Presents For Paws

10/28/2026

Thank you, Maureen G. for these treats!!!

10/27/2026

Only a few days left to vote in our Pawtoberfest Costume Contest!

We had a fabulous turnout for this year's PAWtoberfest Costume Contest!

This competition was free to enter. Contestants and their parents had to come to our booth to get their photo taken, pick a CATegory (or categories) and of course get lots of pets!

Voting is free, so share our link and the winners will be announced on Halloween!

VOTE NOW: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpn13X9fyLj8pKbxyVk-ognT0TtDjoJcznXYaiY0l0YXJRNQ/viewform?usp=dialog

Winners will receive a certificate and little Presents for Paws gift as a thank you for their efforts.


Friends of Old Lyme Animal Control

10/27/2026

Don't forget to vote for Paw Revere in Best Adult Group! WINNERS ANNOUNCED ON HALLOWEEN!

Vote now: https://forms.gle/MKY8R8w5YCA6oFf4A

✅ VOTE for our scarecrow, Paw Revere and his faithful steed, Brown Beauty!

This year's scarecrow theme was '250 Years of American Spirit'.

✅ Paw Revere is listed under 'Best Adult Group'.

Winners will be announced on Halloween - so don't wait!

✅ https://forms.gle/MKY8R8w5YCA6oFf4A

Many thanks to the East Haddam Economic Development Commission for this fun tradition!

10/22/2026

✅ VOTE for our scarecrow, Paw Revere and his faithful steed, Brown Beauty!

This year's scarecrow theme was '250 Years of American Spirit'.

✅ Paw Revere is listed under 'Best Adult Group'.

Winners will be announced on Halloween - so don't wait!

✅ https://forms.gle/MKY8R8w5YCA6oFf4A

Many thanks to the East Haddam Economic Development Commission for this fun tradition!

10/22/2026

Support shelter pets this HOWL-ween with some PURR-fectly yummy treats!

Dog treats
Tough chewing dog toys (like kongs, nylabones, benebones, etc - no rawhide)
Cat treats

Shop local at Shagbark Lumber & Farm Supplies - their pet room is full of pet essentials - and that's no TRICK! Drop it right in our red donation bin.

If you can't swing by Shagbark, you can shop online from our various wishlists:
Chewy (https://www.chewy.com/g/presents-for-paws_b65968896)
Amazon.com (https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/291TM8BOUVPL3)

10/22/2026

Halloween is just around the corner. Just a few reminders on how to keep your furry friend safe!

10/21/2026

Today we visited a new municipality! We delivered 100lbs of dog food. 20lbs of cat food, 50 cans of dog food, and 50lbs of cat litter to Middlebury Animal Control 🐾

Your donations make a difference fir so many animal shelters across CT! Thank you for your support!

Brass City Rescue Alliance

10/19/2026

Thank you all for an amazing Pawtoberfest! You helped raise over $3400 for the Friends of Old Lyme Animal Control.

Many thanks to Zephyr Band for the music and Laurel for the delicious food. To the folks who stopped by our booth, we loved meeting you! Don't forget to vote in our costume contest: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpn13X9fyLj8pKbxyVk-ognT0TtDjoJcznXYaiY0l0YXJRNQ/viewform?usp=dialog

We had so many wonderful vendors!
Rustic Paws
Creative Turnings
Jen's Homemade Treats
Barb Pitkin Unique Towels
Parea Creative LLC (pet portraits)
Shoreline Happy Paws LLC
Boomer's Baked Goods
Quinn crafts and more
Ladybug Hand Crafts
Penny Bakes
All Bright Canines
Kevin Smith Birdhouses
Geri's Creative Den
My Tail's Wagging

Hope to see you again next year!

10/17/2026

Thank you Choice Pet in Old Saybrook for these donations. They're currently running a promo where you can purchase a specially marked bag of dog food to donate!

Pawtastic!!

10/13/2026

We had a fabulous turnout for this year's PAWtoberfest Costume Contest!

This competition was free to enter. Contestants and their parents had to come to our booth to get their photo taken, pick a CATegory (or categories) and of course get lots of pets!

Voting is free, so share our link and the winners will be announced on Halloween!

VOTE NOW: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpn13X9fyLj8pKbxyVk-ognT0TtDjoJcznXYaiY0l0YXJRNQ/viewform?usp=dialog

Winners will receive a certificate and little Presents for Paws gift as a thank you for their efforts.


Friends of Old Lyme Animal Control