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Wallingford Animal Control is proud to serve the animals and community of Wallingford, Connecticut. Wallingford Animal Shelter is located at 5 Pent Road.
(187)

We believe in showing care and compassion to all animals, domestic and wild. Animals in our shelter are all carefully evaluated to ensure they are appropriately placed into suitable and loving forever homes. Wild animal complaints are handled by highly trained animal control officers, and all animals are treated with respect and care, but the safety of residents is our number one priority.

08/29/2024

Check out how wonderfully Violet’s training is going! This is just session number three with trainer Haley, who is so generously providing her services to our dogs free of charge! ❤️

Violet is SUCH a smart, super trainable gal, and SO gosh darn eager to please. She is an energetic pup who wants and needs interactive things to do, both for her mind and her body. She would be a perfect pup to get into dog sports like dock diving, obedience, trick training, Fast CAT, or agility; even just for funsies. The possibilities are endless for this cutie!

Haley will be doing some extensive dog and kid testing with Vi shortly, so while we expect no aggressive from our little goofball, we will update on what would be best for her in that regard soon.

To learn more about Violet, you can check out her Petfinder profile here: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/violet-beauregarde-65000246/ct/wallingford/wallingford-animal-control-ct227/

08/26/2024

Happy National Dog Day!

Let’s see your puppers!! If you don’t have one….checkout one of these cuties!!

https://www.petfinder.com/search/pets-for-adoption/?shelter_id%5B0%5D=CT227&sort%5B0%5D=recently_added

08/19/2024

These two fellas, Winkin and Blinkin, were born right here at the shelter on November 5th and are the offspring of a former shelter FAVORITE, sweet Briar. Sadly, they’ve been here ever since! Being that they’re accustomed to lots of handling since birth and were blessed with one of the sweeeeetest momma cats we’ve ever met, they are very gregarious and outgoing little babes! As such, we don’t foresee an issue with them being adopted into families with other cats, with cat-friendly dogs, or with respectful kiddos.

As with most kittens, they’re very high energy little rascals who appreciate lots of climbing, jumping, and playing opportunities, so get those cat trees, towers, and shelves ready!

THE BASICS:

🐾 Age: born on November 5th, right in front of our very eyes.

🐾 Approximate weight/size: growing like weeds! Their mom is a very petite kitty, but there’s of course no guarantee that they’ll follow suit.

🐾 Energy level: high! Lots of zooming, chasing, climbing, leaping off of things, etc! Having lots of toys and a playmate to wrestle around with would be ideal!

🐾 Cattitude: they are very sweet, even-tempered little kittens. If they grow up being even half as sweet as their mom, they’re going to make awesome companions for some very lucky families!

If you’re interested in giving these cuties a home, either together or individually, please send us your adoption application! https://www.petfinder.com/cat/winkin-and-blinkin-70891683/ct/wallingford/wallingford-animal-control-ct227/

**ADOPTION PROCESS - PLEASE READ**

The very first step of our current adoption process is to fill out our online adoption application. However, you don’t necessarily have to be interested in a specific animal in order to apply! Feel free to submit an app that includes whatever desired criteria (size, breed, age, energy level, coat type, etc.) and we can keep it on file to contact you in the event an animal comes in who fits the bill!

Our pet adoption application can be found here, or you can request one via Petfinder:https://www.wallingfordanimalcontrol.com/pdfs/WAS-Adoption-Application.pdf

You can submit your app using whatever method works best for you, whether that be faxing it to 203-294-2181, mailing it to Wallingford Animal Control at 5 Pent Rd, Wallingford 06492, dropping it off in our mailbox at 5 Pent Rd, or attaching it to an email and sending it to [email protected]. All necessary information for any of these methods is also located right at the top of the application. Easy peasy lemon squeazy!

08/16/2024

Our wonderful new dog trainer very generously began volunteering her time working with some of our pups earlier this week. Her absolute FAVORITE is the vibrant Miss Violet, who she gushed about! She said that Vi is incredibly smart, eager to learn and please, and picks up on things SO quickly! We totally agree. 💜 While Violet is a higher energy pup, after some good ol’ fashioned physical exertion, guidance, AND mental stimulation (just as important!) she chills out quite nicely.

