Meriden Humane Society in Meriden, Connecticut
About Meriden Humane Society
Meriden Humane Society is a humane society in Meriden, New Haven County, Connecticut. It is registered with the IRS as a tax-exempt organization, recognized in 1976. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Meriden Animal Control-Saving Paws, about 0.0 mi away.
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41.51273, -72.76871
What Meriden Humane Society does
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- 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 Not available
- 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
- Meriden Animal Control-Saving Paws311 Murdock Ave, Meriden, CTAnimal control0.0 mi
- Wallingford Animal Shelter5 Pent Rd, Wallingford, CTAnimal shelter6.0 mi
- Cheshire Municipal Animal Control500 Highland Ave, Cheshire, CTAnimal control6.7 mi
- Sumner Brook Farm Equine Rescue and Retirement874 Millbrook Rd, Middletown, CTAnimal rescue7.0 mi
- Middletown Animal Control222 Main St, Middletown, CTAnimal control7.0 mi
- Southington Animal Control646 Woodruff St, Southington, CTAnimal control7.8 mi
- Portland Animal Control33 E Main St, Portland, CTAnimal control8.2 mi
- Cromwell Animal Control5 West St, Cromwell, CTAnimal control8.5 mi
- Berlin Animal Control600 Christian Ln, Berlin, CTAnimal control9.3 mi
- New Britain Animal Control642 Christian Ln, Berlin, CTAnimal control9.4 mi
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Where is Meriden Humane Society located?
Meriden Humane Society is at 311 Murdock Ave, Meriden, CT 06450 in New Haven County.
What are the hours of Meriden Humane Society?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (203) 238-3650 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from Meriden Humane Society?
Start on meridenhumanesocietyrescue.com, 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 Meriden Humane Society?
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 Meriden Humane Society tax-deductible?
Meriden Humane Society matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 06-1026129), with reported annual revenue of about $664,526. 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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- Shelter vs Rescue vs Humane SocietyHow municipal shelters, humane societies, SPCAs and foster-based rescues differ in funding, intake and adoption.
- How to Help an Animal ShelterDonations that shelters actually need, volunteering, fostering, sharing adoptable pets and other ways to help without adopting.
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