I'm moving and tried to drop off my cats. I couldn't take them with me so I took them there. The refused to take them

VERY DISAPPOINTED - Adopted a dog that was supposed to be healthy but we brought him home and he infected my other dog! NO ONE answers the phone and NO ONE replies to voicemails!!!! I will NEVER donate to them or adopt from them again. EDIT 5/21/26 - they have since gotten back to us so for that I am adjusting my review from 1 star to 3 stars. I do understand that much of the staffing is done on a volunteer basis but they ought to be more careful. They did send an email with 10 attachments. One explained that you should keep your animals separated until the new one is checked out... seems odd since they encourage them to meet on adoption day but whatever... I wish them the best going forward. read more

The Connecticut Humane Society is the best. Their main purpose is to rehome pets, which is great.

This is the only place I would adopt any potential pet from. There is no exploit and adoption fee is more than fair. My cat Michu has a chip and I went online to complete the process. He is doing better each day and has gained weight. Michu is thriving and running up and down the stairs and he loves our large 3 season porch because of wide window sills and awnings so rain isn't an issue. Thank you for the wonderful match and your expertise on cat issues and upcoming vaccines. read more

Connecticut Humane Society - Michu, rescue adopted family member- - Animal Shelters Near Me - Newington, Connecticut

Very rude. Receptionist gave us a very hard time just to see the available dogs. They need to have as much care and respect for their fellow humans, as they do the pets. read more

The Connecticut Humane Society helps and saves dogs and all different pets and animals throughout the U.s. daily. Truly outstanding company read more

Staff is very friendly and knowledgeable have always gone there to adopt. Place is very clean. This is the only place I will adopt from.

What is good about this place is when you get a dog they have all the necessary shots. Safety is important to them. On another hand,Please do not buy a dog from Ron Demello. He has a violent past. It appears he might of owned Princess Pumkin Pie in Willington,Ct. He sold Siberian Huskies. read more

Wow, almost a year to the day later I'm writing my update. And for a great reason. I've been volunteering with CHS on a weekly basis for the past year. And today, my boyfriend and I adopted a cat! I'm in a fortunate position because I (literally) have the pick of the litter since I interact with the animals for a few hours each Wednesday, but this is my first time adopting from this shelter. We had a great adoption counselor - someone I'd never met before. We got to hang out with the cat in a separate room while the counselor explained the whole adoption process (as well as the benefits of a month free pet insurance!). We learned about the cat's previous owner and medical history before we got to take him home. Since he's 6 and had been in the shelter for over a month, he was only $40. CLEARANCE KITTY! Anyway, I'm really happy and totally 100% recommend adopting a rescue. Even if you're looking for a particular 'show' breed - they have every animal from purebred Persians to Russian Blues to mutts. Anyway, yay cats. read more

This is a really beautiful facility with plenty of room for animals - I would say only 1/3 of the cat cages were full while I was searching for a new feline friend. The staff members are a bit quick, but they're not careless. They're just flat out understaffed here, and there's always a lot of people looking to adopt. They do a pretty good job of keeping their website updated with available animals. But the good ones go quick, so don't sit on your hands! That said - we got a good one. It was the first day he was available for adoption, so we jumped at the chance. He's a beautiful 22-month old longhair. Very sweet, well behaved, and we're calling him a "Siberian Mix" just to feel all exotic about it :). They are excellent with documentation. There was a lot of knowledge on this cat and many others, including demeanor, habits, types of food they like, reason for sheltering, vaccination and microchip details, even info on how they cohabitate with other animals and various ages of children. They are thorough to say the least. $90 is very reasonable for a cat in the 1-7 year old range... he was a bargain :). Consider the fact that this money goes towards necessary medical care, operations, shots, etc. $200 is now the price for a kitten under 6 months, which is steep, but hey, it's a donation, right? We love "Kugel," and he's a wonderful new part of our family read more

Connecticut Humane Society - Our new little furball, Kugel - Animal Shelters Near Me - Newington, Connecticut

