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Tuesday 11am - 3:30pm Wednesday 11am - 3:30pm Thursday 11am - 3:30pm Friday 11am - 3:30pm Saturday 11am - 3:30pm Sunday 11am - 3:30pm

New Fairfield/Sherman Animal Welfare Society

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Where pets become family🐾💚 We are open for walk-ins from 11:30am-3:30pm 7 days a week!

Filling out an application on our website BEFORE arriving can help speed up the adoption process. Some of our animals are living in foster homes but are available for adoption. These pets will have this indicated in their description and need an appointment to be seen. Please keep in mind that NFSAW is a small shelter with limited staff so we may ask you to wait outside or in your car until a staff member or volunteer is free to introduce you to our animals.

10/30/2026

🎃 BOO! Did somebody say TREATS?! 👻🐾

Legend has it that somewhere at NFSAW Animal Rescue, a group of ridiculously cute dogs has been plotting the ultimate Halloween escape… straight into YOUR home. 🏡🧡

Some are sweet as candy, some are a little mischievous, and a few have mastered the art of giving you puppy-dog eyes until you surrender all your treats. 😂

The only thing spooky about this bunch? They still haven’t found their forever families! 💔

Meet our current adoptable dogs! Swipe through our little pumpkin patch of personalities and see who might put a spell on your heart. 🕸️✨

🍬 Trick or treat? We vote ADOPT! 🐾

🐈 A little reminder about our feline friends: Our cat room will be closing soon for demolition and renovations, which means all of our resident cats need to find somewhere to go before construction begins! If you’ve been thinking about adopting a kitty, now is the perfect time to give one a forever home. 🧡

📍 NFSAW Animal Rescue
223 State Route 37, New Fairfield, CT 06812

📞 (203) 746-2925

🌐 www.nfsaw.org

10/29/2026

SOME VERY IMPORTANT MOVING ANNOUNCEMENTS! 🏡🐾

Gizmo, Jasper, Moonstone, Washington, Scooter, Maeve, and Pepe have officially packed their bags and headed home! 💙

Seven lucky animals, seven happy endings, and seven families who just gained a new best friend! We couldn’t be happier for these sweet faces and are so grateful to everyone who chose adoption. ❤️

BUT WE’RE NOT DONE MAKING MOVES JUST YET! 🐱

Our cat room is getting a much-needed makeover, which means it will soon be closing for renovations. Our current feline residents are officially on a time crunch to find their forever homes!

We’re hoping to celebrate a few more moving days before construction begins. If you’ve been thinking about adopting a cat, now is the purrfect time! 🐾

Let’s keep these happy endings coming! 💙

10/26/2026

🍁🐾 MAPLE HAS TORTITUDE. YOU’VE BEEN WARNED!

Meet Maple, our Pet of the Week! 🧡

Maple is a gorgeous 1½-year-old tortie with mesmerizing green eyes, stunning markings, and a personality that’s entirely her own!

After an incident that nearly cost her life, Maple found her way to NFSAW, where she’s getting the second chance she deserves. She’s looking for someone who understands feline boundaries, appreciates a little sass, and knows that earning a tortie’s trust is worth the effort. ❤️

Maple is spayed, microchipped, SNAP negative, and up to date on her vaccinations.

🏡 Maple needs a home, and time is running out!

Our cat room will soon be closing for demolition and remodeling, which means all of our feline residents need to find somewhere to go as soon as possible.

If you speak fluent Tortie, Maple would like to interview you. She has questions. And standards. 😂🐾

💕 Interested in adopting Maple? Contact NFSAW Animal Rescue to learn more about giving this beautiful girl the home she deserves!

🐾 Our shelter could also use a little help!
We’re currently in need of:
• Liquid dishwasher detergent
• Small breed dog food (wet & dry)
• Paper towels
• Mother & Baby cat food (wet & dry)

Every donation makes a difference! ❤️

10/16/2026

🐾 A Quick Update From Our Shelter!🐾

NFSAW Animal Rescue will be closed today!

We are hoping to reopen tomorrow and resume our normal hours. If anything changes and we need to remain closed, we will be sure to post an update here to keep everyone informed.

