A Non Profit Organization

Save Our Strays Inc.

Website last updated on October 9, 2008.

NEW ADOPTION HOURS!- Monday,Thursday, Friday-- 10-12 Tuesday--6-7:30 Thursday--5:30-7:00 Saturday--10-12

Our Pet List

Please check this website daily as things can change frequently. We are currently looking for volunteers and foster homes. All our listed pets are available unless otherwise noted.

Dog of the month is Cody!!

Meet Cody! He is a young, energetic Jack Russell Terrier Mix who is waiting for a family. He is very unique in that he is almost pure white and has one floppy ear. You can't help but smile when you look at his face! If you're looking for a new family member who can run around and play all day, Cody is your man! Please stop by to meet Cody!

Our Cat of the Month is....Haley!

Our sweet Haley came to us with a non-functioning leg. It certainly doesn't seem to bother her at all, but she cannot use it to walk or support her weight. We are working with her to try to improve her prognosis, but she is able to live with three legs just fine! However, Haley is truely a very sweet cat. She loves attention and is looking forward to having her very own family! Please see her profile for more information!

Who We Are

Save Our Strays, Inc. is a non profit animal welfare organization that was founded by Dr. Joan Poster over 10 years ago. We are committed to the welfare of all the animals in our care and community. Our goal is to rescue and place as many previously abandoned pets in loving permanent homes. Our facility operates out of Poster Animal Hospital which is located in Westport, CT. Dr. Poster has a "hands-on" commitment to every one of our animals. Our lucky rescuees receive the best of medical care along with lots of love and care from Dr. Poster's wonderful compassionate staff along with our cadre of dedicated volunteers!

Adopting a friend - The Process

Save Our Strays takes our responsibility to all the animals seriously. We hope that as you review the following information you will understand, appreciate and support why we feel such a process is necessary. The prospective adopter must complete an adoption application and leave a $25 non-refundable application fee by either CASH or CREDIT CARD ONLY to check references. The $25 goes toward the adoption donation for the animal. We will also need to see proof of Identity. An interview with an adoption coordinator and the prospective adopter and his/her family is required. We will verify vet references and need proof of landlord permission (if applicable). We would like to advise you that the whole adoption process can take anywhere from an hour to a few days, depending on the circumstances. Lastly, a non refundable adoption donation will be requested. This helps to cover the cost of the medical care, feeding and boarding of our animals.

The donation fees are as follows:

Adult cats - $75.00 Kittens - $100.00 All dogs - $200.00 All donations must be paid by either cash or credit card.

All our adoptees are current on age required immunizations and spayed or neutered before placement, unless their health or age requires it be done at a later time.

NOTE: As a general rule, we cannot hold animals for anyone. If you are interested in a particular pet, you need to ensure that you are available to see that pet as soon as it is ready for adoption.


Come Visit Us!

Save Our Strays Hours -

Updated Hours

Mon,Thurs,Fri, Sat-10am-12pm .Tuesday 6pm-7:30pm, Thursday 5:30pm-7:00pm.,

Please be advised that unless other arrangements have been made with an S.O.S representative these are the ONLY times that you would be able to meet with one of our pets. We make every effort to return your messages in a timely manner but we ask that you take in to consideration that the hours listed above are the only times that an S.O.S representative is guaranteed to be available.

Directions from I95 North (East) or South (West):

From the North (East) Take Exit 19 (Southport Exit) and turn RIGHT onto Rte 1 (Post Road East). *Continue approx. 1 mile, past the Stop & Shop on your left, on your right look for Sleepy's, we are next door to Sleepy's - turn right into Poster Animal Hospital main lot. From the South (West) Take Exit 18 (Sherwood Island) and turn left at the stop sign. You will then go all the way down that road until it ends and then make a right hand turn onto Rt 1 (Post Road). You will pass Carvel and Barnes and Noble. We will be on your left hand side, there is a sign outside that says Poster Animal Hospital. Please park in the main lot.
Save Our Strays Inc.
1677 Post Road East
Westport CT 06880
Phone: 203-255-0514
Email: Adoptm@aol.com
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