Recently, Jas and I decided to get a kitten. We have a huge apartment and all this space for a little guy to run around so we figured, why not? Our biggest problem was finding a little guy we loved. I perused Petfinder.com like crazy...and finally came across the Humane Society. So, Friday after getting out of an appointment at SoHo, I called them to verify they had kittens, since it's not exactly kitten season yet. I was told them did...so away I went. When you pull up, the building is HUGE. They have seperate entrances for what you need--I obviously went in through adoptions. There is a big lobby, where you sign in and then there are different rooms you can go into. Now, when I first got there I was directed to the cat room....where there were definitely some cute cats, but NO kittens. It was also VERY clean. I headed back up to the front desk...and the women at first had no idea what was going on. Luckily, Amanda came by and helped me out. She brought me out this little black, 8 week old kitten with white markings....and I was in love. I got to interact with him in a room for a while--he seemed very happy and well taken care of. The adoption process was very well done and smooth--a kitten is 100 dollars, but already comes spayed/neutered, with their first shots and full checkup and with a big jug of kitten food, a carrier, collar, tags and some toys. You can tell all the animals here are taken VERY good care of and are happy--as are all the people that work there. This is definitely a place that loves animals. It was a hike for me--but so worth it since we now have an addition to our family that we love! read more

This shelter cannot be trusted to be candid about an animal's history. While I have always gone to a shelter for a pet to save an animal, deliberately hiding health issues is not acceptable. Our family acquired two cats from this location at different times; one had severe behavioral issues that has subsided though not disapperaed over time, and the other, a kitten, has a heart murmur and IBD, and has been very difficult to care for. No one wants to see animals destroyed, and shelters should do whatever is necessary to find homes for the cats and dogs they harbor, but don't deceive...be honest...and perhaps waive or reduce fees for those with major health issues... read more

This shelter is a "low-kill shelter", meaning they only euthanize the animals if they are very sick or very aggressive/dangerous. The place is cozy with lots of room for the dogs to run around as well as private rooms where you can bond with the dog. We really enjoyed it because transformations can happen in those rooms. We sat with Clancy, a bichon frise mix, that seemed shy and anxious and within 20 mins he turned into a normal responsive dog. The place gives you no time limit on how long you can spend with the dog and really is a nice environment for them. Another plus was that they had tons of info on the dog (they require people provide history etc before they drop them off) The only con is that they didn't have puppies - but they did have a range of sizes. All in all, seems like a good place to visit if you're looking to adopt. read more

I adopted the sweetest kitten here over Christmas, he's an absolute love and the adoption process was really easy. I live in the Boston area but a lot of the shelters around here make you jump through tons of hoops in order to adopt (fill out lots of paperwork, provide vet records from all your past pets, give them character references they can call, etc). I also believe in allowing a cat outside if it clearly really wants to and many shelters won't give you a cat if you tell them that. I already knew which kitten I wanted to meet before I drove down. I was brought right into a small, clean visiting room with a few toys to get a chance to meet him and play with him for a bit. There was no rush or pressure, but when I was sure I wanted to him, it maybe took 5 minutes to fill out the paperwork. The adoption fee was $140 but they take credit cards which a lot of shelters don't. I'd definitely take the drive down here again next time I'm looking to adopt. Full disclosure: I'm a bit biased because a close family friend works here and she recommended I come down and check out their kitties. read more

Connecticut Humane Society - First day home with the new little babe! - Animal Shelters Near Me - Newington, Connecticut

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I am really surprised by some of the negative reviews because my experience here was wonderful. Last year I had to put down my 14 year old cat, which was awful. His brother was completely depressed, and though I wasn't ready for a new cat, I had to do something to get him out of his funk. So my best cat lady friend and I went to the CHS to see who was up for adoption. We ended up going twice before I made my decision. The staff was amazing on both a slow and a busy day; they were very patient and understanding about my random crying and indecisiveness. They made a difficult situation easier for me and did their best to make sure that I went home with the right cat. The animals are well cared for and the staff was able to answer any question I asked. I ended up adopting a crazy kitten that was somehow perfect for my meow friend and myself. I paid $250, which I found completely reasonable since he was microchipped, neutered, and had up to date shots. The prices are prorated based on the age of the animal, which is great. For those that complain it is too expensive, be aware that some other shelters that charge less may cost you more in the long run. My same cat lady bestie didn't adopt from CHS and ended up paying tons of vet bills for ringworm. I would adopt another cat from CHS in a heartbeat. read more

Connecticut Humane Society - Tiny Dexter with his older brother Woody - Animal Shelters Near Me - Newington, Connecticut

