People and Pets

Officer Richard Simons and Office Heidi of Yale Public Safety

This popular annual fundraiser is finally back after a few years hiatus! Hosted by Renee DiNino from iHeart Radio, enjoy this fundraiser brunch at The Farmington Club in Farmington CT which includes a delicious meal, models, adoptable dogs and keynote speaker/Animal Rights Activist Diana S. Urban.

Hot Weather Pet Safety Tips with Sherry: From Hot Car Awareness, Missing Pets, Fireworks, Tethering, Asphalt and more. BONUS: Reminder June is Pet Licensing Month

In Honor of Lexy, A story of love and journey through degenerative myelopathy. #peopleandpets I interview Jen Ferrante, she and her husband Joe share the story of Lexy. (See below, the heartfelt message Jen sent me.) Inspired to do these interviews because of my dog Luke who is newly diagnosed. Canine degenerative myelopathy, also known as chronic degenerative radiculomyelopathy, is an incurable, progressive disease of the canine spinal cord that is similar in many ways to, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, ALS.

Our pet correspondent and Animal Control Officer Sherry DeGenova has some great tips and advice for keeping your pets safe this winter!

Animal Control Officer DeGenova on Holiday Pet Safety

ACO DeGenova on What to do for a Missing Pet We discuss microchips, collars, the first 24 hours and more!!!

ACO Sherry DeGenova: Hot Weather Safety, Fireworks, When to Walk Your Dogs & More! ACO DeGenova shares important advice on hot to keep your pets safe during the hot summer months!

Animal Control Officer Sherry DeGenova working during Covid-19, Dog Licensing & Adopting! There is a lot going on in the animal community. Adoptions are up, but so are dog bites and the need for pet food and more. Sherry breaks it down for you in this very informative interview. We also give a shout out to ALL ACO's acorss the state!

How to adopt, foster and help shelters during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Covid-19 & Pets: Interview with ACO Laura Burban, of the Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter in Branford, CT. How you can help Pets in Connecticut. The messaging from pets experts is now is the best time to adopt or foster, but many organizations are closed in CT. So how can you help? Take a listen to our interview below:

An Important Message From Animal Control Officer DeGenova: Don't dump your pets, if you need help REACH OUT and remember to be kind to one another!

People & Pets: February Reminders With Sherry DeGenova

Do your Duty and PICK UP the Doody!