Donations Sought For Dog In Need Of Surgery: Naugatuck Animal Control

NAUGATUCK, CT — Animal Control is seeking donations for a dog dumped in Naugatuck earlier this year in need of surgery.

In a Facebook post this week, Animal Control said Rip was found Jan. 6 on Hunters Mountain Road.

"Our sweet boy Rip needs surgery, which we have scheduled for March 6," the post reads.

Along with planned surgery, which includes neutering, Rip has received X-rays costing over $600 and pre-surgical bloodwork, according to Animal Control.

"We are shooting for a goal of $5,000 to help cover his vetting," the post reads. "Rip will be fostered by one of our [animal control officers] during recovery, and then re-evaluated and hopefully find his forever home!"

Anyone who wishes to donate toward Rip's care is asked to mail their donation to the following mailing address:

Naugatuck Animal Control

211 Spring Street, Naugatuck CT

Donations can also be dropped off in person at 508 Cherry Street Extension in Naugatuck, Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Checks should be made out to Naugatuck Animal Control with "Rip Surgery" in the memo.

"Any little bit helps," the post reads.

Further information can be found on the department's Facebook page.