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Animal shelters and pet adoption in Hartford, mapped by Frenchy

Every animal shelter OpenStreetMap knows about near central Hartford, Connecticut, with addresses, phone numbers, hours, and directions, plus today's local weather.

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Visiting a shelter today? Check conditions first: a newly adopted pet is sensitive to temperature extremes on the ride home.

The 4 mapped animal shelters and rescues in Hartford

Sorted by distance from central Hartford. Addresses, hours, and phone numbers come from OpenStreetMap and can lag reality, so call ahead to confirm.

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

  1. 1

    Connecticut Humane Society

    4.8 mi
    701 Russell Road, Newington, CT 06111
  2. 2

    Glastonbury Dog Pound

    6.3 mi
    1086 New London Turnpike, Glastonbury, CT 06033
  3. 3

    Town of Windsor Animal Shelter

    6.6 mi
    970 Marshall Phelps Road, Windsor, CT 06095
  4. 4

    New Britain Animal Control

    9.1 mi
    618 Christian Lane, Newington, CT 06111

Trip prep for Hartford weather

  • Never leave a pet in the car. On an 80°F day a parked car passes 100°F inside in about 10 minutes, even with windows cracked. Whatever the errand, bring them in or leave them home.
  • July averages 85.2°F highs in Hartford: plan the trip for the cooler morning or evening, and check today's conditions above before loading up.
  • Plan the ride home. A newly adopted pet is stressed and temperature-sensitive; bring a carrier or seatbelt harness and make it a calm, direct trip.

Hartford animal shelter questions

OpenStreetMap currently maps 4 animal shelters and rescues within about 12 miles of central Hartford. The closest to the city center is Connecticut Humane Society, about 4.8 miles out. Community data grows all the time, so a missing spot just means nobody has mapped it yet.
Hartford's hottest month is July with average highs of 85.2 degrees. Above 82 degrees most dogs should keep outdoor time short and shaded, and above 90 degrees skip it entirely. The live verdict on this page applies those same bands to right-now conditions.
Start with the closest options above, then call ahead: hours, policies, and services vary, and community-mapped data can lag. A quick phone call confirms details before you make the trip.

Place data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Coverage varies by city; a missing pin does not mean a place does not exist, and details change: always call ahead or check official pages. Hours and services change often; call ahead to confirm before you visit. Weather guidance is general care information, not veterinary advice.

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