The Animal Center Inc. - Newtown Pet Shelter

The Animal Center is an all volunteer, non-profit animal welfare charity. Our programs include: A foster-based, No-Kill rescue and adoption program for homeless and injured cats and kittens; a Feral Cat Assistance Program that provides spay/neuter and vaccination assistance to caregivers of free-roaming, unowned cats in the community; and a dog rescue program that saves adoptable dogs scheduled for euthanasia.

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Adoption Process

To adopt, please fill out our adoption form for the animal you're interested in. When we receive your form, our volunteers will contact you to set up a day and time that works for you to meet the cat or dog you're interested in.

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