More than three decades of compassion: Terry Shinost reflects on the growth of Waggin’ Tails Animal Shelter

Posted 6/26/26

TORRINGTON – When Terry Shinost began working in animal control for the City of Torrington in 1989, the facility looked much different from the Waggin’ Tails Animal Shelter residents know today.

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