Gone to the Dogs: Mia Has Her "Muttigree." 2nd Pet Store Task Force Hearing Set for Wednesday

Mia, Sweet Girl with her Muttigree

Mia, a 6-month old who is slightly shy and being fostered through OPIN. Her DNA test revealed she is a French Bulldog-English Bulldog-Staffie-Beagle mix as well as a small combination of other miscellaneous breeds.  

Mia almost died from Parvo, a disease affecting unvaccinated dogs, and one that is usually fatal.  She fought hard, beat the disease and is ready for her new home.  Mia is spayed, vaccinated, microchipped and in an OPIN foster home waiting for her permanent home.  

To meet Mia, please contact OPIN, the nonprofit that supports the Stamford Animal Shelter, at:  (203) 348-4397, email: outreach@opinpets.org or, fill out an online application at: opinpets.org.  See all the pets available for adoption at either the shelter or in OPIN’s foster network:  www.opinpets.org

Pet Store Task Force Hearing #2 of 2

The Connecticut Pet Shop Task Force, established in 2013 to examine the sale of cats and dogs sold in the state’s pet shops, will hold its second and final public hearing on Wed., Dec. 4 at 12:00 at the legislative office building, 300 Capitol Ave. Room 2A, Hartford, Connecticut 06106.

The first hearing, convened last month in Fairfield by the task force, was attended by a number of representatives of from commercial breeders, pet store owners and local rescue groups. 

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Adoption Events and Fundraisers:

• Mt. Vernon Animal Shelter Cat Adoption Event. Saturday, Nov. 30 at 11:00am - 8:00p.m. at Petsmart in Pelham, NY.  (map)  
  
  
• Animals in Distress, the no-kill cat shelter is hosting an Open House, Saturday, Nov. 30 from 1:00p.m.-4:00p.m. at 238 Danbury Road Wilton. Email kittiesforkeeps@gmail.com (203) 762-2006.
  
  
• Canine Company and DAWS. On Saturday, Dec. 7 Canine Company in Wilton is hosting 'Santa Paws' for DAWS with photo opportunities and raffles with prizes, baked goods, a visit from K9 Officer Enzo of the Wilton Police, and animals for adoption from DAWS.  
  
  
• Holiday Open House at the SPCA of Westchester, Sunday, Dec. 8 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  590 N State Rd, Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510. Tel. (914) 941-2894
  
  Bring the entire family and your dog(s)! Holiday portraits will be taken by Liza Margulies of Snootydog.com. Plus enjoy yummy food, wonderful refreshments, music, games and exciting raffle prizes! No fee to attend. RSVP greatly appreciated: Lisa@spca914.org or (914) 941-2896 ext. 22. *Only well behaved dogs please. All dogs must be on a 6 foot lead or shorter-no flexi leads.

• Bully Breed Rescue calendar fundraiser. Order a 2014 BBR Calendar by Tischman Pets Photography and all proceeds go to BBR's homeless dogs. 
  To order, visit BBR's website:http://bullybreedrescueinc.org/store/ Email: bbrct.blake@gmail.com with questions. The total is $21 ($15 per calendar plus $6 priority mail shipping). Calendars ship once a week