The federal government has stopped funding SNAP effective November 1. For information on how this impacts your benefits, visit our Frequently Asked Questions page. Those in need of immediate food assistance or who want to donate or volunteer can locate their local food pantry or a mobile pantry by visiting 211ct.org or ctfoodshare.org, or texting the word FOODSHARE to 85511.
Attached is the 2025-2026 paving plan. Paving Operations started August 17th and will continue to next year.
The Metropolitan District's Household Hazardous Waste Collection program for 2025. Please take look at the packet with the collection schedule, which are held on Saturdays from 8am - 1pm.
You can use this website to find information about Food Pantries and Soup Kitchens in the City.
Our Animal Control Officers are responsible for the capturing and boarding of stray or roaming dogs. They are also responsible for investigation of dog bites and animal related violation of Connecticut general statues. They are authorized to take enforcement action against these violations in the form of infractions, summons, or referrals to other city departments. In 2019, they responded to approximately 2,355 calls for service. They were responsible for the capture and boarding of 435 dogs. They also handle the process of adopting out or facilitating the redemption of all of these dogs.
A scheduled appointment with an Animal Control Officer by calling 860-757-4395
Bring a money order of $50.00 with you to your appointment
The cost to adopt a dog in Connecticut is $50.00, payable only by money order. This fee includes funds that go to the State of Connecticut Overpopulation Control Voucher Program that provides funding for spaying, neutering, and vaccinations for abandoned dogs.
All City of Hartford impounded dogs available for adoption are housed at the Simon Foundation located at 120 Rescue Lane, Bloomfield.
To see some of the pets available for adoption, visit the Hartford Animal Shelter's facebook page.
HPD Animal Control Unit Supervisor Sergeant Joseph Mauro Maurj001@hartford.gov