Friends of the Wallingford Animal Shelter

06/28/2025

Happy Caturday from our sweet and petite little Daisy Fleabane!🐈‍⬛❤️🐾

We don’t know Daisy’s history, but somewhere along the way she ended up outside and shed-hopping with her young litter of kittens, Indigo, Sage, Sorrel, and Aster. It took us a couple of weeks and several trap moves, but we finally caught this cautious, attentive momma, and the capture of the rest of the sweet little fam soon followed suit.

Her little Wildflower Boys are your typical, rowdy little guys while Daisy is still a bit more timid and reserved. We know this whole thing has been a lot for her, but she will UNDOUBTEDLY flourish and grow, uncaged in a calmer environment. Plus, as you can clearly see from the photos, she is a catnip FIEND, so you can use the ‘nip as a secret weapon to help her come out of her shell!

THE BASICS

Breed/mix: domestic short hair

Age guesstimate: Daisy Fleabane seems to be a younger gal, at perhaps a couple of years old.

Approximate weight/size: Daisy is a bit on the petite side.

Energy level: It’s tough to tell with this kinda shy gal, because she’s a bit more reserved in all the shelter chaos, so for now we will say low to medium but may change once she becomes comfortable in a home environment. Her playful, silly side most definitely creeps through once you put catnip in front of her!

Cattitude: pretty low! Daisy would much rather flee and avoid any conflict altogether rather than fight. However, if she is cornered with no escape route and feels as though she needs to defend herself, she will. Because of this, grabby children or overly exuberant pets will be too much for this sweet kiddo.

Please don’t hesitate to fill out our adoption application if you’re looking to adopt a tiny house panther!

https://www.petfinder.com/cat/daisy-fleabane-72342378/ct/wallingford/wallingford-animal-control-ct227/

06/27/2025

Found tied to a pole in the middle of the night (who does that?!), this sweet, silly girl is now on the hunt for a human who can keep up with her bouncy, boundless energy and match her love of life. Basil is the full puppy package: goofy, loving, smart, and ready to take on the world; preferably at full speed with her tongue flapping in the wind!

She LOVES people. Like, really loves them. Like, “face kisses while you’re tying your shoes” kind of love. She’s already dreaming of a best friend who will teach her all the good-dog basics (she’s a blank slate! Think of the possibilities!), show her cool tricks, and join her in a lifetime of zoomies, hikes, games, and couch snuggles when the day is done.

She’s played with other dogs but be warned: this gal is a rough-housing, WWE-style playmate. She’d do best with another active dog who enjoys energetic, occasionally chaotic play sessions, and won’t get offended if she accidentally body slams them out of sheer puppy joy.

She should do just fine with kids, but since she’s got all the grace of a toddler wearing roller skates on a trampoline, older, sturdier kids are the best match!

Important Notes from the Puppy Union:
• I require frequent zoomie breaks, daily fun-time, and puzzles, training, or activities to keep my big brain busy.
• Bored puppies make weird choices. Like eating socks. Or your remote. Or inventing a new “interior decorating” style called “Fluff Explosion.”

THE BASICS

Breed/mix: bully type mix

Age guesstimate: approximately 5 months old

Approximate weight/size: she’s currently about 30-35 lbs and obviously still growing like a w**d. We estimate she’ll end up at maybe 50-55lbs or so.

Energy level: HIGH! This pup wants to run, she wants to play, she wants to be ON THE MOVE and learning from her people. She will need an active, engaging lifestyle that will continue with her training and offer plenty of mental stimulation as well as the physical exercise.

Special skills: Olympic-level zoomies, full-body wiggle deployment, cuddling with zero regard for personal space, spreading joy one chaotic bounce at a time.

If you’re looking for a partner in crime, a daily dose of hilarity, and a whole lot of love in one floppy-eared, tail-wagging package, Basil might just be your soulmate!

Apply today and prepare to fall in love. (And possibly lose a shoe or two in the process.)

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/basil-76116845/ct/wallingford/wallingford-animal-control-ct227/

06/26/2025

06/24/2025

🟩 🐻 Black bears, eastern coyotes, and bobcats, oh my! Paul Colburn, a seasoned Master Wildlife Conservationist, will give a presentation on how to live with and enjoy our wild neighbors throughout the summer, as well as during other times of year.

🟩 For more info and to register: walpublib.org/wildlife0708

06/23/2025

A PSA from our friends at Halfway Home

It’s HOT 🥵

If you don’t want to be outside, neither do they.

Please skip the long walks beyond potty breaks! We promise…they’ll be okay. Protect your babies and their paws.

