Community Corner
Live, Painted Squirrels Cause Uproar In East Hartford: Animal Control
East Hartford's animal control department wants to get to the bottom of why colored squirrels are starting to be seen in town.
EAST HARTFORD, CT — It's not clear if folks seeing red and blue squirrels in East Hartford means even wildlife is getting political during these divided times, but the town wants to know what's up.
The East Hartford Animal Control Department on Monday posted images of two squirrels — one red, one blue — frolicking around the town, reportedly.
According to the town's animal control department, the squirrels appear to have been painted, and they were seen in the area of Naubuc Avenue and High Street.
Find out what's happening in Greater Hartfordfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
"They appear to be OK, but we are looking to identify who is responsible for this," wrote East Hartford Animal Control.
Anyone with information about this situation is asked to call the East Hartford Animal Control office at 860-291-7572 and leave a message
Find out what's happening in Greater Hartfordfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
