We'd like to extend a special thanks to PetValu for their recent, very generous donation of kitty litter and dog food to Groton Animal Control. We are so grateful for their support of the animals at the shelter. We are very fortunate to have many caring and compassionate businesses here in Groton, as well as our devoted community of great citizens. … [Read more...]
Thanks, Chewy.com
The Groton Animal Foundation recently received a generous donation of pet food from Chewy.com. The gift was quite unexpected, the result of a mistaken order placed by one of their customers, Carol Hessler, of Groton. After issuing the credit, Chewy.com asked that the food be donated to a local shelter. The food was delivered to the shelter this morning. We are … [Read more...]
An act of kindness
In honor of their 160th anniversary last year, Chelsea Groton Bank launched a program called Acts of Kindness, which asked employees to select a charity or non-profit organization to support. The response to the program was so overwhelmingly positive that Chelsea Groton decided to continue it in 2015. The Groton Animal Foundation was recently presented with a check from … [Read more...]
Jim Streeter receives Jacqueline B. Nixon Community Service Award
Groton Animal Foundation Board member Jim Streeter received the 2015 Jacqueline B. Nixon Community Service Award during a ceremony at Washington Park on August 7, 2015. The award is given by Groton Utilities as part of the annual City of Groton Day. Jim was presented a check for $1,000 which he has donated to GAF's veterinary bill subsidy fund, which helps to defray the cost … [Read more...]
Recent grants
The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut recently award GAF a $5000 grant. In addition, we received a $1000 grant from Pfizer. These generous grants allow us to continue to provide vital support to the animals impounded at Groton Animal Control. … [Read more...]