ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY

GET READY FOR

From Tuesday Morning | 7am - April 21

Until Wednesday Evening | 7pm - April 22

Annual Online Giving Marathon

to Benefit Local Non-Profits

AWS 2026 GIVE LOCAL MESSAGE – CLICK!

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THANK YOU FOR GIVING!

1) This year we have $17k in matching funds for AWS. The first $17,000 in donations will be matched – doubling your contribution amount!

2) There are additional prizes and bonus opportunities throughout the 36-hours of Give Local. You might find some that catch your interest. Be sure to check  Give Local Prizes  during the event!

3) Of course, we will post the link to the Leader Board once available. Because... it's always fun to see how things are going!

4) In a time when shelters across Connecticut are stretched thin, our work matters more than ever. Support Animal Welfare Society during Give Local Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills and help local animals find their way home.  AWS President Message

While Connecticut continues to navigate the ongoing shelter crisis across the state... AWS is committed to doing our part by focusing on helping with local needs. We are doing everything we can to help as many pets as possible. But... we need your help.

Your support and generosity make it all pos​​sible!

ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY
A Refuge Since 1965
8 DODD ROAD
NEW MILFORD CT 06776
Tel  (860) 354-1350


AWS PETCO WEEKEND 

FIRST SAT-SUN OF MONTH 10 AM - 2 PM  
Petco, 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.  Directions  

AWS THRIFT SHOP 2026

10 am-1 pm April-October
SECOND SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH
8 Dodd Road, New Milford 

OPENING DAY: APRIL 11. 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! More info or View Flyer

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 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.

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.