Violet has been here since she was five months old without much serious interest. She’s a gorgeous sweetheart of a dog and with just a bit of polishing, she is truly going to be one heck of a gem of a companion!

For more information about Violet as well as instructions on how to begin the adoption process, please click the following link!

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/violet-beauregarde-65000246/ct/wallingford/wallingford-animal-control-ct227/

08/13/2024

Wallingford Animal Control is looking for any information on this male shepherd, found at the dog park this afternoon. If you know anything about this poor fella or witnessed anything at the dog park, please call us at 203-294-2180.

***PLEASE NOTE: THIS ANIMAL IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION! As such, we will NOT respond to any adoption inquiries or questions, and we will NOT accept adoption applications. Should this animal become available for adoption in the future, they will be posted to both Facebook and Petfinder. Please check out https://www.petfinder.com/member/us/ct/wallingford/wallingford-animal-control-ct227/ if you want to see our current adoptables.

Thank you for understanding!

08/11/2024

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LOST IN WALLINGFORD, CT

08/10/2024

ELATED does not begin to describe how we feel today after not one but TWO of our sassy long timers went off to wonderful new homes! These deserving gals have been patiently awaiting this day, and finally their time has come. Two loving families saw a bright light in Peaches and Anita that many others have overlooked for one reason or another. However, we wholeheartedly believed that the perfect matches were out there for these two, and finally all of our waiting and hoping has paid off.

Please join us in thanking the girls’ new fams for opening their hearts, and sending a big ol’ CONGRATULATIONS to all! ❤️🐾

08/08/2024

We’ve got some real cuties looking for homes; some of whom have been with us for quite a while now. Just look at all these sweet faces!

You can learn about them at https://www.petfinder.com/member/us/ct/wallingford/wallingford-animal-control-ct227/

All of our animals will be spayed or neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and tested for disease prior to adoption. All seniors will have a full senior workup, courtesy of our non-profit partner group, Friends of the Wallingford Animal Shelter! ❤️🐾

07/25/2024

We received three large donations of pet food and supplies recently and we’d be remiss if we didn’t share our immense gratitude!

To our friends at Amazon, FedEx, First Congregational Church of Wallingford, and Ga***rd Specialty Healthcare (including Mandy the facility pup, of course!) a huge THANK YOU from all of us here at WAC, the staff and animals alike, for all this awesome stuff! 🐱❤️🐶

07/24/2024

A UC Davis study found that the long-fabled aggression specific to calico and tortoiseshell cats may be a legit phenomenon genetically linked to coat color. Of course that doesn’t mean ALL calicos and torties are feisty; we have met PLENTY of extremely sweet ones!

…..Unfortunately, Anita ain’t one of ‘em. This adorable little gal is a SASS! (And some may even use a different term. 😆)

We really can’t say we blame her. She has been through A LOT. She lived with an older woman, presumably all her life. Sadly her mom became unable to care for even herself and had to move to a facility where Anita was not welcome. We attempted to find family members who may be willing to give this senior girl a good home, but there was nobody, so the shelter is where she landed. The shelter environment can be extremely overwhelming and upsetting for some animals. Upset + overwhelmed + confined = defensive, especially for a cat who already has a bit of a ‘tude!

The good news is that she has settled down a metric crap ton since her arrival at the shelter, and she does frequently allow us to bear witness to her softer side! She loves toys and she absolutely *M E L T S* into a rolling, drooly puddle of mush for catnip. She used to rub her face on her cage door when she wanted attention or treats (she is no longer confined to a cage) but while the latter are ALWAYS welcome, the former has most definitely got to be on her terms!

Listen. She will probably always have a bit of that sassy calico attitude. It’s just who she is! However, we sincerely believe that being in a chill home environment, unconfined by stainless steel, is going to do WONDERS as far as an attitude adjustment. We’ve seen it a million times! Someone just has to give this spicy little cutie pie a chance, some love, patience, and plenty of treatos!

THE BASICS:

🐾 Breed/mix: domestic short hair

🐾 Age guesstimate: in the vicinity of 8-10 years old.

🐾 Weight/size: pretty average if not a bit on the petite side, but looking a bit “fluffy” lately. 😬

🐾 Energy level: pretty chill but does like to wrestle around with toys sometimes, especially when she’s all ‘nipped up!