Thank you for your patience, understanding, and continued support! 💙🐾

10/14/2026

🧟‍♂️ THE ZOMBIES ARE COMING TO SHERMAN… ARE YOU READY?! 🧟‍♀️

This October, the streets of Sherman are turning into a zombie survival zone! 💀🏃‍♀️

Will you join the zombies and hunt down survivors, or take your chances running for your life? 👀

🎃 THE SHERMAN ZOMBIE 3K 🎃

📅 Sunday, October 18th
⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Start & Finish: Sherman Town Beach

🧟 ZOMBIES: Dress the part, hunt down survivors, and steal their life flags!

🏃 SURVIVORS: Run, dodge, and protect your three life flags. Make it to the finish without getting infected!

🏆 Prizes are up for grabs!
🎨 Spooky makeup included!
👻 Halloween fun for the whole family!

🎟️ Registration:
Adults: $20 | Ages 14–18: $10 | Under 14: FREE!

🐾 Even better? A portion of the proceeds will benefit NFSAW Animal Rescue! Every step helps support animals in need. ❤️

💀 Think you have what it takes to survive?

👉 SWIPE to learn more about the rules, route, and prizes!

🔗 REGISTER NOW: shermanct.myrec.com

Tag someone you’d want on your survival team… or someone you’d happily sacrifice to the zombies. 🤣🧟‍♂️

10/13/2026

New families, new adventures, and a whole lot of happy tails! 🐶🐱💕

These sweet faces have officially found their forever homes, and we couldn’t be happier for them! From waiting for their special someone to finally being part of a family, these are the moments that make everything we do worth it. 🥹❤️

A huge thank you to all the wonderful families who opened their hearts and homes. We wish you a lifetime of love, cuddles, and unforgettable memories together! 🐾

Looking for your own furry best friend? Visit our website to meet the adorable animals still waiting for their forever families!

🐾 NFSAW Animal Rescue

🌐 Website: www.nfsaw.org
📞 Phone: (203) 746-2925
📍 Address: 223 State Route 37, New Fairfield, CT 06812

10/09/2026

A whole lot of love and a whole lot of happy endings! 🐾💙

Our hearts are a little fuller knowing these sweet faces are now settling into homes of their very own! From tiny kittens to playful pups, each one has a different story, but they all have one thing in common: a family who chose them. ❤️

We’re so grateful to everyone who opened their hearts and homes to these deserving animals. Seeing them leave our shelter surrounded by love is something that never gets old.

Here’s to new beginnings, spoiled pets, and a lifetime of happiness! 🏡🐾

There are still so many wonderful animals waiting for their moment. Could you be someone’s happy ending?

🐶🐱 Meet our adoptable animals at www.nfsaw.org 💙

10/08/2026

A little help goes a long way! 🐾 NFSAW is in need of 50-gallon trash bags and paper towels to help keep our shelter clean and comfortable for our animals.

If you’re able to grab an extra pack on your next shopping trip, we would be so grateful! You can also order online and have donations delivered directly to our shelter:

📦 NFSAW Animal Rescue
223 CT State Route 37 | New Fairfield, CT 06812

Thank you for supporting our shelter, right down to the everyday essentials! 💙

10/05/2026

This is our favorite kind of post to make. 🤍🐾

Chianti, Milo, Zinfandel, Possum, Wheezy and Sushi have all been ADOPTED! 🏡

Six animals who came to us needing their next chapter are now starting it with families of their own. Some waited longer than others. Some needed a little extra time, patience or confidence. But every single one of them found someone who saw them and said, “you’re coming home with me.”

That feeling never gets old. 🥹💙

Thank you to the adopters who opened their homes, the fosters who gave them a safe place to land and everyone who shared their posts and helped get their faces seen.

Here’s to full couches, spoiled pets, new routines and the kind of love they were waiting for. 🐾

See who’s currently available for adoption at nfsaw.org 💙

10/01/2026

Happy tails all around! 🐾💙

Shiraz, Timber, Cucumber, Reno, C-3PO, Titus, Sparrow & Inky have all found their homes! 🏡✨

We’re so happy for each of them and so thankful to their new families for choosing adoption.

Looking for your own new best friend? 🐶🐱 See who’s currently available at www.nfsaw.org/adoptable-animals 💙

Address

223 State Route 37
New Fairfield, CT
06812

Opening Hours

Tuesday	11am - 3:30pm
Wednesday	11am - 3:30pm
Thursday	11am - 3:30pm
Friday	11am - 3:30pm
Saturday	11am - 3:30pm
Sunday	11am - 3:30pm

Website

https://www.nfsaw.org/

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