Westport Animal Shelter Advocates is a 501c3 organization that assists and advocates for the dogs at Westport Animal Control (Elaine Road, Westport, CT).
Additionally WASA fosters dogs that are rescued from CT animal control facilities or owner surrenders that need to be rehomed. When possible, WASA also provides funding to those families experiencing financial difficulties in regard to vet care for their pets. Donations to WASA can be made by visiting www.westportwasa.org and clicking on Donate to make an online donation OR
Checks made out to WA
SA (checks made out to Westport Animal Control or Westport Animal Shelter cannot be accepted) can be mailed to: 1 Tower Ridge, Westport, CT 06880. For Amazon Smile shoppers, please use the following link to benefit WASA:
https://smile.amazon.com/ch/27-0228138
Our friend and foster Daisy, an 8 year old basset hound, that comes to us as a CT owner surrrnder, has been spayed - and announces her gratitude to the staff of Schulhof Animal Hospital. For additional info about delightful Daisy, please visit: http://www.westportwasa.org/adopt/available-dogs/
WASA loves Duggie!
New Era and the NY Yankees are teaming up with WASA to raise funds for abandoned dogs in CT. Get up close to the action of a NY Yankees games through Champions (8/25, 4 tickets) and Legends Suite Tickets (8/31, 4 tickets) while enjoying all-inclusive dining. Also up for auction is an authentic signed Aaron Judge jersey (certified and hologram-verified). For additional information (opening bid, buy it now cost, closing day for bids), please visit: https://www.westportwasa.org/events/ To contact WASA, please call 203 557 0361 or send an email to [email protected].
Auction featuring Champions Suite and Legends Suite tickets for NY Yankees games. Also for auction an authentic - certified and hologram-verified - signed Aaron Judge jersey. Bid and help WASA assist abandoned and neglected dogs in CT.
It may be rainy and gloomy today but somebody is sporting a sunny new harness. Our friend Forrest is done with his heart worm treatment and ready to find his forever home. For additional info about Forrest and how to apply to adopt, please visit: http://www.westportwasa.org/adopt/available-dogs/
She will make you smile she will! WASA’s friend and foster Daisy is doing so well and is so happy. We thank our friends at Schulhof Animal Hospital for taking such wonderful care of her while she is being brought up to date on her vet care. She will be spayed on Monday and go into a WASA foster home where she will live with dogs, cats, adults and children. For additional info about Daisy please contact WASA by calling 293 557 0361 or by sending an email to [email protected]. To complete an application please visit: http://www.westportwasa.org/adopt/wasa-adoption-application/
Daisy comes to WASA as a CT owner surrender.
FOUND DOGS ALERT FROM NORWALK.
Poppy, WASA’s 5 1/2 month old cocker spaniel-Keeshond mix, does a pretty pose to let you know she is still looking for her forever home. She is such a sweet dog but ideally there should be a playful dog or dogs in residence to help her feel welcome and help her adjust. We are looking for an individual or family with the time and love to continue her puppy training. For additional info about Poppy, please visit: http://www.westportwasa.org/adopt/available-dogs/. Poppy is up to date on all of her vet care.
UPDATE. OWNER FOUND AND HAS CLAIMED THIS CAT.
**CAT WAS REUINITED WITH OWNERS, THANK YOU!**
This cat was found last week on Ferris Avenue. The person who found her has a dog and the cat does not appear to like dogs. This person was hoping the owner would come forward after posting on numerous social media apps. However, no one has. If you believe you know this cats owner, please leave us a message.
If anyone is interested in adopting this cat, let us know. She is litter trained and very friendly. Thank you.
Westport Animal Control Officer Peter Reid, Lt. Joe Arnson of Westport Fire Department and a crew from Engine Company 4 teamed up to rescue this ensnared osprey this Sunday morning. So grateful for the quick response and team effort. Fly free!
Our friend Goose had a soothing bath yesterday in regard to addressing his skin issues. Good food, a clean environment, medications and medicated baths are making a difference. Next up is surgery to address those physical impediments that make breathing difficult for him. To assist WASA in making his life more healthy and much happier, please make a donation at: http://www.westportwasa.org/donate/
For more of Goose’s story, please visit the comments.
