CT Votes for Animals

05/27/2026

Animal abuse is rarely an isolated issue. It is often connected to domestic violence, child abuse, elder abuse, bullying, and other forms of violence within our communities.

Phil Arkow of the National LINK Coalition joined Dr. Jim Lombella of CFA to lead an educational webinar exploring the LINK between animal cruelty and human violence.

Missed the live presentation? The full webinar is now available. Watch, learn, and share — this is information everyone should hear.

https://www.ctforanimals.org/educational-materials/videos?wix-vod-video-id=7c50eed23fd4415b88633730f8184443&wix-vod-comp-id=comp-kxg8q6c8&emci=88796bae-bc53-f111-8ef3-000d3a14b6d6&emdi=23f89001-2f55-f111-8fcb-000d3a18905c&ceid=3349071

05/25/2026

Today we honor the fallen and never forget their sacrifice. Wishing you a peaceful and meaningful Memorial Day. 🇺🇸

05/20/2026

Your town can take a stand for wildlife 🦉🐾

Communities are already stepping up to ban deadly Second Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides (SGARs) on town-owned property — and yours can too. These toxic poisons don’t just kill rodents. They harm owls, hawks, foxes, pets, and other wildlife that are exposed through the food chain.

The movement is growing, and you have the power to bring it to your own community. Speak up, organize locally, and help push for safer, wildlife-friendly solutions. Your town could be next!

05/13/2026

Still time to sign up today!

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wx5X20RQQVyLcPR3CsLJDg?emci=3253f477-584e-f111-8ef2-000d3a14b640&emdi=3cd47fe0-e44e-f111-8ef2-000d3a14b640&ceid=3349071 #/registration

Join Phil Arkow of the National LINK Coalition as he explains the well-documented Link between animal cruelty and human violence and the strategies communities can use to recognize and prevent it.

05/09/2026

A major win for wildlife in Connecticut 🎈

Balloons don’t just disappear after they’re released — they come back down as deadly litter for wildlife. Thankfully this legislative session, Connecticut lawmakers showed up for animals by passing SB 452 — a bill that prohibits the intentional release of helium or other lighter-than-air gas-filled balloons and requires balloons sold in the state to have weights attached beginning 10/1/26!

Thank you to every advocate, supporter, and legislator who helped move this bill across the finish line. Progress for animals is possible when we work together. 🐾

05/01/2026

Recapping Earth Day at the Capitol 🌎🦉 what a day!

We had incredible conversations with supporters, legislators, families, and new advocates all rallying behind the push to ban SGARs in Connecticut. And a big shoutout to Newtown for leading the way as the first town in the state to ban SGARs on town-owned properties — a reminder that local action can happen right now.

Grateful to have stood alongside Friends of Animals and A Place Called Hope for such a powerful collaboration!

The time to ban SGARs is NOW. Safer, effective alternatives exist — we don’t need poison to solve this problem.

Take action today and be part of the change: poisonispoison.org

04/30/2026

Today is National Animal Advocacy Day — a reminder that our voices matter for those who don’t have one 🐾

From fighting cruelty to protecting wildlife and pushing for stronger protections, advocacy drives real change. But there’s still more work ahead.

Speak up. Stay informed. Take action. Follow us to stay involved, learn how you can help, and be part of the movement for animals ❤️

04/28/2026

Speak up for animals—your voice is needed NOW! 📢🐾

The 2026 Legislative Session is wrapping up, and decisions impacting animals in CT are happening right now! If lawmakers don’t hear from us in this final stretch, animal protection could be left off the table.

It only takes a few minutes to make an impact. Review the remaining animal-related bills, then use the links below to email House and Senate leadership today!

🔗Contact House Leadership: https://secure.everyaction.com/hqor3-sUj02YFkM2gZ96EQ2?emci=c741666b-6942-f111-8ef2-000d3a14b640&emdi=93959e8c-6a42-f111-8ef2-000d3a14b640&ceid=34893072

🔗Contact Senate Leadership: https://secure.everyaction.com/UJMN136iW0u-_2rgUY90cw2?emci=c741666b-6942-f111-8ef2-000d3a14b640&emdi=93959e8c-6a42-f111-8ef2-000d3a14b640&ceid=34893072

04/26/2026

Honored to have been part of this important conversation highlighting “the link” — the undeniable connection between animal cruelty and child abuse. When we protect animals, we’re also protecting people.

Grateful to stand alongside so many dedicated voices pushing for change, education, and earlier intervention. Our Companions Animal Rescue Desmond's Army Animal Law Advocates CT Department of Children and Families

MANCHESTER, Conn. (WTNH) — Experts say new studies show the abuse of animals increases the likelihood of child abuse in the same household, and crimes against animals are showing a direct correlati…

04/23/2026

Animal cruelty is never an isolated issue—it’s a warning sign we can’t afford to overlook. 🚨

For too long, animal abuse, cruelty, and neglect were dismissed as separate from other forms of family violence. It’s no longer “just a phase” or “only an animal.” It’s a red flag—the tip of the iceberg—and often the first visible sign of broader violence in the home and community.

📸The North Texas LINK Coalition