“It’s Reigning Cats & Dogs” sculptures are coming in preparation for auction On Wednesday, September 1 and Thursday, September 2 from 6am to 11am, the city traffic division team and the DSSD’s operations Events Team will be collecting the “It’s Reigning Cats & Dogs” cat and dog sculptures that have been on display this summer to clean and prepare them for an auction on September 15.More Aug 31, 2010 - 7:56 AM
Stamford Downtown’s “It’s Reigning Cats & Dogs” auction to benefit local animal charities Stamford Downtown will be holding an auction on September 15, 2010 for the city’s summer-long public art project, It’s Reigning Cats & Dogs. Stamford Downtown’s It’s Reigning Cats & Dogs features forty originally designed fiberglass cat and dog sculptures, painted and embellished by local artists.More Aug 17, 2010 - 11:07 AM
When 15 clever, conniving canines take the stage with master Johnny Peers at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Saturday, September 11, during two performances (11 a.m. & 2 p.m.), the pups will climb ladders, jump through hoops, walk tightropes and knock their master down. The canine antics are hilarious and heartwarming as each of the 15 dogs has been rescued by Peers, nurtured and trained to put on a show that kids of all ages love.More Aug 3, 2010 - 5:29 AM
NBC News Anchor Chuck Scarborough’s dog Oliver honored for bravery Chuck and Ellen Scarborough’s dog, Oliver, was recently honored with the Scarlett Award for Animal Heroism from North Shore Animal League America. The NBC News Anchor picked up the award for his feisty pet at the 9th Annual Lewyt Humane Awards Luncheon at the Garden City Hotel, hosted by Emmy Award-winning writer/producer and stand-up comedian, Carol Leifer. More Jul 18, 2010 - 10:58 AM
Guiding Eyes for the Blind, the internationally accredited nonprofit guide dog school, recently welcomed the return of NY Giants Quarterback Eli Manning for his fourth year as host of the 33rd Annual Guiding Eyes Golf Classic. 252 golfers teed off, raising close to $500,000 for the organization. The sold-out event was held June 14, 2010 at the Mount Kisco Country Club in Mount Kisco, NY and the Whippoorwill Club in Armonk, NY.More Jun 29, 2010 - 8:46 AM
The forty sculptures, are ready to be positioned in their new place of residence in Stamford Downtown for the summer of 2010. These sculptures are part of the DSSD’s outdoor summer sculpture exhibit, It’s Reigning Cats & Dogs. Thanks to the talent of 34 artists who have magically transformed white fiberglass animal forms into works of art full of creativity and humor, 40 oversized, originally designed and painted fiberglass cats and dogs on will be on display on the streets and parks of Stamford Downtown. More Jun 8, 2010 - 8:11 AM
Start of mosquito testing for West Nile and Eastern Equine Encephalitis Viruses Hartford, CT – The State of Connecticut Mosquito Management Program is again monitoring mosquitoes for the presence of viruses that can cause illness in people including West Nile virus (WNV) and eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEE) in 2010. The mosquito trapping and testing program, coordinated by the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES), began June 1st. Reporting test results will begin next week.More Jun 2, 2010 - 3:58 PM
Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine has signed a 10-year lease with Building and Land Technology to establish Cornell University Veterinary Specialists (CUVS), a satellite referral and 24-hour emergency care hospital located at 880 Canal Street in Stamford, CT, that will employ 40 veterinarians and staff. More Jun 2, 2010 - 2:58 PM
State Animal Control officers seize animals from Canterbury Farm Connecticut Department of Agriculture State Animal Control Officers executed a search and seizure warrant today at the property of Steve and Jennifer Stansell at 17 Wauregan Road in Canterbury, CT. Livestock seized included seven horses, one donkey, one llama, and one pot belly pig. In addition to the livestock several dogs and cats were also seized.More May 6, 2010 - 3:58 PM
Earth Animal and local photographer, Pamela Einarsen, are pleased to announce “Pictures for the Pound.” This is a special pet portrait event to benefit the Westport Animal Control Shelter. These mini photo sessions take place on Saturday, May 1st between 10am and 4pm at Earth Animal, 606 Post Road East, in Westport.More Apr 27, 2010 - 8:58 AM
Two paws up for Pet Tail Video Awards The First Annual Pet Tail Video Awards gathered animal lovers from all over Fairfield County for a night of laughs that only our four-legged companions can deliver. The event, which was a benefit for Outreach to Pets in Need and Stamford Animal Care and Control, was held at the Avon Theatre in Stamford on Thursday and featured a reception with a silent auction, awards presentation and a champagne after-party at Butterfield 8 in downtown Stamford.More Apr 23, 2010 - 8:39 AM
Mayor Michael A. Pavia today announced that he will be speaking at Outreach to Pets in Need (OPIN) Pet Tail Video Awards, the organization’s gala outreach program to raise money for Stamford Animal Shelter. “I’m an animal lover and I really want to get behind this event because the Stamford Animal shelter is in real need,” Mayor Pavia said. All the money OPIN raises at this event will be contributed to the (Stamford Animal) Shelter for medical care, to produce adoption events and pet owner training for pets in need. More Apr 16, 2010 - 6:11 PM
During the past 12 months, more than 45 “D2R2 – Dogs to Read to” programs were held on Saturday mornings at the East Norwalk Library where children were given the opportunity to hone their reading skills by reading to specially trained and managed dogs. More than 50 children have participated in the program first introduced at the East Norwalk Library last April. More Apr 7, 2010 - 12:28 PM