Parker aka Sergeant Parker aka the King is a longtime guest of Westport Animal Control since being abandoned in Winslow Park in Westport. We have not given up on finding our 10 year old friend a forever home but until then we keep this handsome boy happy with field trips, multiple daily walks, socialization time and, oh yes, office time to hang out and enjoy Earth Animal No Hides. For additional info on our favorite friend, please visit: http://www.westportwasa.org/adopt/available-dogs/
FORREST UPDATE! Our adorable little man Forrest came through his heartworm treatment like a champ. In another week he can run with his friends -like Stanley and Gully. We thank his WASA foster for taking such wonderful care of him throughout his treatment. For additional info about Forrest and other grand dogs in need of forever homes, please visit: http://www.westportwasa.org/adopt/available-dogs/
WASA responded to an urgent plea from Naugatuck Animal Control to rescue this friend (and feel free to suggest a name) as his life was quite in peril due to the heat in the kennel coupled with his respiratory issues. In the days and weeks to come this friendly fellow will receive much needed vet care to address breathing, digestive and skin issues in addition to neutering surgery. His WASA foster mom states he is a bit of a wrecking ball when he wants attention and love.
If you would like to assist WASA by funding care for our new friend, please visit:
http://www.westportwasa.org/donate/
And for the record Mayor Hess (Naugatuck), be expecting to hear from WASA because we are so eager to speak with you.
Per our WASA volunteers the conditions of your municipal shelter is deplorable. Kennels are not secure and dogs can break out with resulting injuries. WASA volunteers were also informed upon adopting our new friend to be sure and have a f***l test done (which is standard for us) as giardia runs rampant because the concrete floors are shot and porous and cannot be adequately cleaned and sanitized. We would like to commend the ACO that was at the facility today, her passion for helping animals entrusted to her care and trying to make the best of a horrible situation.
https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/ct-animal-control-shelters-face-crisis-levels/3343526/
Many Connecticut animal shelters are nearing capacity and the Connecticut Animal Care and Control Officers Alliance is calling on all the organizations in our state to stop importing animals from out of state.
FINALLY! When “rescues” are anything but…..Let’s keep doing those inhumane transports!
Our friend and foster Ella had a good time shopping and making new friends at Earth Animal of Westport today . For additional info about Ella, please visit: http://www.westportwasa.org/adopt/available-dogs/
UPDATE. ADOPTED!
With a new family which includes a 2 year old rescued female German Shepherd that is very excited to have a younger sibling added to the pack, happy to announce Gunnar has been adopted. We thank all of those that took the time to complete an application or make an inquiry. More photos to come…..
Our friend Forrest has completed his heart worm treatment (those patches are his injection sites). He did so well, and we thank his WASA foster Jaime and the staff of Schulhof Animal Hospital for taking such grand care of him. In typical Forrest fashion, he made friends with the resident cat Jinx (look at that gentle kiss). She can be a “feisty” girl but is very tolerant and accepting of Forrest’s attention. Forrest is still in need of his forever home. Please visit the following site for additional info: http://www.westportwasa.org/adopt/available-dogs/. To contact WASA please call 203 557 0361 or send an email to [email protected].
HOPE UPDATE! Adoption pending. If you’ve seen previous posts, you will know that Hope, abandoned in Westport, presented to Westport Animal Control being fearful of a leash, fearful of leaving her kennel, fearful of the world outside. With kindness and patience from WASA volunteers and the animal control officers, this sweet girl’s world opened up. WASA-funded vetting, good food and a clean environment resolved her skin issue. She was found to have a Grade 3 heart murmur and a cardiology consultation revealed no heart disease or enlargement. A small hole was found between her heart chambers. She is not currently in need of medication but will require a check up every two years. She is scheduled to be spayed by Dr. Palmisano at the VCA Norwalk. Her future is bright indeed.
WASA’s friend and foster Ella, a petite shep-collie mix, does her best little lady pose - but this little lady is quite an athlete and loves to play with dogs of all sizes. She’s also happy to cuddle with her person or people whenever given the opportunity. For additional info about Ella and how to apply, please visit: http://www.westportwasa.org/adopt/available-dogs/
Just so you know, that puppy you are “adopting” for a fee of $800 to $1000 may not have been “found on the side of a road” but was bred to ship up north in this kind of a transport. You should also know that your adoption fee does not include spay/neuter surgery when your pup is at a safe age for this surgery. Ask questions. There is money to be made from transported puppies and faux “rescue” groups are cashing in and in the process supporting animal cruelty.
📍Greenwich, CT 🤯 WHAT?!?!?
Let us know in the comments, what’s your thoughts:
What’s more outrageous?
1) the guy was released on $70 (seventy dollars) after unaliving 7 puppies in slow painful death in a transport truck
2) that the story seems to have avoided real coverage
3) that the puppies were on that truck 🛻 allegedly for an import (ship up) rescue from or by way of PA to CT and NY
🤔
Truckloads just like this enter CT every weekend to be sold aka adopted out. Is import rescue the modern day pet store since pet stores became unpopular? Something to consider. . .
📍STAMFORD COURTHOUSE - 10AM 🕙 7/1 this Monday.
