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Tail to Paw Animal Support is committed to ensuring that no one has to surrender their beloved companion animal due to financial or housing instability.
We envision a community where pets remain with the people who love them, regardless of financial hardship. Tail to Paw Animal Support is not a shelter or rescue. Instead, we provide direct assistance with pet food, essential supplies, basic medical care and vaccinations. Through education, resources, referrals, and personalized case management, we work to keep pets with their families - because every animal deserves a loving home and every person deserves the comfort of their companion.
Welcome to Tail to Paw!
We serve the Greater New Haven, Shoreline, and Lower Naurgatuck Valley communities of Connecticut.
We are volunteer run and 100% of proceeds go towards fulfilling our nonprofit's mission.
Tail to Paw Animal Support is a registered 501(c)(3).
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Any donations made to our charity are tax deductible and will be used to ensure the care for any cats currently with us and supplies/funding for our current programs.
Do you have a talent you would like to share? Do you enjoy fundraising or grant writing? Are you great at making new friends and speaking in public?
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If so, we could use you! Please visit the Volunteer page to connect with us.
What We Do
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Pet Food Assistance - Helping families keep their pets nourished during financial hardship.
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Pet Supplies - providing essentials like litter, leashes, collars, bedding, and more.
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Basic Veterinary Care - support for vaccinations, spay/neuter, and basic medical visits when possible.
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Education and Resources - connecting pet owners with trusted resources and community support.
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Case Management - working directly with pet owners to find solutions that keep pets safely in homes.
Our Story
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Smudge wandered out of his home and was lost for a week from his former owner. During that time, a group of kids set an oil fire and threw Smudge into it, causing permanent damage to his back paws and singeing his fur from the tip of his tail to the tip of his paws.
He underwent months of treatment and TLC at his home with his owner who was aided by the CEO/Founder of Tail To Paw. Upon his owners death, Smudge became a Forever Cat with Tail To Paw with a promise to continue his care and love.
Smudge needs daily medication, quarterly injections, special diet food for his colon disease and proper grooming and care of his back paws.
He is the reason Tail To Paw Animal Support is what it is today.
On 6/12/23, Smudge crossed the Rainbow Bridge. He was riddled with Cancer and was at the point of suffering.
Smudge will always be the reason for Tail To Paw and his legacy will remain in all that we do.
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