Bridgeport Animal Control and Shelter
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- What it is
- Shelters and rescues
- Who it helps
- Adoption applicants submit proof of home ownership or a notarized letter or lease with the application.
- Where
- City of Bridgeport
- Status
- Open
- Checked
- on the official website, November 5, 2026
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City of Bridgeport Police Department animal control and shelter. Responds to animal complaints and adopts out shelter cats, dogs and exotic animals.
Good to know
- Who can use it: Adoption applicants submit proof of home ownership or a notarized letter or lease with the application.
- How to get started: Report animal complaints at any time to 911 or Bridgeport Police Dispatch at 203-576-7671. For non-urgent animal control questions call 203-576-7727 and press 1. To adopt, download the cat, dog or exotic animal application from the city website and submit it; staff pre-approve applications pending a meet-and-greet.
Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines
Before you go
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