Pat Battaglia, a lifelong resident of Ansonia for 100 years, was an avid dog enthusiast.
Over the course of the 50 years Pat was devoted to his wife Anne and together they raised three dogs — all named Lucky.
He said they were Lucky because they were in a good home, well taken care of, loved, and spoiled by his family. He had a special place in his heart for all dogs. He would say a dog will never bite the hand that feeds them. They give love and affection with an open heart without any expectations in return. They are loyal and true friends.
Maybe those who knew Pat from Pat’s TV Service will fondly remember his third dog Lucky accompanying him on service calls. Nothing made Lucky happier than riding in the van with Pat. Their first dog Lucky would wait by the gate to greet Anne every day when she returned home from work. Pat said they didn’t need a clock to know when it was 2:30. Pat shared many amazing dog stories over the course of his life.
Pat decided that he wanted to make a difference for dogs in his own home town of Ansonia. Since funds are limited in city shelters, Pat wanted people to understand the importance of financial contributions, volunteering to walk the dogs, or donating supplies such as food and blankets.
Pat also knew there was a critical need for veterinary assistance at the shelters. Pat wanted people to remember that there are dogs to adopt at the Ansonia Animal Shelter and that we don’t need to go out and spend a lot of money on a puppy when there are great dogs who have been abandoned to adopt.
Pat would say “Pick up the phone and ask what you can do to help and to know that the smallest of donations can add up. Maybe you can ask a veterinarian to volunteer their time and services to help a sheltered dog that needs medical assistance. There are so many things each of us can do to help an animal because they are incapable of helping themselves.”
Pat would always say help those who need help who can’t take care of themselves — people and dogs.
In the spirit and memory of her late Uncle Pat and Aunt Anne Joanne DaSilva is making a donation of $5,000 in their names to the Ansonia Animal Shelter for any animals that may need special veterinary care.
Thanks to Attorney Mary Androski of Androski Law Firm and Attorney Gregory Stamos for their legal expertise, and for helping assist with the paperwork for the donation to be made in the memory of Pat Battaglia.
Pat would be so happy knowing that this contribution will help dogs living at the shelter receive the care that they need and deserve.
