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Connecticut Humane Society
Newington, CT · Animal shelter
4.4700 reviews
There are 71 dog rescues and animal shelters in Connecticut with a public listing: 32 shelters and 39 rescue groups. The list below starts with the ones that have the most and best public reviews, and the map shows all of them.
Rescues and shelters come from public business listings. We do not run adoptions and nobody pays to appear. Call first: hours and available dogs change every day.
Dog rescues near cities in Connecticut
The 60 most reviewed dog rescues and shelters in Connecticut
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Blue Iris Farm Rescue and Retreat
Lebanon, CT · Rescue group
5.0209 reviews
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Dog Star Rescue
Bloomfield, CT · Rescue group
4.4296 reviews
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Pack Leaders Rescue of CT
East Hartford, CT · Rescue group
4.3294 reviews
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SAVE ALL DOGS RESCUE 501C3 non profit
Manchester, CT · Rescue group
4.2301 reviews
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PAWS (Pet Animal Welfare Society, Inc.)
Norwalk, CT · Animal shelter
4.4217 reviews
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DAWS
Bethel, CT · Animal shelter
4.3241 reviews
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Connecticut Humane Society
Quaker Hill, CT · Animal shelter
4.3238 reviews
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BeCAUSE 4 PAWS
New Milford, CT · Rescue group
4.3236 reviews
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Protectors of Animals
East Hartford, CT · Animal shelter
4.3228 reviews
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Ray of Light Farm Inc
East Haddam, CT · Rescue group
4.9109 reviews
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The Animal Haven, Inc.
North Haven, CT · Rescue group
4.2213 reviews
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Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter
Branford, CT · Animal shelter
4.5144 reviews
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Animal Welfare Society
New Milford, CT · Animal shelter
4.5127 reviews
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Whiskers Pet Rescue
Southbury, CT · Animal shelter
4.6111 reviews
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Our Companions Animal Rescue
Manchester, CT · Rescue group
4.5121 reviews
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Branford Compassion Club
North Branford, CT · Animal shelter
4.796 reviews
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The Simon Foundation Inc
Bloomfield, CT · Rescue group
4.3147 reviews
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The Little Guild
West Cornwall, CT · Animal shelter
4.794 reviews
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Connecticut Humane Society
Westport, CT · Animal shelter
4.4110 reviews
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PawSafe Animal Rescue, Inc.
Ellington, CT · Animal shelter
4.3104 reviews
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New Fairfield Sherman Animal Welfare
New Fairfield, CT · Animal shelter
4.764 reviews
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H.O.R.S.E. of Connecticut
New Preston, CT · Rescue group
4.951 reviews
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Ridgefield Operation for Animal Rescue
Ridgefield, CT · Animal shelter
4.479 reviews
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West Haven Animal Shelter
West Haven, CT · Animal shelter
4.289 reviews
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Animal Rescue Foundation
Terryville, CT · Rescue group
3.8134 reviews
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New Haven Animal Shelter
New Haven, CT · Animal shelter
3.6164 reviews
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Animals For Life
Naugatuck, CT · Animal shelter
4.076 reviews
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SPCA of Connecticut
Monroe, CT · Animal shelter
3.783 reviews
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Valley Shore Animal Welfare
Westbrook, CT · Animal shelter
4.440 reviews
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Wallingford Animal Shelter
Wallingford, CT · Animal shelter
4.338 reviews
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Milford Animal Control
Milford, CT · Animal shelter
3.851 reviews
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Windsor Animal Shelter
Windsor, CT · Animal shelter
4.233 reviews
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Strays and Others, Inc.
New Canaan, CT · Rescue group
4.135 reviews
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The Last Post
Falls Village, CT · Animal shelter
4.819 reviews
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Marra’s Menagerie Farm Sanctuary - by appointment only view website
Griswold, CT · Rescue group
4.819 reviews
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Ansonia Animal Shelter
Ansonia, CT · Animal shelter
4.034 reviews
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abbotts hill farm and rescue
Newtown, CT · Rescue group
5.015 reviews
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East Haven Animal Shelter
East Haven, CT · Animal shelter
4.029 reviews
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The Purr Project, Inc
North Haven, CT · Rescue group
4.717 reviews
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Furry Friends Foster & Rescue
Milford, CT · Rescue group
3.535 reviews
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North Haven Animal Control
North Haven, CT · Animal shelter
3.433 reviews
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Pits and piggies
Torrington, CT · Rescue group
4.69 reviews
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Animals in Distress Inc
Wilton, CT · Animal shelter
4.210 reviews
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Garden Rescues, Inc
Stamford, CT · Rescue group
5.06 reviews
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The Farmette Sanctuary
North Grosvenor Dale, CT · Rescue group
5.05 reviews
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A Chance for Love Rescue Inc
Branford, CT · Rescue group
5.05 reviews
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Monroe Animal Shelter
Monroe, CT · Animal shelter
3.211 reviews
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Protectors of Animals Inc
East Hampton, CT · Animal shelter
4.25 reviews
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Ratlum Mountain Animal Rescue Inc
Canton, CT · Animal shelter
5.03 reviews
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The Hope Alliance For Animals Incorporated
Killingworth, CT · Rescue group
5.03 reviews
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Sarah’s Second Chance
Vernon, CT · Rescue group
3.37 reviews
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Suggie style
Oxford, CT · Rescue group
4.73 reviews
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Friday’s Rescue Foundation
New London, CT · Rescue group
3.84 reviews
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Focus on Ferals, Inc.
Uncasville, CT · Rescue group
3.45 reviews
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Leo Rescue Pals
Enfield, CT · Rescue group
5.02 reviews
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Majestic Waterfowl Sanctuary
Lebanon, CT · Rescue group
5.02 reviews
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Coco's Animal Rescue Efforts of Seymour (CARES)
Seymour, CT · Rescue group
5.02 reviews
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Heidi’s Designer Pups
Middletown, CT · Rescue group
5.01 review
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Morgan's Place
New Milford, CT · Rescue group
5.01 review
Looking for a specific breed?
Shelters and rescues in Connecticut take in dogs of every breed. If you want a puppy of one breed, we also list 109 dog breeders in Connecticut.
Questions
How many dog rescues are there in Connecticut?
We list 71 places to adopt a dog in Connecticut: 32 animal shelters and 39 rescue groups.
How much does it cost to adopt a dog in Connecticut?
Each shelter or rescue sets its own adoption fee, usually far below the price of a puppy from a breeder, and it normally covers vaccines, a microchip and spaying or neutering. Ask what the fee includes when you call.