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Community Partners

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Logo of Stepping Stones Museum for Children

Stepping Stones mission is to broaden and enrich the educational opportunities for children ages ten and under and enhance their understanding of the world. Their wonderful museum creates an environment that inspires lifelong learning and supports parents, caregivers and educators as facilitators of children’s explorations.

Logo of America's Vet Dogs

The mission of America’s VetDogs is to help those who have served our country live with dignity and independence. Their dogs have touched thousands of lives – from disabled veterans, to service members deployed overseas, to their families.

Logo of V.I.P. petcare

VIP Petcare, established in 1990, provides affordable, high-value wellness and preventative veterinary care through Community Clinics hosted at local pet stores. Services include microchipping, vaccinations, Rx flea and tick control, heartworm prevention, testing and deworming.

Logo of Rock & Rawhide

Rock & Rawhide’s aim is to increase adoptions and quality of life for dogs and cats in shelters, by providing distraction therapy and noise/stress reduction through the donations of toys, tough chew items, Kongs, Nylabones, bones, rawhides, blankets and more. Dogs and cats with fun, safe and healthy distractions are less stressed, show more personality and are more likely to be adopted!

Logo of Paw Safe Animal Rescue

PawSafe Animal Rescue tirelessly strives for and envisions the day when every adoptable companion animal has a loving, responsible home, where no animal will suffer from abuse, neglect or ignorance.

Logo of Connecticut Humane Society

The Connecticut Humane Society is the leading resource in the state for companion animal welfare, enriching the lives of families and communities through adoption services, medical care, education, and prevention of cruelty.

Ad for Savour the Instant, picture of dog at night

Become a foster parent today! Our focus is taking in cats from private owners who are forced to give up their cats as well as rescuing cats and kittens from overcrowded shelters that have run out of time and may be in danger of euthanasia. Please visit http://www.catassistanceny.org/

Logo of Danbury Animal Welfare Society

For over forty years the Danbury Animal Welfare Society, known as DAWS, has been devoted to promoting responsible pet guardianship and the humane treatment of animals. Dedicated to keeping homeless pets safe, happy and sheltered, DAWS is responsible for hundreds of successful adoptions every year. DAWS man programs, such as the Angel Pet Program, Low Cost Spay and Neuter Service, and their Trap, Neuter and Release Program provide invaluable services. DAWS is looking ahead to opening a new facility that will allow them to do even more of their wonderful work!

Logo of Pet Animal Welfare Society

Pet Animal Welfare Society, known as PAWS rescues and re-homes more than 500 cats and dogs every year. PAWS began in 1962 and has continued to grow and expand, moving into their own facility in 2001. Their dedicated staff and volunteers provide shelter, medical care, and love to animals in need and work hard to find the right pet for each home and the right home for every pet.

Logo of Red Leash Rescue Inc

Red Leash Rescue is a unique group that provides refuge, love and care to specifically to adult and senior dogs abandoned, surrendered or discarded in their community. Red Leash Rescue dogs are fostered in private homes where they are lovingly cared for, trained as needed and prepared for successful placement in a permanent home. RLR’s goal is to have a “Home” for adult and senior dogs where potential adopters can interact with available dogs and those unable to be adopted will have the opportunity to live the remainder of their lives as part of a pack, cherished and cared for until their natural end.


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Founded in 1997, The Refined Canine, LLC follows the philosophy of The LIMA Principle, which means we employ the Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive methods or tools to help foster a strong relationship based on mutual trust and respect between dogs and their people.  Our focus on enhancing the human-animal bond is at the forefront of our work. Please visit: http://refinedcanine.com/

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Connecticut based volunteer K-9 search and rescue organization. Please visit: https://dawgs.org/


Logo of Pet Animal Welfare Society

GRR has been active since May 2000, but in that short time has successfully placed nearly 1400 wonderful Greyhounds in their forever homes. With your help, Greyhound Rescue & Rehab can place dozens more. Please visit: http://www.greyhoundrescuerehab.org/

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It is Dr. Fallek's opinion that animals have the natural ability to heal themselves and it's the physician's duty to facilitate the healer within. Therefore she believes in using energetic and other natural modalities to rebalance the dis-eased being. She has found that there is rarely, if ever, the necessity to use toxic drugs. Please visit: http://www.holisticvet.us/index.html


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Adopt Your NEW Best Friend Today! Our goal is to reduce the feral cat population and find loving homes for the abandoned and adoptable kittens. We rely 100% on donations, with every dollar going directly to the care and support of the cats. Please visit: https://www.pitterpatterfelinerescue.org/

