Donofrio Family Animal Shelter

The Shelter is open to the public during the following hours:

  • Sunday: 12pm – 2pm

  • Monday: 11am – 3pm

  • Tuesday: CLOSED

  • Wednesday: CLOSED

  • Thursday: 11am – 3pm and 6pm – 8pm

  • Friday: 11am – 3pm and 6pm – 8pm

  • Saturday: 11am – 3pm

*ROAR’s shelter will be closed to the public on the following holidays:
New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve

ATTENTION:

PLEASE NOTE: ROAR has resumed adoptions of cats & dogs at the shelter!

Adoptions are currently by appointment only. Please see our available pets HERE and call us at 203-438-0158 for appointments. The shelter is open for calls M-F 11am-3pm, Th & Fr eves, 6-8pm, Sat 11am-3pm, Sun 12-2pm

We are taking all available precautions for our staff & the public during adoption visits. Visitors and staff are required to wear masks and maintain social distancing. Visits will take place outdoors when possible or at a distance indoors due to bad weather or for cat visits.

If you would like to donate to our pet food pantry or are in need of assistance with feeding your beloved dog or cat, please stop by the shelter M-F 11am-3pm, Th & Fr eves, 6-8pm, Sat 11am-3pm, Sun 12-2pm (45 South St, Ridgefield).

THANK YOU

Winter Weather policy:  Please note that ROAR may close early or remain closed, without notice, due to weather and road conditions.  As a rule, if Ridgefield Public Schools are closed, ROAR will be as well.  Please call ahead of time on bad weather days (203-438-0158) to make sure we are open or not closing early. Also, please check our website and social media for updates. Thank you.

Board of Directors

  • Andrea Leone-Bay, President

  • Susan Richter, Vice President

  • Russell Gough, Treasurer

  • David Rizzo, Secretary

  • Pamela Rybarczyk, Emeritus

  • Donna Donigi-Gale

  • Barry London

  • Julianne Simeone

  • Janet Sommer

  • Rick Tango

Staff

  • Dorene Zurlo, Director Volunteer Programs

  • Sarah Roberts, Director Shelter Operations

  • Kate Zalucky, Adoption Coordinator

  • Rosemary Hawkins-Sposito, Office Administrator

Founder

  • Marcia Libby