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Connecticut animal shelters

There are 373 animal shelters and animal welfare organizations in Connecticut. Combined, these Connecticuter animal shelters employ 511 people, earn more than $66 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $247 million.
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Animal shelters by major Connecticut cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Lansing
 
117
 
$34,359,724
Bridgeport
 
98
 
$17,846,632
New Haven
 
63
 
$5,162,763
Norwich
 
40
 
$2,728,948
Worcester, MA
 
20
 
$970,721
Showing 5 of 5 metros

Job trends for Connecticut animal shelters

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
45
1-10
 
17
11-25
 
12
26-100
 
5
101 to 1,000
 
1
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of animal shelters in Connecticut

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
100
$250k to $1M
 
28
$1M to $5M
 
12
$5M to $25M
 
2
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Directory of animal shelters in Connecticut

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1-20 of 373

Connecticut Humane Society

Connecticut Humane Society promotes animal welfare, placing thousands of pets yearly into loving homes while combating cruelty through education and comprehensive care.
Revenue
$19.4m
Assets
$124.1m
Employees
107
EIN
06-0667605
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends of Animals

Animal advocacy organization that aims to end animal cruelty and exploitation, promoting low-cost spaying and neutering as the primary solution.
Revenue
$5.3m
Assets
$15.6m
Employees
25
EIN
13-6018549
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Our Companions Animal Rescue

To lead a humane movement to protect and advocate for the lives of companion animals. We will accomplish our mission by offering innovative, life-saving programs including creating a sanctuary to rescue those who would otherwise be destroyed.
Revenue
$3.0m
Assets
$7.7m
Employees
58
EIN
41-2047734
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lucky Dog Refuge

Lucky Dog Refuge is a rescue organization that provides rehabilitation, housing, vetting, and training for dogs in need.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$210.8k
Employees
2
EIN
84-4146698
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Danbury Animal Welfare Society (DAWS)

Danbury Animal Welfare Society provides animal rescue & adoption for cats and dogs, a Trap Neuter Return program to sterilize feral cats in their community, low-cost spay/neuter for people who need a low-cost alternative, and a variety of other programs.
Revenue
$893.8k
Assets
$3.2m
Employees
29
EIN
06-0945388
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pet Animal Welfare Society of Connecticut (PAWS)

To operate as an animal rescue organization, to promote humane treatment, prevent cruelty and relieve suffering among animals and to educate the public and cooperate with other animal welfare associations.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$7.1m
Employees
28
EIN
06-6067445
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Waggle Foundation

Waggle Foundation enables high-impact vet care donations to pets in need, building the world's first safety net for medical crises.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$81.3k
Employees
1
EIN
32-0518559
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Protectors of Animals

No-kill animal rescue shelter and spay/neuter clinic in East Hartford, CT promoting the well-being of dogs and cats.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$1.3m
Employees
21
EIN
06-0959891
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Animal Rescue Foundation

The Animal Rescue Foundation rescues and cares for stray dogs and cats through their program of dog and cat rescue. They operate as an animal protection and welfare organization.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$2.4m
Employees
6
EIN
23-7107868
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ridgefield Operation for Animal Rescue Incorporated

Ridgefield Operation for Animal Rescue Incorporated shelters and places homeless dogs and cats. The organization also offers a dog therapy program for nursing home residents.
Revenue
$932.4k
Assets
$2.4m
Employees
18
EIN
06-1604963
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Animal Haven

The Animal Haven's mission is to provide a temporary, safe, caring and humane refuge for homeless, adoptable cats and dogs, and to subsequently place these animals in quality, adoptive and permanent homes.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$4.6m
Employees
32
EIN
06-0735382
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rising Starr Horse Rescue Corporation

Rising Starr rescues and rehabilitates abused horses while educating about equine welfare. They also offer educational classes on equestrian studies.
Revenue
$1.7m
Assets
$2.5m
Employees
12
EIN
47-4027991
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The John T and Jane A Wiederhold Foundation

The John T. and Jane A. wiederhold foundation was created for the purpose of Protecting and improving the welfare of animals of all kinds with a focus on dogs and cats, the Promotion of veterinary programs and the protection of wildlife, including endange....
Revenue
$2.8m
Assets
$29.0m
Employees
0
EIN
06-1830842
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Adopt-A-Dog

Adopt-A-Dog saves dogs by securing homes through adoption events and pet festivals. Based in Greenwich, CT.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$3.9m
Employees
18
EIN
06-1045973
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Save All Dogs

The specific purpose for which Save All Dogs, Inc. waas organized was to form a legitimate no-kill dog and cat rescue group. The organization is licensed as an animal importer with the State of Connecticut and rescues animals locally and from out of state....
Revenue
$768.1k
Assets
$65.9k
Employees
0
EIN
38-3940298
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Feral Care

Feral Care mission is to actively care for and educate people about feral cats in the Puget Sound region.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$965.6k
Employees
16
EIN
38-3746984
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dog Star Rescue

The mission of Dog Star Rescue is to save stray, abandoned, shelter, and owner surrender dogs of all breeds and ages by placing them in qualified, caring, lifelong homes.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$1.6m
Employees
0
EIN
46-4712372
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Equus Foundation

To improve the quality of life of horses, enable the therapeutic use of horses for those with special needs, foster the horse-human bond, and educate the public on the horse's unique ability to empower, teach and heal.
Revenue
$942.8k
Assets
$1.0m
Employees
1
EIN
42-1547242
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hidden Gem Animal Rescue

Hidden Gem Animal Rescue is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Easton, CT that was founded in 2023.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
93-4514128
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Naugatuck Valley Audubon Society

Naugatuck Valley Audubon Society is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Beacon Falls, CT that was founded in 2003.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
56-2319342
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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