COURT DATE JULY 1ST AT STAMFORD CT COURTHOUSE - Was anyone aware of this incident? We were informed privately by a LEO otherwise we would not have known. Let us know in the comments if you were aware of this, please. Share your thoughts. 💭 LET US KNOW IF YOU WILL BE AT THE COURTHOUSE!!
“Justice Sherman Jackson, 25, of Laurel, Maryland was charged with 7 counts of Animal Cruelty.
According to Lt Patrick Smyth, the Greenwich Police Public Information Officer, multiple dogs had been left improperly attended to in kennels/cages the rear of a U-Haul van.
Saturday was very hot in Greenwich, with temps in the high 80°s. After just 20 minutes on an 80° degree day, the CDC says the inside of a car can hit 109°.
Lt Smyth said that the incident occurred at a park in Stamford but due to a medical emergency, in which some of the dogs died, they were brought to an animal hospital in Greenwich, which is how Greenwich Police became involved.
Mr. Jackson was able to post the required 7% of his $1,000 bond ($70) and was released. He has a date in Stamford Superior Court on July 1, 2024.”
https://greenwichfreepress.com/police-fire/man-who-left-dogs-in-u-haul-on-saturday-faces-7-counts-of-animal-cruelty-218582/
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Happy Friday. These two friends - Ella and Poppy - seem to be planning their weekend - walks, trips to the pet store, meet and greets with new friends, playtime…..they are certain to have fun. For additional info about Ella and Poppy and other friends looking for homes, please visit: http://www.westportwasa.org/adopt/available-dogs/
WASA’s friend and foster Ella made a new friend today - Morgan - at Gilbertie’s. We were there today to say hello and pick up donations from their by-the-register WASA canister. Thank you! For additional info about Ella, a sweet 2 year old petite shepherd mix, please visit: http://www.westportwasa.org/adopt/available-dogs/
Our friend and foster Poppy the pup had her first trip to Earth Animal yesterday and is quite pleased with her purchase. For additional info about Poppy, our 5 month old cocker spaniel mix foster, please visit: http://www.westportwasa.org/adopt/available-dogs/
This friend was found in the Newtown Turnpike area by a resident on Friday, 6/14, during a storm. He is now at Westport Animal Control which has not received any calls or inquiries to date in regard to him. If you have any questions or would like additional info, please contact a Westport Animal Control Officer at 203 341 5076.
New WASA foster! Ella is a 2 year old ?? mix (little shepherd, little collie) that is just a little lady. She is a sweet girl. She likes adults, children and dogs. We don’t know about cats. She is up to date on vet care and is housebroken. For additional info, please contact WASA by calling 203 557 0361 or by sending an email to [email protected]. To complete an online application, please visit: http://www.westportwasa.org/adopt/wasa-adoption-application/. WASA does have a limited adoption area in regard to conducting a home visit.
UPDATE. ADOPTED.
The search for Gunnar’s forever home continues. He is a 5 month old German Shepherd that is housebroken and sleeps through the night. He has no stranger or resource guarding isssues. Looking for an individual or family that has plenty of time and experience to devote to a new pup in the house. Great if there is a young, playful canine friend in the home but not mandatory - only if adopters have the time to exercise and provide stimulation for Gunnar. We have a limited adoption area (within 45 minutes of Westport) in regard to home visit. Children over the age of 10. To complete an online application, please visit: http://www.westportwasa.org/adopt/wasa-adoption-application/
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Our friend and foster Daisy, an 8 year old basset hound, that comes to us as a CT owner surrrnder, has been spayed - and announces her gratitude to the staff of Schulhof Animal Hospital. For additional info about delightful Daisy, please visit: http://www.westportwasa.org/adopt/available-dogs/
Darling Duggie is one sweet pup waiting for his forever home. He is now at Norwalk Animal Control. Want to meet him?! Of course you do. Please give them a call at 203 854 3240. Duggie is neutered and up to date on vaccines.
It may be rainy and gloomy today but somebody is sporting a sunny new harness. Our friend Forrest is done with his heart worm treatment and ready to find his forever home. For additional info about Forrest and how to apply to adopt, please visit: http://www.westportwasa.org/adopt/available-dogs/
She will make you smile she will! WASA’s friend and foster Daisy is doing so well and is so happy. We thank our friends at Schulhof Animal Hospital for taking such wonderful care of her while she is being brought up to date on her vet care. She will be spayed on Monday and go into a WASA foster home where she will live with dogs, cats, adults and children. For additional info about Daisy please contact WASA by calling 293 557 0361 or by sending an email to [email protected]. To complete an application please visit: http://www.westportwasa.org/adopt/wasa-adoption-application/ Daisy comes to WASA as a CT owner surrender. #AdoptLocal
Westport Animal Control Officer Peter Reid, Lt. Joe Arnson of Westport Fire Department and a crew from Engine Company 4 teamed up to rescue this ensnared osprey this Sunday morning. So grateful for the quick response and team effort. Fly free!