We were here July 4th weekend "browsing" And wow, what a nice facility! Friendly staff, clean animal quarters for both cats and dogs -- the CT Humane Society puts other regional shelters to shame in terms of cleanliness. Our adoption counselor, Katie, was awesome. She was helpful, informative and very patient with all of our questions and needs. She gave us a rundown of the previous owner, and our furry friend's health history. We ended up seeing a few kitties before actually going home with one! The entire process was quick and simple. A few days later I got a follow-up call from a member of their administrative team. It was a pleasant chat and I even learned that later this month (July 23, 2016) The CT Humane Society will be hosting an event where all adoptions will be $50 on this one day only! Sun-Tues and Thurs-Sat: 930am-530pm Wed: 12-5pm read more

Connecticut Humane Society - Animal Shelters Near Me - Newington, Connecticut

A few years ago I started shopping around to different vets to get my sweet fur baby neutered. You wouldn't believe what some vets charge. I eventually found myself here and would do it again. Brody was neutered and given individualized attention, including follow-up calls and follow-up visits for less than the cheapest quote I got from other vets. The staff was professional, friendly, and informative. This is a great organization and I would totally recommend this location for anybody who is looking to adopt a furbaby or get low cost, high quality care for their furbaby. It has been a few years since I've been in the vet side, but I recently stopped by the adoption section and fell in love with every set of paws in the room. Check them out! read more

Nice facility. 4 cats total. Called to come see them from an hour away. One cat was in an office upstairs. One was not available for adoption. One couldn't be shown because you have to fill out adoption papers in order to see and interact with it. There was one cat available. Wish they had been honest before we drove out. Not a good experience. With so many stray cats by the thousands, why isn't there more than one available cat? Mind boggling. Local shelters, less equipped, in less clean and modern surroundings have more cats than this. Why? read more

I had so many problems with this place. Wanted to bring my cat here and would call them so they could get my information for it. They say they would give me a call back. Never did. This happened about 5 times. Every time I spoke to someone on the phone they were rude and sounded very uninterested. Never even ended up getting her in here after months. Do not recommend. read more

We stopped by the CHS a couple of days ago to donate toys and linens for the animals; the staff is incredibly friendly, polite, and helpful. My DH and I were offered a tour of the facility and saw some adorable dogs for adoption...if we didn't have two already I think that we would have taken a couple of them home: they were wagging their tails and were so happy to see us and get a little attention, very sweet! These cuties need a home!!! read more

Connecticut Humane Society - Animal Shelters Near Me - Newington, Connecticut

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They have walk-in Wednesdays: 9:30 am - 5 pm, visits are $40-50 plus extra for Rx and tests if you pet is already patient there. I arrived with my mother's sick dog (upset stomach) at 9:45 and felt "so lucky" that as a last patient he got a chance to be seen before lunch. People that came after 10am were turn away and had to come back after 1pm. Only one vet was seeing patients; I am not sure if that is the policy or they were short in staff. We left the clinic after 1:30pm. If you have a time and patient to wait for 3-4h with your sick pet this may work for you. I feel that I should be told that the wait time is so prolong. Definitely not for me even with the 20% less then other vet clinics are charging. I am giving 4 stars for clinical/administrative care and two stars for clinic's policy how to handle walk-in visits. read more

I recently decided to get a kitten. My exwife and I got 2 kittens here about 3 years ago for my children. Experience was great. I looked at many kittens until one found me. The lady that helped me was wonderful. She never seemed rushed and kept on bringing kittens funtil one decided i had to take her home. Prices are not cheap ($200) for kittens, but that includes spay/neuter, deworming, first shots. I remember the days when you could get a kitten at a humane society for a small donantion. These addons make it a good value. read more

