CONNECTICUT'S
BIGGEST & BEST
SELECTION OF PETS!!
...and not just pits!!!
PLEASE NOTE!
We open at 10am! So please show up at 10am!
We do not open our gate until 10am. If you wait in front of the gate you
will be blocking the street!!!
Hours:
Mon-Fri 10:00-3:30
Closed for lunch 12:00-1:00
1st and 3rd Saturdays 10:00-2:00
In case of emergency please contact
POLICE DISPATCH
576-7671
To view our dogs and cats please click here.
UPCOMING EVENTS!!
On December 6th,2008
we will be holding an
ADOPTION DAY/BAKE SALE
w/ a side of Hot Chocolate!!
Please come down and check out our animals
and while your here please purchase some baked goods
and hot chocolate!!
Beginning on December 1st
we will be having our
1st Annual Toy Drive for
Bridgeport Hospital's
P.T. Barnum Pediatric Center!
Please help us cheer up the children
in the hospital during the holidays
by donating a new,
unwrapped toy (colorful hair clips,
head bands, hairbrushes, small lego kits, crayons,
markers,coloring books, notepads, stickers
craft kits, infant rattles, flavored Chapsticks,
storybooks with sound,etc.) for a more detailed list please contact
us my email or call us. Toys will be delivered on Dec 22nd.
WE NEED YOUR HELP!!
Before you toss it!! Donate it!!
We can truly use a nickel!
A few nickels can really add up to
enough funds to make life a little easier
for all of our Dogs and Cats while they wait for a good home.
Please drop off bags of cans and bottles at our shelter.
(Please rinse them out before dropping them off.)
Our Favorite Dog!
we will be having our
1st Annual Toy Drive for
Bridgeport Hospital's
P.T. Barnum Pediatric Center!
Please help us cheer up the children
in the hospital during the holidays
by donating a new,
unwrapped toy (colorful hair clips,
head bands, hairbrushes, small lego kits, crayons,
markers,coloring books, notepads, stickers
craft kits, infant rattles, flavored Chapsticks,
storybooks with sound,etc.) for a more detailed list please contact
us my email or call us. Toys will be delivered on Dec 22nd.
WE NEED YOUR HELP!!
Before you toss it!! Donate it!!
We can truly use a nickel!
A few nickels can really add up to
enough funds to make life a little easier
for all of our Dogs and Cats while they wait for a good home.
Please drop off bags of cans and bottles at our shelter.
(Please rinse them out before dropping them off.)
"Sasha was owner released to us
because her previous owners are
moving out of state and could
not take her with them.
She is only 6 months old and
right now she is terrified.
When you approach her cage she greets you
with the sadest eyes
and the most eager licking and once you walk away
she just cries and cries.
She breaks your heart.
She is used to a nice warm
home not a cage.
The previous owners don't suggest
adopting her to a home with small
children because she is a little
jumpy but that is something that
with training can be stopped.
She is also ok with some dogs
not all and likes to play with cats
but can sometimes get too rough.
"She is a great dog with a great personality".
Looking for a warm and loving home.
(#1706)
From Dog Catcher to Animal Control Officer
The Animal Control Division was established in 1935
when there was a Dog Warden, but in 1991 it was renamed Animal Control
due to the arrival of the rabies virus which had been steadily moving up the East Coast.
An Animal Control Officer is charged with catching stray or loose dogs, cats,
and sometimes other animals, and bringing them to a shelter where the animals are held
for a certain time before being returned to their owners, put up for adoption or euthanized.
(Any dog impounded at the Bridgeport Animal Control Facility will be advertised in the lost and found section of the Connecticut Post.
Seven(7) days from the advertisement date, the dog will go up for adoption.)
Animal control officers are also responsible for investigating incidents of human contact with both
wild and domestic animals, such as bites.
They usually work with Health Departments to ensure the health of humans injured by animals.
The term "Dogcatcher" does have its place in history!
There are variations of the title,"I wouldn't vote for him for dogcatcher"
or "He couldn't run for dogcatcher in this country"
refers to an individual so poorly regarded that the individual in question
is not fit to be elected to even a trivial position of public trust.
But in fact the role of the Animal Control Officer has changed over the past few decades.
