Westport Animal Control Seeks Loving Homes for Dogs

Westport Animal Shelter Advocates, or WASA, is a charitable not-for-profit organization that shelters, and provides care for, animals in the greater Fairfield County area.

The organization is currently raising funds for the rehabilitation of the Westport Animal Control (WAC) facility, where animals are held until loving new homes are found for them.

Often the animals that come into the WAC have been abandoned, neglected and/or abused. They are provided with the care it takes to help them recuperate.

Currently WAC is seeking loving homes for six dogs (see accompanying photos):

Katie

Katie is a gorgeous husky of about 3 years of age that recently arrived at Westport Animal Control after being spotted running along Greens Farms Road. Not only was she abandoned one of her eyes was in danger of rupturing due to glaucoma. WASA arranged for Katie to have the surgery she needed with the "bad" eye removed and a prosthetic eye put in its place. Katie is currently recuperating at Cornell Veterinary Hospital in Stamford. She has been a sweet and very affectionate dog throughout her painful ordeal. Katie is housebroken and walks well on a leash. Like most huskies, she is charmingly vocal and just a great girl.

Emma

Emma was found by a Westport resident after being tossed by a car or truck into bushes along Long Lots Road. She is receiving ongoing care for severe puncture wounds on both sides of her face and along her body as well as abrasions from being tossed. She was severely under-weight, but is steadily gaining weight. Her limp from a bite to her tendon is lessening each day. During her rehabilitation at Westport Animal Control, she will need ongoing veterinary care and evaluation. Short walks and gentle strokes are received with sad, gentle eyes, but she is beginning to wag her tail and happily welcomes all the attention she is receiving. We are determined to give her a second chance. For more information about Emma or to contribute to her medical care, please email wasa1@optonline.net or call (203) 557-0361.

Piccolino

Piccolino is the newest arrival to Westport Animal Control. He is a handsome little Shih Tzu of approximately one and a half years of age. He is affectionate and knows his basic commands. He appears to get along well with other dogs and loves attention. He's just an adorable little fellow that will make a wonderful pet. For additional information about Pic, please email wasa1@optonline.net.

Maxwell

Okay, don’t laugh – but you can smile. Max certainly makes the staff and volunteers smile every time we take him for a walk. He is a little challenged in the pedigree department, but the combination (we’re thinking Jack Russell-corgi) is delightful. Maxwell is friendly, cuddly and playful. He loves to go on walks and chase a tennis ball. Max is good with children too. For additional information about Max, please email wasa1@optonline.net.

William

William (Wills to his friends) is a 4-year-old prince of a shepherd mix that is being fostered by a WASA volunteer. He was rescued from a Connecticut animal control facility after he landed there upon the death of his owner. He is gentle, calm and an all around love of a dog. He is housebroken, well trained, wonderful with other dogs and walks very well on a leash. Your name doesn’t have to be Kate to appreciate his grandness.  Wills is on daily medication for seizures he has had in the past. He is neutered and up to date on his vaccinations. Please send an email to wasa1@optonline.net for additional information and an adoption application.

King

King is a 2-year-old Brussels-Pug mix that needs someone to love him – but you don’t have to live in a castle. King was surrendered because his former owner “did not have time for him.” King loves to be held and certainly falls into the category of lap dog. He is okay with other dogs as long as they aren’t too rough with him. King is up to date on vaccinations and is neutered. He is parasite free. For additional information about King, please send an email to wasa1@optonline.net.

Middleton

Middleton a.k.a Middie is a 6-month-old staffie mix being fostered by a WASA volunteer. She wins hearts wherever she goes with her playful personality and wagging tail. Middie is great with other dogs particularly those that are ready to play. She shares her toys very nicely and loves to play tug of war with other canine friends. Middie loves to cuddle, especially in the morning. She definitely isn’t a morning girl which comes in handy when you want to sip some coffee and read the paper before you head out for morning exercise. Middie is up to date on her vaccinations, and is spayed and parasite free. For additional information about Middie, please send an email to wasa1@optonline.net.