After pandemic pet boom, CT vets see heavy workload
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Sara DeAngelo has a treat for Bruno, a friendly pit bull mix available for adoption at the Shelton Animal Shelter in Shelton, Conn. on Tuesday, April 20, 2021.Brian A. Pounds / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
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Volunteer Andy Hollcomb holds one of 22 dogs recently rescued at the Stamford Animal Shelter in Stamford, Conn., on Wednesday April 28, 2021.Christian Abraham / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
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7of8Old, black dog, lying on a sofa. Greying around the muzzle and eyes.Getty ImagesShow MoreShow Less
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After adoptions of dogs and cats spiked during the pandemic as families worked and attended school from home, Connecticut vets say they’ve had to hire more staff to keep up with the demand for appointments.
Ridgefield middle school s Spirit Week raises $1,300 for local charities
Alyssa Seidman
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RIDGEFIELD The East Ridge Middle School student council recently sponsored its first Spirit Week.
Over the course of five days, students competed against each other in a variety of challenges, including grade-level fundraisers in which students purchased bandannas that matched their class’ spirit color. The proceeds from those sales, as well as additional donations, raised more than $1,300 for three charities.
The sixth grade’s contributions benefited the Danbury Animal Welfare Society, the seventh grade’s contributions benefited The Fragile X Foundation and the eight grade benefited Ridgefield Social Services.
It’s been a ruff year since the last Puppy Bowl. But thankfully the furball faceoff is back to lift your spirits and help take your mind off the pandemic and snowy weather sweeping northern states.
#creativityconnects #Danbury made possible by @lifewtr meet Mike Dubovs #ABRlighting #localcreative #volunteer & inspired by @DAWS CT #nature #artisan shops #concerts @FarmersDanbury #vintagecars thankful for @ExMayorMark
12 Connecticut dogs to make national debut as part of Puppy Bowl
News 12 Staff
Updated on:Feb 05, 2021, 9:23am EST
Several dogs from Connecticut will make their national debut Sunday as part of the annual four-legged football game - the Puppy Bowl - before the Super Bowl.
It s Team Ruff vs. Team Fluff to win the coveted Lombarky trophy, and 12 dogs from western Connecticut were among 70 chosen to compete.
This year, pint-sized pooches were drafted from Danbury Animal Welfare Society, also known as DAWS. Filming took place in upstate New York to accommodate social distancing. This is actually DAWS fourth time in the Puppy Bowl, says DAWS Director of Development and Marketing Alice Meenan. We re kind of sworn to secrecy until the final event Sunday, but you should definitely be on the lookout for Lucy. She definitely was a great participant and great player.