Join Us in Saving Lives
“The animals of the world exist for their own reasons. They were not made for humans, and they are not ours to abuse, exploit, or neglect. They are our companions, deserving of love, care, and respect.” – Alice Walker
Ready to Adopt? Let’s Get Started!
Think you’ve met your new furry best friend? Let’s make it official and start their happily-ever-after—fill out our adoption application today!
Become a Foster Hero!
Every rescue needs a hero—be the safe, healing place they’ve been waiting for. Please apply today. It’s free and temporary. We provide everything!
Be Part of the Mission!
Lend a paw, make a difference—your time and heart can help change the lives of animals in need. Join our volunteer team today!
Foster First, Adopt Forever.
Foster-to-adopt is a great way to welcome a pet into your home temporarily while deciding if they’re the right fit for your family.
Support Our Rescue
At Helping Outside Animals, we believe that every animal deserves a chance to live a life free from harm and filled with love. Your donation helps us provide the food, shelter, medical care, and, most importantly, the compassion that these animals need to thrive.
With your support, we can continue to comfort to those who have known only pain, and a second chance to those who deserve a forever home. Together, we can ensure that every pet gets the chance to live out their life with dignity, care, and the love they deserve.
Will you stand with us in extending our compassion to these animals? Your generosity will change lives—one animal at a time.
Give Hope, Give a Future. However you choose to give—thank you for helping us care for the ones who can’t ask for help themselves. 🐾💛
Contribute to our wishlist
Pledge toward an animal’s care!
No pledge amount is too small.
Support our fundraiser to give hope and a name to a rescue cat today.
Paws & Perspectives
Helping Outside Animals (HOA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (tax ID# 41-3516812), operates as a community-driven
rescue dedicated to assisting vulnerable and at-risk animals in Connecticut. HOA focuses on advocacy, fostering, and coordinating
rescue efforts, while supporting spay/neuter initiatives and connecting animals with safe placements and long-term homes.
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