🐾 Cattitude: if we haven’t made it clear, she can be a spicy gal! As such, we do feel that an adult-only home would be best for Anita. As far as other pets, based on some of her reactions to other cats within paws reach, we think only pet/QUEEN BEE status would probably be most ideal, but we will be doing some cat testing now that she’s simmered down a bunch.

Though she’s now much happier being “free range” here at the shelter, we’re getting very short on space and may have to revert back to caging her. Anita really needs a hero to bust her out of here so she can blossom and thrive! Could that hero be YOU? Please complete our adoption app to get started! https://www.petfinder.com/cat/anita-71281910/ct/wallingford/wallingford-animal-control-ct227/

**ADOPTION PROCESS - PLEASE READ**

The very first step of our current adoption process is to fill out our online adoption application. However, you don’t necessarily have to be interested in a specific animal in order to apply! Feel free to submit an app that includes whatever desired criteria (size, breed, age, energy level, coat type, etc.) and we can keep it on file to contact you in the event an animal comes in who fits the bill!

Our pet adoption application can be found here, or you can request one via Petfinder:https://www.wallingfordanimalcontrol.com/pdfs/WAS-Adoption-Application.pdf

You can submit your app using whatever method works best for you, whether that be faxing it to 203-294-2181, mailing it to Wallingford Animal Control at 5 Pent Rd, Wallingford 06492, dropping it off in our mailbox at 5 Pent Rd, or attaching it to an email and sending it to [email protected]. All necessary information for any of these methods is also located right at the top of the application. Easy peasy lemon squeazy!

07/20/2024

We don’t know much about Chip’s history, but what we do know is that he’s a great guy! This dude just wants to be with people. He wants to know what you’re doing, and he wants to be involved! Nothing makes this guy happier than being outside with us, taking a dip in the pool, chasing a ball, or just snuggling.

He seems to be an older adult but not quite a senior; perhaps six or seven years old. While he is fairly chill compared to other cattle dogs we’ve met, applicants should be familiar with the breed and its characteristics and understand what cattle dogs require of their people.

Based on what we’ve seen, though limited, he seems like he probably gets along with other animals. Further testing is required to be sure, and intros to your current pets will be necessary prior to adoption. We are unsure about his behavior towards children.

THE BASICS

🐾 Breed/mix: Australian cattle dog AKA blue heeler

🐾 Age guesstimate: 6-7ish years old.

🐾 Approximate weight/size: he’s a stout little guy, probably about 50 pounds or so.

🐾 Energy level: higher end of medium

All in all, Chip is going to make a wonderful companion for a lucky person or family! If you’re interested in meeting this guy, please fill out an adoption application! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/chip-72386281/ct/wallingford/wallingford-animal-control-ct227/

**ADOPTION PROCESS - PLEASE READ**

The very first step of our current adoption process is to fill out our online adoption application. However, you don’t necessarily have to be interested in a specific animal in order to apply! Feel free to submit an app that includes whatever desired criteria (size, breed, age, energy level, coat type, etc.) and we can keep it on file to contact you in the event an animal comes in who fits the bill!

Our pet adoption application can be found here, or you can request one via Petfinder:https://www.wallingfordanimalcontrol.com/pdfs/WAS-Adoption-Application.pdf

You can submit your app using whatever method works best for you, whether that be faxing it to 203-294-2181, mailing it to Wallingford Animal Control at 5 Pent Rd, Wallingford 06492, dropping it off in our mailbox at 5 Pent Rd, or attaching it to an email and sending it to [email protected]. All necessary information for any of these methods is also located right at the top of the application. Easy peasy lemon squeazy!

07/19/2024

Meet our petite little Daisy Fleabane, and her four sons… Indigo, Sage, Sorrel, and Aster! 🌼🌸

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. 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.

The Wildflower Boys are your typical, rowdy little guys, while Daisy is still a bit more reserved here. We know this whole thing has been a lot for her, but she will UNDOUBTEDLY flourish and grow, uncaged in a calmer environment.

THE BASICS

🐾 Breed/mix: domestic short hair

🐾 Age guesstimate: Daisy Fleabane seems to be a younger gal, at perhaps a couple of years old. Her kittens are between two and three months old.

🐾 Approximate weight/size: the boys are pretty average for their age. Daisy is a bit on the petite side.

