Adopt A Dog From The Pound

The following dogs are among those that are available for adoption from the Newtown pound, which is located at the end of Ethan Allen Road (behind the transfer station).

LEO is a 1-2 year-old male Pit bull. Leo has gone through some basic training and has a very playful personality. He has a very cute face and brilliant markings. Young and energetic sums up Leo pretty well. Pound officials are not sure how he is with cats but he seems to want to play with other easy-going dogs.

RUSSELL is a 5-6-year-old boxer-mix who is a lot like an old man, set in his ways. He came to the pound filthy and scared, but has made quite a turn-around since he arrived. It takes him some time to warm up to new people — and he’d prefer to be the only pet — but once he’s settled in he’s a great dog to be around. He’d make a perfect sidekick for a single guy or gal, who likes an athletic dog without an overwhelming energy level. But like an old man, he can sometimes be a bit stubborn and needs someone willing to let him know who is boss when it’s necessary. Though Russell’s a little gray in the beard, he has plenty of life left in him, and the pound volunteers say he makes a great jogging partner.

WINSTON, a 4-year-old Jack Russell-mix, shows signs of being abused. He can be a bit hand-shy but pound volunteers and officials have been working on him. Once he becomes attached to someone he is an absolute sweetheart. He loves to go for walks — so much so that he’s lost quite a few extra pounds since he’s been at the shelter. Winston would like a quiet home where he can get out for walks and be the center of your attention. He’s the perfect size for an older person looking for a low-key companion.

 

If you wish to adopt, please call Newtown Animal Control at 203-426-6900 or Canine Advocates at 203-426-5327. 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.