I have adopted pets from the Humane Society in Newington for over 30 years. The animals were all healthy and their characteristics were accurately described before I took them home. Both times I adopted a dog, the Adoption Counselor met with me while I spent time with the dog. At the second adoption, I still had my other adopted dog, so the Counselor had me get him, so that they could put the two dogs together to make sure they got along. My two dogs -- a Chihauhua/Mini Dox mix and a Jack Russell/Chihauhau mix BOTH lived to be 18 years old.I would never buy a dog or look for one anywhere but the Connecticut Humane Society.