🐾 Energy level: as is pretty typical for kittens, they are wild, zoomy, mischievous little busy bodies! It’s tough to tell with Daisy, because she’s pretty reserved, so for now we will say low to medium. That may change once she becomes comfortable in a home environment.

Please don’t hesitate to fill out our adoption application if you’re looking to adopt one (or two!) of this sweet crew! https://www.petfinder.com/cat/daisy-fleabane-and-her-wildflowers-72342378/ct/wallingford/wallingford-animal-control-ct227/

**ADOPTION PROCESS - PLEASE READ**

The very first step of our current adoption process is to fill out our online adoption application. However, you don’t necessarily have to be interested in a specific animal in order to apply! Feel free to submit an app that includes whatever desired criteria (size, breed, age, energy level, coat type, etc.) and we can keep it on file to contact you in the event an animal comes in who fits the bill!

Our pet adoption application can be found here, or you can request one via Petfinder:https://www.wallingfordanimalcontrol.com/pdfs/WAS-Adoption-Application.pdf

You can submit your app using whatever method works best for you, whether that be faxing it to 203-294-2181, mailing it to Wallingford Animal Control at 5 Pent Rd, Wallingford 06492, dropping it off in our mailbox at 5 Pent Rd, or attaching it to an email and sending it to [email protected]. All necessary information for any of these methods is also located right at the top of the application. Easy peasy lemon squeazy!

07/05/2024

***EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY***

**Assistant Animal Control Officer**

-Part time, 19.5 hours per week and after hours emergency calls. Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
-$18 to $20 hourly
-Responsible for responding to animal related calls and complaints. Duties include, but are not limited to: cleaning kennels and animal cages, feeding, medicating, providing socialization, laundry, and general housekeeping.
-Must be at least 18 years of age, be a high school graduate or possess a GED, and possess and maintain a valid CT Driver's License.
-Minimum of 2 years experience working in a kennel or veterinary environment handling cats, dogs, and other animals is preferred.
-EOE
-Apply by 7/19/24.

Please send an inquiry email to: [email protected] and you will be sent an application. Please be ready to send your resume along with the completed application.

Applications will also be available at the shelter, in a box to the right of the shelter door. Our location is:

Animal Control Department
5 Pent Road
Wallingford, CT 06492

07/04/2024

SAFE AND HAPPY 4TH OF JULY from the lovely adoptable house hippo, Peaches! (And the rest of us, of course!)

The shelter is closed today but will resume normal operation tomorrow. As always, there’s an ACO on call for emergencies.

Peaches would also like to remind you that it’s best to leave your pets safely at home today, in the comfort and security of their own environment! More pets go missing this week due to all the fireworks (yes, even just the legal ones) than any other time of year. Plus, it’s just plain stressful for most animals.

If you’d like to learn more about this wise, peachy gal, you can do so here: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/peaches-62131731/ct/wallingford/wallingford-animal-control-ct227/

07/02/2024

You’ll know why his name is Turbo the moment you meet him because more than likely, he’ll be zooming past your feet at Mach speed.

Funny story about names while we’re on the subject… he was once called Katy Purry, because we took the emergency vet’s word for it that he was a female without double checking, and we believed that until it was blatantly obvious that he wasn’t.

*Not so* funny story while we’re on the subject of his time spent at the vet… he was there because he’d been struck by a car. For a while it was thought that he’d need FHO surgeries on both hips, but the orthopedic surgeon was reluctant to do them on such a young fella for fear of creating more orthopedic issues in the long term, and then ended up being so impressed by just how well he gets around that he no longer thought it necessary!

All that being said, there is a *minor* possibility that he may develop mobility issues later on in life, and FHO surgery could once again end up on the table for consideration. (We don’t say this because it’s likely, we say it because planning ahead now for this possibility is always wise!) For now though, he’s a totally normal, playful, lovable, mischievous young man!

THE BASICS:

🐾 Breed: domestic short hair

🐾 Age guesstimate: about a year old

🐾 Size/weight: average for his age and still growing!

🐾 Energy level: high! He’s a zoomy little boy who loves to tear butt around the room!

🐾 Cattitude: approximately zero! If it’s a choice between fight, flight, or freeze, he’s going to choose one of the two latter as opposed to getting sassy.

