Caroline Dorman Memorial Benefit

03/21/2026

We've had had the honor of fostering Nova since January. Caroline would have adored this dog, who's now available for adoption at the CT Humane Society. Check out the video and learn more about Nova at cthumane.org/adopt

Nova is available for adoption! CThumane.org/adopt

02/12/2026

Ten years ago, the Dorman family lost their beloved daughter, Caroline. She was creative, smart, and she loved animals — so much so that she dedicated 8 years of her life to the pets at the Connecticut Humane Society. Providing love to critters of all shapes and sizes, she especially loved Pit Bulls (and they certainly loved her back)!

After her untimely passing, Caroline’s family and friends knew they wanted to continue providing for pets the way that Caroline had, and so they initiated the Caroline Dorman Memorial Benefit — now Fund. From the community’s love for Caroline, the Dormans have raised nearly $150,000 for local pets. In 2025, donations totaled just over $18,000: an incredible tribute to Caroline’s legacy.

Though nothing can ease the pain of Caroline’s loss, the kindnesses this fund continuously provides pets has contributed to hope, healing, and happiness for numerous pets and families. Thank you all for your ongoing support of the Caroline Dorman Memorial Benefit Fund.

11/23/2025

11/18/2025

Get • It’s National Take a Hike Day! 🌲🐾

Take some time today to go on a beautiful adventure with your pet, and don’t fur-get to tell the pets at CHS about some of your favorite hiking trails in the comments!

Visit CThumane.org/FosterCare to take a CHS pet on a hiking field trip today! It will certainly make tails wag!

10/22/2025

The 2025 Caroline Dorman Memorial Benefit Fund campaign is underway! Since 2016, we've raised more than $130,000 to benefit the . Let's keep the progress going to meet our 2025 goal of $20,000. Please click here to support the animals who meant so much to Caroline: CThumane.org/cdmb. Thank you so much! 💗🐾🙏

Caroline was an artist, a thinker, and a lover of animals, both great and small. She volunteered for the Connecticut Humane Society (CHS) for 8 years, where she lovingly became known as the “Pit Bull Whisperer.” She was immeasurably generous with her time, energy, and love for the pets. After he...

01/21/2025

We are thrilled to report that donations to the Caroline Dorman Memorial Fund surpassed $20,000! Launched in Sept. 2024, this permanent endowment will help the care for our furry friends and connect them to their future families. Thanks to everyone for contributing so generously to support the pets Caroline so dearly loved. Click here to learn more and spread the word: bit.ly/CDMFund

09/29/2024

The newly created Caroline Dorman Memorial Fund will help the CT Humane Society continue connecting shelter pets with their forever families. Please honor Caroline’s kind and compassionate spirit by donating at cthumane.org/cdmb. Our goal is to reach $20,000. Thank you! ❤️

09/21/2024

The Caroline Dorman Memorial Fund is here to honor the incredible legacy of Caroline Dorman, a dedicated volunteer at the Connecticut Humane Society.

Find out how you can join in this tribute and support animals in need by visiting CThumane.org/cdmb.

Celebrate Caroline’s memory and help make a difference in the lives of pets!

09/11/2024

On this solemn day, we remember the heroic search and rescue dogs of 9/11.

09/09/2024

Today marks the launch of the Caroline Dorman Memorial Benefit Fund! Our goal between now and Sept. 30 is to raise $20,000 for the in Caroline's memory. It's easy to do--just click on the link below! Please help us make a difference for the animals Carrie so deeply loved. 🙏❤ 🐾🙏❤🐾

Caroline was an artist, a thinker, and a lover of animals, both great and small. She volunteered for the Connecticut Humane Society for 8 years, where she lovingly became known as the “Pit Bull Whisperer.” She was immeasurably generous with her time, energy, and love for the pets. After her unti...

09/02/2024

Hey friends! We have some exciting news to share! We have created an endowed fund in Caroline's memory that will forever benefit our furry friends at the . We will launch the Caroline Dorman Memorial Fund on September 9, 2024. Our goal is to raise $20,000! Check back next week for the launch and help us make a lasting difference for the animals Caroline loved so deeply.