Parker aka Sergeant Parker aka the King is a longtime guest of Westport Animal Control since being abandoned in Winslow Park in Westport. We have not given up on finding our 10 year old friend a forever home but until then we keep this handsome boy happy with field trips, multiple daily walks, socialization time and, oh yes, office time to hang out and enjoy Earth Animal No Hides. For additional info on our favorite friend, please visit: http://www.westportwasa.org/adopt/available-dogs/
WASA responded to an urgent plea from Naugatuck Animal Control to rescue this friend (and feel free to suggest a name) as his life was quite in peril due to the heat in the kennel coupled with his respiratory issues. In the days and weeks to come this friendly fellow will receive much needed vet care to address breathing, digestive and skin issues in addition to neutering surgery. His WASA foster mom states he is a bit of a wrecking ball when he wants attention and love. If you would like to assist WASA by funding care for our new friend, please visit: http://www.westportwasa.org/donate/ And for the record Mayor Hess (Naugatuck), be expecting to hear from WASA because we are so eager to speak with you. Per our WASA volunteers the conditions of your municipal shelter is deplorable. Kennels are not secure and dogs can break out with resulting injuries. WASA volunteers were also informed upon adopting our new friend to be sure and have a fecal test done (which is standard for us) as giardia runs rampant because the concrete floors are shot and porous and cannot be adequately cleaned and sanitized. We would like to commend the ACO that was at the facility today, her passion for helping animals entrusted to her care and trying to make the best of a horrible situation.
Our friend and foster Ella had a good time shopping and making new friends at Earth Animal of Westport today . For additional info about Ella, please visit: http://www.westportwasa.org/adopt/available-dogs/
Our friend Forrest has completed his heart worm treatment (those patches are his injection sites). He did so well, and we thank his WASA foster Jaime and the staff of Schulhof Animal Hospital for taking such grand care of him. In typical Forrest fashion, he made friends with the resident cat Jinx (look at that gentle kiss). She can be a “feisty” girl but is very tolerant and accepting of Forrest’s attention. Forrest is still in need of his forever home. Please visit the following site for additional info: http://www.westportwasa.org/adopt/available-dogs/. To contact WASA please call 203 557 0361 or send an email to [email protected].
HOPE UPDATE! Adoption pending. If you’ve seen previous posts, you will know that Hope, abandoned in Westport, presented to Westport Animal Control being fearful of a leash, fearful of leaving her kennel, fearful of the world outside. With kindness and patience from WASA volunteers and the animal control officers, this sweet girl’s world opened up. WASA-funded vetting, good food and a clean environment resolved her skin issue. She was found to have a Grade 3 heart murmur and a cardiology consultation revealed no heart disease or enlargement. A small hole was found between her heart chambers. She is not currently in need of medication but will require a check up every two years. She is scheduled to be spayed by Dr. Palmisano at the VCA Norwalk. Her future is bright indeed.
Our friend and foster Poppy the pup had her first trip to Earth Animal yesterday and is quite pleased with her purchase. For additional info about Poppy, our 5 month old cocker spaniel mix foster, please visit: http://www.westportwasa.org/adopt/available-dogs/
Poppy, our 5 month-old cocker spaniel mix pup, is ready for her forever home! The sweetest pup! For additional info, please contact WASA by calling 203 557 0361 or by sending an email to [email protected]. To complete an application, please visit: http://www.westportwasa.org/adopt/wasa-adoption-application/. WASA does have a limited adoption area.
Well good morning Trooper! Every day is a good day when you get to spend time with the handsome and happy fellow! For more info about him and our other adoptable friends, please visit: http://www.westportwasa.org/adopt/available-dogs/
Big day for Hope -Part 2. So after walking outside by herself for the first time - without being carried - Hope took her first steps outside. So brave!
Big day for Hope - Part 1. A big first for our friend Hope. She walked outside - by herself - for the first time. We let the leash drag…..Up until today she would only go outside when carried. Her skin looks better too…..So proud of this sweet girl.
Hope - with a cameo from Stanley. New friend Hope gets much-appreciated attention from WASA volunteer Sara. Her next door neighbor Stanley (http://www.westportwasa.org/adopt/available-dogs/) perches on his comfort crate to get a better look and remind us he would like some attention too.
This friend showed up on a Westport resident’s porch this morning, 6/1. Near the Sherwood Island connector. She is now at Westport Animal Control 203 341 5076.
Nike (bottom level) and Buckeye will have a check up next week and be ready for adoption. They are sweet, cuddly and curious. For additional info and how to apply, please visit: http://www.westportwasa.org/adopt/available-dogs/. To contact WASA please call 203 557 0361 or send an email to [email protected].
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