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Meet Officer Tom Powers

The Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter has joined with The Sound/Zip06.com and photographer Kathryn Schauer for the month of July to honor those who serve in our communities by recognizing their work while also showcasing animals waiting for their forever homes.

Meet Tom Powers, a community service officer with the Branford Police Department since 2015. He does foot patrol of Main Street three days a week, and the favorite parts of his job are the small children who wave, the elderly who need directions to the doctors’ office, and the dogs—so many friendly dogs (and their owners).

Tom is holding one of the many baby kittens awaiting their forever home at the shelter. Stop by and see all of the animals anytime—the shelter is open seven days a week,

Thanks go to Tom and to all of the members of the Branford Police Department including police officers, dispatchers, detectives, and support staff who keep us safe in our community!

The Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter, located at 749 East Main Street, Branford, serves the towns of Branford and North Branford. All of its dogs and cats have a wellness checkup; dogs and cats six months and older are spayed neutered and vaccinated before they are adopted. Cats are also tested for leukemia and AIDS and dogs are heartworm tested and microchipped. For information about adoption, donations, or volunteering, visit www.branfordanimalshelter.org or call Shelter Director Laura Burban at 203-315-4125 extension 198.