The Monroe Animal Shelter takes in stray dogs. Any animal unclaimed by its owner over a seven-day period is put up for <a href="http://www.petfinder.com/pet-search?animal_type=&pet_breed=&pet_age=&pet_size=&specialNeeds=&declawedPets=&children=&status=&shelter_pet_id=&internal=&contact=&name=&shelter_id=CT134&sort=">adoption</a>. Those wishing to adopt a pet from the shelter need to fill out an application and to pay a $60 fee for spaying, neutering and a microchip. Monroe's animal control officer is Ed Risko.