Over fifty-five years of caring for animals until they find their forever homes...
ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY
A Refuge Since 1965
8 DODD ROAD
NEW MILFORD CT
• COVID
For the safety of our staff, volunteers and animals – we are closed for walk-ins and only accepting appointments for approved applications. Please call ahead before visiting. If you have any questions, email animalwelfare.socty@snet.net or call the Shelter, 860-354-1350. Covid Policy
Also, check Shelter News, the AWS Website Calendar and Facebook for future announcements and events.
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
AUGUST-SEPT 2022
FIRST SAT-SUN OF MONTH
AWS PETCO WEEKEND
10 AM - 2 PM
, 169 Danbury Rd, New Milford
Meet with us and a few of our cats at Petco! AWS representatives will be there to answer your questions, and introduce you to some of our feline friends.
Second Saturday of each month
Bargains on gently-used pet goods. Soft-sided carriers, all sizes of crates, pet ramps and steps, feeding bowls, leashes, collars, grooming tools, clothing, etc. Held the second Saturday of each month through October. New items each month. All proceeds help our AWS Rescued Pets! Facial masks and social distancing required. Click here for AWS Thrift Shop Website Page or download/share 2022 Thrift Shop Flyer.
SPONSOR • ADOPT • DONATE • VOLUNTEER
YOUR SUPPORT
The Animal Welfare Society, Inc. (AWS) was founded in 1965 as an independent, non-profit, non-destroy animal rescue organization. Our mission is to offer refuge to homeless and abandoned dogs and cats and place them in loving, responsible homes. Animal Welfare Society
Your Generosity Of Time and Donations Make It All Possible...
VOLUNTEER. DONATE. SPONSOR.
Our shelter and the services we provide our animals are solely dependent upon the concern and generosity of the people and businesses in our community. We do not receive any public funds. We place many dogs and cats over the course of a year, but many more are waiting for the opportunity to come to our shelter. We encourage you to learn more about our organization, mission, work, shelter activities, as well as how you can help make it all possible through your membership, financial donations, sponsorship and volunteer support.
Animal Welfare Society is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization.
Donations are generally tax-deductible.
AWS PARTNERS
KICKS 105.5 FM brings you the Pet Of The Week every Monday at 7:10 a.m. Pet of the Week is presented by the ”Adopt and Save Program” at Agriventures Agway and the Animal Welfare Society in New Milford. This program has been temporarily suspended due to Covid, but KICKS still features regular AWS Pet Highlights.
AWS has partnered with a national nonprofit, "Pets for Patriots," to help U.S. military veterans adopt the pet of their dreams.
Pets for Patriots aims to get harder-to-adopt pets out of shelters while offering free memberships to U.S. veterans and incentives to help them care for their new pet. The organization has a network of shelters that their members can use to find their perfect pet, and they pre-screen members before they visit shelters to make sure they’ll be good pet parents. More Info
Animal Welfare Society would like to thank absolutely everyone that was involved in contributing to the success of the 2021 AWS Give Local Fundraiser. Your generous giving during this event truly assists AWS in providing food, shelter, medical care and affection to abandoned and neglected dogs and cats until they can be placed in responsible, loving homes. We are so very grateful for your support.
A special thanks to the Connecticut Community Foundation, and their staff, organizers and sponsors for hosting the event. They are truly a valuable asset to Connecticut's non-profit organizations.
This year's Give Local Event was held April 26-27, 2022.
AWS is thrilled to be recognized by the Petco Foundation for our lifesaving work. We received a $3,500 grant that helps us continue to care for and find responsible, loving homes for the homeless pets in our area. Thank you Petco Foundation!
AWS AFFILIATES
Animal Welfare Society
8 Dodd Road
New Milford, CT 06776
Tel. 860.354.1350
©2022, The Animal Welfare Society, All right reserved.
Animal Welfare Society is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization.