Adopt A Companion From Animal Control

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):

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

SCOTTIE is a male Jack Russell. He is not good with dogs or cats but has high energy and loves to play. 

FIONA is a 5-year-old female German Shepherd mix. She gets a long with other dogs, loves to play with a ball and would be great for a family with older children. 

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.

SHEBA is a shy female Calico cat who is approximately 1-1/2 years old.

MARBLE is a tortoiseshell cat who is approximately 1 year old 

ANDY is a friendly long haired grey and white male cat who is about 3 years old.

BELLE is a female Siamese mix cat.

GLORIA is an older short hair cat who is laid back, gentle and would be a great lap cat. 

PAT is a calico cat who was found and awaits new owners.

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 www.canineadvocates.org or call 426-5327 to volunteer.