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Adopt a Pet & Support Animal Welfare in Vermont
Central Vermont Humane Society (CVHS) is an independent, non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to protecting and advocating for animals in need while fostering compassion within our community. Founded to address animal welfare challenges in Vermont, we operate without state or federal funding, relying solely on donations, grants, and service fees. Our mission focuses on sheltering homeless animals, facilitating adoptions, preventing cruelty, and promoting the human-animal bond through education and collaboration.With a dedicated team of staff and volunteers, we provide care tailored to each animal's needs, maintain rigorous shelter standards, and partner with organizations like Maddies Fund to improve resource allocation and outcomes. Our transparent approach to data collection and community engagement reflects our commitment to accountability and continuous improvement in animal welfare.
Services
Pet Adoption
Animal Shelter
Dog Training
Microchipping
Cruelty Prevention
Highlights and features
- We maintain rigorous shelter care standards exceeding industry benchmarks
- Our adoption process prioritizes pet-owner compatibility through personalized consultations
- Collaboration with national organizations enhances our animal welfare impact
- Transparent data reporting ensures accountability in resource allocation
- Community-focused programs address both animal and human needs
Services
Pet Adoption
Our adoption program connects homeless animals with loving families through a personalized matching process. We shelter dogs, cats, and small animals while providing medical care and behavioral assessments. The adoption process includes counseling to ensure compatibility between pets and owners.
Animal Shelter
We provide temporary housing and care for lost, abandoned, or surrendered animals. Our facility maintains high standards of care with individualized attention for each animal's physical and emotional needs. We also work to reunite lost pets with their original owners.
Dog Training
Positive reinforcement dog training classes help improve pet behavior and owner-pet relationships. Certified trainers offer basic obedience and socialization programs that make dogs more adoptable while strengthening community pet guardianship skills.
Microchipping
Low-cost microchip implantation services provide permanent identification for pets. This critical service helps reunite lost animals with their owners and supports our shelter's efforts to reduce stray animal populations in Vermont communities.
Cruelty Prevention
Our organization investigates animal cruelty reports and works with authorities to enforce protection laws. We also engage in legislative advocacy to strengthen animal welfare policies while providing community education about responsible pet ownership and animal care standards.
Questions
How do I adopt a pet from CVHS?
Contact us to schedule an appointment. Our staff will help you find a compatible pet through personalized counseling and guided introductions with available animals.
What animal services are available in Vermont?
We offer pet adoption, cruelty prevention, dog training classes, microchipping, and community education programs across Vermont.
How are donations used?
Donations fund animal care, medical treatment, shelter operations, and community outreach programs that support both animals and pet owners in Vermont.
What should I do if I find a stray animal?
Contact local authorities and check our lost pet resources. We work with communities to reunite lost pets with their owners whenever possible.
Does CVHS offer pet memorial services?
Yes, we provide memorial tribute options including online tributes and special donation acknowledgments to honor beloved pets.
Reviews (6)
Lin Berry
May 28, 2022
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People were friendly, answered every. Question. Went for one dog came home with another. They didnt mind I changed mine
Elizabeth Morris
Apr 29, 2022
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This organization decided that it was okay to give my personal contact information to a complete stranger after I reached out to them. I would strongly recommend driving to a different county for services, like Homeward Bound in Addison County. Absolutely appalled that an organization would do that. Avoid them at all costs.
Samantha Babe
Dec 15, 2021
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My cats were stolen and this place adopted them out. They fixed and chipped my female cats and sold them back to me. My two male cats were adopted in late November of this year. The humane society knows they are my cats and still continues with their adoption. My kids are heartbroken. I guess anything for $500 bucks right!
Alice Austin
Aug 21, 2021
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We adopted our Buddy from this wonderful place. We are in love with him. The fee is so worth all that they do for the dog. They even helped us with a few questions we had. They really care about the animals they bvb take in.
Lise Roy
Aug 10, 2021
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I have 2 rescues from them. Easy adoption and they are fixed, chipped, etc. You do get a great deal and save a pet. They should listen to the customers a little more as I did try and adopt one and she was mean. And I knew she was a one cat only, from the moment I brought her inside. I brought her back and told them. She said, I didn't give it enough time and it was my cats. I know cats too. So, she was adopted to be brought back again. If they had listened, could of spared her going through that.
Andrew Cervini
Jan 23, 2021
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This group of people do the most important work anywhere. And it's been a tough year. Please support this office.