Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the adoption fee? $550 for dogs and $250 for cats.
What do I “get” with the adoption? A dog comes with a collar, a microchip, and up to date vaccines. A cat comes with a microchip, and up to date vaccines.
When is your next event? We have all of our events listed here on the calendar on our website.
How do I adopt an animal I see listed online? Just email us!
Do you require a fence? No but we do require leash walking if you do not have a fence.
Do you have any outdoor cats? No, all of our cats are indoor only.
Do you require a home visit? We do home visits on random applications. You must agree to one in order to adopt but we won’t necessarily complete one.
Do I fill out an application every time I am interested in an animal? No, only once and we will keep it on file. Just email us when you see an animal you are interested in.
What if I hold an animal and meet them and they aren’t a good fit? We only want our animals to go to their forever homes. If you aren’t 100% sure then it’s best to wait until you find a good match.
Can I come see dogs today? Normally we only have our training dogs at our facility as most of our dogs are in private foster homes. We have the events to bring together all of our dogs for viewing and adopting. We are also volunteer run so it’s best to email us to ask how to meet a particular animal.
What if I adopt and it’s not a good match? Please review our contract again.
How do I prepare for my new puppy? Read our Puppy Expectations.
How do I see your available animals? View them here!
I heard that sometimes you take in animals from other states. How do they get here? We have our own PLR Transport that drives from CT to the South (mostly Arkansas and Tennessee) 2-3 times per month. We do this for our own rescue animals as well as for other rescue organizations.
How do I get in touch with someone to answer my questions? Please email us and an adoption coordinator reply to you quickly.
How do I know you are legitimate? Please check out our Facebook Page where we have 15,000 likes and where so many of our adopters post updates of the animals they have adopted from us. We are also registered with the Town of East Hartford and State of CT, Department of Agriculture, and IRS as a 501c3 Charity Nonprofit. You can also feel free to attend any of our adoption events to meet our wonderful volunteers in person.
What if I can’t adopt, how can I help? You can join our volunteer team, foster animals, spread the word on social media about available animals, donate, or sponsor!

Get a Fresh Start With Your Pet: 6 Key Moving Tips

If you don’t already have a pet or are seeking to add to your pack before moving, consider working with a fostering organization. These nonprofits have generally had the animals in home care situations for weeks or longer and can tell you about their personalities and how they get along with people and other animals. It’s important that you find the right dog for your lifestyle and family situation.

Pack Leaders Rescue of CT saves abandoned and abused dogs and cats, and trains them so they are ready for adoption. Visit their adoption pages to see what pets are available now.

1. Purchase the Right Gear

If you’re planning a big move, you’ll have to prepare by purchasing all of the equipment you’ll need for your pet in advance. For example, you might want to pick up a new crate, a comfortable harness, tasty treats for a road trip, or travel-friendly food and water bowls. Checking out customer reviews can be helpful, but it’s even better to find helpful pet care advice from veterinarians – if you’re buying vet-approved products, you’ll be able to keep your pet healthy and safe.

2. Minimize Your Stress

When you’re anxious, your pet picks up on your stress. Balancing work, moving, family obligations, and pet care can definitely be overwhelming, so try to find simple ways to calm down to avoid confusing your pet. Otherwise, they might act out. Blocking off a little time each day for yoga and meditation could help!

If you are moving a business along with your household, take steps to prepare yourself and your customers for the transition. Clearly label all boxes and inform your clients that there might be a delay in service during a specific time period. If you are moving out of state, let a formation service handle the paperwork you need to file to reestablish your LLC in CT instead. That will be one stress that you don’t have to manage.

3. Seek Out a Pet-Friendly Neighborhood

Not every neighborhood will be the right fit for you and your pet. Ideally, you’ll want to look for homes in areas with walk scores of 70 or higher – that way, you’ll be able to go for daily strolls with your pet, allowing you both to get plenty of exercise! Check out available homes online that meet your size and location requirements. Then, drive around the areas to see which neighborhoods will be the most pet friendly.

As you tour homes, try to prioritize properties with ample yard space. To pet-proof your home after moving in, Apartment Therapy recommends putting up baby gates around steps if you need to, and giving your pet plenty of chewy toys so that they aren’t tempted to gnaw on the furniture.

4. Stock Up on Healthy Pet Food

It can be tough to maintain healthy routines for your pet when you’re moving. To ensure that your pet eats a nutritious diet, try switching them to high quality dry dog food. This type of food contains lower levels of carbohydrates, which promotes healthy digestion and helps your dog maintain an appropriate weight for their age and breed. When your dog is enjoying food from high-quality protein sources, they’ll get all of the vitamins and minerals they need!

5. Hire Pet-Friendly Movers

Perhaps when you’ve moved in the past, you handled every aspect of packing and unpacking by yourself. But now that you’re a pet owner, it’s a good idea to hire movers so that you can lighten your own workload and keep an eye on your pet.

To choose the best moving company for your needs, Money Under 30 recommends asking for personal references and checking the company’s availability and pricing. Make sure to move boxes with your pet’s belongings on your own so that you don’t lose them.

6. Transport Your Pet Safely

On moving day, your pet might be thrown off by all of the changes to your usual routines. To keep your pet safe while you head to your new destination, keep a collapsible bowl, toys, a bed, flea and tick medicine, and your pet’s medical records and travel documents easily accessible.

Take the Move One Step at a Time

If you’re settling down in a new state with your pet, you might be nervous about the move ahead. But with these tips, you’ll be able to purchase nutritious dry food and high-quality gear for your pet, find a home in a pet-friendly area, and avoid getting overwhelmed by work and moving stress.

Are you hoping to welcome a new pet into your home? Rescue your new furry family member through Pack Leaders Rescue of CT!

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