Our office in Newtown, CT likes to get involved in the local community. A few years ago, our office chose Canine Advocates of Newtown, Inc. Canine Advocates is a non-profit organization located in Newtown, CT and was formed in 1999 to do the following:
- to be a voice for the animals of Newtown
- to further the quality of life, safety and health of the dogs and cats at the Newtown Pound
- to assist in the adoption process through advertising, screening and education
- to provide walks, socialization and human interaction for the dogs
- to promote rescue referrals
- and to provide spay/neutering, rabies and distemper shots for all animals at the pound before adoption.
A membership to Canine Advocates is $20 per year or you can donate money toward building the new pound here in town or for vetinary care. A paypal link on the homepage makes this possible or you can send a donation to Canine Advocates of Newtown, Inc., at PO Box 236, Newtown, CT 06470
Canine Advocates has a "wish list" of items that they need.
| Food | Toys | Cleaning Supplies |
| Nutro Max mini chunk dog food, Iams dry Dog Food, Freeze dried Liver treats, Tooth paste (poultry flavor), Soft toothbrushes, Pig's ears | Large rubber Kong toys, Air Kongs, Large rope toys, Frisbees, Squeak toys | Bleach, Ammonia, Paper towels, Laundry detergent, Dryer sheets, Towels, Large black garbage bags |
| Office Supplies | Gift Certificates | Misc |
| Ink cartridges: HP 27, HP 28, HP 56 & HP 57, Stamps, Self Sealing Envelopes 4 3/4 X 5 3/4 and 4 1/8 x 9 1/2, White Card Stock 8 1/2 x 11 | Petco, Choice Pet Supplies, Staples, Office Max | Choke chain collars, Sturdy slide leads |
Prudential Connecticut Realty's Newtown Office has helped with the Putting on the Dog fundraising event 2 years in a row. We were responsible for securing food donations from local restaurants and delivering them to the event location. Click here for Event and Fundraiser information.
Lastly, Canine Advocates puts out the word for dogs and cats available for adoption. Adoption fees are $75 for a dog ($5.00 goes to the Newtown Pound & $70 goes to Canine Advocates to defray vetinary care costs) and $50 for a cat ($5.00 goes to the Newtown Pound & $45 goes to Canine Advocates to defray vetinary care costs).
Bob & Richelle Ward, Realtors, ABR
Prudential Connecticut Realty
www.connecticuthomesforsale.com
Cell - (203) 470-9818
Bob and Richelle,
This is an admirable and necessary cause! I do what I can to help support our local shelter. If people would simply take "full" responsibility for their pets we could eradicate the rampant overpopulation thus diminishing the need to put animals down. I'm so glad to hear you are on their side!
Later in the rain~Deb
Deb - We feel that the Canine Advocates is a great cause. One of their goals has been to raise funds to build a new pound for the town. We have pets of our own and feel we are lucky to have them as members of our family.
Greetings! Please see the recent Nashua dog shock incident; please disseminate this vital public service to preclude more tragedies. Many thanks.
Best,
Blair
Just so you know, I confer with Con Edison's Stray Voltage and Public Affairs Units and contribute to Wet Nose Guide and New York Dog Chat.
HOW TO SLAY AN INVISIBLE DANGER.
Blair Sorrel, Founder
http://www.StreetZaps.com
Contact voltage is a chronic hidden hazard that can readily victimize an unsuspecting dog, walker, horse, rider, or both. No dog lover could possibly observe a more horrifying scene than witnessing his beloved pet instantaneously maimed or tragically electrocuted. When you exercise your pooch, please exercise greater prudence. Common outdoor electrical and metal fixtures may shock or even kill your vulnerable dog. And depending upon the current, the walker will be bitten and like poor Aric Roman, suffer permanently. But you can, indeed, self-protect.
Just start to adopt this simple strategy - EYEBALL THE BLOCK, AND AVOID A SHOCK. Take a few seconds and make your trajectory toward generally safer, free standing, non-conductive surfaces, ie., plastic, wood, cardboard. Intuit your dog's cues and if it's resistant, change directions. Work site perimeters may be live so try to elude them. If necessary, switch sides of the street or your hands when leading to skirt hazards. If you traverse the same route, you may memorize locations of potential dangers. Carry your pooch when in doubt. Consider indoor restroom products like PottyPark when external conditions are chancy or RopeNGo's hardware-free leash and harness. And don't rely on dog booties as a palliative as they will actually put your pet at even greater risk since the dog can't tell you they're leaking! To learn to more, please see StreetZaps. A safer walk is yours year round if you are willing to open to your eyes and mind to it.