Avon Pet Food Company Recalls Dog Food After 3 Dogs Fall Ill

Avon-based Oma's Pride recalled 639 bags of raw chicken dog food after detecting Salmonella.

Avon Pet Pantry Closed For August; Pet Food, Supplies Available By Appointment

Avon residents who need pet food or supplies in August can contact the town's animal control officer to arrange pickup.

Avon Animal Control Urges Bear Safety After Dog Injured in Bear Attack

The department advised dog owners to keep pets leashed while walking on wooded trails and to avoid leaving dogs or other pets unattended.

Bear Attacks Avon Resident's Dog: Report

The incident happened last week, with state officials offering up tips for folks to co-exist safely with bears.

2026 Dog Licenses In Avon, What You Need To Know

Avon dog owners can renew or obtain dog licenses through the town clerk's office.

Hours Revised For Avon Pet Pantry In February

The Avon Pet Pantry provides pet food and supplies to those facing economic challenges.

Pig On The Loose In Avon, Town Needs Your Help

The Avon Animal Control Department issued an alert late Thursday morning about a pig on the loose in town.

Avon's Pet Pantry To Close Temporarily

Those needing the pantry's services are asked to call ahead to make special arrangements if needed.

Getting Dog Licenses In Avon, What You Need To Know

June is dog license month, and Avon officials recently issued information for dog owners about how to comply with the law.

Avon's 'Pet Pantry' To Celebrate One Year Of Helping Pet Lovers

The Avon Pet Pantry is hosting a special celebration on Tuesday, Dec. 3, to mark one year of aiding financially challenged pet owners.

As Injured Dog Recovers, Avon's Police Chief Thanks Community

The chief of police in Avon Friday thanked the local community for helping pay for surgery to save a dog thrown out of a vehicle last week.

Badly Injured Dog In Avon Pulls Through After Surgery: ACO: UPDATE

Avon police are investigating if the Lhasa Apso was thrown out of a moving vehicle Tuesday afternoon.

Avon Library Hosting Cat Whisperer For Unique Event

The Avon Free Public Library on Tuesda, May 21, will host a renowned cat expert for an afternoon forum on what makes felines tick (or meow).

Avon Pet Pantry Seeks Donations

The town is collecting pet food as part of its regular pet pantry services, which are available on the first Tuesday of every month.

Avon's New Pet Pantry Officially Opens Tuesday: UPDATE

The town Tuesday hosted a grand opening/ribbon-cutting for Avon Animal Control's new pet food/supply pantry.

10-Day Missing Dog Ordeal Ends Happily In Avon

A Simsbury resident was reunited with her dog Tuesday after it was missing for 10 days in the wild near a lake in the Avon/Canton area.

Avon Dog Trainer Garners PZC Approval Despite Some Concerns

The conditional approval by the town is until September 2023, whereby a permanent application can be sought.

A Reminder To Dog Owners In Town Of Avon

Please also remember to pick up after your pets.

A New Leash on Life for Pets with Cancer

From child science enthusiast to CEO, join Ashley Kalinauskas for an inside look at a revolutionary new treatment for veterinary cancer.

2 Dogs Go Missing In Avon

The two dogs have been missing since Monday.

Dog Adoption Event - Dog Days of Hoffman with Dog Star Rescue

Come find your FURever friend from Dog Star Rescue and enjoy years of joy and loyalty!