Madison CT Animal Control

11/04/2024

You don't want to miss this!

Register today for CFA's webinar "Think Outside the Bait Box" to learn about the harmful effects of SGARs on CT wildlife and what you can do to help!

This webinar will have both virtual and in-person viewing options; the in-person option will include a live raptor demonstration!

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KMFrix0VTV295Y8nNfSsUg #/registration

10/25/2024

It’s that time of year again! Mice will be looking to set up their cozy homes for the winter. Here’s an interesting alternative to poison which is so terribly damaging to our wildlife. Those black bait boxes do not poison then contain the mice. The poisoned mice exit the box then will poison wildlife that preys on them. Please consider alternatives to second generation rodenticides.

10/15/2024

Does anyone recognize this cat? Sandalwood Rd area. Please call Madison Animal Control
203 245-6500

10/02/2024

October is National Adopt A Shelter Dog month! There are so many wonderful dogs at your local animal shelters/rescues who would love to meet you – we know because we met a bunch while delivering supplies to these shelters this year :
Windsor Animal Shelter
Montville Animal Control
Friends of Old Lyme Animal Control
Hartford Animal Shelter Partnered with Hartford Police Department
Clinton Ct Animal Control
Madison CT Animal Control
Westbrook Animal Control
Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control
Meriden Animal Control-Saving Paws
West Hartford Animal Control
Brass City Rescue Alliance
Tyler Regional Animal Care Shelter - Tracs
Pride Rock Rescue
Bloomfield CT Animal Control
Berlin Animal Control
Cromwell Animal Control
Middletown Animal Control
North Stonington Animal Control
Glastonbury, CT Animal Control
Northeastern CT Council of Government (NECCOG - serves 20 towns)
Burlington & Canton Animal Control
The Robin I. Kroogman New Haven Animal Shelter

Shelters across CT are at or near capacity! Check in with your local shelter/rescue. Your new best friend is waiting for you!

09/19/2024

Please keep an eye out! Also report any unusual barking especially at night. Call the Madison Police Department non emergency # 203 245-6500 24/7 to speak to a dispatcher. Please report ASAP!

09/10/2024

Anyone recognize this dog? Impound #24-4
Please call to redeem 203 245- 6500
Proof of ownership required

09/10/2024

Please lower nets when not in use!

09/09/2024

Does anyone recognize this dog? Impounded 9/8/24 Please call Madison Animal Control
203 245-6500

08/14/2024

FYI:

The Dog Park will be CLOSED on Thursday, August 15th and Friday, August 16th for poison ivy control. The park will reopen on Saturday, August 17th at 7:00 am.

We'll be using Prosecutor, a spray which is nontoxic to pets 24 hours after drying. Please do not enter the Dog Park until Saturday at 7 a.m. when the lock will be removed.

The Dog Park is located at Salt Meadow Park, 1362 Boston Post Road.

Thanks for your understanding!

07/29/2024

Friends on Dorset and the West side of County Rd in particular please look around your property and woods for this little one. Also please check sheds/garages/barns that she may have been closed into. Please listen for barking and call # immediately at any time to report.

*Missing in Madison*
This cute pup is missing from her new home. She is unfamiliar with the area and could be hiding. If you see her please do not chase her she is probably terrified and will run. Please call number on the flyer immediately with sightings

07/24/2024

Here’s another amazing dog we have available for adoption at the Clinton/Madison Regional Animal Shelter. This hunk of burning love is fantastic with everyone and great with other dogs! He would make a wonderful family dog( although he may accidentally knock over small children) and he would love a canine buddy close to his size. He also would make a great hiking partner. He is approximately 2 years old and 70 ish pounds. This guys a gem!
Email [email protected]

07/22/2024

Great little guy in the Clinton/Madison Regional Shelter looking for his forever home!

ADOPTED!

07/19/2024

FOUND!!!! Missing Hermanns Tortoise from 30 Horsepond Rd area!
If found please call Charlie 203 666-6465

06/24/2024

“Atticus” is missing from Georgetown Circle. Friends in the Heatherwood neighborhood please keep an eye out for him. If seen or found please call 203 631-2075

06/24/2024

Friends in the Aileeen Dr. , Harkness and Summer Hill area please keep an eye out for “Dewey”!
If seen or found please call 860 849-7540

06/24/2024

This dog is covering a lot of ground, could easily be in a surrounding town. Please keep an eye out!

