AWS - Meet Our Residents

Animal Welfare Society, Inc.

8 Dodd Road

New Milford, CT 06776

(860) 354-1350

AWS Adoption Procedure

If you are interested in adopting an animal, please contact us in one of the following ways:

1. Telephone the shelter at (860) 354-1350

2. Visit the shelter during adoption hours (11am - 7 pm, Tuesdays and Wednesday -Saturday 11a.m.- 2 p.m.)

3. Email us at animalwelfare.socty@snet.net

Get Assistance From Our Experts

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!

Adoption Applications

When you arrive at the shelter, you will need to complete an adoption application. Please note that applications must be filled out in person and cannot be emailed or faxed out. All adoptions are subject to review.

Spay and Neuter

All animals adopted from AWS are spayed or neutered. In the case of very young kittens or puppies, a spay/neuter contract must be signed before an adoption takes place.

Adoption Fees

A donation of the following amount is requested at the time of adoption:

Cats and Kittens: $100 / $ 125

Dogs and Puppies: $ 150 / $ 200

Meet Our Residents

Before calling or emailing the shelter, you may want to see some of the animals available for adoption from the Animal Welfare Society:

1. Visit the Meet Our Dogs and Meet Our Cats and Meet Our Other Animals sections of our website.

2. A listing of our pets is also available on PetFinder.org. Please click here to visit our petfinder homepage.

3. Look for our Pet of the Week ads in the local newspapers, including the New Milford Times.

* Thinking of adopting a furry new friend? Take the AWS test and find out if you're ready! *

Meet Our Cats

Meet Our Dogs