Turbo has only known life on the streets and in the shelter, and that needs to change! If you’re interested in bringing this sweet, energetic kiddo home and loving him forever and ever and ever and ever, please submit an adoption application! https://www.petfinder.com/cat/turbo-70092301/ct/wallingford/wallingford-animal-control-ct227/

**ADOPTION PROCESS - PLEASE READ**

The very first step of our current adoption process is to fill out our online adoption application. However, you don’t necessarily have to be interested in a specific animal in order to apply! Feel free to submit an app that includes whatever desired criteria (size, breed, age, energy level, coat type, etc.) and we can keep it on file to contact you in the event an animal comes in who fits the bill!

Our pet adoption application can be found here, or you can request one via Petfinder:https://www.wallingfordanimalcontrol.com/pdfs/WAS-Adoption-Application.pdf

You can submit your app using whatever method works best for you, whether that be faxing it to 203-294-2181, mailing it to Wallingford Animal Control at 5 Pent Rd, Wallingford 06492, dropping it off in our mailbox at 5 Pent Rd, or attaching it to an email and sending it to [email protected]. All necessary information for any of these methods is also located right at the top of the application. Easy peasy lemon squeazy!

06/30/2024

With Independence Day festivities upon us, here are some tips to keep your furry friend safe!

🎆 Take your dog for a long walk before the festivities begin. This will allow them to potty before the noise begins and it tires them out.

🎇 Leave your dog at home with all the windows securely closed and all shades drawn. Turn on some music to drown out noise from fireworks.

🎆 Never use fireworks around your dog. The noise can spook them into taking off, or they can accidentally get burned by the fireworks.

🎇 Leave your dog with something to play with
(A frozen kong stuffed with treats will last hours).

🎆 Make sure your dog is wearing an
ID collar with your current contact info. Collars can come off, so microchip your dog as well (and be sure to register it).

🎇 Consider staying home with your dogs to insure they remain safe, especially if they have anxiety.

🎆 Loud, crowded fireworks displays are no fun for dogs. Resist the urge to bring your dog with you to the festivities.

🎇 If your dog is extremely anxious, consult with your vet about giving a mild sedative to help calm your dog.

If you find a dog or lose your dog, please call your local animal control! CT Dog Gone Recovery Volunteer Network is also an invaluable resource for folks looking for their lost pets.

BE SAFE AND ENJOY, FOLKS!

06/29/2024

Found on North Elm Street in Wallingford. If this is your dog, PLEASE CALL US at 203-294-2180 and leave a voicemail with your contact information.

***PLEASE NOTE: THIS ANIMAL IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION! As such, we will NOT respond to any adoption inquiries or questions, and we will NOT accept adoption applications. Should this animal become available for adoption in the future, they will be posted to both Facebook and Petfinder. Please check out https://www.petfinder.com/member/us/ct/wallingford/wallingford-animal-control-ct227/ to see our current adoptables!

Thank you for understanding!

06/29/2024

This cutie was found in Wallingford. If you know someone who lost their budgie, please share this post with them! If you’re missing your birb and you think this birb belongs to you, PLEASE CALL US at 203-294-2180 and leave a voicemail with your contact information and we’ll put you in touch with the finder!

***PLEASE NOTE: THIS ANIMAL IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION! As such, we will NOT respond to any adoption inquiries or questions, and we will NOT accept adoption applications. Should this animal become available for adoption in the future, they will be posted to both Facebook and Petfinder. Please check out https://www.petfinder.com/member/us/ct/wallingford/wallingford-animal-control-ct227/ to see our current adoptables!

Thank you for understanding!

06/28/2024

Chad Buffman, Esq. is a Harvard Law alumni who got lost while out on a jog and wound up at our shelter. Since then, he has become the public defender for dogs accused of roaming or excessive barking.

Chad doesn't take himself too seriously though, and likes to indulge in a leisurely walk or even a game of ball. Additionally, he considers himself a connoisseur of both fine dining and toys (though, as an adult and a young professional, he swears the proper term is “collectibles”.)

He can be independent at times, usually when he's preparing for a big case, but there is no doubt that Chad will be a loyal companion!