I am writing in hopes that in the future other families will not have their hopes and hearts broken. I am beyond disappointed in the current state of which the CT Humane Society, Newington is being run. We have adopted a cat and a dog in the past from the same location without such horrible outcomes. We had just lost our 6 years old dog Buddy, who we adopted from the CHS when he was a few months old. We thought it would be a cathartic way to visit and possibly adopt from the same place we had adopted him. He was such a love and wonderful boy, so it made sense. My husband and I have visited the facility over the past 13 days and followed the website throughout those same days. We had looked at Mason and Oakley as two if not both to be adopted. Oakley was part of a litter of a beautiful Husky mix female and we loved her as well and would have taken her in a second, but she was adopted within a day of not needing to nurse her babies anymore. We fell in love with both Mason and Oakley, so as I mentioned, kept showing up first thing in the morning hoping that one of the two would be available (or both we would have taken). Mason, as it turned out, was adopted, though never showed Mason to be available on the website, last Saturday 12/29. It was the only day we did not go to the CHS. When we went the following day, the staff told us Mason had been adopted. Each day we went to CHS we asked about Oakley, explained to anyone who would listen we were ready to adopt when he was up for adoption. We asked if he could be put on hold, or if they had an idea of when he would be released for adoption. All we got were repeatedly told was "we can't tell you that, have you tried checking the website? It is first come, first serve, luck of the draw." We had our hopes high as we thought if we checked the website - every hour mind you of every day, and went to the facility (sometimes twice in a day) we would be bringing Oakley home to our empty house. Today my husband went again this morning, only to find out that Oakley was on hold for someone else. He was told that Oakley had been with a foster family and that is how he was placed on hold. This came from one of the foster families NOT the staff of CHS - shame on them. There is a myriad of wrongs to this scenario: 1. How was Oakley at a foster home if we saw him each time we were at CHS, in the back? 2. If he was in foster care why was he not on the website so we could apply to meet him for adoption? 3. How could he be on hold, when we were told they can not be placed on hold? 4. Why wouldn't anyone have given us the courtesy of letting us know that Oakley was not available rather than keeping our hopes up and wasting our time driving back and forth to Newington? For such a large staff and amount of volunteers (the volunteers were lovely and smiled) I would have thought there would have been better interaction with the employees. I understand a reason certain employees may have chosen this line of work is wanting to work with animals rather than humans, hence their lack of interpersonal skills. But that is up to management to be onsite overlooking the staff, to ensure some kind of interaction. As visitors and potential adopting caregivers, we should not feel that these said workers are doing us a favor by speaking with us, rather how can we make the experience better. With the revolving staff presence at the front desk - we rarely encountered the same faces. But given the effort of my husband and I made to try and adopt, I would have thought someone would have made a note of it for someone somewhere in the office. Oakley would have already been in a forever home rather than a foster home. We had two weeks off from work with the holidays and my husband is home for the next couple of months as he is a seasonal worker so he could have devoted all day with Oakley. We also have a fantastic vet, only 10 mins from our house. We also found your website had mistakes in its daily postings, specifically posting the wrong breed on the website, different than what was on the paperwork at the facility. Ironically, you do tend to mislead the breeds, emphasizing Labrador or Boxer for instance as you did with our Buddy. It was obvious he had a significant amount of Pitbull as well, but we fell in love and adopted regardless. The most unfortunate part of the overall story is that more people are turning to buy dogs at Pet Stores as the cost isn't that much higher and they don't have to take weeks of vetting only to find out the dog they wanted was given to the original family that was looking at the same dog. These animals need homes! Vetting is so important, but the process needs to be looked at and reformed. Too many are kenneled for too long. We still intend to adopt, just not through your agency nor any of our friends and family. read more

My senior mom and I went to their facility to adopt a cat or possibly two litter mates. When we chose two 1 year old long hair cats, we were told that they are very sweet and were NOT warned about behavior problems or aggression issues with either of these animals. We trusted them that they knew the temperament of these cats. As soon as we got the cats home approximately 1:30PM, one was purring and rubbing up against me. He jumped on the couch next to me purring then I was suddenly attacked getting 4 very deep puncture wounds and a 4 inch bruise. I walked away for a bit, as the cat calmed down he was purring again, tail up, seeming happy then he attacked a second time. I got another 4 puncture wounds, they were so bad it left a trail of blood to the bathroom until I could get the bleeding under control. I called the Humane Society immediately approximately 3PM. They acted like it was my problem now and offered no assistance. They told me I had to have the cat quarantined. We immediately brought the cats back approximately 3:30PM, as we were not able to have cats housed with 2 senior citizens in the home with severe aggression issues. As we arrived, everyone who was extremely friendly and helpful in the morning acted like they'd never seen me before. Staff that was so concerned and consistent in follow through and paperwork suddenly said I can't help you I'm just a volunteer and walked away. I explained the situation. All the staff was completely unsympathetic and rude. The manager took me to the drop off area. I showed her the puncture wounds. I explained what happened and she acted like it was my fault was completely unsympathetic and told me to go see a doctor. She said she now had to quarantine the cat, since they have to be split up anyway do you want to keep the other one? I said, sorry but they came from the same home, I don't know how this cat will react and at this point I cannot afford to take any chances. They took the cats back, and just left me there, not only was this traumatizing to the cats, but to me as well. I said I would like my adoption fee back seeing as it was just hours since the transaction, and considering the circumstances figured that was the least they could do. On the contrary! They refused to return my $160 adoption fees and I didn't even get an "I'm sorry this happened". At this point, I even asked if we could see another cat and they said that they probably wouldn't let me adopt since I didn't keep this one...and said that I would have to wait in line all over again. I was extremely upset and no one would help us. After waiting, and getting extremely frustrated, the manager came out and said I should come back another time. I was so disgusted by this entire incident we left. This facility great with trying their best to get animals adopted, even if they don't know the history of the animal and possible danger, while have absolutely no concern for the people that are adopting. ALSO Know that this facility is NOT part of the National Charity The Humane Society of the United States they just use the name... read more

