes are: Jona, Joseph, Judith, and Josephine

Additional information for them are: All are altered, UTD on vaccines and deworming. All are approx. 9 month old purebred coonhounds. All are obviously very loving, and according to the foster mom, are housebroken as well.

Jospeph: Joseph is extremely shy and sweet but nervous, and will need someone who will help bring him out of his shell.

Jonah: Jonah is very sweet and high energy, and will require an active lifestyle

Josephine and Judith: both are very sweet and mellow.

Posted by George DeGiovanni, Best Friends Network.

Photo is of Judith, one of the Coon Hounds in need of adoption.

Working together for Connecticut animals : MERIDEN: Funds needed for surgeries.

HGregory — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:54:17 GMT

The Meriden Humane Society is a private, no-kill shelter that is supported entirely by donations. We currently have many animals in need of surgery for various reasons and desperately need help funding these surgeries.

You can read stories and see pictures of these Paws In Need at our blog:

http://meridenhs.blogspot.com/2009/06/paws-in-need.html

Take Action : BOSS THE PIT BULL DRAGGED BEHIND A CAR FOR A MILE!!!!!***PLEASE SIGN THE PETITION

fernanda — Thu, 07 May 2009 19:57:57 GMT

It will only take 2 minutes of your time...this was not an accident...

Petition Link:

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/petition/210772975

An Athens man accused of dragging and seriously injuring Boss, the pit bulldog, now has a date in McMinn County General Sessions Court.Jacobs is accused of dragging the dog that had been tied to the bumper of his vehicle. Jacobs had adopted the dog earlier from Break the Chains Pit Bull Rescue of Lenoir City. Jacobs has said it was accident that the dog was injured. He has said he had forgotten he had tied the bulldog to the back of his pickup truck when he drove away. The dog allegedly was dragged behind the truck for almost a mile.

What happened to another animal he adopted this guy is not suitable home for any pet!!!

The news of Boss got another animal rescuer worried. Joyce Price, of Athens, adopted out a Jack Russell Terrier named Eddie to Jacobs in December. After hearing about Boss, she called Jacobs to ask about Eddie. She said she was told he had given the dog away. Price said she had allegedly told Jacobs to give Eddie back if something changed and he could no longer care for the dog. She said since first inquiring about Eddie's condition, she has heard several conflicting stories. Price said she has contacted the McMinn County Humane Society about Eddie.

you can also contact the McMinn County Humane Society at 744-9548.

COURT DATE HAS CHANGED TO FRIDAY MAY 8TH MCMINN COUNTY COURT HOUSE 9 AM SUPPORT COME AND SUPPORT BOSS

Take Action : Dog-Friendly Chow Mix Seeks Forever Home (NJ) – Please Cross-Post!

veganmarcy — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 20:32:31 GMT

Smokey is an active and healthy 6-years-young Chow/Shepherd/Rotti mix. He has been with 11th Hour Rescue for over 2 years. He is currently at our shelter, but is occasionally fostered by a volunteer with 6 other dogs. If you want a buddy for your dogs, Smokey’s the best! You can see a video of Smokey at: http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=11162966

Smokey LOVES other dogs (he knows to be gentle with smaller ones) and is great with his foster parents, however he has “guarding issues”. Trying to “protect” his home and owners has lead to biting. He has NEVER gone after his fosterers and trusts them 100%. His caregiver can take food away from him; check his teeth, paws, mouth; give him a bath…pretty much handle him however they want. He is also crate-trained and housebroken.

Smokey is a “big puppy” who lives to play with and meet new dogs. Yard time is fun time for Smokey! His wariness about trusting people stems from low self-esteem and past abandonment. He does not show outwardly aggressive body language when nervous, which means that he would require a dog savvy home. Once Smokey bonds with you, he would never go after you – and he bonds quickly. His forever family would increase his confidence and trust as a “nervous aggression” dog. Someone who knows when company visits, he must be crated or put in another room to avoid the “guarding” behavior.

