About Meow
Meow is an animal shelter in Litchfield, Litchfield County, Connecticut. Its name and records point to a focus on cats. It is registered with the IRS as a tax-exempt organization, recognized in 1992. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Torrington Animal Control, about 4.8 mi away.
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41.71075, -73.13689
What Meow does
- Pet adoption Not available
- Accepts owner surrenders Not available
- Lost and found pets Not available
- Foster program Not available
- Volunteer program Not available
- Spay and neuter clinic Not available
- Vaccination clinic Not available
- Microchipping Not available
- No-kill (stated) Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Dogs Not available
- Cats Yes
- Rabbits and small animals Not available
- Birds Not available
- Reptiles Not available
- Horses Not available
- Farm animals Not available
- Wildlife Not available
Nearby shelters and rescues
- Torrington Animal Control248 Lower Bogue Rd, Harwinton, CTAnimal control4.8 mi
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- Harwinton Animal Control104 Locust Rd, Harwinton, CTAnimal control6.1 mi
- Animal Rescue Foundation366 Main St, Plymouth, CTAnimal rescue6.2 mi
- Bethlehem Connecticut Animal Control36 Main St S, Bethlehem, CTAnimal control6.3 mi
- Plymouth Animal Control80 Main St, Terryville, CTAnimal control7.4 mi
- Watertown CT Animal Control195 French St, Watertown, CTAnimal control7.9 mi
- Jupiter Rising Equine Sanctuary at Wake Robin Farm50 Town Line Rd, Burlington, CTAnimal sanctuary8.1 mi
- Wolcott Dog Pound775 Bound Line Rd, Wolcott, CTAnimal control10 mi
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Where is Meow located?
Meow is at 420 Northfield Rd, Litchfield, CT 06759 in Litchfield County.
What are the hours of Meow?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (860) 567-3277 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from Meow?
Start on meowct.org, where most shelters and rescues list their adoptable animals and application form. Expect an application, a meeting with the animal and an adoption fee, which usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip.
Can I surrender a pet to Meow?
Call the shelter before you bring an animal in. Many shelters and most rescues take owner surrenders by appointment only, some charge a surrender fee, and some keep a waiting list. Ask whether they offer a rehoming program or pet food and vet assistance first; many surrenders can be avoided with short-term help. The municipal animal control shelter is usually required to accept animals from residents of its city or county.
Are donations to Meow tax-deductible?
Meow matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 06-1172761), with reported annual revenue of about $129,887. Donations to 501(c)(3) charities are usually tax-deductible; ask the organization for a receipt. Many shelters also post a wish list of supplies they need.
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