Friends of the Wallingford Animal Shelter

09/03/2026

We support our Veterinary healthcare partners ❤️

The white 🐘 in the room. Most people know it occurs but it's swept under the rug. And it shouldn't be.

Veterinary staff face intense emotional pressures, long hours, and high rates of burnout and su***de compared to the general public.

💙1 in 3 veterinary professionals have considered leaving the field due to poor mental health, and studies show elevated risks of severe psychological distress and suicidal ideation. We all here have known plenty of vets that aren't vets anymore sadly, some of us know a few vets that took/ attempted to take their lives.

💙30%-40% of vets report high levels of burnout- techs/ support staff are even higher (65%- 70%).

This is real and has only gotten worse.

This seems fitting to share since it's National Su***de Prevention Month, a dedicated time to raise awareness and reduce stigma.

If you or anyone you know is struggling, please call or text 988 for free, confidential support.

08/26/2026

🐾 HAPPY NATIONAL DOG DAY! 🐾

What better way to celebrate than by helping save a life? ❤️

These sweet dogs are currently available for adoption through Wallingford Animal Control. 🐶

🐾 Meatball Marinara
🐾 Charcoal
🐾 Rose
🐾 Gabby Gabagool
🐾 Basil

You can find their profiles and adoption information on Petfinder. Even if you can’t adopt, sharing their profiles could help them find the family they’ve been waiting for!

Adopt. Share. Save a life. ❤️🐾

Happy National Dog Day! 🐶🎉

https://www.petfinder.com/search/pets-for-adoption/?shelterRescue=792634d0-37a3-45c9-9df6-36901b718499&distance=anywhere

08/22/2026

Happy Caturday from Erica May!🐈‍⬛❤️🐾

Erica May is like a cold sweet tea on a hot Texas summer day, hitting all of the right notes. A quintessential lady, she carries herself with class and dignity. Having raised a litter of very well-mannered kittens, it is now her time in the spotlight.

https://www.petfinder.com/cat/erica-may-f7764c2e-fd57-46cd-8eb6-e54763616fad/ct/wallingford/wallingford-animal-control-ct227/details/ -details-story-section

08/21/2026

Happy Friday from Mellow!🐈‍⬛❤️🐾

Mellow is as his name implies, one smooth character. Described as a potential lap cat, Mellow is adored by volunteers and staff alike. We love the way he cuddles with his stuffed toys sometimes as he sleeps.

Mellow had bladder stones when he came to us, which we had surgically removed. He is on a strictly canned food diet and will need some regular medical maintenance to watch for reoccurrence. Not a big deal at all!

https://www.petfinder.com/cat/mellow-3d7f0e0e-a4b3-4211-aa5f-ec31078f8e90/ct/wallingford/wallingford-animal-control-ct227/details/

08/18/2026

🖤🐈‍⬛ Happy Black Cat Appreciation Day! 🐈‍⬛🖤

Celebrating these beautiful, mysterious, and often misunderstood little house panthers. May your day be filled with purrs, cuddles, and plenty of treats! 🐾🖤

08/17/2026

Tonight, the CAT NIGHTS begin! 🐱 A rather obscure old Irish legend said that a witch could turn herself into a cat eight times, but on the ninth time (August 17), she couldn’t regain her human form. This bit of folklore also gives us the saying, “A cat has nine lives.”

Learn more about Cat Nights and the lore surrounding them! Almanac.com/Cat-Nights 🐱

08/16/2026

🚨 Nova was LOST August 12, 2026 in Wallingford, CT 06492 near near choate rosemary hall.
Please spread the word for this lost cat by sharing this post.

💬 Owner's Message: "This is our family cat, but more specifically my 14 year old little sisters best friend. Nova is her baby and we miss her so so much."

🐾 Description: "silver grey tabby, white stomach, green eyes, a peice missing from her right ear, flea collar on"

🔗 For more info or to contact Nova's owner, click here: https://www.pawboost.com/p/73268244

👀 Neighbors in Wallingford may have seen Nova. Please check yards, garages, sheds, and security cameras nearby.

📣 Lost or found a pet? Report it to PawBoost here: https://www.pawboost.com/l/rpl

⚠️ WARNING: Please be cautious of users offering ‘pet tracking services’ in comments. We recommend only working with local shelters and verified organizations. Never send money to unknown services.

08/16/2026

This is so true!

Please Spay and Neuter!!!

It is the ONLY way out of the current cat overpopulation crisis. It is the ONLY way to end the suffering on the streets. There aren’t enough home for all of the cats. Spaying and neutering you personal pets and any neighborhood/community cats you know of is the ONLY way.

08/09/2026

Great information

It’s not wise to feed wild raccoons, but there are a lot of people who will so please follow these guidelines:

🦝Do not allow them to see you leaving food.

🦝Leave food scattered through your property, not in a bowl on your porch or steps.

🦝Do not feed daily.

🦝Don’t feed them if you have free-roaming cats or dogs on your property.

🦝Provide only cat food, dog food, fresh fruit, and eggs. Do not feed junk food, dairy products, or processed grains.

🦝If you live in an area where bears are known to live, do not feed raccoons under any circumstances, or their much larger cousins will start coming.