Animal Shelter

Officer Stephani Johnson, Municipal Animal Control Officer for the City of New Haven 81 Fournier Street New Haven, CT 06511 (203) 946-8110 Hours Staff Mission Humane Commission Friends of the New Haven Animal Shelter DOGS NEED TO BE COUNTED TOO! IT’S EASY TO REGISTER/LICENSE YOUR DOG Hours Hours of Operation    Monday to Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sundays Emergencies ONLY Visiting Hours Monday through Saturday, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Closed Sundays Staff Jerome Davis - Assistant Animal Control Officer Tammy Hewston- Assistant Animal Control Officer Barbara Uscilla - Kennel Worker Dalila Ortiz- Kennel Worker Mission The New Haven Animal Shelter is a division of the New Haven Police Department. The overall goal of the New Haven Animal Shelter and its staff is to service the community as effectively as possible. Members of this unit will care for all animals with compassion, using the safest and most humane treatment. The New Haven Animal Shelter is the largest animal shelter in the State of Connecticut, with over 60 dog runs, attracting over 3,200 visitors annually. The Animal Shelter takes in about 2,000 dogs and cats each year. Through its partnership with the Humane Commission, Friends of the New Haven Animal Shelter, and the North Shore Animal League, the Animal Shelter has sponsored several adoption events throughout the year, leading to an adoption rate of 75 percent, or roughly 1,500 dogs and cats. Humane Commission The Humane Commission is a group of seven (7) individuals appointed by the Mayor who make certain the animals at the shelter are treated humanely, and also serve as an advisory board to the New Haven Animal Shelter. If you would like to serve on the Humane Commission, you may contact Patricia Lawlor at 946-7802 for further instructions. Friends of the New Haven Animal Shelter Visit their website here DOGS NEED TO BE COUNTED TOO! State law requires all pet owners to license their dogs.* That’s why each year, in the month of JUNE, the City of New Haven notifies all dog owners to re-register and license their dogs. It’s an important and easy thing to do for your pet and our community. Of course, any dog owner can get a dog license for a new dog or re-license a previously registered dog at any time. Why Bother? Licensing your dog keeps your pet safe. Should your dog get lost, it increases the likelihood that it will be safely returned home to it’s owner. A licensed dog tells the community that the animal has been properly vaccinated for rabies. It helps reduce the threat of rabies. In the event your dog bites a person, it usually eliminates the need for quarantine and rabies testing. It’s a good investment for the health and well-being of your dog. It doesn’t cost much for a license, only $6.00 per dog, if the animal has been spayed or neutered. A charge of $16.00 per dog is applied if the animal is not "fixed". IT’S EASY TO REGISTER/LICENSE YOUR DOG Just bring proof that your dog has been vaccinated for rabies and is spayed or neutered to: The New Haven Animal Shelter 81 Fournier Street – New Haven 946-8110 open 12:30 to 4:30pm, Monday to Saturday or The City Town Clerk’s Office 200 Orange Street – New Haven 946-8349 open 9am to 5pm, Mon. thru Fri. Licensing $8 spayed/neutered $19 intact *Failure to register/license your dog(s) can result in a fine.