THE BASICS:

Age guesstimate: 3 or 4 years old

Approximate weight: has a tendency to get a bit underweight due to the stressors and long of hours of case prep (cough cough, general kennel life) but has recently bulked up with increased feedings and is currently in the vicinity of 80-85 pounds

Energy level: medium, so long as he’s not slingin back the puppucinnos to cram before a legal proceeding

This guy will work hard to win your case AND your heart, so click that link to fill out an application today! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/chad-buffman-esq-57730722/ct/wallingford/wallingford-animal-control-ct227/

**ADOPTION PROCESS - PLEASE READ**

The very first step of our current adoption process is to fill out our online adoption application. However, you don’t necessarily have to be interested in a specific animal in order to apply! Feel free to submit an app that includes whatever desired criteria (size, breed, age, energy level, coat type, etc.) and we can keep it on file to contact you in the event an animal comes in who fits the bill!

Our pet adoption application can be found here, or you can request one via Petfinder:https://www.wallingfordanimalcontrol.com/pdfs/WAS-Adoption-Application.pdf

You can submit your app using whatever method works best for you, whether that be faxing it to 203-294-2181, mailing it to Wallingford Animal Control at 5 Pent Rd, Wallingford 06492, dropping it off in our mailbox at 5 Pent Rd, or attaching it to an email and sending it to [email protected]. All necessary information for any of these methods is also located right at the top of the application. Easy peasy lemon squeazy!

06/26/2024

Shoutout to our pals Friends of the Wallingford Animal Shelter for bringing by Frosty Paws for our whole crew! Though they aren’t all pictured here, they sure as heck ALL enjoyed them and send big thanks, exuberant tail wags, high fives (both paws), and super sloppy puppy kisses!

WE APPRECIATE YOU, FAM! 🤎🐾

06/20/2024

🎉🎉REUNITED!!!!!🎉🎉
Flynn is home! He was spotted by a neighbor in their yard this morning after 8 days missing. He looks well given all he has been through, and very happy to see his family. We cannot thank everyone enough for all your support. You shared, kept a look out, and sent well wishes. The family never gave up and continued each day to work on brining him back home. Meriden Animal Control followed up on leads, other ACO’s supported by sharing and following up on leads as well, Desmond’s Army supported the recovery by offering a reward for safe return, prosecution, and conviction, Meteroolist Ashley Baylor and Renee DiNinno for helping to get the word out, CTDRGV lead Carol and Lisa for working with the family daily to help bring this boy back home. WE DID IT!!! He is safe and returned. Some wonderful reunion pictures in comments Please if you see a poster and can safely remove it, please do!

Please help bring Flynnn home and share everywhere
🚨‼️🚨‼️🚨‼️🚨

Please help bring Flynn home and share everywhere

Desmond's Army Animal Law
Advocates is offering a $5,000.00 reward for information leading to the safe return, arrest and prosecution of the person(s) who took Flynn just after he escaped on 6/19/24.
The dog was wearing a collar with tags and is microchipped.
Anyone who has any information on the where abouts of this dog should call Meriden Animal Control Meriden
Animal Control-Saving Paws at (203) 235-4179

CT Dog Gone Recovery Volunteer

STILL MISSING
Flynn is still missing from the area around Meriden.
There is a 💲 REWARD 💲for his safe return no questions asked !
He may be in a different town by now. If you see Flynn or have seen Flynn, please call 203–213–5490!
Flynn was wearing a blue collar with tags when he went missing.
Please share this far and wide. Let’s get Flynn home safe to his family and his human and canine siblings. The family is not complete without Flynn.

Please help bring Flynn home and share everywhere

Desmond's Army Animal Law
Advocates is offering a $5,000.00 reward for information leading to the safe return, arrest and prosecution of the person(s) who took Flynn just after he escaped on 6/19/24.
The dog was wearing a collar with tags and is microchipped.
Anyone who has any information on the where abouts of this dog should call Meriden Animal Control Meriden
Animal Control-Saving Paws at (203) 235-4179

CT Dog Gone Recovery Volunteer

Update. We believe someone has this dog or possibly gave it to someone else. The family is devastated. They had him for 9 years! The dog is very bonded to his family and their other dog as well. They just want Flynn home so he can spend his senior years with his family. The family is offering a reward for the safe return. No questions asked. They just want him back to where he belongs. If you have him or know who has him please call. It’s the right thing to do. Calls will be kept confidential. It’s just about getting the dog home A reward will be awarded for his safe return

Missing in Meriden near the Wallingford line. He is friendly, wearing his collar and tags. HIs family is offering a reward and just want him home. His fur is longer than what is seen in this picture now . Please if you see him call the number on the flyer immediately Please keep a look out and help share. Let’s get this boy back to his family.

