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Large Influx at Stamford Animal Control Makes Finding Homes a Priority
With more animals coming in than adopters are taking out, cage space is becoming an issue.

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With more animals coming in than adopters are taking out, cage space is becoming an issue.

From July 1, 2011 to today, the most popular breed of dog to be licensed in Norwalk was the Labrador Retriever. Click through for a surprising break down of the most popular dog breeds of the city.
Dorothy Pellegrino, 84, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2012.
LuAnn Schutte-Givens, 56, passed away Friday, May 25th, 2012.
A 71-year-old was charged with assault and a tire iron allegedly stuck between a man's car seats leads to not passing go, not collecting $200, going directly to jail.
Unusual arrests and investigations from greater New Haven.
Unusual arrests and investigations from greater New Haven.
Will you be kicking off the unofficial start of summer by the water?
Will you be kicking off the unofficial start of summer by the water?
Martin K. Haran, 88, was born in Ireland and was a Darien and Norwalk resident throughout his life.
A look at monuments and memorials in the region that are dedicated to veterans and American men and women who died in war
A look at monuments and memorials in the region that are dedicated to veterans and American men and women who died in war
Unusual arrests and investigations from the area.
Unusual arrests and investigations from the area.
The Stamford Police Department looks to raise funds to help the family of Officer Troy Strauser, who was injured in the line of duty and was released from Norwalk Hospital Friday.
Youth Bureau Sgt. Joseph Kennedy of the Stamford Police Department announced Wednesday the arrest of two separate alleged child predators over the last two days.
With a packed house of those who would appreciate it most, Norwalk opens its new Veterans Hall of Honor with a ceremony at Norwalk City Hall.
David Allen Jones, or "Smokey Dave" to friends, 67, loved motorcycles, boating, fishing and family.
David Allen Jones, or "Smokey Dave" to friends, 67, loved motorcycles, boating, fishing and family.
This week, we asked where in Stamford is your favorite place to remedy two left feet and boy did you answer!