In 2013 the generosity, support and financial assistance provided by this joint effort and event assisted the Animal Welfare Society in remarkable ways. Through Maddie's Fund, we were able to cover the medical expenses of the animals in our shelter and, likewise, could more readily afford the nutritional supplements so very much needed to improve the health of our treatable animals. The financial boost made possible by these funds also assisted in covering our operational expenses and building repairs; including the improved lighting and fencing for the safety and security of our facility. The funds also allowed us to to increase our publicity and educational programs to introduce our organization - and the adoptable animals in our care - to many more people in the neighboring communities than previously possible.

This year Maddie's Pet Adoption Days - the largest single free pet adoption event in the nation - gleaned 8,432 “Happy Endings” (adoptions) funded by $6,973,000 of the Maddie Fund nationwide. AWS had joined with the Mayor's Alliance for NYC which collectively received $2,905,000.

Our Maddie's Pet Adoption Days totalled 61 adoptions at Animal Welfare alone...

[+] For more information on Maddie's Fund and Maddie's Pet Adoption Days, click here.

The Animal Welfare Society, your local non-kill dog and cat organization, has been selected to be a part of the Connecticut Community Foundation’s Give Local Fundraiser – 24-hour online community giving event. All donations of $10 and more made to AWS through our donation page between 12 noon on 5/6 and 12 noon on 5/7 will receive a percentage of national and local matching funds, so please mark your calendar to give. Your donation during this event will be amplified by these matching funds!