Meriden Animal Control

Hours: Not a 24-hour facility; officers work a varied schedule on site and in the field

What it is

Shelters and rescues

Where

City of Meriden

Status

Open

Checked

on the official website, November 5, 2026

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Police division that enforces animal laws, investigates bites, nuisance, roaming dog and cruelty complaints, cares for sick or injured animals and manages the city Animal Control Facility. Works with the Meriden Humane Society and Connecticut Humane Society.

Checked on the official website · November 5, 2026 What this means
An independently researched listing, not a statement of partnership or endorsement.

Good to know

• How to get started: Call 203-235-4179 for animal-related complaints. During off-hours, and for sick or injured animals, call the Emergency Communications Center at 203-238-1911.

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

Call or check their page for current prices, appointment availability, any income or residency rules, and which animals they see. Ask what to bring.

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Sources

Meriden Animal Control official page, checked November 5, 2026. Details have not yet been confirmed by the organization. Programs change; contact them for current information.