The Connecticut Humane Society’s new pet resource center opened last week on Danbury Rd. with a ceremonial “leash cutting” event, inviting about 150 guests to celebrate the accomplishment, explore the new space and toast to a new chapter in animal welfare.
The event also celebrated the generosity of donors, volunteers and community members who along the way helped the state-of-the-art facility become a reality, especially with the generosity of $15.3 million fundraised.
The center goes beyond being a shelter with animals up for adoption. It also will be a hub for preventative and affordable veterinary care, behavioral support, community outreach and foster coordination.
Several officials were on hand to mark the event, including U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, First Selectman Toni Boucher, State Sen. Ceci Maher and State Rep. Savet Constantine.
During remarks, Blumenthal praised the project as a national model. “This is not just a medical service. It’s about caring, and what you’ve done here brings people together in the most powerful way.”
“This building represents the lives that will be touched from this day forward,” said CHS Executive Director James Bias. “Exam rooms that will bring healing… adoption spaces where children will meet their very first best friend… and a community hub where families stay whole. Together, we’re ensuring that compassion always has a home.”
Animals are already waiting to be adopted at the new CT Humane Society, that is now open on Danbury Rd.. 
Animals are already waiting to be adopted at the new CT Humane Society, that is now open on Danbury Rd. 
Animals are already waiting to be adopted at the new CT Humane Society, that is now open on Danbury Rd. 
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal spoke at the opening of the new CT Humane Society pet care center on Danbury Rd. 
At the opening of the new CT Humane Society pet care center on Danbury Rd. 
State Sen. Ceci Maher delivered a proclamation at the opening of the new CT Humane Society pet care center on Danbury Rd.