• Welcome to Danbury Animal Welfare Society

    For over 40 years, Danbury Animal Welfare Society (DAWS) has been dedicated to improving the lives of animals in our community and beyond.

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  • Spread PEACE! Spread JOY!

    Your donations to DAWS have a direct, life-saving impact, sheltering homeless animals and providing low-cost spay and neuter services. Your donations bring more PEACE and JOY to your community!

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  • Your membership makes a difference!

    Your donation as a Friend, Guardian, Champion, Protector or Angel member of DAWS makes a significant impact on the lives of helpless animals in need!

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  • Pets for Patriots!

    DAWS is proud to work with Pets for Patriots, an organization that helps save lives by helping United States veterans and service members adopt the most overlooked dogs and cats.

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Adopt

Find your next furry friend here. View our adorable, adoptable animals.
Adopt

Donate

Our lifesaving work is made possible by kindness and generosity of donors like you!
Donate

Volunteer

With just a few hours a week, you can make a difference in the lives of an animals in need.
Volunteer

Dog/Cat Surrenders

Dog/Cat surrenders are made by appointment only

For dog surrender information please contact kennel@daws.org.  For cat surrenders, please contact cattery@daws.org

Featured Dog

Say Hello to Bella!

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Featured Cat

Say Hello to Delilah!

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Adoption Stats

Tracking our progress

December 2019 Adoptions:

  • Cats/Kittens: 44
  • Dogs/Puppies: 47

2019 Total Adoptions:

  • Cats/Kittens: 365
  • Dogs/Puppies: 598

Stay in Touch

COME VISIT US:

147 Grassy Plain Street
Bethel, CT 06801
203.744.3297
daws@daws.org

Adoption Open House Hours
Cats: Monday through Friday, 6PM – 8PM
Dogs: Monday and Wednesday through Friday, 6PM – 8PM (no Tuesday Open House)
Cats & Dogs: Saturday and Sunday, 2PM – 4PM

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