Kent, Connecticut Animal Control

08/30/2026

UPDATE! While still on the run, we did see this boy in the woods near the house he ran from, which is great news (yes, your friendly animal control officers had a rainy hike through the brush this morning, followed by hot chocolate at 45 on Main!). The owner has been working with CTDGRV since the beginning - drones and tracking dogs have been utilized! Thank you for keeping your eyes open, while also staying away from the area!

Still missing this morning! Please check your home cameras if you live in the Hollow!🐾🐾

This beautiful boy ran off from his brand new (two hours) home on Upper Kent Hollow, in Kent. He is dragging a long, green leash. Hopefully he’ll stay in the area, but may go further afield. He isn’t wearing identification, but is microchipped. If you see him, DO NOT chase him - call his former owner at +1 (319) 541-4577 or the new owner at 917-566-8541 immediately. Thank you in advance!

(Yes, I shared all kinds of information about what to do in this situation, and recommended CDGRV)

08/23/2026

UPDATE! Home safe!🎉

This friendly boy ran off from his home on Kent-Cornwall Road near Sloane-Stanley in Kent. Please call his owner at (845) 803-5297 if you see him!

08/20/2026

UPDATE! Owner has been notified and dogs are home safe!

🐾🐾What were described as an older tan and black German shepherd and a smaller black shepherd were seen on Upper Kent Hollow Road in Kent this morning if you’re missing your dogs. Please call or text animal control at 860-671-8211 if you know where they belong!🐾🐾

08/18/2026

Tuesday Tip 🐾

📊 OUR STATS TELL A STORY — AND WE HOPE THEY HELP PREVENT THE NEXT DOG FROM GOING MISSING.

For the past 4 years — 48 months — CT Dog Gone Recovery has tracked thousands of missing dog cases.

Month after month, year after year, we continue to see the same leading reasons dogs go missing:

🐾 Dogs left outside unattended, unleashed, or getting loose while outside
🚪 Dogs slipping out an open door

In our January–June 2026 statistics alone, 27.8% of dogs went missing after being left outside unattended, while another 23.1% ran out a door. That means more than half of these missing-dog cases came from just these two situations.

And that is why we are sharing this.

Many missing-dog situations can happen in a matter of seconds. A gate isn’t completely latched. Someone opens the front door. A dog who has stayed in the yard a hundred times suddenly takes off.

Please be proactive.

🐾 Supervise your dog while outside.
🐾 Use a leash when a secure enclosure isn’t available.
🐾 Double-check gates and fencing.
🐾 Be especially careful when people are coming in and out of the house.
🐾 Teach children and visitors to watch doors.
🐾 Keep collars, ID tags and microchip information current.

We know how heartbreaking it is when a dog goes missing. If sharing four years of what we’ve learned prevents even one family from experiencing that fear, then these statistics have served an important purpose.

❤️ Love them. Protect them. Be proactive.

Education means prevention, and prevention saves lives. 🐾
CTDGRV.org

08/16/2026

Some good reminders…

08/11/2026

Tuesday Tip 💡🐾

🐾 Lost Dog Prevention Starts at Home 🐾
CT Dog Gone Recovery Volunteers

Most lost dogs we see go missing in just two preventable ways:
• Left outside unattended
• Slipping out an open door

Even fenced yards aren’t fully safe—dogs can dig, jump, squeeze through gaps, or panic and escape. And it only takes a second at the door for a dog to get out.

We also often hear, “They’ve never done that before.” Unfortunately, it only takes one moment for a dog to go missing.

Extra caution is especially important for senior dogs, who can become disoriented quickly and should always be supervised or leashed outside.

✅ Supervision
✅ Secure doors & gates
✅ Simple safety habits

These small steps make a life-saving difference.

08/07/2026