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Popular Grocery Chain Closing Over 30 Locations
Ever since the pandemic hit, and still to this day, businesses have been struggling to stay afloat. Closing down stores that are underperforming, and having to file for bankruptcy seem to be the norm of today's day and age. Popular grocery chain closing over 2 dozen locations. Stop & Shop,...
Dog dumped in woods hit by car on Route 44
A dog that was dumped in the woods is recovering after being hit by a car on Route 44. Burlington and Canton Animal Control said a terrier mix that is approximately one-year-old was found in the woods near the intersection of Route 44 and Sterling Drive on the Farmington River side.
Give an animal a forever home at the Simsbury Tractor Supply Pet Adoption Event July 28
SIMSBURY, Conn. — In partnership with Monkey’s Pack Animal Rescue, the Tractor Supply location at 1603 Hopmeadow St. in Simsbury invites residents to attend a Pet Adoption Event on July 28. According to a release from the store, the event begins at 12 p.m. and lasts until 2...
Dog abandonment a ‘growing problem' as five dogs dumped in CT communities
People dumping animals is becoming a growing issue statewide, with several cases occurring just this week. In Canton, a one-year-old terrier was dumped in a crate along Route 44. He escaped his crate and ran into traffic, suffering a head injury when hit by a car. He had to undergo...
Animal control looking to rehome two dogs after Burlington shelter reaches capacity
The animal control department serving Burlington and Canton will not accept non-emergency intakes until further notice after its shelter reached capacity. The Burlington and Canton Animal Control Department announced Tuesday that the shelter, located in Burlington Town Hall, is operating with only its emergency-only kennel available. However, the department also...
Burlington dog pound urges people to adopt as shelter reaches capacity
Three dogs are up for adoption in Burlington as the town’s dog pound is at full capacity. “Our numbers have probably doubled in the last two years. I wouldn’t say that we’ve ever been full to capacity like we are right now,” said animal control officer Katherine Meskun.
Burlington-Canton Animal Shelter at full capacity
BURLINGTON, Conn. (WTNH) — Officials with the Burlington-Canton Animal Shelter announced Tuesday they are not taking in any more animals right now after reaching capacity. Animal Control said they are down to one emergency kennel. If you’re able to help foster or adopt a dog, they have two dogs- a senior pitty and a 6-month-old- […]
There’s new kind of festival coming to CT. Here’s why it’s quite different
A first annual Movement and Arts Festival is ready to take Connecticut by storm with belly dancing and hula hoop performances, mediums and intuitives, vendors, live music and positivity. Folks will get a chance to try classes at the event. The festival is planned for Sept. 28 and is being co-hosted by Andrea McKay, owner of Yoga, Dance And Fitness center in Simsbury and her friend, dance ...
‘It’s not as hard as it looks’: Stompin’ Boots weekly line dances and classes rapidly growing in popularity
When Shellie Stone went to Nashville two years ago, she was intoxicated with the city’s quintessential culture of music and dancing, and immediately took to the dance floor. Stone, who had been line dancing for fun since attending her first class spontaneously in 2014, unwittingly attracted attention with her quick feet and energetic flair. It wasn’t long before a couple of young girls approached and asked her to teach them to dance. Happy to oblige, Stone ran them through some basic steps until they fell into a rhythm. What she didn’t expect was for so many other people to jump in.
New Britain declared hot dog capital of Connecticut
NEW BRITAIN, Conn. — It’s official, New Britain is the hot dog capital of Connecticut. The city received a proclamation from the governor’s office Wednesday morning, celebrating its new title and the businesses which helped the community earn it. “The hot dog itself is really good,” said...
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