1+ hour, 51+ min ago  (411+ words) WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. (WFSB) - A rescue effort at a condemned Windsor Locks motel turned up more abandoned animals than volunteers anticipated Sunday, with at least four cats found inside the Bradley Inn. The motel was condemned less than two weeks…...

2+ day, 14+ hour ago  (401+ words) SWANTON, Ohio (WTVG/Gray News) " An Ohio man said he was shocked when he was cited for feeding stray cats behind a building he owns during a recent stretch of harsh winter weather. Scott Drummond bought the building a couple…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago  (438+ words) HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - A Hartford woman is facing animal cruelty charges after her cat was surrendered to a rescue organization and later euthanized, following an investigation that began in September 2025. Denise Knight was arrested after a necropsy funded by the…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (518+ words) This week's Pets of the Week are Pippi Longstocking and Penelope. Pippi Longstocking and Penelope's journey at CHS began in January when they arrived at CHS from a partner shelter after being discovered as strays. Both girls are one-year-old mixed…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (62+ words) Connecticut animal rescue creates task force to combat pet abandonment crisis'WFSB Connecticut animal rescue creates task force to combat pet abandonment crisis Governor Ned Lamont details new tax code changes Company told to reduce noise levels in Bristol Man turns…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (28+ words) Owners sought after cats left abandoned in carriers in Groton'WFSB Owners sought after cats left abandoned in carriers in Groton Webster Hill school closed Friday due to Norovirus...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (378+ words) ROCKY HILL, Conn. (WFSB) - Animal control officers across Connecticut are reporting a surge in pet abandonment cases, with dogs and cats being left in freezing conditions or abandoned to die. Sherry DeGenova, Hartford's animal control officer for 26 years, said the…...

3+ mon, 4+ day ago  (143+ words) (WFSB) - Cold temperatures pose dangers not just to humans, but to companion animals as well, according to local pet safety advocates. Pet owners should limit their animals" time outdoors, protect their paws and ensure they drink plenty of water, as…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (437+ words) HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - A cat from Hartford has died, as animal cruelty cases in Connecticut rise. Bogart, a cat from the Hartford area was found badly injured and was quickly rushed to get emergency veterinary care. "It looks like he…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (157+ words) CHESHIRE, CT. (WFSB) - Cheshire's animal control officer has stepped down following an investigation into the town's facility. Town Manager Sean Kimball spoke at a town council meeting Thursday evening and presented the results of the investigation. "This was a failure…...