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1. How do I get to the pound?

From the end of the 2 / 32 Connector (Backus Hospital) on your right hand side, go straight through the traffic light onto Rt 169 (Harland Road). Take the first right-hand turn on Ox Hill Rd. Take the next right onto Mahan Dr., take the next left onto John Edwards Dr. and follow that to the end. Turn left onto Wilderness Rd. (look for a stop sign). Take the first right onto Park Center Rd. and the pound is on the right hand side.
Dog Pound Facility

2. How can I donate to Norwich Animal Control?

Thank your for interest in donating!!!!!

Please check the Norwich Animal Control Facebook Page for any specific donations we need. Donations can be brought directly to the pound or the Norwich Police Department. All donations welcome and greatly appreciated!

3. How do I license/register my dog?

Dog License Application 

The application can be filled out, brought in or mailed in to the City Clerk with a check/money order for the appropriate fee made payable to the "Norwich City Clerk." 

Norwich City Clerk

Norwich City Hall (Room 215)

100 Broadway 

Norwich, CT 06360

4. What can be done for nuisance wildlife (bats, squirrels, skunks, raccoons, opossums, rats, etc.) in my house?

Please contact the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Nuisance Wildlife Division at 860-424-3011. They can assist your with locating a Nuisance Wildlife Operator who is trained and licensed through DEEP to handle such cases. You can visit the DEEP website at CT D.E.E.P. Wildlife

5. My neighbor's dog is always barking what can I do?

Please click the following link:

Barking Dog Log

Follow the instructions, fill-out completely and contact the Norwich Animal Control Officer at 860-887-5747

6. What are the Norwich Animal Control fees?

Norwich Animal Control Fees:

Boarding per night- $10

Redemption of an impounded pet- $15

Quarantine fee per night- $5

Turnover for dog- $80

Turnover for cat- $60

7. What can I do if I lost my pet?

Please check the Norwich Animal Control Facebook page  or the Norwich Bulletin classifieds  for any found pets. If your pet is not published please email a picture and description to norwichpound@yahoo.com or click the link (Norwich Animal Control Email). You can also call the Norwich Animal Control Officer at 860-887-5747 and leave a message with your contact information, description of the pet and last known location.