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Does your family pet love to run as fast as possible? Is it not uncommon for them to sneak past you coming in the door? There are many ways to prevent your precious pet from getting into trouble in the Stamford, CT; Waterbury, CT; Danbury, CT; and Westchester County, NY areas. We recommend our popular and completely safe electronic underground pet containment systems. Please visit: https://www.freedomfence-ny.com/


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Mari Carroll is an accomplished Breeder-Handler in the dog show world having bred and finished many champions. Please visit: https://brogancorgis.homestead.com/

Debbie Home Pet Care

Debbie’s Home & Pet Care offers care for all pets – from exotic to domestic. We provide services that range from puppy training, day care, basic obedience, administering medication, plant care to clerical services. We can also provide transportation for all pets, including horses, to vet visits, airports and over long distances. We have been in business since 1987 and have a client list of over 400 customers in Fairfield County and New York. We are insured and also members of National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS) and also Pet Sitters Associates, LLC.. Member of Greenwich Chamber of Commerce.

Your days away can now be worry free for both you and your pets because your loved ones are receiving the care they are accustomed to in their own environment. Our team of caregivers have many years of experience with animal care and nurturing! Please visit: http://debbieshomeandpetcare.com/


Masstana German Shephards

We are a small kennel, with only four or five adult dogs in residence at any one time. We generally have one litter a year, but have been successful in breeding and/or owning 10 Best in, or Best Opposite in German Shepherd Dog Club of America Futurities/Maturities. One of our current show dogs is Masstana's Raven, who represents nine generations of our breeding program,. Several of our dogs are behind a US Grand Victor and a Canadian Grand Victor and several Select dogs and bitches. We have bred or owned 20 AKC Champions to date.

Both Nancy and John have been long time members of the German Shepherd Dog Club of America (GSDCA) and of the German Shepherd Dog Club of Greater New Haven (GSDC of GNH). John is a past President and current Board Member of the GSDC of Greater New Haven. In addition John served as a Board Member of one of the nations largest guide dog schools for over 24 years, serving as Chairman for 4 of those years.

We are signers of the GSDCA Breeders Code and stand behind our puppies with written guarantees of health and no disqualifying faults as described in the written GSDCA Standard. We breed for temperament first and structural soundness second. We recognize that the majority of our puppies will go into pet homes and, as such, we strive to produce healthy, happy and mentally stable dogs. At the same time we strive to produce dogs which have strong backs, strong secondary sex characteristics and the fluid strong movement outlined by our Shepherd Standard. It’s gives us a great sense of satisfaction to occasionally produce everything we are striving for. It is hard work, but the goal we strive to achieve is well worth the effort. Please visit: http://masstanagsd.com/

Animals in Distress

Animals In Distress is dedicated to the care and placement of homeless cats and kittens on a year round basis. At Animals In Distress our cats are not ordinarily caged and there are no time limits placed on residency. We'll never "put down" for any reason other than a severe health problem or quality of life issue for the cat. Our mission at Animals In Distress is to provide a safe haven at all times, rescue and place stray or abandoned felines in loving homes. Cats who are truly in distress are our first priority. When we have room, we also take in felines from individuals who no longer want or can be responsible for their feline companion. In either case, unless the animal's medical history is known and documented, new additions are brought to a veterinarian for FIV and feline leukemia testing, rabies, distemper vaccinations, and when necessary - spaying or neutering procedures.

Because we strongly advocate spaying or neutering, we offer assistance in order to help cats live longer, healthier lives and to help decrease the overwhelming amount of unwanted animals in our communities. Please contact us for more information if you need assistance for arranging a spay or neuter for your pet.

Animals In Distress is a non-profit organization staffed solely by volunteers who are at the shelter no less than twice a day, every day of the week. Our volunteers participate in the feeding, cleaning and general duties of care associated with providing an environment of love and well being to our residents. Please visit: https://animals-in-distress.com/


Paw's N Praise

With over 25 years in pet care, training, and Reiki Paws ‘N Praise provides excellent and caring service. Your pets will only have me caring for them. This leads to a relationship of earned trust which is very comforting and calming to your pets and peace of mind for you because you will always know who will be caring for them. Please visit: https://www.pawsnpraise.com/

Pet Protectors Rescue

Giving a second chance to homeless and orphaned animals, Provide them with warmth, love, food, kindness, patience, shelter, and more. Give them the medical care needed. Keep them safe and prevent them from abuse & neglect. Match them up with the right loving, permanent home best suited for the animal and pet owner. Please visit: http://www.petprotectorsrescue.org/