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Where's Waldo?

Waiting at the New Haven animal shelter for his new forever home. Waldo is one of several pets who will be featured at an upcoming adoption event on June 16th, so if you think he's for you, you might want to take a look now.

 

From the Friends of the New Haven Animal Shelter:

Waldo is a 3 year old American bulldog mix. He's a sweet boy who knows his manners and is great in so many ways - he rides nicely in the car, walks well on the leash, sits and relaxes when given a bath, and has learned his sit command and will now drop a ball when he plays fetch! We think he is a great dog and would love for him to get a new home soon.

The American Kennel Club says the bulldog can be a great family dog:

Bulldogs are recognized as excellent family pets because of their tendency to form strong bonds with children. They tend to be gentle and protective. The breed requires minimal grooming and exercise. Their short nose makes them prone to overheating in warm weather, so make sure to provide a shady place to rest.

Read more about bulldogs at the American Kennel Club website.

Waldo is one of the featured dogs at the Robin I Kroogman Animal Shelter's upcoming adoption event on June 16th. Read more about the event at the Friends of the New Haven Animal Shelter website.

Waldo is currently at the Robin I Kroogman Animal Shelter (New Haven Animal Shelter) located at 81 Fournier St in New Haven, CT. If you are interested in adopting, please visit the shelter. The shelter is open Monday through Saturday from 12:30 to 4:30 PM except for holidays. All dogs and cats are vaccinated and altered prior to going to their new home. (In-State Fee $80 - cash only and Out-of State Fee (no voucher) $35 - cash only. Proof of homeownership is required(mortgage statement or tax bill) Landlord approval required for renters. We require that your dog meet our dog so bring him/her/them along.

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liz May 21, 2013 at 09:36 am
I think a fenced in area is the way to go. Not everyone has control over their dogs. I often walkRead More there with my dog and little kids and my kids have been knocked down and even nipped at by excited dogs whose owners have no control. We go to the dog park in Clinton all the time and the dogs have a great time and it's great for young dogs who aren't 100% trained yet.
tom burland May 21, 2013 at 09:00 am
Leslie, please note these are not rules being introduced. Madison's leash laws are years old, theRead More new request is to allow dogs off leash in specific areas. To the best of my knowledge dog owners allowing dogs to run free are violating current law. Driving down Copse rd often, i have seem dogs run into the road. I think the responsible thing is to fence in a large portion of the property to allow dogs to be free of leashes, run freely, get great exercise, and frolic with dogs owned by similarly minded and responsible owners who accept the potential risk of an occasional bite or two. I have lived in Madison for 20 years and we have always had a leash law...
Leslie S May 21, 2013 at 08:24 am
People who take their dogs off leashes have got to know that their dogs have earned it by beingRead More obedient and compliant. My dogs have been off leash in Bauer for the past 10 years and have frolicked with many found friends there. In all my years I have NEVER seen a dog run into the private gardens nor have I ever heard of a dog running into the road and being killed. And the idea of NOT allowing your dog to run free there, and the other mornic request to clean up after them is ridiculous. Why not clean up after all the other animals that freely fertalize the area - the skunks, deer, possum, squirrels, birds to name a few. They are more of a threat to the gardens than domesticated dogs with owners will ever be. I think its terrible that this town can't allow dogs and their owners to have a spot where they can freely roam and enjoy nature and each other. My daughter just got back from Europe and was amazed at how we discriminate against pets here verus there. And Tom, my dogs live in an electronic fenced yard as well, and unlike you - I enjoy the occasional visit by other dogs - and so do my dogs. They play. Remember that idea -- PLAY??? We left Faifield county years ago to a gentler kinder Madison. Seems things are changing with rules rules and more rules. Leslie Singer