I was very excited to come here with my boyfriend to hopefully adopt a cat or kitten; the woman at the front desk was very helpful and told us to sign in and then we could check out the cats they had available which were probably 3-4 at most. We were not very happy about the selection so we went to see the dogs and fell in love with one named Bandit. We told the girl at the desk and she brought a counselor out to come and talk to us... In all the time I've had animals and grown up with them I've never been turned away from adopting! I was very displeased when we were told "Sorry we don't think you'd be a good fit for her" when discussing the dog we had found. We eventually left disappointed and angry and ended up going with another shelter where we adopted the same day. If you're looking for a cat, the process seems simpler than a dog which understandably is more work - be prepared to potentially not be a "good fit" and get turned down! Disappointed in CT read more

I submitted an application to volunteer my time and money to help the animals here. They denied my application because I don't believe in euthanizing an animal just because of behavioral problems. (On the volunteer application they ask what your viewpoint on euthanasia is because they do it to animals that are dying and are in pain and also to ones that have behavioral problems.) I responded to the email and asked if it was my viewpoint on euthanasia and Melissa Zaluski replied with "Based on the responses to our application questions, we did not feel that our organization would be the best fit for you." My experience with animals is off the charts and my schedule was 100% free. I know they do a lot of good, but they should be ashamed that they euthanize animals because of behavioral problems. We don't do the same to people, so why would we do it to an animal? There is a home for every type of dog/cat. I will take my valued time and money elsewhere. I hope this organization changes its ways soon. read more

I volunteer at the CT Humane Society and through volunteering have come to really love this place. Staff is very friendly (although please give them a chance if they happen to be in a bad mood; its a tough, busy job and theyre doing their best!), shelter is VERY clean, animals are the TOP priority and they go above and beyond to make sure they are happy and healthy! On a scale of 1-10 I can honestly say they the animals are treated, housed, fed and loved at about a 20! If you are thinking about a pet please make adoption your first option and support this awesome shelter!!!! Check out www.cthumane.org for the most up to date pets! read more

Connecticut Humane Society - Animal Shelters Near Me - Newington, Connecticut

I will never go here again when we got our Snuggs 18 years ago she became very sick not only would they not help us they said bring it back we will give you another I said no took it to my vet and she saved her life after being in icu for a week and a huge bill asked them to pay it or reimburse us they said no we could have brought her back and got another one well thanks to my vet she saved her life and had her for 18 wonderful years but this place is terrible won't go back read more

Take your newly adopted pet to a vet RIGHT AWAY. I failed to do so and now I need to cover the $1,500 cost to have all of my cat's teeth pulled due to an autoimmune disease. Please avoid the heartbreak and struggle and get your new family member seen right away. read more

One of my cats came from the Connecticut Humane Society and though she's a little bit special, we love her dearly. The organization does important work as a low kill shelter. So many rescued and homeless animals would never have a chance without this facility. The Fox Memorial Clinic housed in the property also provides low cost vaccines and veterinary services for both dogs and cats. There is also a pet food pantry so that people don't have to give their pets away when they fall on hard times. They do important work bringing awareness to the need for pet adoption. I am an animal lover and I am fortunate to have a connection to the Connecticut Humane Society. read more

This is place where we were rescued by an Angel named Baskersville. A mix breed mostly Hound dog with an exceptional gift. He has the inane ability to be at the right place at the right time. What a comfort he has been to us, why would anyone give a great dog up like this. Thankful we found him. Rescue a dog today! read more

What a wonderful place. Prices for treatments are SO reasonable, everyone is incredibly friendly and professional. I continue to bring my cats here after experiencing truly incompetent care elsewhere. The only bummer is that they aren't open weekends. I wouldn't take my pets anywhere else. My cat had lost a lot of weight suddenly and I was able to get an appointment within 2 days. It was $40 for the appointment and everything totaled $110 after all the tests were run and the medicines were bought. MUCH cheaper than any other vet's office. My cat turned out to be okay, btw. read more

