Registered shelter Dogs/Cats

Animal Welfare Society, Inc.

New Milford, CT 06776

About

The Animal Welfare Society, Inc. (AWS) was founded in 1965 as an independent, non-profit, non-destroy animal rescue organization. AWS originally only served the communities of Bridgewater, Brookfield, New Milford, Roxbury and Washington, CT. Our shelter was built in New Milford in 1991 and renovated and expanded in 2019. Our mission is to offer refuge to homeless and abandoned dogs and cats and place them in loving, responsible homes.Each year hundreds of animals are rescued by AWS from our local communities, throughout our state and from high-kill facilities outside of Connecticut. Some are turned over to us because their owners have become ill, died or are in a family crisis. Others are found as strays or are abandoned. We partner with our local and state animal control officers on abuse and neglect cases and work with reputable rescue organizations instate and beyond. From the moment they enter our shelter, these animals receive loving care. We provide excellent veterinary services including a complete panel of vaccinations, preventative worming, feline leukemia testing, flea and tick prevention, canine heartworm testing and treatment. All our cats and dogs are spayed/neutered and microchipped prior to adoption. Some animals need more extensive medical treatment which we provide and is additionally supported by a special Emergency Medical Fund. Our adult dogs improve their basic manners such as sitting on command and walking well on a leash. We have professional trainers who evaluate each dog and work with those that need extra training. Our cats are mentored by a trained group of volunteers who offer additional attention and interesting experiences. We are fully committed to these cats and dogs while they are with us and continue to be available to their families for advice after they are adopted.

Pets available

Dogs Cats

Adoption process

By phoning our shelter first you can make an appointment to visit and get to know the animals at our facility. One of our experienced adoption specialists can discuss what type of pet you are looking for and introduce you to some of the animals which may be right for you! All of our staff members are highly trained and ready to lend you their expertise to ensure a successful adoption! When you arrive at the shelter, you will need to complete and sign an Adoption Application. All adoptions are subject to review and approval. You can get a copy of the AWS Adoption Form ahead of time, or simply stop in and get one at the Shelter's Office Service Desk during regular business hours. Puppies/kittens are adopted with a spay/neuter contract and the cost of altering is included in the adoption fee. Adoption Fees: A donation of the following amount is requested at the time of adoption. Dogs: $350.00, Puppies: (under a year) $400.00, Senior Dogs: (8 years and older) $150, Cats: $150, Kittens: (under a year) $200, Senior Cats: (8 years and older) $50. Before calling or emailing the shelter, you may want to see some of the animals available for adoption from the Animal Welfare Society. A listing of our pets is also available on the AWS website. There is also a list on our PetFinder homepage.