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The Little Guild The Little Guild is a no-kill shelter in NW CT, building families one 4-legged member at a time.
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The Little Guild, founded in 1960 by Muriel Alvord Ward and Eleanora Kleinschmidt, is the only limited intake shelter in Northwest Connecticut. The current 3,000-square-foot facility accommodates 16 dogs and 25 cats comfortably at any time.

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Get ready for a sugar rush!🍭🍪🧁 SUGAR is available for adoption! She is a vibrant and playful kitty who’s always up for s...
08/01/2025

Get ready for a sugar rush!🍭🍪🧁 SUGAR is available for adoption! She is a vibrant and playful kitty who’s always up for some fun! She loves to zip around, explore, and show off her spunky and hilarious personality. While she thrives as a solo star, she can also enjoy playtime with the right feline companion. Independent yet affectionate, Sugar will happily come to you for pets and cuddles when she’s in the mood. This lively sweetheart is ready to bring endless joy and love to her forever family!🏡🩷 For more info or to fill out an adoption application go to littleguild.org

Thank you so much to Francesca Rebecchi, whose family adopted Boomer from the Little Guild back in May 2023!She held a h...
07/01/2025

Thank you so much to Francesca Rebecchi, whose family adopted Boomer from the Little Guild back in May 2023!
She held a holiday donation drive at her work place and raised $1,000 along with donations of new toys, treats and food for The Little Guild’s cats and dogs. You are AMAZING, we can’t thank you enough!❤️🥰

Maleeka adopted!!!💕
06/01/2025

Maleeka adopted!!!💕

🐾 A big THANK YOU to Jaden Hoffman, a junior from Regional 7, for choosing the Little Guild as the beneficiary of his Ca...
05/01/2025

🐾 A big THANK YOU to Jaden Hoffman, a junior from Regional 7, for choosing the Little Guild as the beneficiary of his Capstone project! 🎓❤️ Jaden recently hosted a donation drive at Tractor Supply, and thanks to his hard work and the generosity of the community, our furry friends are feeling extra loved. 🐶🐱

We are so grateful for young leaders like Jaden who make a difference in the lives of shelter animals. 🏡✨ Thank you for your kindness and dedication! 🙌

PUDDING & TOFFEE are available for adoption!🥰 Pudding & Toffee are the cutest pair of sisters. They love to romp around ...
04/01/2025

PUDDING & TOFFEE are available for adoption!🥰 Pudding & Toffee are the cutest pair of sisters. They love to romp around with each other and play with all their toys. These sweet girls are always looking for attention and can’t wait to be pet. Are Toffee & Pudding the kittens for you? For more info or to fill out an adoption application go to littleguild.org

Katara adopted!!!!🥰
03/01/2025

Katara adopted!!!!🥰

We’re so grateful to John Meeker and the team at Frontier Communications for their incredible generosity! Through their ...
02/01/2025

We’re so grateful to John Meeker and the team at Frontier Communications for their incredible generosity! Through their Community Service Fund—built from employees’ voluntary paycheck contributions—they’ve made a meaningful donation to support the Little Guild. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of animals in need! ❤️🐾

A heartfelt thank you 😍🙏 to Doreen, proud mom of LG alum Lily, and Tanya from Union Savings Bank in Goshen! Before Chris...
30/12/2024

A heartfelt thank you 😍🙏 to Doreen, proud mom of LG alum Lily, and Tanya from Union Savings Bank in Goshen! Before Christmas, they surprised us with amazing gifts from our Amazon wish list. We’re so lucky to have such a thoughtful and generous community—thank you for your kindness and support! 💛🎁

HAPPY HOLIDAYS from our family to yours!!!🐾❤️🎅🎄
24/12/2024

HAPPY HOLIDAYS from our family to yours!!!🐾❤️🎅🎄

WOW!!! Our wonderful friends Cassandra and the students and families at the Litchfield School House donated all these am...
22/12/2024

WOW!!! Our wonderful friends Cassandra and the students and families at the Litchfield School House donated all these amazing Christmas gifts for the animals!🎄 We cannot thank you enough, this is going to make their holiday so special.🥰🥰🥰

Happy Friday!!🤗 These gorgeous babies are available for adoption! Go to our website littleguild.org for more info on any...
20/12/2024

Happy Friday!!🤗 These gorgeous babies are available for adoption! Go to our website littleguild.org for more info on any of them or to fill out an adoption application.💕

📅 Tomorrow, December 18th, from 1–2 PM📍 We’ll be at St. James Episcopal Church (160 Main Street, Winsted) with our Mobil...
17/12/2024

📅 Tomorrow, December 18th, from 1–2 PM📍 We’ll be at St. James Episcopal Church (160 Main Street, Winsted) with our Mobile Pet Pantry! 🐾 Stop by for free pet food and supplies for pet owners in need. 💕 Help us spread the word to anyone who could use a helping hand for their furry friends! 🐶🐱

Adoption updates!!!🐱🐶AUTUMN- Her family says Autumn sleeps in bed with her at night - “wakes me up in the morning by nuz...
13/12/2024

Adoption updates!!!🐱🐶
AUTUMN- Her family says Autumn sleeps in bed with her at night - “wakes me up in the morning by nuzzling or licking my nose! She is the best!”
CHICO- His family says, “He is adapting remarkably well! Thank you to the team. You all made the process so smooth and I feel so lucky to have little Chico join our family. I really believe he will be happy here.”
INDY- His family says he is doing very well - he actually slept with her all night last night curled up in her armpit. “He is very loving!”🥰

Maleeka’s Christmas list this year is… A family, a home with no other animals and not a lot of stairs, to be loved uncon...
11/12/2024

Maleeka’s Christmas list this year is… A family, a home with no other animals and not a lot of stairs, to be loved unconditionally, and of course treats and a big cat bed.😆🎄🎅 If you think you can make this sweet seniors wishes come true go to littleguild.org to fill out an adoption application.❤️

Adopting one life enriches two.🐈‍⬛🥰 With Bagheera in your life it will be so filled with love and laughter. He came to u...
10/12/2024

Adopting one life enriches two.🐈‍⬛🥰 With Bagheera in your life it will be so filled with love and laughter. He came to us as a stray and did not know how to be a cat. He wouldn’t even play with a toy when we tried. Now he loves a good string toy and will chase it around forever. He jumps in your lap for cuddles and purrs so loud. He also loves a nap in a big comfy cat bed. He has finally been shown what love is and he wants nothing more than to give it right back. Will you give this baby the life he deserves?🐾🖤 Go to littleguild.org for more information or to fill out an adoption application.

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Wednesday 12:00 - 16:00
Thursday 12:00 - 16:00
Friday 12:00 - 16:00
Saturday 11:00 - 16:00
Sunday 10:00 - 13:00

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The Little Guild, founded in 1960 by Muriel Alvord Ward and Eleanora Kleinschmidt, is the only limited intake shelter in Northwest Connecticut. The current 3,000-square-foot facility accommodates 16 dogs and 25 cats comfortably at any time. ======================= First Half 2017 Animal Statistics: 1/1/2017 Animal Count: 34 Total Intakes: 149 Adoptions: 140 Transfers Out: 1 Deceased: 4 Total Outcomes: 145 6/30/2017 Animal Count: 38 First Half 2017 Live Release Rate: 141/145 = 97% ======================= The Little Guild gives every animal in our care the support they need to find a loving home. However, because we sometimes rescue animals in dire conditions, animals do pass away or are humanely euthanized in our care to end suffering.