Protectors of Animals

Strutting for Strays
2022-10-21 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | Fred Astaire Dance Studio, 2928 Main St, Glastonbury, CT, United States

10th Annual Kitten Shower
2023-05-20 11:00 - 2023-05-30 15:00 | Priam Vineyards, 11 Shailor Hill Road, Colchester, CT, 06415

Pawfest at The Charles
2023-07-09 12:00 - 17:00 | The Charles, 161 Main St, Wethersfield, Connecticut, 06109

Cornfest
2023-09-24 10:00 - 16:00 | Broad Street Green, Broad St Green, Wethersfield, CT, United States

SIMSBURY FLY-IN
2023-10-01 07:00 - 16:00 | Simsbury Airport, 94 Wolcott Rd, Simsbury, CT, United States
POA will be the Official Dog watering station!
Find the FB Event Here!

Christmas Tree Lighting at Hops on The Hill
2023-11-26 13:00 - 18:00 | Hops on the Hill, 25 Dug Rd, Glastonbury, CT
Tree Lighting Pet Drive 2023
Hops on the Hill is collecting donations for POA. For every pet item donated, you’ll receive an 8oz beer for FREE!
Drop of between Nov. 26th-Dec. 17th

Mardi Paws Gala
2024-02-24 18:00 - 22:00 | TPC River Highlands, 1 Golf Club Rd, Cromwell, CT, 06416, United States

Bicycles on Main
2024-05-01 08:00 - 2024-05-31 17:00

Kitten Yoga
2024-05-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Afterglow Studio Hartford, 30 Arbor Street #210, Hartford, CT, 06106
Spots fill up quickly, register here.

11th Annual Kitten Shower
2024-05-24 16:00 - 20:00 | Hops on Hill Farm Brewery, 275 Dug Road, Glastonbury, CT, 06073
Please join us for the Protectors of Animals 11th Annual Kitten Shower “Mews & Brews”
Help us raise funds and stock up on the supplies we need to care for the hundreds of kittens and their moms that will come through POA’s doors this year.
For more information or to donate visit this link.
POA Kitten Shower Wishlist https://a.co/eJ90xCE
Share the event on FB.

East Hartford Memorial Day Parade
2024-05-27 10:00
The parade will begin promptly at 10 AM, proceeding from 9 Riverside Drive to the Fallen Star Memorial located at Goodwin University.
POA’s Hip 2 Snip van along with volunteers and some furry friends will be walking in the parade!

Walk N Wag
2024-06-29 10:00 - 13:00 | Glastonbury Fairgrounds, 300 Welles St, Glastonbury, CT, 06033
Event Schedule:
10:00- 11:00 Downward Dog Yoga Session (more information below)
10:00- 1:00- Food, Coffee & Ice Cream Trucks
10:00- 1:00 VENDOR FAIR- all welcome- free entry
11:30- Pet Costume Parade with prizes
12:00- Charity Walk
12:45- Raffles
At Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, we proudly support the Sunshine Kids Charity, helping children battling cancer. Your participation spreads warmth and joy, providing unforgettable experiences for these brave kids.
Walk, Wag, and Win! Enjoy a day full of tail-wagging excitement with your furry friends. Participate in raffles, games, bounce house, face painting and prizes, and meet some of the amazing kids you’re supporting.
Register now at https://bit.ly/WalknWagRegistration and make a positive impact. Share this post to spread the word and bring smiles to many faces. Together, we can light up the lives of the Sunshine Kids!

Join us for a soulful session of “Downward Dog Yoga” under the open sky! Every downward dog you strike will bring sunshine to the lives of kids in need, as all proceeds go to The Sunshine Kids Foundation.
Date: 6/29
Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Location: Glastonbury Fairgrounds
Bring your mats, breathe in the fresh air, and flow through your practice with purpose! It’s not just about finding your center; it’s about sharing light with those who need it most.
Reserve your spot now for just $10 and let’s spread some love and positivity together:
https://www.mymvo.com/payments/event_pay.aspx?CID=26165…

DOG-ust Party
2024-08-01 16:00 - 20:00 | Hops on Hill Farm Brewery, 275 Dug Road, Glastonbury, CT, 06073
Can’t make it but would like to donate: Click Here.

Holiday Fair
2024-11-23 09:00 - 15:00 | St. Christopher’s Hall, 538 Brewer St., East Hartford, CT, United States

Holiday Cat Social 2024
2024-12-08 11:00 - 13:00 | Protectors of Animals, 144 Main Street, East Hartford, CT, 06118, United States
Join us for a fun and festive gathering, where you’ll have the opportunity to meet and mingle with our adoptable cats and kittens, enjoy beverages, and savor a variety of delicious brunch items prepared by our talented volunteers.

Protectors of Animals is excited to invite you to our Holiday Cat Social fundraising event!

Event Date & Time: Sunday, December 8th, from 11 am to 1 pm
Location: Protectors of Animals Cat Shelter
What to Expect:

Meet and interact with our adoptable cats and kittens
Enjoy beverages and delicious brunch items made by our volunteers
Feel free to wear holiday or cat-themed attire (not required but encouraged!)

Additional Information:

Bring a friend or two for a relaxing, stress-relieving break from holiday obligations
More details on the cats attending and food items will be shared as the event date approaches

Important Notes:

This is not an adoption event, but applications to adopt can be filled out if you fall in love with a cat!
Age Requirement: This event is for adults 21 and over.

Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day
2025-04-08 12:00 - 20:00 | Ben & Jerry’s, 301 Evergreen Way, South Windsor, CT
Free Cone Day is an annual event that offers free ice cream to customers all day while simultaneously supporting local nonprofits through encouraging donations. Each of the shops partners with one local organization and the South Windsor location chose POA this year!

Tanger at Foxwoods Adoption Event
2025-04-26 12:00 - 15:00 | Tanger at Foxwoods, 455 Trolley Line Boulevard, Mashantucket, CT
Join Tanger at Foxwoods for a PAW-sitively wonderful day at their annual pet adoption event. POA and other rescues will be on site with adoptable animals along with pet supplies and pet service vendors.

Mill Street Marketplace Earth Day Adoption Event
2025-04-27 10:00 - 16:00 | Mill Street Marketplace, 36 Mill Street, Wethersfield, CT
Mill Street Marketplace vendors are hosting an indoor and outdoor event to celebrate our planet Earth! POA will have a tent/table to share info, raffle, collect donations, and be able to bring some adoptables to show them off. In kindness to the Earth, there will be a vegan taco bar, a vegan cookie stand and Caffeine Coven will be there with bevies. Vendors will bring farm fresh herbs, flowers, and upcycled/green items. Be sure to shop at POAs new section inside, all proceeds from sales go back to POA!!

Monaco Ford Pet Supply Drive & Adoption Event
2025-05-03 | Ford Monaco, 767 New London Turnpike, Glastonbury, CT
Ford Monaco is partnering with POA by encouraging their customers and social media followers to donate supplies to Protectors of Animals (particularly ones that are on our wishlists) during the month of April culminating in an adoption event happening the fi Ford Monaco is partnering with POA by encouraging their customers and social media followers to donate supplies to Protectors of Animals (particularly ones that are on our wishlists) during the month of April culminating in an adoption event happening the first Saturday in May (specific timing is TBD). rst Saturday in May (specific timing is TBD).

POAs Annual Kitten Shower
2025-05-23 16:00 - 20:00 | Hops on the Hill, 25 Dug Rd, Glastonbury, CT
Details to follow – save the date for this annual, highly anticipated event!

East Hartford Memorial Day Parade
2025-05-26 10:00 - 17:00 | Hops on the Hill, 25 Dug Rd, Glastonbury, CT
The event will consist of three parts: a parade, a program at the Fallen Star Memorial, and celebration of East Hartford. The parade will begin promptly at 10am, proceeding from 9 Riverside Drive to the Gallen Star Memorial and celebration of East Hartford with food trucks, music and activities. POA attends the parade annually with the snip van. It would be great to have a large turnout this year with some of the adoptable dogs joining in as well.

Savers FUNDrive Collection
2025-06-05 08:00 - 17:00
POA is participating in a FUNDrive through Savers of Manchester and will be collecting gently used items (see flyer image below for guidance) to raise money for POA! Drop off of items will take place in the cat shelter parking lot from 8AM-3PM next Friday, June 13th. If you need to make alternate arrangements please let me know (melanie.schneider@poainc.org) and I will try my best to accommodate.

There are a couple of bonus targets for us to shoot for as a group:

700 pounds media (books/CDs/DVDs/records) (~35 boxes) – $50 bonus
1000 pounds housewares (~75 boxes) – $50 bonus

If you don’t personally have things to donate, try asking friends, family, neighbors, co-workers, organizations you know of that may be looking to donate items, etc.
If you or someone you’ve identified are participating, PLEASE fill in the tracker to the best of your ability (this will help ensure I have the right amount/size of vehicles to transport to Savers): FUNDrive Tracking Sheet – Google Sheets. Remember, items should be in gently used condition and no large items/furniture please!

Midnight Meows and Halloween Howls
2025-10-11 18:00 - 22:00

28th Annual POA Holiday Fair
2025-11-22 09:00 - 15:00

Hops on the Hill Pet Drive
2025-11-30 08:00 - 2025-12-21 17:00 | Hops on Hill Farm Brewery, 275 Dug Road, Glastonbury, CT, 06073

Holiday Cat Social 2025
2025-12-14 11:00 - 13:00
Click Image for Details and to Purchase Tickets:

Enchanted Tails Gala
2026-02-21 18:00 - 22:30

Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day
2026-04-14 12:00 - 20:00 | Ben & Jerry’s, 301 Evergreen Way, South Windsor, CT
Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day for POA
301 Evergreen Way (Evergreen Walk), South Windsor, 12-8pm
Details: Free Cone Day is an annual Ben & Jerry’s event where each shop offers free ice cream to customers all day while hosting a local non-profit onsite that collects donations.

Tanger at Foxwoods Adoption Event
2026-04-18 12:00 - 15:00 | Tanger at Foxwoods, 455 Trolley Line Boulevard, Mashantucket, CT
Tanger at Foxwoods Adoption Event
455 Trolley Line Boulevard, Mashantucket, 12-3pm
Join Tanger at Foxwoods for a PAW-sitively wonderful day at their annual pet adoption event. POA and other rescues will be on site with adoptable animals along with pet supplies and pet service vendors.

Budr Cannabis Community Partnership Event
2026-04-20 15:30 - 18:30 | Budr, 1037 Boulevard, West Hartford, CT
Budr Cannabis, a sponsor of this year’s gala, has committed to showcasing POA on an ongoing basis as a community partner. April 20th is their busiest day of the year and they have invited Protectors of Animals to set up a table for part of the day so we can interact with their customers about our mission. This partnership will be great exposure for POA’s adoptable dogs and cats!
