Organization Category: Animals
The Highway Division is responsible for: Construction, maintenance and repair of approximately 265 miles of public highway Repair and replacement of approximately 145 miles of sidewalks Maintenance of storm drain infrastructure in the Town right-of-way and Town easements Street cleaning Snow and ice removal from the public roadways, public sidewalks, parking lots, Board of Education […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on October 20, 2014
The Department of Parks and Recreation, consists of four divisions, RECREATION (sports listed separately), MARINE and FACILITY OPERATIONS, PARKS AND TREES and the GRIFFITH E HARRIS GOLF COURSE.
Written by Sagan Medvec on September 26, 2014
Greenwich Chapter of international nonprofit and humanitarian organization chartered in 1914. The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers, the generosity of donors and strength of partnerships.
Written by Sagan Medvec on July 15, 2014
This Town division enforces local laws pertaining to the keeping of dogs, cats and other animals. They supervise animal adoptions when pets are not claimed by their owners. Animal control officers will remove sick or injured deer, foxes, raccoons, and skunks, and domestic pets if they have bitten someone. These cases are regarded as potentially […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on May 15, 2014
Nonprofit organization, begun in 1988, dedicated to ending all forms of animal suffering and exploitation through education and personal involvement.
Written by Sagan Medvec on March 19, 2014
PAWS is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Started in 1962 by Betty Long, their goal is to rescue homeless dogs and place them in permanent homes. In the early 1980s, their rescue efforts were expanded to include cats.
Written by Sagan Medvec on November 5, 2013
A nonprofit, statewide, organization consisting of some 200 rehabilitators with the goal of improving the care of distressed wildlife in Connecticut. Services include; networking, support, education, and oil spill response. The association helps to care for injured, diseased, or orphaned wildlife by trained, licensed volunteers, with the goal of releasing the animal back into the […]
Written by Sagan Medvec on November 4, 2013
Begun in 1981, this is a nonprofit volunteer pet-placement agency dedicated to finding good homes for adoptable dogs and cats. The Armonk location, purchased in 1999, is a full-service shelter.
Written by Sagan Medvec on October 29, 2013