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VIDEO: Humane Society's Pets Of The Week

Katie, Cappuccino and Barney Are Looking For New Homes

If you're looking for a pet, drop into the  and have a look around. They have dogs, cats and the occasional small animal. 

The animal shelter is located at 169 Old Colchester Road and is open Monday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dog adoption hours begin at 10:30 a.m. The phone number is 860-442-8583.

Humane Society employee Rachel McCabe introduced us to these animals this week:

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  • Katie is a large and very affectionate cat. "She's a big girl, so who doesn't love a big fat kitty?"
  • Cappuccino is a shy guinea pig who warms up to you quickly.
  • Barney is a very good natured, young dog with a lot of energy and is very trainable. "I think he is going to make someone really happy."

Animals are adopted and dropped off at the Humane Society on a daily basis and most of the animals in this video series have been adopted, however these ones are still waiting for someone to bring them home:

If you aren't interested in any of these animals, log onto the Humane Society website to see a gallery of all the adoptable pets.

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