Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter
Our Mission
The Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter is dedicated to providing excellent care for our animal guests while protecting the public and promoting responsible pet guardianship. We strive to create a better community for all by balancing our commitment to animal welfare with a philosophy of rehabilitation through education.
Our History and Community
Since opening our doors in April 2003, we have proudly served the Connecticut shoreline and surrounding areas. Hundreds of displaced animals come through our doors each year, and we are grateful for the ongoing support from the Town of Branford and our dedicated volunteers who make our work possible.
How We Help
We are much more than a traditional shelter, offering a wide array of services including rehabilitation for abused or neglected animals, educational programs, and community resources like our pet food pantry. Our team works hard every day to provide the time, medical attention, and care necessary to prepare our animals for their next chapter in a forever home.
Finding Your Perfect Match
We believe that adoption is the start of a beautiful, lifelong partnership, and we are committed to ensuring every animal finds the right home. Our team carefully reviews every application to make the best possible match for both the adopter and the animal, as we want to see every pet thrive in a loving environment.
Visit Us Today
We invite you to come visit our residents, including dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas, at our facility in Branford. You can browse our current adoptable friends online or stop by the shelter during our public hours to learn more about our process and how you can get involved.
- High standards of cleanliness
- Dedicated and knowledgeable staff
- Stringent and inconsistent adoption policies
7/15 - With An Unexpected Influx Of Cats, 32 to Be Exact, Cosgrove Animal Shelter Desperately Needs Supplies
Visit the shelter's Amazon wishlist to purchase cat/kitten food and, importantly, cleaning supplies. or donate directly online.
7/2 - Dangerous heat is here. Here's how to keep your pets safe
Experts advise never to leave pets in a hot car, even for a short period of time.
3/19 - Rescued From Hoarder Home, Year In Shelter, Now 'Hospice Case,' Freddy Needs True Forever Home
With a just-discovered genetic disorder, which is terminal, Freddy really needs out of the shelter "now:" Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter.
