Animal Reports: Wandering Cows and a Possibly Sick Racoon

Jan. 5, eight minutes after midnight, wandering cows were reported on Old Newtown Road at the Purdy Hill Road intersection. Recognized as Benedict's bovine, the owner was contacted. A round-up curtailed the animals' midnight stroll and a verbal warning was issued for un-corralled cows. 

Five days later, Jan. 10, the girls were out again, certain that the grass was greener up the road. They were reported at 1:53 p.m. almost in the roadway at Purdy Hill Road and Doc. Silverstone Drive. Benedict's was notified again and issued another verbal warning. The escape artists were properly reprimanded, but were moot on whether they will continue their unscheduled strolls.

Dog Tales

Over the past week, a number of animals were reported lost and then found.

Jan. 5, 9:53 a.m., a resident of Beardsley Road in Shelton — near East Village Road, Monroe — reported his two beagles missing. He later called in that the dogs had both returned home.

At 1:26 p.m. a Spinning Wheel Road owner reported her beagle mix missing. The pup was later found by a neighbor and returned home.

Jan. 6. at 20 minutes past midnight, a keeper of a tan pit bull mix, some 50 pounds in weight, was reported missing. It was wearing a collar and tags. The keeper recovered the dog the same day without incident. A "keeper" is anyone in charge of keeping a dog, but not its owner.

Jan. 7, 5:01 p.m., a white stray collie-husky mix was reported and subsequently picked up on Bug Hill Road. The owner later called in reporting her loss. The dog held proof of vaccination and was licensed. The pup was recovered after a verbal warning was issued.

Jan. 9,  11:16 a.m., a Hammertown Road resident reported the loss of her brindle marked, tan and white, Akita-German Shepherd mix. Her pet, a neutered male, answers to the name of "Rocky". If you see Rocky, call Animal Control. 

Jan. 10, 9:33 a.m., a concerned resident called in a possible Cruelty to Animals complaint on Pastors Walk. A barking dog was tethered outside of a residence with no shelter. Officers investigated and determined that the dog was in no immediate danger. The investigation is ongoing.

Raccoon Caution

Jan. 9, 2:03 p.m., an injured or sick raccoon was reported by two different residents as it waddled from Great Hollow Lake along Purdy Hill Road. It was last seen at the Old Newtown Road intersection. Animal Control officers canvassing the area were unable to locate it.

If you see it, report it to Animal Control immediately and prevent any interaction with pets. It could be sick, injured or simply pregnant. 

Thank You

The Torreso family of Shelton dropped off an extra large wire dog crate. It is much appreciated and can be used to rescue wildlife, as well as, transport or house domestic animals. 

Casualties 

Jan. 5 — A dead rat in the parking lot of the Masonic Temple on Fan Hill road was collected.

Jan.10 — A deer hit by a motor vehicle on Moose Hill Road had to be put down due to severe injuries. 

The Monroe Animal Control office and pound is located in the school bus yard at 447 Purdy Hill Road. It’s the small, reddish brown building to the left and is open to the public seven days a week, 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Remember. Monroe’s creatures were here first. Respect them. Enjoy them. And if you need help with them, call Officer Ed Risko at Animal Control (203)452-3760. For an Animal Emergency call (203)261-3622.