He is a great dog that deserves a chance at having a loving home, because he has so much love and loyalty to give to you!

Smokey is neutered and up-to-date on his vaccinations.

Please contact his fosterer tammy.probst.smith@gmail.com for more info.

Working together for Connecticut animals : two steer looking for a home

snbeebe — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 23:03:09 GMT

To whom it may concern,

My wife, through her good heart, became the owner of two male calfs destined for the slaughterhouse this past summer. Dan and Nels were the products of small dairy farms in central Connecticut, near Hartford. She thought she had found a permanent home for them at a non-profit 4H farm in Bloomfield, CT, but was surprisingly informed in October that they had no room for her now steer going forward. Since that time they have lived at two other small farms in the area while we have attempted to place them in a permanent home. We are not in a position to keep them and are hopeful that you might either have room for them or be able to point us in the direction of someone who might give them a loving home. They are good boys, now about 8 months, healthy - one is a Guernsey and the other a Jersey - who have not been dehorned. I can be reached by e-mail at seth_beebe@loomis.org or by phone at work at 860.687.6274.

Thank you for any help,

Seth Beebe

Cowcat Promotes Happy News

kelliab — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 22:54:04 GMT

River and his staff of writers are tired of reading sad news about animals. Therefore, we will make every attempt to post happy news, information, and links in a timely fashion! Here is our happy link of the day:

These nice folks at the Wild Burro Rescue and Preservation Project in CA rescue the overlooked and under-appreciated wild burros. They also try to keep things as green as possible. Burros are a part of our nation's history, and should be treated with dignity and respect.

RE: Fosters Needed to Save Pups From Kill Shelter

SueSue — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:58:17 GMT

I live in CT, what can I do to help

Who has the issue?

kelliab — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 17:37:45 GMT

Vet takes cat and carrier hostage; blames cat owner.

Good news! River has found his own adoring public, and is in a new home. His former foster siblings will take over his writing duties.

On January 5th, there was a knock at our door. It was a couple of neighborhood kids, saying something was wrong with their cat. So we sent the human to check things out.

When she arrived at the empty apartment below their house, she found a lovely little cat, in shock, with a severe leg wound (down to the bone). The human told the kids to get their mom, RIGHT AWAY. She told the mom that the cat, Smokey, would have to go the the emergency room or she wouldn't make it. The family, who didn't even have a carrier, wrapped Smokey in a towel, and prepared to head down the road. Our human ran back home and got one of our carriers, knowing that they could hurt Smokey even more by transporting her in a towel (not to mention the other safety issues).

We didn't hear anything for several days, and knowing that the family did not have much money, our human feared the worst. She ran into the family, and they told her that they had paid close to $800 to get Smokey stabilized. The next day they had brought her to a local vet at a pet megastore, recommended by the staff at the emergency hospital. However, the vet said the cat would need a $128 bandage change every day for at least 10 days. The family, tapped out by the emergency hospital, couldn't afford another $1200+ vet bill. The vet told them they would have no choice but to sign Smokey over.

The human was impressed that they had saved the cat, and wanted to see what she could do to help. She went to talk to the vet at pet megastore. He repeated what she had already heard. She offered to pay the $128 and have the cat signed over to her care, knowing that she could a) get a rescue to help or b) get the materials and treat the cat herself. She has lots of veterinary experience, and many friends in the medical and veterinary fields. The vet alluded to the fact that people who can't care for their animals properly probably shouldn't have them. The human didn't disagree, but said that this was a young, friendly, adoptable cat and she didn't want to see her put down. The vet and staff all said that they would never consider putting Smokey down. They said she would be treated and they would be able to adopt her out easily. The human reiterated her offer to take Smokey if there was ANY CHANCE that she would be put down, and they all assured her that would never happen.

About a week later, she ran into Smokey's family on the street again, and asked if they could drop our carrier on the porch. They said that the vet had kept the carrier when they dropped Smokey off. The next morning she called pet megastore and asked if she could pick the carrier up, and leave a number in case they needed help adopting Smokey out. The office manager told her to come down at her convenience.