06/19/2024

‼️PLEASE NOTE ‼️

There is a heat advisory today, currently extending into tomorrow night.

Please keep your pet safe by keeping walks and outdoor time short, providing plenty of cool water, keeping paws off the hot pavement, staying in the shade as much as possible, being *extra* mindful with your brachycephalic breeds, AND NOT LEAVING YOUR PET IN A PARKED VEHICLE! Remember, even just a few minutes in a hot car can be fatal, so if you’re out running errands and such, please just leave your pet in the safety of your home!

If you see a pet left in a parked vehicle, please call your local police department!

06/13/2024

Just goofin around with the exuberant Miss Violet Beauregarde 💜💜💜 To learn more about this cutie, you can click here for her Petfinder profile! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/violet-beauregarde-65000246/ct/wallingford/wallingford-animal-control-ct227/

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Violet is spending her afternoon working at this giant pupsicle, chock fullllll of all sorts of fun surprises! Show us how your pets are enjoying their time today! 🐶🐾

Make life just Peachy with this silly goofball! Peaches enjoyed some fun in the sun earlier before it got too hot. What our little living gargoyle REALLY wants though is her very own yard to roll around in! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/peaches-62131731/ct/wallingford/wallingford-animal-control-ct227/

Saturday morning shenanigans with Winkin and Blinkin ❤️🐭🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛ These silly little boys are looking for new digs!

This right here is why we are so emphatic that folks shouldn’t discount sassy cats when looking to adopt! Sure, some kitties are just plain rude, BUT many of the cats who come through the shelter are simply afraid and defensive between being essentially cornered without escape when approached in a cage, and being flooded with so much stimuli. Sometimes all it takes for those cats to become comfortable and actually show their true temperaments is removing the cage from the equation. This was the case for little miss Anita here! Anyone who had previously met her can vouch for the fact that she was pretty horrendous to deal with! Recently we were able to give Anita her own little, much more comfortable, space and over the next couple of weeks we watched her flourish into an affectionate, much more confident, curious, and playful little cat! In fact, she has changed so much that we have to completely edit her Petfinder profile! We’re so proud of this cutie and we are VERY excited to be able to announce some upcoming changes and improvements to our cat housing in the not too distant future!

Proof that Peaches is, IN FACT, a hippo. Want to learn more about this house hippo? Click that link! https://www.petfinder.com/dog/peaches-62131731/ct/wallingford/wallingford-animal-control-ct227/

Selene (formerly spiiicyyy Poppy) is the poster child for why we try to convince folks to give those sassy kitties a chance. Just look at this lovebug! She’s even begun to befriend the pup. We love to see it! 🥰

A few weeks ago we posted that Eleanor, formerly, the VERY shy Edamame, who ended up at our shelter twice for long periods of time, was adopted by her foster mom! However, she was still very unsure and rarely came out of hiding. Well, one day it must have just hit her that she is safe and loved, because she suddenly began blossoming into the biggest love bug, right before her momma’s eyes! 😻 She now greets her mom with a meow, readily approaches for scratchies, rolls around purring so loudly (watch with sound on!) and drools out of pure bliss! THIS is why we don’t make rash decisions that cats are “unadoptable”. It breaks our hearts to think that there are other shelters who will make that call within a matter of days or weeks, and destroy timid or defensive cats. The vast majority of them are WONDERFUL, loving companions, but simply put, they just cannot be fairly evaluated while terrified in cages. Eleanor is proof of that! We are absolutely thrilled for this sweet, fluffy, floppy, drooly baby! ❤️🥰 The moral of the story? GIVE A SHY CAT A CHANCE!

One of our FAVORITE days of the week is whatever day we get to stuff KONG toys, licky mats, and the like! If you’ve followed us on Facebook for any period of time, you probably know that we are huge proponents of enrichment for shelter animals, and we looove introducing all sorts of novel and interesting food items/combos in frozen feeder toys! Do you have a favorite enrichment activity, toy, game, etc? Do you have an interesting enrichment idea that we might try with our shelter animals? Please drop it in the comments!