Gone are the days of the big bad "dog catcher".
Today's ACO focuses more on educating the public on proper animal care,
and rescuing animals from dangerous or abusive situations.
To check out our other site click here.
“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated…—Mahatma Gandhi
Meet the Staff!
A/ Chief Animal Control Officer:
~Jimmy GonzalezAssistant Animal Control Officers:
~Officer Angelique Fitzmorris~Officer Eddie Mercado
~Officer Mike Tubens
Office Staff:
~Melissa KuianKennel Staff:
~Ricardo Ayala~Jesus Ruiz
~Rafael Velez
We are not affiliated with the Friends of the Bridgeport Animal Shelter.
Need Directions???
Take 91 South then continue on 95 south to Exit 27, at Exit 4 (Lindley St) At bottom of ramp take a right and go straight to second intersection. Take a left on Evergreen St. Go down two blocks we are at the end on the right. Drive through the gate and sign in at the Administration building. PLEASE NOTE! Before 10AM we are closed so do not show up early and wait at the gate. You will be towed or ticketed! This is a street!!! We close for lunch between 12 and 1 so the gate will be closed. Please! Do not expect to show up at quarter of 12 to see the animals. Please be considerate!! All staff breaks at 12 sharp!!! |
Take I 95 North and get off at 27A, at Exit 4 (Lindley St) At bottom of ramp take a right and go straight to second intersection. Take a left on Evergreen St. Go down two blocks we are at the end on the right. Drive through the gate and sign in at the Administration building. PLEASE NOTE! Before 10AM we are closed so do not show up early and wait at the gate. You will be towed or ticketed! This is a street!!! We close for lunch between 12 and 1 so the gate will be closed. Please! Do not expect to show up at quarter of 12 to see the animals. Please be considerate!! All staff breaks at 12 sharp!!! |
Get on or stay on the 25 connector until you get to EXIT 5. Go around the ramp and stay to the right, go over the highway .and continue straight to you second light Take a right (this is North avenue) Continue on North until your second light. At second light take a right onto River St. At first street (Evergreen St.) Take a left. Our entrance is on the right. Drive through the gate and sign in at the Administration building. PLEASE NOTE! Before 10AM we are closed so do not show up early and wait at the gate. You will be towed or ticketed! This is a street!!! We close for lunch between 12 and 1 so the gate will be closed. Please! Do not expect to show up at quarter of 12 to see the animals. |
OUR HOURS ARE:
Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
CLOSED 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm for lunch
We are also open every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
***** PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE HOURS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO AN EMERGENCY SITUATION
Our contact information is:
~For GENERAL INFORMATION or to report a lost dog please call (203) 576-7727and follow the directions on the recorded directory or please email us at kuianm0@ci.bridgeport.ct.us
Also our fax # is (203) 576-8119.
~For an EMERGENCY please dial the Emergency Dispatch (203) 576-7671.
The following situations are considered emergencies:
~ sick/injured animal(s)
~ animal attack / bite
~ roaming dog(s)
~ wildlife in living quarters
~ NOTE: We do not pick up or accept stray cats.
Anyone wishing to report a dead animal on the side of the road should call the Public Works Department at 203-576-7124
.
Adopting a friend
To be considered, you MUST fill out an application.Any application that is incomplete or contains false information will be disqualified.
Understand that an Animal Control Officer, by state law (State Statute 22-232),
is given the authority to adopt to whomever he or she sees fit.
Connecticut Residents: $50.00
*Includes an Animal Population Control Program Certificate.
Certificate is good towards:
One spay or neuter
Two vaccinations
*Certificate only good towards services mentioned above
(Note: certificate does not pay for all of services mentioned above,
only a certain amount.
The veterinarian may charge you additional fees for other services rendered.
Out-Of-State Adopters: $5.00
*This fee does not include the certificate.
Forms of Payment Accepted: CASH or CHECK (along with a picture ID)
Renters: Need a NOTARIZED STATEMENT from your landlord,
which clearly states that you are allowed to have a pet at your residence.
The statement must bear the Notary Seal in order to be valid.
You may also bring a copy of your lease as long as it also clearly states you may have a pet where you reside.
Homeowners: Need to show proof they own their home (i.e. tax bill, mortgage statement, title…).