Later that day, the human went in to pick up our carrier. She was told the vet would not release the carrier unless the cat's owner paid the bill. What? She asked to speak to the vet. He came out and told her there was no way she was getting the carrier back. She tried to explain that she had nothing to do with the neighbors. She didn't even know them by name until they came knocking at the door, knowing she was an animal lover. He took on a belligerent tone, and told her to get her neighbor to pay the bill. She tried to explain that the neighbor was a single mom with 2 kids, and that she was broke after the emergency clinic (and she HAD offered to work out a payment plan, but he wouldn't hear of it). He wasn't hearing it again. He said he didn't care if she didn't know them, or if she was trying to help, or if she was a rescuer, she wasn't getting the carrier back. He told her that her issue was with her neighbors, not him. Then he stormed off.

The human told the desk clerk that this was not done, and letters would be sent to the vet company and pet megastore powers that be. The desk clerk would not even give the human the name of the volatile vet.

Now, the human's issue is not the loss of the $25 carrier. She is astounded by the lack of professionalism of this vet, and his seemingly vindictive nature. She later discovered that he hadn't even let the children say goodbye to Smokey. She would like to send letters regarding this incident to the powers that be, but she is worried that he will actually retaliate against the little cat.

What do you think?

Working together for Connecticut animals : Dog Living Alone in Apartment for 1 year - Help!

Althea — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 02:31:34 GMT

I am in desperate need of a foster OR forever home for Maggie. She has been living alone in an apartment for almost a year. Someone comes and feeds and walks her twice a day and that is it. No companionship, not even television or radio. She was abandoned by a man who was severely
depressed and put his social life before anything. He ended up in a psyche ward and now jail for DUI. By all appearances Maggie has never been to the vet. Her landlord hasn't rented the apartment because Maggie is there, she comes and walks her and feeds her twice a day. She can't live with other dogs and the landlord has two. Maggie has had zero socialization and now a year of no regular companionship.

A wonderful dog trainer, Sean Murphy, came with me to meet her on 12/24/08. He gave her a full temperament evaluation. She is SO much better than I intitially thought. A really trainable dog with a very sweet disposition. Her problems stem from her lack of socialization. She is an older girl, not sure how old, maybe 8ish? She will be getting much needed vet care. Her gums bleed and she has sores on her feet. I'm sure she hasn’t seen a vaccine in years. My hope is that she will be able to go right into foster or forever home right after vet which will probably be 1/14/09. But after weeks of trying she has no home to go to and will go back to the apartment. Starting training with her will be difficult as there won't be anyone with her to keep up her training. Some people have volunteered to spend time with her as they are able. She is currently in Concord, Mass. I am in Boston. I am also accepting donations for all of her care. Maggie will be euthanized if brought to a shelter as she needs a lot of care and rehabilitation as both the landlord and I have been in touch with a few different ones, so it’s up to us to help her. She has suffered enough, she will get her happy ending. If you do not care about your donation being tax-deductible then send a donation to me directly at:

althea mclaughlin
70 jamaica street
jamaica plain, ma 02130

donations can be tax-deductible through my sister's rescue, please note the
donation is for maggie:

via PayPal: www.paypal.com - donation made to woof@animalrescuefront.net

via snail mail:
Animal Rescue Front c/o Chris McLaughlin
103 East Hawley Road
Hawley , MA 01339

you can also donate directly to the veterinarian in RI who is vetting her at a significant discount or to the kennel where maggie will be taken care of after her vetting for a few days before going back to the apartment:

please make it out to the vet or kennel but send to bethany who is coordinating maggie's vetting so that we can keep track of donations on her behalf:
Dr. Michelle Bouliane c/o Bethany Hickey, Po Box 509, Portsmouth, RI 02871
The Barking Lot c/o Bethany Hickey, Po Box 509, Portsmouth, RI 02871

The most important thing I need right now is a home, foster or forever. If there is ANYONE who can help...She cannot go with cats or dogs. Please go to www.pitbuluv.com to read a copy of the official evaluation the trainer performed and feel free to direct people there to see info on Maggie including pix and evaluation. Don't hestitate to contact me with any questions. altheamclaughlin@yahoo.com

Working Together for All Animals : Dog Living Alone in Apartment for 1 Year - Help!