Wallingford Animal Control presents FROM HECK HE CAME: MILO’S REVENGE Starring Milo McMurdamittens with supporting roles by ACO Mitch Gibbs, ACO Casey Gorneault, and ACO Rachel Amenta viewer discretion advised HAPPY HALLOWEEN, EVERYONE! 💀🎃🐈‍⬛ (Also, ADOPT MILO! He’s *honestly* not that bad, y’all! 🤣 https://www.petfinder.com/cat/milo-60010209/ct/wallingford/wallingford-animal-control-ct227/)

Russell says “Yeah I’m into fitness… fitness bunch of tennis balls in my mouth!” Russ is pretty great at fetching stuff, but can he fetch your heart too? Our guess is YES! You can learn more about this big goofball here: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/russell-68878074/ct/wallingford/wallingford-animal-control-ct227/

Adoptable bully mix Alice wants everyone to know that she’s a very, very, VERY good girl! Unfortunately, Alice is just SO stressed and doing quite poorly in her kennel. 😞 We’d really love to get this big ol’ baby out of here and into a loving, stable home! Though Alice plays a bit, she’s mostly just a big lumbering loaf who wants to chill, snuggle, and eat some snacks! (I think many of us can relate! 😆) To learn more about this beauty, you can check out her Petfinder bio here: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/alice-61143856/ct/wallingford/wallingford-animal-control-ct227/

Doin some explories with adoptable bully mix Violet Beauregarde 💜💜💜 Check her out here: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/violet-beauregarde-65000246/ct/wallingford/wallingford-animal-control-ct227/

We’ve posted a few times in recent months about the importance of enrichment for shelter animals and their mental health! One of the things we like to do to keep our dogs occupied while in their kennels is to provide them with KONGS, lick mats/bowls, and various other contraptions filled with interesting food items and then frozen. We try to make sure our dogs have these at least several times per week, and we try to keep the toys and their fillings varied to keep the pups interested and excited. Unfortunately, we are out of all of our stuffings! ☹️ We love to use a base of frozen meat pet food, such as Ollie, Fresh Pet, Primal, etc, sometimes peanut butter (xylitol free - very important!), and then hide things like freeze dried/dehydrated liver, lung, whole minnows, duck feet, and bully sticks in there. We have added some of those items to our Amazon wishlist, which you can find here! https://a.co/ijPl0Zj Chewy is also a really great place to find all of those things! We would be SO grateful to be able to receive donations of these things so we can continue our enrichment program and keep our animals healthy and happy! 🐾❤️

We’re taking some time out from cage cleaning this morning to make a fresh batch of the sweetest, fluffiest Nutmeg muffins. 👩🏻‍🍳💕 You can find the recipe for adoption here! https://www.petfinder.com/cat/nutmeg-62688318/ct/wallingford/wallingford-animal-control-ct227/

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL CAT DAY! 🐈♥️🐈‍⬛♥️🐈♥️🐈‍⬛♥️🐈♥️🐈‍⬛ Sometimes it seems as though cats are under appreciated and underrated, but we ADORE our feline friends! There are sooo many reasons to love cats, and here we celebrate every single one of them! Help us celebrate cats today by showing us YOUR beloved kitty, and also by sending some love to our awesome adoptables! You can learn more about these cuties and apply to adopt at https://www.petfinder.com/member/us/ct/wallingford/wallingford-animal-control-ct227/ ♥️🐾

We have some very happy pups today, thanks to a wonderful Frosty Paws angel! 🍦🐶

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Wallingford Animal Control is a socially conscious municipal shelter. We are located at 5 Pent Road. We believe in showing care and compassion to all animals, domestic and wild. Animals in our shelter are all carefully evaluated to ensure they are appropriately placed into suitable and loving forever homes. Wild animal complaints are handled by highly trained Animal Control Officers, and all animals are treated with respect and care, but the safety of residents is our number one priority.

Please note that an Animal Control Officer is available 24/7 in the event of emergencies. Outside of normal business hours, the ACO on duty can be reached by contacting the Wallingford Police Department (203)294-2800.