northeastern connecticut
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How to Help

NECCOG animal services is always looking for persons that want to help our program succeed. We try to place every animal and make sure that all needed veterinary care is given to our animals. This takes people and money – often more than we have.

Would you like to Foster?

To foster an animal here are the steps.

  • Dog Fostering
  • Cat Fostering
  • Other Animal Fostering

If you are interested in fostering an animal, give us a call to inquire about available animals, and/or submit an application.

Fill out the online form below if you are interested in one of our animals. Or if you prefer, you can print and mail your application in.
Dog Fostering (Questionnaires) | Cat Fostering (Questionnaires) | Other Animal (Questionnaires)

Donation, News and Events

News and Events
NECCOG strongly encourages everyone to consider adopting an animal from a municipal animal shelter or reputable animal rescue organization. The process of choosing a pet is not something that should be rushed or taken lightly.
Gacy

Gacy

Jun 29, 2026 |

Meet Gacy. Gacy is an approximately 1-year-old intact male who is looking for a patient, understanding person to give him the second chance he deserves. He was found outside with a broken leg and has likely spent his entire life fending for himself. Despite such a...

Rodney

Rodney

Jun 29, 2026 |

Adopt Rodney! Meet Rodney, a handsome rooster looking for a fresh start! Rodney was found abandoned, but despite his difficult beginning, he's ready to find a safe, caring home where he can thrive. If you have room in your flock and can provide Rodney with the care...

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Donations
Making a donation (monetary or otherwise) is simple and is a great way to help our program and the animals we serve. NECCOG has specific funds set up to accept your donations. Please check with your tax advisor to find out if your donation is tax deductible – NECCOG is a government entity. NECCOG has established the following funds:
Medical Assistance Fund – Some animals come in with special medical needs or injuries that are not part of our routine veterinary care. This fund allows us to provide full care to our animals. On occasion we will highlight animals with special needs – allowing for specific animal donations.

We are always in need of -laundry detergent, dish soap, dryer sheets, bleach, gloves, wash cloths, kitten and cat hard food and canned food, dry dog food and can food.

Bring donations to the Shelter at 125 Putnam Pike during business hours, Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or mail to P.O. Box 759, Dayville, CT 06241 for monetary donations. Please do NOT leave donations outside when the Shelter is closed; we only accept them during hours we are open. Thank you.

All donations are used for the care of the animals at Neccog. Whether it is for grooming, medical, or a special diet. When you donate all donations go into an animal fund that we have set up, unless we post that we have a animal in need of a specific procedure all money donated will go into the animal fund.

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