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VIDEO: Humane Society's Pets Of The Week

Mikey And Nina Search For Their Forever Homes

 

The Ledyard Animal Shelter has a varying guest list of domestic animals like dogs and cats and also more uncommon animals such as aligators, pigs and snakes up for adoption at any given time. Check there first, ACO Kimlyn Marshall is a local resource who can help you and your new pet form a close relationship.

But if all of Leydard's furry friends are spoken for, drop into the  and have a look around. They have dogs, cats and the occasional small animal. 

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The animal shelter is located at 169 Old Colchester Road and is open Monday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dog adoption hours begin at 10:30 a.m. The phone number is 860-442-8583.

Humane Society employee Rachel McCabe introduced us to these animals this week:

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  • Mikey, a Himalayan cat with a lion haircut,
  • and Nina, a playful, furry Spaniel-Tibetan mix.

Animals are adopted and dropped off at the Humane Society on a daily basis so if you see an animal in this video who you want, act fast. If you miss your chance however, these ones are still waiting for someone to bring them home:

If you aren't interested in any of these animals, log onto the Humane Society website to see a gallery of all the adoptable pets.

If you have plenty of pets at home but still want to help out these great animals, the Humane Society is always accepting donations of food, toys and supplies.


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