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Authorities Rescue Cat Found Abandoned In Cold At Highway Rest Stop In Fairfield County Authorities Rescue Cat Found Abandoned In Cold At Highway Rest Stop In Fairfield County
Authorities Rescue Cat Found Abandoned In Cold At Highway Rest Stop In Fairfield County Authorities helped rescue a cat found abandoned in the cold at a highway rest stop in Fairfield County. Connecticut State Police and New Canaan Animal Control assisted after a cat was found abandoned in a cat carrier at the I-95 rest stop on Monday, Jan. 24, according to the New Canaan Police Department. The cat was taken to a veterinarian, who found that the animal had suffered trauma to an eye and two broken legs, police reported. The cat was named "Highway," police said. PAWs, an animal shelter in Norwalk, agreed to provide medical assistance.  "Despite the suspected abuse 'Highw…
Newborn Kittens Found Abandoned In Calvin Klein Shoebox, New Canaan Police Say Newborn Kittens Found Abandoned In Calvin Klein Shoebox, New Canaan Police Say
Newborn Kittens Found Abandoned In Calvin Klein Shoebox, New Canaan Police Say Police officers made a rescue of a feline kind after three newborn kittens were found abandoned at a Fairfield County post office. The rescue took place around 6:45 a.m., Saturday, July 11, when New Canaan Police officers responded to the New Canaan Post Office for a report of a suspicious box on the landing dock. But instead of a dangerous item, responding officers found the new kittens in a Calvin Klein shoebox, said New Canaan  Police Lt. Jason Ferraro. The area where the box of kittens was found.New Canaan Police Department Due to the intense care required by newborn kittens, the l…
No-Fee Cat And Dog Adoption At PAWS Courtesy Of Datto, Inc. During The Week Of April 27-May 5 No-Fee Cat And Dog Adoption At PAWS Courtesy Of Datto, Inc. During The Week Of April 27-May 5
No-Fee Cat And Dog Adoption At PAWS Courtesy Of Datto, Inc. During The Week Of April 27-May 5 If you ever thought of getting a cat or dog but the adoption fees made you stop, this is your chance. Datto, Inc., an international IT solutions provider headquartered in Norwalk, is sponsoring a week of cat and dog adoptions at PAWS (Pet Animal Welfare Society) in Norwalk in honor of employee Steven Stepleman who died suddenly last year. With no fees for the new pet parent, Datto has a goal of giving 10 dogs and 20 cats forever homes during the week of April 27 to May 5. Consider making your home the forever home of one of the pets below. ShadowPAWS Shadow is a four-year-old domestic…
Forget The Little Doggie In The Window: PAWS Dogs Need Homes Forget The Little Doggie In The Window: PAWS Dogs Need Homes
Forget The Little Doggie In The Window: PAWS Dogs Need Homes How many times have you clicked on that Facebook post about a dog’s sad existence transformed into familial bliss? The stories touch our hearts and inspire some to cuddle their own pets and others to go out and fill their home with furry love.  PAWS (Pet Animal Welfare Society) in Norwalk, a no-kill shelter founded in 1962, typically has 15 to 16 dogs available for adoption at any one time. Last year’s total approached 120 dog adoptions; this year is on pace to beat it–with 12 to 20 dogs being adopted a month.  Lisa Barnett, PAWS’ dog adoption coordinator for the past three years, makes th…
Find Your Purr-fect Companion At PAWS In Norwalk Find Your Purr-fect Companion At PAWS In Norwalk
Find Your Purr-fect Companion At PAWS In Norwalk Ellen Emerson is a self-admitted cat person. That works out nicely because she’s the cat adoption coordinator at PAWS, the non-profit Pet Animal Welfare Society–a no-kill shelter for cats and dogs in Norwalk. Emerson began her current role at PAWS (founded in 1962) over two years ago, bringing over 25 years of volunteering at shelters and professional experience to the organization as well as a love for cats. If you’re looking for a cat or kitten, consider PAWS, which typically houses 65 to 85 cats at a time. The process if fairly straightforward and Emerson recommends prospective cat par…
Johnathan Malizia Of New Canaan Dies At 32 Johnathan Malizia Of New Canaan Dies At 32
Johnathan Malizia Of New Canaan Dies At 32 Johnathan M. Malizia, a longtime resident of New Canaan, died on Tuesday, March 12 at Norwalk Hospital surrounded by his family. He was 32. He was born in Stamford on October 29, 1986, the son of Kenneth and Maureen Winters Malizia of New Canaan. He graduated from New Canaan High School in 2004 and began working for his father’s local cleaning business. He loved music, traveling, fishing, animals and being with friends who also shared these passions. In addition to his parents, John is survived by his brother Austin Malizia of Stamford, and sister Jordan Malizia of New York City. A Mass o…