Animals In Distress is a non-profit group that is staffed fully by volunteer workers. This organization provides shelter, food and medical care to stray cats in Wilton. Animals in Distress was founded in 1964 and has been operating out of the Basil Burt Animal Shelter next to the Annex Building in the Town Hall Complex since 1986. In addition to housing down-and-out felines, Animals In Distress acts as a liaison in pet adoptions.