Date: March 8, 2026
Time: 12:00pm-2pm
Location: Newtown Community Center, 8 Simpson Street, Newtown
FREE FOR ALL AGES
*For the safety and comfort for all, no pets are allowed.
Calling all animal lovers big and small! Get ready for the sanctuary’s spring favorite: PETS & VETS 101!
For over ten years, this beloved program has brought curious kids and families face-to-face with the animals they adore while learning directly from some of the state’s top veterinarians and animal rescue experts. It’s a rare, hands-on chance to meet the animals up close, discover what makes each one unique, and explore how they should be cared for every day.
So, whether you’re nurturing a future veterinarian, dreaming of adopting a new furry (or feathered!) friend, growing your friendly farm, or just can’t get enough of animals, PETS & VETS 101 was made for you!
Come celebrate compassion together because every animal deserves to live their best life and we’ll show you how.
Meet our special guests and learn from the best:
- Guardians Farm – MEET THE GOATS
- Rowanwood Farm – MEET THE LLAMAS
- House Rabbit Connection
- ROAR – animal rescue – MEET THE DOGS
- Abbotts Hill Farm & Rescue – MEET THE CHICKENS
- Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
- Country Companions Veterinary Services, LLC
- Twin Maple Turtle Rehab, MEET THE TURTLES
- CT Parrot Rescue, MEET THE BIRDS
- Arthur’s Acres Animal Sanctuary – pig sanctuary
- Newtown Strong Therapy Dogs
