Connecticut Save A Pup, founded in 1991, was originally established to address the pet overpopulation problem in Hartford.  Annually, there are over 1200 unclaimed dogs in the Hartford Dog Pound.  The pound population consists of dogs abandoned on the streets, dogs removed from abusive homes, and those who go unclaimed by their owners after impoundment.

In 2003, CT Save A Pup expanded their rescue to owner surrenders, as well as the Hartford Pound Dogs.  All dogs rescued into the program (pound dogs and surrenders) are temperament tested, vaccinated and spayed/neutered

Save A Pup is 501c3 non-profit organization, surviving solely on donations.