06/23/2025

06/23/2025

06/22/2025

🆘 DANGEROUS HIGH TEMPERATURES LOCALLY STARTING TOMORROW, FOR MULTIPLE DAYS. 🆘
🔷 If you feed outdoor cats, please make sure they have access to cold fresh water in the shade at all times❗️
🔹 If you have indoor/outdoor cats, please keep them indoors during the heat.
🔹 If you have a catio, keep it closed during the extreme heat.
❤️‍🔥 Know the signs of heat stroke and please act if you see an animal in distress‼️

06/21/2025

Happy Caturday from Lucy!🐈‍⬛❤️🐾

Lucy came to us from a home that had more cats than they could afford to care for, which included not being able to spay and neuter. Unsurprisingly, this means that Lucy has had several litters in her few years of life. In fact, we also have two of her young adult daughters, Princess and Betty Sue, who have also had litters prior to coming here. The owner agreed to surrender all of the female cats so that we can find them more suitable homes (all three gals are now spayed!) and our nonprofit partner group the Friends of the Wallingford Animal Shelter are providing assistance in getting the few remaining cats in the home, all males, neutered. It’s a win-win situation for all.

Lucy is a real sweetheart, granted a bit reserved about her current surroundings. She very much enjoys one-on-one interaction with her caretakers and would likely be most comfortable and confident in a quieter, calmer home environment where she will continue to receive plenty of gentle affection. Because she came from a home with multiple other cats in a bit of a chaotic dynamic, we would really like to avoid sending this sweet, timid-ish gal back to an environment reminiscent of that. As such, while we do feel other pets would be okay for her, think chilllll, lowkey, relaxed, laid back, easy going, gentle. Calm, gentle, respectful kiddos should be fine too.

THE BASICS:

Breed/mix: domestic short hair

Age guesstimate: approximately five years old

Approximate size/weight: average for an adult female kitty

Energy level: we’re going to say medium, but she may become more playful and active once she settles into a home, tough to say!

Cattitude: low. She’s a sweet gal who really doesn’t want conflict.

If you’re interested in giving this cutie a great home, please fill out our adoption application!

https://www.petfinder.com/cat/lucy-75063590/ct/wallingford/wallingford-animal-control-ct227/

06/21/2025

UPDATE: REUNITED!! Calvin is home safe & sound after 2 days, 3 hours :)

Please spread the word for this lost cat. Calvin was LOST on June 19, 2025 in Meriden, CT 06451 near Sorries court

Message from Owner: Please let me know if you see her she can be really skittish I just want her back

Description: Calico

For more info or to contact Calvin's owner, click here: https://www.pawboost.com/p/71697036

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06/20/2025

MEET FIZZGIG: SCRUFFY WIZARD OF CHILL VIBES & MYSTERIOUS WANDERINGS

Fizzgig (aka Fizzy, Lord of the Picnic Table) is the kind of guy who won’t throw himself at your feet upon first meeting. No, no. He is a creature of mystery. A polite nod, a few quiet sniffs, a slow blink… that’s his vibe. But once he’s decided you’re one of his people? You’re in. Forever. Like secret handshake, decoder-ring, “I nap by your side now” kind of in.

Generally pretty low-key and low-drama, Fizzy enjoys the finer things in life… Sniffing absolutely everything in the yard. Twice. Pee-mail. He’s the neighborhood postmaster general. Treats, please and thank you. Catching rays and cool breezes from atop a good picnic table like the sun-loving philosopher he is.

He’s coexisted out in our play yard quite peacefully with a few of our small-but-very-extra dogs. Think: tiny furry rave attendees. Fizzy? He’s more of a coffeehouse poet. He’ll tolerate the chaos if he must, but he’d really prefer housemates who aren’t constantly bouncing off his personal bubble. He’s into subtle vibes, not surprise boops to the face.

Fizzgig is easy to handle, easy to love, and quick to tell you (politely but firmly) when something is not his jam. He’s got opinions, and he’s not afraid to share them - with his voice. He’s not grumpy, he’s just got boundaries, and he appreciates when people respect them. (Don’t we all?)

Because of this, we think little kids would be too overwhelming for him. But older, dog-savvy kids who understand the importance of personal space and slow introductions? That’s more his speed.

Fizzgig’s Ideal Retirement Plan:
• Daily meanders and sniffaris around the yard
• A few good friends (canine or human, probably feline too) who respect his need for a little personal space
• Regular treats, OF COURSE, and chin scratches
• At least one piece of elevated outdoor furniture to claim as his personal throne

THE BASICS:

Breed/mix: Lhasa Apso mix (Part dog, part sage, part garden gnome)

Age guesstimate: Somewhere between “mature adult” and “young retiree with a passion for sniffing things”; perhaps 8 or 9 years?

Approximate weight/size: Fizzy weighed in at just over 13lbs at his recent vet visit.

Energy level: definitely on the chill side, but higher end of low, and sometimes lower end of medium.

If you’re into quiet companionship, wise little dogs with old-soul eyes, and the occasional snarky mutter when something isn’t up to code, Fizzgig might just be your guy!

Come meet him. Bring treats. Offer him your friendship. But don’t be weird about it.

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/fizzgig-76129488/ct/wallingford/wallingford-animal-control-ct227/