If you are living with your parents or other family members that own the house,
they must accompany you to the shelter and bring their tax bill,
mortgage statement or title of the residence in question.
Applicants may call the day before the available date of the animal
applied for to check the status of such dog/cat.
Have you licensed your dog this year yet?
~If your dog is 6 months of age or older, you are required to have acurrent rabies vaccination from your veterinarian and obtain a dog license from your city or town of residence
within 30 days of purchasing a dog.
~A city license can be obtained at your local animal shelter or at the Town Clerk's office in your city or town.
The license year runs from July 1st to June 30th and should be renewed every year.
Fees:
Spayed/Neutered (fixed): $8.00
Not Spayed/Neutered: $19.00
*$1.00 fee attached for every month you are late.
"In case of a disaster if you don't license your dog,
we won't know they exist!"
Bridgeport Animal Control's Fees
Redemption / Impound Fee: $15.00
No dog shall be redeemed without:
~State Identification Card or Driver's License
~Proof of License of Dog
----If the dog being redeemed is not currently licensed,
the owner has 14 days to license the dog or will receive a ticket.
Advertising Fee: $5.00
This one time fee is to cover the cost of running an ad in the Connecticut Post's Found Animal Section.
If the animal os redeemed before the ad is run, than there will be NO CHARGE.
Quarantine Fee: $210.00
$15.00 x 14 days=$210.00
This fee covers the total cost of having an animal quarantined at
Bridgeport Animal Control for the full fourteen days.
After the fourteen days of Quarantine, a daily charge of $15.00 will be charged.
Attention Dog Owners!
Please familiarize yourself with the following laws:
~ Dogs must be leashed and under your complete control at all times. Dogs are not allowed to nuisance bark for an unreasonable amount of time.
Roaming, State Statute 22-364 is a $92 fine.
Nuisance, State Statute 22-363 is a $75 fine.
~ Dogs over 6 months of age must be licensed and dogs and dogs over
3 months of age must be up-to-date on rabies vaccinations.
Failure to license, State Statute 22-349 is a $75 fine. Failure to rabies vaccinate, is a $136 fine.
~ Dogs must be wearing a license tag or plate attached to a collar or harness at all times.
Failure to wear a tag, State Statute 22-341 is a $75 fine.
~ Tethering or confining a dog for an unreasonable period of time shall not be permitted.
Tethering or confining a dog for an unreasonable period of time, State Statute 22-350(a)
is a is a Misdemeanor Summons that requires you to appear in court and pay a fine.
~ Dog owners are required to remove fecal matter from any public property.
Violation of the Bridgeport City Ordinance #6.04.040 is a $99 fine.
We do accept donations...
Although we are a city run facility our funding is very limited.Donations are always greatly appreciated. Here is a list of things we could really use:
Kitten and Cat Food (Dry and Canned)
Dog and Puppy Food (Dry and Canned)
Cat Litter (Both Clay and Scoopable)
Towels
Blankets
Bath Towels / Mats
Cat Toys
Dog Care Items: dog toys, collars / leashes / training chains (all sizes), muzzles (all sizes), carriers (all sizes)
DISASTER RELIEF ITEMS:
Rain gear
Heavy-duty work gloves
Adult First Aid Kits
Pet First aid kits
Heavy-duty work gloves
Adult First Aid Kits
Towels / Blankets
Mats
Disposable Rubber gloves
Buckets
Mops and Brooms
Pooper Scoopers
Plastic Lined
trash containers
plastic bags
Paper towels
Disinfectant
Liquid soap
Bleach/ Cleaning fluid
Litter boxes
litter scoops
cat litter
cages/ crates
Duct tape
Kevlar gloves
muzzles
snare poles
cat tongs
clipboards for cages
pens
tables and chairs
white board with markers and erasers.
If you would like to buy these for us, you can now goto kits for disaster survival. Just click on the photo!
Towels / Blankets
and
Home Depot, Stop & Shop, Pet Smart, PETCO gift cards
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DONATE THROUGH
PAYPAL THEN CLICK BELOW
THANK YOU!
236 Evergreen St.
Bridgeport, CT 06606
ph: 203-576-7727
fax: 203-576-8119
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