Rescued pit bulls up for adoption

Old Saybrook, Conn. (WTNH) -       today we saw the adoption
Thirteen dogs that were            signs so we turned around and
removed from an Old Saybrook       came in."
home earlier this week are         The dogs are recovering very
now up for adoption.               well thanks to quality love
In total, nine puppies, two        and care.
"teenager" dogs, the mother        "We've had overwhelming
and the father were rescued        support from the residents of
from the home on Ford Drive.       not only Old Saybrook, but
All of the dogs are pit bull       surrounding communities,"
mixes.                             said Police Chief Michael
Well over 100 people visited       Spera. "Bringing supplies
the animal shelter Sunday,         which we desperately need and
making it the largest pet          coming to adopt the animals."
adoption day ever in Old           The Old Saybrook Police run
Saybrook.                          the animal shelter and it's a
"I think they're all               very in-depth adoption
beautiful," said Tiffany           procedure, including an in-
DeGreco, of East Hartford,         home visit. The process takes
"they all have their own           approximately 10 to 14 days.
personalities. I mean I            It will be another eight to
haven't been here that long,       nine weeks before the
but they're all very cute."        youngest puppies are old
"I was really upset," said         enough to be adopted.
Ashley Bongiomi, of Deep           For more information e-mail
River. "I'm a really big           animalcontrol@oldsaybrookpolic
animal person and I wish I         e.com.
could take all of them. And        

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