Waterbury Woof Pack CT

06/04/2026

Rabies clinic this Sunday in Southbury!

This Sunday is our rabies clinic

06/04/2026

On Tuesday, I got to spend time with Chucky.

Not “Chucky the case.”
Not “Chucky from the pound.”
Not “Chucky who needed training.”
Not “Chucky who we thought was a girl for longer than we should probably admit.”
Not “Chucky who turned out to have a severe chicken allergy because apparently even his immune system said, no chicken. EVER.”

Just Chucky.

A dog.

A sweet, slow, soft little guy who has been through far more than any dog should have to go through.

Chucky spent months at WDP. He was a little reactive, a little unsure, and he needed more than the pound could give him. So he went to training, and I visited him there to help him work through the big scary feelings that came from surviving whatever life threw at him before he ever landed in Waterbury.

And this was the first time since I’ve known him that I got to just be with him.

No big agenda. No urgent networking. No “how do we fix this.” No trying to get him from one step to the next.

Just Chucky, being a dog.

And that’s what makes this so unfair.

After everything, Chucky is now battling congestive heart failure. His belly is filled with fluid. He moves slowly. He takes his time. He is only about 5 years old, and he should have so much more time ahead of him.

He should have years of snacks, naps, yard sniffs, cuddles, and people telling him he is the handsomest boy in the world.

Instead, this sweet dog has been robbed over and over again.

Robbed by whatever happened before we met him.
Robbed by months in a kennel.
Robbed of the easy, ordinary life every dog deserves.

And now, just when he finally has an incredible foster home and a foster momma who loves him so much, he is fighting for his life.

Life is not fair.

But what we can do, what we always try to do, is make sure the dogs who have been failed by life are not failed by us too.

Chucky is getting the care he needs because our friends at All About the Dogs Rescue said yes to him. They said yes when he was complicated. They said yes when he needed training. They said yes when he needed medical care. And they are still saying yes now.

We love you, Chucky. We are so sorry life has been so unfair to you. And we are so grateful that, for whatever time you have, you are finally surrounded by people who see you, love you, and know you were always worth fighting for.

06/04/2026

A few months ago, we had the pleasure of speaking with AJ about the Waterbury Woof Pack, who we are, what we do, and why we do it.

He immediately understood the mission. More than that, he believed in it.

AJ brought our name to the board of the American Italian Civic Club, and thanks to him, they chose the Woof Pack as a beneficiary of their June 28th Car Show.

Today, we learned that AJ tragically passed away about a month ago.

In true AJ fashion, his legacy of generosity did not stop with him. His family asked that donations be made to the AICC in lieu of flowers, and together with AJ’s beloved sister, they very generously decided those donations should come to the Waterbury Woof Pack to help us continue supporting the animals of the Waterbury shelter on their journeys to forever.

We are incredibly grateful for their kindness and support. But more than anything, we are grateful that we had the chance to know AJ, even briefly, and to see the kind of heart he had for his community. We are moved beyond words.

We are honored to be part of this event, and we hope you’ll join us in celebrating AJ’s life, his service, and the generosity he leaves behind.

For AJ. For community. For the animals still waiting.

Thank you. 💕

06/03/2026

Big big thank you to ACO Kristin from Southbury Animal Control for her help with a couple of Waterbury babies down on their luck!

These littles will thrive in her very capable hands and be ready for adoption when they are old enough.

06/03/2026

HAPPY TAILS, LEO AND TANK!

Our sweet little scaredy boy and our resident chunky puppy have officially left the pound and headed home. Leo and Tank are adopted.

Thank you to every single person who shared their stories, cheered them on, and believed what we believe every day: that a scared dog in the pound is not a “bad dog.” They are not their kennel stress. They are not their fear. They are not the worst day of their life.

They are soft landings waiting to happen.

They are couch goblins in training.

They are someone’s baby.

And now Leo and Tank get to prove it.

We love this community. We love our adopters. And we really, really love these dogs.

Happy tails, babies. Go be weird and wonderful forever. 💛

Thank you to everyone who applied to adopt; we retain your applications and will reach out if we think we have a good fit for you! In the meantime, please check out other municipal shelters and rescues if you just can’t wait for your next family member!

And for those with pending applications for other pups, stay tuned! We’re on to yours next. Thank you for your patience!

06/02/2026

Found ferret.. please share.

Please spread the word so we can reunite this found ferret with its family! FOUND on June 2, 2026 in Waterbury, CT 06705 near Off frost road on Greenleaf Ave

Message from Finder: "The small ferret came up to my porch this afternoon. Checking to see if this is anyone’s pet please respond to me if this is your pet or if you know who’s pet this is"

Description: Brown and white ferret

Do you have information? Contact finder here: https://www.pawboost.com/p/72958602

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

⚠️ 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.

06/02/2026

Aaaaaaaaand she’s outta here! Sweet Tater Tot has made her way to Muddy Moose Mutts Rescue! She will be fully vetted and available for adoption soon. We know she is in the absolute best hands! Happy happy tails sweet girl!!

06/02/2026

Please BOLO for Mittens!

06/02/2026

WATERBURY MEW CREW

Fosters are desperately needed for cats in Waterbury!

There are many rescue organizations who often help cats in Waterbury, but without foster homes, friendly cats and kittens are living outside with no shelter, or steady access to food and water.

We talk a lot about community here, and this is one of the best ways to help animals in our community.

We’re going to be working on this post throughout the day and adding foster application links. Please feel free to add your rescue’s link in the comments if you would like. 💕

[These are real cats and kittens in Waterbury who need help, and are currently living on the streets. We are doing our best to help them, YOU can help save their lives.]