Dogs At The Pound Waiting For Homes

The following dogs and cats are available for adoption from the Newtown pound, which is located at the end of Ethan Allen Road (behind the transfer station):

MEATBALL is a 2-year-old male red Pit Bull. He is very friendly, well behaved and house-broken.

LARRY is a 5-year-old male black lab mix. He is well trained and house-broken.

ARTHUR is a 2-year-old affectionate male Pit Bull mix.

CHEVY is a 5-year-old male American Pit Bull Terrier and Rottweiler mix. He loves people and craves affection but is not good with dogs and cats. He knows basic commands.

SASHA is a 2-year-old female brindle terrier mix. She does not get along with other dogs or cats, but loves people and loves to play.

If you wish to adopt, please call Newtown Animal Control at 426-6900 or Canine Advocates at 426-5327. Canine Advocates of Newtown, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit volunteer group, raises funds to spay/neuter and provide shots against DHLPP and rabies for all of the Newtown Pound cats and dogs.

CAN also provides a free training DVD and Beyond Obedience Dog Training offers one free individual training lesson to adopters. If you cannot adopt but would like to help, please send your donation to Canine Advocates, PO Box 236, Newtown, CT 06470. Visit canineadvocates.org or call 426-5327 to volunteer.