REUNITED!!!! From the owner, Gabby was just found Someone picked her up on route 77 and started knocking on doors and found the woman who contacted me earlier who saw the post you made. Thank you !!!!! Just for a bit of back info earlier this morning a woman on Guilfordk Rd spotted Gabby in her yard and fed her a biscuit but then she ran. This same person quickly called the owner who was out searching for Gabby. The finder knocked on the door of the woman who fed Gabby the biscuit earlier!
Thank you to this wonderful community who worked together to reunite Gabby with her family. The family worked non stop to get their girl home. Thank you to CTDGRV Carol and the ACO’s in all the surrounding towns who shared the post and searched as well. Happy endings are the best!!!! Great reunion picture of Gabby and Yogi in comments

Missing from Durham.
She is friendly and wearing a collar. She is on the run and will not approach people. If you see her please call the number on the flyer immediately. We want to bring her bonded person and other dog to area where seen. Please do not chase as you can move her out of a known area, call the family. Please help and share this flyer.

06/06/2024

Update: Maple came home! Maple” is missing from 2163 Durham Rd. Friends up North please keep a lookout! If seen or found please call Charlie 203 395-0942 or Madison Animal Control 203 245-2721

05/31/2024

“Khaos” the cat is missing near the Madison/ Guilford line in the area of Route 80. Friends in this area please keep an eye out for her and check sheds, garages etc. If seen or found please call (203)415-2388

05/31/2024

We've been getting a lot of calls lately about snapping turtles. Here's some helpful information from Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP)

Just look at that shell! Talk about curb appeal! 🐢

The DEEP Wildlife Division is currently receiving many reports of nesting turtles from Connecticut residents. This is the time of year when female turtles travel to find the “perfect” spot to dig a nest and lay eggs.

Sometimes, the location of a nest may seem questionable, but you should not intervene with a turtle in the process of laying eggs. The best course of action is to let the turtle be.

Once the eggs are laid, the female turtle covers them up and leaves. In the case of this snapping turtle, the eggs will hatch in approximately 80 to 90 days. The young will dig themselves out of the nest and instinctively head toward water.

Female turtles must often navigate across roadways during the nesting season. Should you see a turtle crossing the road and decide to stop and help it, be sure to keep the turtle pointed in the direction it is going. Only stop and assist if it is safe to do so.

More information on the snapping turtle is at https://portal.ct.gov/deep/wildlife/fact-sheets/common-snapping-turtle

Thanks to Jennifer for sharing this photo.

05/22/2024

The hot weather is upon us! Please do your dog a favor and leave them in the comfort of their home when you are out and about. Parked cars become ovens. This happens quickly because they absorb heat from the roof, the hot pavement and the dashboard. Cracked open windows do very little if anything to cool a car. Friends please be on the lookout for distressed dogs and don’t hesitate to call the Police Department. Speak directly to a dispatcher please don’t just leave a message.

05/16/2024

Does anyone recognize this intact male cat? # 30 ish Horsepond Rd area. If so please call Madison Animal Control 203 245-2721

05/06/2024

Fawn season is approaching! If you see a fawn bedded down please stay away and keep pets away from the area. Absolutely do not touch or allow children to approach for a photo opp. This is terrifying to a fawn and can bring on Capture Myopathy which can lead to death. Please contact Animal Control only if:
1. Fawn is on the edge of a road
2. Nonstop crying for hours
3. Lying on its side
4. Visibly injured/has little yellow rice type flecks

Don't be a fawnnapper! It's very common for moms to leave babies for the day while they forage. It's their hope that if they leave it near humans that it will help keep predators away. Doe will often hide fawns near your home or even right outside your home. This does not mean the baby is orphaned. Please contact a licensed Rehabilitator before moving a fawn. Unless they are crying, running around looking for the mom or showing signs of dehydration or hunger, they should be left alone.❤️

05/03/2024

Animal Control Officers from all over the State came to Madison Police Department to participate in this excellent training opportunity!

04/25/2024

Does anyone recognize this cat? If so please call Madison Animal Control 203 245-2721