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CT Pet Projects is a volunteer network and resource portal for those who are involved or would like to become involved in companion animal welfare initiatives. The mission of CT Pet Projects is to connect skilled volunteers with animal welfare organizations who are looking for help. Whether you're a compassionate and humane individual looking to volunteer or an animal welfare organization looking for volunteers, you can make the connection at CTPetProjects.org. Learn more...

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April 13, 2009

APDT Professional Dog Trainers’ Advice for the New “First Dog”

SOURCE: APDT

By The Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT)

The Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT), the largest educational and professional association for dog trainers in the world, congratulates the President and his family on their new canine addition. We asked our members to provide their top tips for training and living with a dog in the White House (or any house!)  More »

January 23, 2009

This Bag Saves Lives - Really!

In the event you are looking to get more eco-friendly by using cloth bags instead of plastic, please consider purchasing one or more of the bags at http://www.thisbagsaveslives.com/bags/, all proceeds of which go directly to support New York City's needy animals. More »

January 21, 2009

Family adopts feral cats at Yankee Silversmith

SOURCE: MyRecordJournal.com

By Jesse Buchanan, Record-Journal Staff

WALLINGFORD - When Debbie Hernandez saw several kittens wandering around the Yankee Silversmith property near Route 5, she knew she had to help them. More »

November 12, 2008

Turkey Escapes Being Thanksgiving Dinner

SOURCE: WTXX

By video courtesy of wtxx.com

Turkey, chicken escape Thanksgiving fate, safely land at Milford Animal Shelter More »

August 28, 2008

CTPP SPECIAL EVENT

By CT Pet Projects Special Announcement

Mark your calendar - on September 27, 2008, CTPP is proudly sponsoring Responsible Dog Ownership Day at Paws N Effect Canine Training Center in Hamden. Contests, live demonstrations and Canine Good Citizen testing are on the agenda among other PAWsome doggie activities! The event is sponsored by the American Kennel Club, Paws N Effect, The Refined Canine and CT Pet Projects. More »

May 13, 2008

Europe gets bullish on animal rights issues

SOURCE: Cox News Service, posted on chron.com/Houston Chronicle

By Shelley Emling

Activists across continent celebrate passage of several laws, including one protecting bulls More »

January 16, 2008

Norwalk Petco to Adopt Out, Not Sell, Rabbits

By Submitted by Member Organization - The Hop-A-Long Hollow

The Hop-A-Long Hollow is partnering with Petco in their Norwalk, CT location on the education and adoption of rabbits. All rabbits that will be at the Petco Norwalk location will be provided by and for adoption only through The Hop-A-Long Hollow.  More »

October 29, 2007

Illegal Animal Fighting Hot Line Created

National Effort Aims To Crack Down On Abuse

SOURCE: WSFB.com

HARTFORD, Conn. -- The state has established a hot line for citizens to report illegal animal fighting More »
 

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PAWS in Norwalk is seeking volunteers to help with fundraising and office/administrative tasks. They also need some folks with green thumbs to help with yard work. Can you lend a helping paw? If so, contact Alexis at alexis@pawsct.org or 203-750-9572, x135.
 
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The Milford Animal Shelter is currently raising funds to build an addition onto the facility. The addition will house an infirmary for animals recovering from illness or injury, and increase the space for the pet food bank. If you can help raise funds for this cause, or collect donations for the pet food bank, please email joelle@ctpetprojects.org.
 
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Every day, Our Companions receives dozens of calls from people who are having pet related problems. Trained Animal Welfare Professionals promptly respond to the calls and provide a compassionate ear, sound advice, resources and assistance in executing the best strategy for helping the animal. If you have excellent telephone and email communication skills, and lots of patience, this program can really use your help. You must be able to attend one meeting per month in Bloomfield and an interview with Our Companions is required in order to participate in this program. If you are interested, please contact Susan Linker at (860) 242-9999 or SusanL@OurCompanions.org

 
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Billions of plastic bags are choking our planet. All of these "free" bags ultimately cost both consumers and the environment plenty:
* Each year billions of bags end up as ugly litter.
* Eventually they break down into tiny toxic bits polluting our soil, river, lakes and oceans
* Production requires vast amounts of oil.
* Countless animals needlessly die each year.

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