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Rescue Directory

Connecticut Animal Rescue & Sanctuary Directory

Find dog and cat rescues, equine and farm animal rescues, wildlife organizations, and sanctuaries serving Connecticut.

Browse by the animals an organization helps or the care it provides. Each listing includes its location, focus, services, and official website so you can learn more about adopting, fostering, volunteering, or supporting its work.

An organization may appear in more than one category when its programs overlap. Animal shelters are listed separately in our Animal Shelter Directory.

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Dog Rescues

Organizations rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming dogs through foster care, veterinary treatment, and adoption programs.

Care models and verified no-kill policies are noted in individual listings.

  • Location: Connecticut
    Category: Dog Rescues
    Care model: Foster-based rescue
    Focus: Pregnant dogs · Newborn puppies · Maternal and neonatal care

    All Paws on Deck rescues pregnant dogs and newborn puppies, providing foster-based care and medical support. Its adoption program helps rescued dogs and puppies transition into permanent homes.

    All Paws on Deck

  • Location: Eastford, Connecticut
    Category: Dog Rescues
    Focus: Abandoned and surrendered dogs · Medical care · Adoption matching · Pet food assistance

    Doggoholic Rescue Foundation provides rescued dogs with veterinary care, including vaccinations, spay/neuter, heartworm testing, preventatives, and microchipping. Behavioral assessment and training support help prepare dogs for adoption, with matching based on each dog’s personality and needs.

    The organization offers ongoing support for adopters. Its Milo’s Mission community food pantry helps families care for their pets during financial hardship.

    Doggoholic Rescue Foundation

  • Location: Bristol, Connecticut
    Category: Dog Rescues
    Care model: Foster-based rescue
    Focus: Abused, abandoned, and neglected dogs · Medical rehabilitation · Responsible adoption

    Spotty Dog Rescue places at-risk dogs in foster homes and provides veterinary treatment, including spay/neuter and vaccinations. Adopter screening and thoughtful matching support permanent placements, with post-adoption guidance and a lifetime commitment to rescued dogs.

    Its community education encourages humane care, responsible ownership, and spay/neuter.

    Spotty Dog Rescue

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Cat Rescues

Organizations rescuing, caring for, and rehoming cats through foster care, veterinary treatment, and adoption. Some also provide Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) support for community cats.

Care models and verified no-kill policies are noted in individual listings.

  • Location: New Milford, Connecticut
    Category: Cat Rescues
    Focus: Cat adoption · Community cats · Trap-Neuter-Return · Humane education

    Des-Purr-Ate Housecats rescues adoptable cats and helps them find permanent homes. Its work includes Trap-Neuter-Return support for community cats, spay/neuter, vaccinations, and basic medical care.

    The organization also advocates for humane cat population management and educates the community about cat welfare.

    Des-Purr-Ate Housecats

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Equine & Farm Animal Rescues

Organizations rescuing horses, donkeys, and other farm animals from neglect, abandonment, and unsafe situations. Services may include medical care, rehabilitation, responsible adoption, and permanent sanctuary.

Listings identify whether the organization offers adoption, lifelong care, or both.

  • We haven’t added an organization to this category in Connecticut yet. Listings will be added as we identify and review relevant rescues or sanctuaries.

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Sanctuaries & Lifetime Care

Organizations providing permanent care for animals who need lifelong protection, including seniors and animals with medical, behavioral, or trauma-related needs.

Some also offer adoption or forever foster programs for suitable animals.

  • We haven’t added an organization to this category in Connecticut yet. Listings will be added as we identify and review relevant rescues or sanctuaries.

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Wildlife & Nature Conservation

Organizations supporting wildlife through rescue, rehabilitation, public education, habitat protection, or species conservation.

Services vary. Listings distinguish wildlife rehabilitation and release from permanent care and conservation work.

  • We haven’t added an organization to this category in Connecticut yet. Listings will be added as we identify and review relevant rescues or sanctuaries.

Before contacting an organization
Adoption requirements, service areas, and intake availability vary. Please contact the organization directly to confirm its current programs and whether it can help with your situation.

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