Animal Control Officer – Owen Little 468–3249.
Mission
Strive to enforce all animal control laws and to serve the community in a professional manner. Ensure that all animals and residents are treated with respect at all times.
East Haven Animal Shelter
Location: 183 Commerce Street, East Haven
(near the East Haven Industrial Park).
Use this link for directions, more information or to find a furry friend at the East Haven Animal Shelter at www.petfinder.com.
Read Animal Control News & Announcements.
Volunteers are always welcome!
East Haven Animal Control Overview
- Issues citations for infractions and violations of
municipal and state laws
- Investigates calls about neglected or lost animals.
- Responds to alleged animal bites from wild and domestic animals.
- Impounds lost pets till owners can redeem them.
- Rescues and provides care for injured animals.
- Controlling strays and potentially dangerous animals roaming at large.
- Holds a low cost rabies clinic
- Established a monthly low cost spay &
neuter program through TEAM.
- Provides for the care of injured or neglected animals.
- Places animals for adoption (90% adoption rate).
- Vaccinates and alters all animals before being placed in a home.
- Has a Mutual Aid Program with the State of
CT and other animal shelters in the area to provide extra manpower, equipment or
kennel space as needed.
- Goals for the next fiscal year:
- Training staff in animal capture and first aid.
- Educate the community in animal welfare and responsible pet ownership.
- Improve methods and solve problems dealing with nuisance wildlife.
- Raise funds to improve the shelter without increasing the budget.
The East Haven Kennel Club does several fundraisers for the shelter.
An annual tag sale and Pet Photo with
Santa event raise funds to support the care of animals. During 2007-2008 over $10,000 was raised by staff and volunteers.
The ongoing efforts of Veterinary Associates of East
Haven, Volunteers of the East Haven Animal
Shelter and the shelter staff continue to provide for lost or neglected animals year-round.
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Information source: Town of East Haven 2006 Annual Report and Owen Little, A.C.O.
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