Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter
Our mission is to protect the public, provide excellent animal care, find good homes for our animal guests, to promote responsible pet guardianship, to work to end the overpopulation of feral cats in our community, and to run a well organized, efficient shelter with rehabilitation through education philosophy.
The shelter is now open to the public from 11 am until 3 pm every day. Feel free to visit the many guinea pigs, chinchillas, rabbits, dogs, puppies, cats and kittens! Oh and our chickens and ducks are here too (they are not for adoption but are providing education for children at animal camp.)
If you need an application to adopt go to https://www.branford-ct.gov/departments/animal-shelter/adoption ! If you do not have access to fill out the application online feel free to come to the animal shelter with your drivers license , vet information, housing info (including lease if you rent) and we will help you fill it out online .
Support our animals by purchasing much-needed food and supplies from our Amazon Wishlist! These items will definitely help our furry friends and our staff to keep them clean and healthy. The best part is you can help right from your computer or cell phone. You simply place your order and Amazon will deliver the items right to our shelter!
Pet-Friendly Housing!
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Animal Camp 2025
Animal camp is for children who love to learn about all types of animals, are interested in learning about how to protect their habitats, that love to do animal crafts and games and depending on their age enjoy taking field trips to animal places ...and OF COURSE LOVE GETTING TO HANDLE AND MEET ALL KINDS OF ANIMALS !!! Please fill out the application on this link
For ages 4 & 5 year olds
Camp operates 10AM - 1PM Price for the week - $200 Weeks for this age group include: August 11-15
For ages 6-10 year olds
Camp operates 10AM - 3PM Price for the week - $300 Weeks for this age group include: June 23-27, July 7-11, July 14-18, July 21-25, July 28-August 1 and August 4-8
THANK YOU TO THE Greater New Haven St.Patrick’s Day Parade Committee for having us as the beneficiary to their contest
THE LUCK OF THE IRISH LABEL CONTEST
The Greater New Haven St. Patrick's Day Parade has partnered with Thimble Island Brewing Company for the “Luck of the Irish Label Contest.” One lucky pet can win the opportunity to be featured on the label of a special edition brew! Is your pet ready to become a superstar? This fundraiser is for pet lovers everywhere and will benefit the Greater New Haven St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee and the Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter.
Prizes
1st Prize:
Winning Pet Will Be Featured on the label of a special edition brew from Thimble Island Brewing Company plus, you’ll receive 2 cases of the Special Edition Brew featuring your winning pet’s perfect face and a $100 gift card to the Trinity Bar & Restaurant.
2nd Prize:
$75 gift card to the Trinity Bar & Restaurant
3rd Prize:
$50 gift card to the Trinity Bar & Restaurant
Click here to learn more and to participate
https://www.gogophotocontest.com/stpatricksdayparade