Althea — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 02:24:39 GMT

Working together for Connecticut animals : daisy

patty317 — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 04:15:38 GMT

I've been in the process of fighting for my daisy's life. She is a 3 year old pit bull who has been in the pound for 8 months. She been there because of neighbor constantly calling the dog warden which caused her to receive total of 5 tickets. Only one of the tickets was actually valid because of a dog fight. But, the same neighbor has a law suit against me for 140 thousand dollars saying my daisy viciously attack her son on more then one occasion, the only bill she has is a 300.00 emergency bill, there were no stitches no scarring nothing, & that still to be determined if his own dog bit him. I appealled the disposal order & went to a hearing with the state of Ct. which took 6 months to get. my attorney gave great defense info. which was the truth. The town subpoena everyone except the dog warden that issued the tickets. My attorney subpoenaed her and her testimony was very positive for daisy because she is one of the main care takers of Daisy. We got word after 9 weeks that they still are considering of disposing her. The evidence they submitted to me was false information they stated she was issued a ticket on a date that couldn't be because she was in the pound also stated she had attacked another person which is also false. Taking this into consideration it's quite evident that they didn't really reveiw the transcript. Of couse we have appealed the decison & have requested an oral argument & the transcript. I've also requested & submitted a letter from a personal trainer who is willing to evaluate her at his establishment, not at the pound considering the stressful enviroment & lenght of time she has been there. However Daisy has now been moved to a smaller cage, has a injured tail for the 2nd time & scrateces all over her & i'm really not sure where to go with this. My attorney saids to take pictures but it just doesn't seem to be fair that she is being treated this way. She is really a loving & sweet dog. Yes she has some dog aggression but I'm willing to have her rehabilated. What can I do or where do I go to get her treated better while she is in the pound. The main dog warden dislilkes me & Daisy she refers to us as the enemy, so I've been told. If anyone can help me with this situation I would appreciate it. My heart is breaking to see her in this situtation for so long.

Thankyou,

Patty

Working together for Connecticut animals : daisy

patty317 — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 04:10:12 GMT

Working Together for All Animals : Rindge NH: 2 Ferrets Seek Home ASAP -- they're cold & lonely!

Sherylcatmom — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 01:05:25 GMT

Please use contact info provided below; contact does not use the Network!

2 Ferrets with recent vet check (October 2008) seek a permanent loving home ASAP.

Anoki ( M) 5 years and Little Girl (F) 3 years are residing in a 3 story condo which has had to be moved to an insulated chicken coop in Rindge.

2 Household members have a severe allergy to the ferrets, thus they cannot remain in the house. Ferrets are very social but recently are deprived of human contact due to allergy related situation.

If you can provide a home for these ferrets please contact:
Julie Ann
home - 603 899-6202
cell - 603 371- 7071
email: carondalefarm@gmail.com

Take Action : URGENT: Long Beach, CA Cat Needs Foster/Permanent Home

sonyasmom — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:31:15 GMT

Sonya was rescued from Cal State Long Beach earlier this year and has been given a clean bill of health. This beautiful grey and white tuxedo (green eyes) desperately needs a foster or permanent home. She is currently boarding at the Cat Clinic in Costa Mesa, CA, but her boarding reservation ends in mid December and I cannot afford to continue boarding her elsewhere. She is a complete cuddlebug once she gets to know you, but is very shy initially. Obviously, she does not show to her best advantage at the Cat Clinic. I am exploring other housing options for her, but I fear that I may have to have her euthanized if I can't find her another place to stay, on either a temporary or permanent basis.