Connecticut Humane Society

863 Danbury Road Wilton, Connecticut 06897
Dogs, Cats & Other Animals
Connecticut Humane Society animal shelter in Wilton, CT
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Hours of operation

  1. Monday Closed
  2. Tuesday 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM
  3. Wednesday 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM
  4. Thursday 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM Today
  5. Friday 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM
  6. Saturday 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM
  7. Sunday Closed

Hours as reported by the shelter. Call ahead before visiting — holiday and intake hours can differ.

About this shelter

Connecticut Humane Society in Wilton, CT

The Connecticut Humane Society is a humane society located in Wilton, Connecticut, about 9 miles south of Norwalk. It is the oldest and most comprehensive animal welfare organization in the state, helping thousands of pets every year, and its Wilton location is home to a pet resource center. The Wilton adoption center is open Tuesday through Saturday from 12:00 to 4:30 PM. The organization envisions a Connecticut where every companion animal finds a permanent, compassionate home, communities are enriched by the bond between people and animals, and animal cruelty no longer exists.

Before you go

Adopting from Connecticut Humane Society

Adoption process

Adopting requires an in-person visit to a CHS location (Newington, Waterford, or Wilton) to complete an adoption questionnaire and meet with a counselor; adopters must be 18+, show valid photo ID, may need landlord approval, and must sign an adoption agreement before taking the pet home.

Service area
Connecticut (locations in Newington, Waterford/Quaker Hill, and Wilton)
Animals served
Dogs, Cats & Other Animals

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