PHOTOS: DAWS 4th Annual ‘Run Your Tail Off’ 5K Run Was a Huge Success!
The sunny, not-too-warm weather couldn’t be more perfect for the DAWS 4th Annual ‘Run Your Tail Off’ 5K Run that took place April 24, 2016, […]
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DAWS 4th Annual ‘Run Your Tail Off’ 5K is Sunday, April 24
Join DAWS for their 4th Annual Run Your Tail Off 5K on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at 8 a.m. Report by Paula Antolini March […]
Today Is National Puppy Day: DAWS Has Puppies to Adopt!
What better way to celebrate National Puppy Day today than to pay a visit to adoptable puppies at our local Danbury Animal Welfare Society (DAWS). […]
Sen. Boucher is an Honorary Chairperson at the AKC’s Annual ‘Meet the Breeds’ Event, Feb. 13
“I am honored to join other elected officials for this cause and thank the AKC for the work it does in promoting responsible dog ownership […]
Cold Weather Pet Safety for Dogs, Cats and Horses
Cold weather poses serious threats to your pets’ health. Here are some tips to keep your pets safe during cold weather. Report by Paula Antolini […]
Bethel CTSART Is Prepared for Sheltering Pets Should and Outage Occur During the Snow Storm
In the possibility that the town loses power during this storm, Bethel and other surrounding towns in CT Region 5 (see map below) have trained […]
Snow Storm Emergency Evacuation Checklist for Families and Pets
Are You Prepared for an Emergency Evacuation? Are Your Pets? Will You Know What to Do and What to Bring? If you are forced to […]
October is National Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog Month, Help a Shelter Today!
If you’re thinking about getting a dog, be a hero and consider adopting a rescue animal or a dog from your local shelter. You’ll be […]
Danbury Animal Welfare Society (DAWS) 3rd Annual Stuff-a-Truck Event, Oct. 24
Stop by our Stuff-a-Truck event and help us stock our shelves with the supplies we need to care for the animals in our shelter. Check […]
Danbury Annual Welfare Society (DAWS) FIRST Annual Fall Fest, Oct. 17
On October 17, the Danbury Animal Welfare Society (DAWS) will be hosting its first-ever Fall Fest! This kid-oriented event is designed to bring families together […]
100+ PHOTOS: Danbury Animal Welfare Society (DAWS) 26th Annual Walk for Animals Was Well Attended
Perfect weather welcomed animal lovers and their pets to Meckauer Park in Bethel, Connecticut, on Sunday, September 27, 2015, to participate in the Danbury Animal […]
Pet Lovers Unite! Shop at Talbots Sept. 26 and Support Westport Animal Shelter Advocates, Sen. Boucher Hosting
On Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015, Senator Toni Boucher will be hosting a fundraiser for WASA at Talbots (165 Main Street, Westport, CT), from 10 am […]
First Annual Tails of Courage “Run with the Pack” 5K Run and Fun Walk , Aug. 29
Tails of Courage is hosting their first annual 5k Run and Fun Walk fundraiser to raise awareness and funds to support their animal rescue mission. […]
FDA Warns of Illnesses and Deaths in Pets Exposed to Prescription Topical Pain Medications Containing Flurbiprofen
The pet owners had applied the cream or lotion to their own neck or feet, and not directly to the pet, and it is not […]
Rare Canine Influenza (Dog Flu) Outbreak in Midwest: How to Protect Your Dog
Signs of dog flu infection include cough, runny nose and fever, but not all dogs will exhibit signs. The severity of illness associated with dog […]
Grieving a Cat or Dog … Thought and Poem … By Jeanne Claire Probst
In our beginning literary series we are thrilled to have author/poet/blogger Jeanne Claire Probst join Bethel Advocate as a contributor, sharing her “Thought and Poem” […]
Dog Shelter Fundraiser ‘Tails of Courage Trivia Night’ at The Spot in Bethel, March 28
A portion of the night’s proceeds will go to fund the Tails of Courage dog shelter in Danbury, CT. Report by Paula Antolini March 18, […]
Region 5 CTSART On Alert, Protect Your Pets During Snowstorms
CT State Animal Response Team (CTSART) Region 5 in eastern CT, is on standby and ready to activate if it becomes necessary. Make sure your […]
The ‘Blessing of Animals’ Will Take Place on Oct. 4 in Bethel
***** Have your pet blessed at this lovely community event that brings together animal lovers! By Paula Antolini Oct 1, 2014 7:20PM EDT On Saturday, […]
VIDEO: CTSART Offered Pet Microchipping at the ‘DAWS 25th Annual Dog Walk for Animals 2014’ in Bethel
***** Pet microchipping is a method of ID that will increase the likelihood of finding your pets should they go missing. This is an important […]