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Connecticut officials detail efforts to break 'link' between animal and child abuse
Governor Ned Lamont, center, spoke Wednesday at the Newington headquarters of the Connecticut Humane Society to discuss the link between...
Apr 30


Winsted woman charged with animal cruelty fails to appear in court over safety concerns, lawyer says
Animal rights advocates from AMA Animal Rescue and Desmond's Army Animal Law Advocates gather outside state Superior court in Torrington,...
Apr 24


Winsted woman faces 3 dozen counts of animal cruelty charges in most recent arrest
Officials say the outlook is good for the 27 rescued dogs in Winchester, Conn., but it will cost a lot of money to care for them and...
Apr 11


Winsted woman accused of animal cruelty now charged by Norwalk police with damaging former rental
Sarah Smolak, 28, of Winsted, already charged with animal cruelty, was arrested by Norwalk police on allegations she damaged a landlord's...
Apr 1


Meriden animal control seeks answers after emaciated dog found without her puppies
Watch the complete video: https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/meriden-animal-control-seeks-answers-emaciated-dog-found-without-pupp...
Mar 25


Second dog found dead in garbage bag in less than a week in East Hartford
FOX 61 | by Sean Humphrey | March 23, 2025 | EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — East Hartford Animal Control reported Sunday that a dog was found...
Mar 24


$5,000 reward for information on deceased golden retriever in E. Hartford
CAUTION TRIGGER PHOTOS Desmond's Army Animal Law Advocates | March 22, 2025 | E. HARTFORD, Conn. — Desmond's Army Animal Law Advocates...
Mar 23


$8,000 reward offered for stolen dog named Marshmallow
Desmond's Army Animal Law Advocates | March 20, 2025 | WINSTED, Conn. — Desmond's Army Animal Law Advocates is offering a $8,000 reward...
Mar 22


CT rescue dog found 'severely malnourished' gets 'fresh start' with new family
The Register Citizen | By Abby Weiss | March 20, 2025 | AÂ rescue dog that was found "severely malnourished" with an open wound has...
Mar 20


Ansonia Animal Cruelty Case Suspects Due In Court
Valley Independent Sentinel | by Jasmine Wright | March 20, 2025 | ANSONIA—Three men are accused of neglecting 11 dogs in an Ansonia...
Mar 20


Second suspect charged in Winsted animal cruelty case that involved 27 seized dogs, police say
Winchester police charged David Reid with animal cruelty in connection with 27 dogs that were seized from a home on Strong Terrace...
Mar 19


Dead golden retriever found in garbage can; owner sought
It posted images to its Facebook page. WARNING: They may be unsettling to see. Â (WFSB) | By Rob Polansky | March 18, 2025 | EAST...
Mar 18


Winchester woman arrested for animal cruelty; 24 dog seized
(WTNH) | by: Bailey Wright | March 18, 2025 | WINCHESTER, Conn. — A Winstead woman is facing animal cruelty charges after Winchester...
Mar 18


Dog in Cheshire's care 'deteriorated significantly' according to vet's letter in the state report
About 24 animal rights advocates march at a rally in front of Cheshire Town Hall on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Many of those who marched...
Mar 18


Animal control looks for owner of seriously neglected dog found in Meriden
Animal control officers are looking for the owner of a dog that was found seriously neglected in Meriden last week. NBC Connecticut |...
Mar 4


Legislator looking to ban pet sales from out-of-state breeders
Watch full video: https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/hartford/legislator-looking-to-ban-pet-sales-from-out-of-state-breeders/ WTNH |...
Mar 1


DESPP reported a 36% INCREASE in animal cruelty
DESPP reported a 36% INCREASE in animal cruelty. Meteorologist Ashley Baylor for WTNH News 8 | February 24 | Last week, the CT...
Feb 26


$5,500 reward offered for information on the dilute calico female cat abandoned on Evansville Ave, Meriden
Desmond's Army Animal Law Advocates | February 19, 2025 | MERIDEN, Conn. – Desmond's Army Animal Law Advocates is offering a $5,500...
Feb 19


Governor Lamont Activates Connecticut’s Severe Cold Weather Protocol Effective 6 p.m. on Sun, Feb. 16 until noon on Sat, Feb, 22
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that due to a weather forecast indicating that Connecticut will experience a blast...
Feb 17


Cheshire opens 'full investigation' into dogs' treatment at town animal shelter
More than 40 Cheshire residents and other animal advocates pack a Town Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025 to call for the...
Feb 12
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