Westport has plenty of high-powered, high-profile organizations.
We’re also blessed with many groups that — very quietly, but quite efficiently — do great things.
Westport Animal Shelter Advocates is one of them.
The non-profit is dedicated to the care and welfare of homeless dogs in Fairfield County.
Their primary focus is attending to the needs of impounded dogs at Westport Animal Control. They provide funds for vet care. They also exercise, train and promote the dogs, and perform home and reference checks to ensure they’re placed safely in loving homes.
In addition, WASA has a small fostering network for homeless dogs that come from other Connecticut animal control facilities, or from residents that for a variety of reasons need to be rehomed.
And WASA assists pet owners who struggle financially to provide vet care and nutrition for their pets.
WASA and “06880” are proud to present this Christmas gift to readers: a “greatest hits” video of the dogs they’ve helped this year.
Along with the people, businesses and organization that helped too.
From the Westport Police Department, Earth Animal and Gilbertie’s, to the many volunteers who find, foster and adopt WASA’s dogs, they’re all here, in this heart-warming video by the very talented Brandon Malin.
Happy holidays! Enjoy!
PS: To learn more about Westport Animal Shelter Advocates, click here.
WASA”S great energy and organization comes from Julie Loparo who is, for certain, a canine’s best friend and who’s 501c3 deserves all of our recognition and support. And, for sure, let us not forget husband, Mike, who, tethered to Julie’s hip , is always there to help…thanks, guys.
WASA has been successful because, historically, Westport’s residents and town officials have great compassion for animals. Hope that continues….