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Severe cold weather protocol in effect beginning at 5 pm on Thursday to noon on Friday
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is activating Connecticut's Severe Cold Weather Protocol beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 15, 2026 , and remaining in effect until noon on Friday, January 16, 2026 , due to a blast of cold air that will impact the state during this period, including overnight temperatures that are expected to fall into the low to mid-teens with wind chills ranging between zero and ten degrees.
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Episode 3: The Cases
In this episode of the Desmond's Army Podcast, host Matt Caron and Vice President Linda Pleva discuss various cases of animal cruelty and neglect , highlighting the urgent need for legislative changes in Connecticut. They cover specific cases, including the abandonment of dogs Eeyore and Piglet, the opening of a controversial retail pet shop, and the tragic stories of Bambi and Bear, who suffered from starvation and neglect. The conversation emphasizes the importance of adv
Jan 3


Torrington case prompts proposal to make it illegal to have sexual contact with animals in CT
Lisa Backus | CT INSIDER Nov. 16, 2022 An unusual Torrington case of alleged abuse involving a dog has prompted the state Sentencing...
Nov 16, 2022


It’s Time to Amend Desmond’s Law
— Diana Urban, 10.5.2022 | CTEXAMINER.COM Checkers, a horse in training with Alexis Wall, often stood tied to the wall of her indoor...
Oct 5, 2022


‘Report Animal Abuse. Stop Domestic Abuse’ – Desmond’s Army launches first billboard campaign
Sep 05, 2022, 6:13 pm By: Marissa Alter A new billboard campaign launched Labor Day depicts the link between animal cruelty and domestic...
Sep 4, 2022


Feb 23, 2022


CT’s new “Jennifer’s Law”
PA 21-78—sSB 1091 Judiciary Committee Appropriations Committee AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEFINITION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, REVISING STATUTES...
Jun 29, 2021
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