Adopted two kittens Duke & Omar (then Big Mike & Big Joe) from here.......couldn't of had a better experience. I love these guys so much and thankful to the CT HS. read more

I adopted at cat from the Waterford branch. Despite it being a busy Saturday, the staff was helpful, friendly, and had everyone visiting with animals within a few minutes. They reviewed my cat's medical history with me, and the entire adoption process took only 20 minutes. They want to place animals in good homes, so they do screen people, but the process is quick and painless. Kittens go quickly at the shelter! read more

I grew up in Connecticut in the 1970's. Constantly there were reports in The Hartford Courant about the barbaric use of the decompression chamber used to destroy animals. Mishaps occured constantly. Yes, this was at the Russel Road Shelter in Newington. Sounds like things have improved dramatically since then. Hopefully all of the past negativity is behind Connecticut Humane, and that CT Humane can become a role model for highly successful adoptions in the region. read more

My family, which includes all adults, no children and I recently decided that we were ready for a new addition to the family so we went to check out puppies and I fell in love with a 3 1/2 year old boxer mix. After going back a second time they told us that we couldn't take her home because she's nippy and needs an experienced puppy owner. I think it's absolutely ABSURD that they refused to send her home with us even though they offered us behavioral training for her. Hopefully an "experienced" couple goes in and rescues her. I'm disgusted over the fact that we couldn't adopt a puppy because she's mouthy, something she can be taught not to do. read more

I am very disappointed with my experience with the Connecticut Humane Society. In December I went in looking to bring home a new family dog and I did in fact find the perfect dog. My intentions were to bring her home before Christmas but that didn't seem to be possible due to an injury. I had no issue with that (looking towards the best interest of the dog.) Before I left I was told that I would be updated with what was going on and how long until I could bring my dog home. I was prepared with collars, food, toys and every other dog accessory that would be needed for my new pup! Weeks went on and I got no updates... I went to the shelter to visit my soon to be dog and still nobody had answers for me on when i could take the dog. When I was leaving I started tearing up and said "this is so hard i don't want to leave her again." and the response i got following that statement was, " well, you're going to have to leave we close in 15 minutes." as i was walking out the door. I continued to call and get a few answers with rough estimates on when the dog would be home. Two months pass and finally I get a call saying the dog can come home. May I add there was a horrible snow storm and i didn't have power when i was "supposed to go get the dog." I got an email this morning saying if i wasn't there to get her by 12 today she would be back up for adoption. I was at work until 6 and the branch closes at 5 so that was nearly impossible. I feel so betrayed because in the beginning they said since i was waiting so long they would make sure that they would work with me and my schedule to come get the dog. They didn't. I am so upset with what happened, i fell in love with the dog just because i couldn't make it in 24 hours it's no longer mine. They have great pets but not great people! read more

We got our second dog from the CT Humane Society in Newington early last year (first was from the Waterford location in 2011). They made the experience extremely pleasant and easy. The facility was clean and the staff was all extremely friendly. We had to have our current dog come and meet our prospective adoptee, and the staff helped us with this interaction. They made sure that the two dogs met each other in a safe, neutral environment, supervised by two staff members. The entire experience was quick and easy and all of the fees were reasonable. My only complaint is that they were not great at estimating the age of either of our dogs. One was estimated at two and she was at least six and the other was estimated at five and he was probably about two or three (both ages were confirmed later by multiple vets based on eyes, teeth, fur, etc.). I understand guessing age is an art in dogs and not a science, so I won't lower my stars for this! Just be sure you're flexible on age if you're going to adopt anything but a puppy from the Humane Society. Overall - great experience and we have two of the most grateful, precious dogs who are very happy to have homes! read more

Fully support this location...clean..organized and professional. Most of all the animals are well taken care of!

We are looking for a nice little dog and after looking on line I decided to stop in and check out one of the dogs I had seen. The dog was no longer there(I'm not sure how well the website is kept up), however I was put off by the rudeness of the staff. The last time I was there looking for a dog was 10 years ago and I remember that I was turned off by the rudeness and unprofessionalism of the staff then too. I had not only forgotten, but never dreamed that 10 years later this problem still had not been rectified. My concern is not for myself, I can get a dog someplace else, but it does make me wonder about how the animals are treated. Attitude says a lot about a person and it also says a lot about the management of the facility. The Newington Humane Society needs to work on teaching the staff how to interact with the public. First impressions are lasting impressions. A beautiful building, but what good is that with bad energy meeting you as you walk in. Shame on you CHS. read more