NEWS
Congratulations to our Top Dog!
Please join us in congratulating 12-year-old Honey: winner of our 2nd annual Top Dog Cider Can Contest!
As the Top Dog, Honey will be the name & face of Vermont Cider Lab's limited-edition fall cider - keep an eye out for her cans in early November 2025.
Thanks to our amazing canine-loving community, the real winners are HSCC's animals: the contest raised over $4,500 to support our work helping animals in need.
From all of us at HSCC, thank you so much to everyone who paw-ticipated - you're all Top Dogs in our hearts!
Thank you so much to our kind friends at Vermont Cider Lab for making the Top Dog Cider Can Contest possible this year.
Vermont Loves Shelter Animals
Governor Phil Scott has issued a proclamation declaring September as Vermont Loves Shelter Animals Month!
The Humane Society of Chittenden County, in partnership with our friends at Best Friends Animal Society, is proud to have played a part in requesting that Gov. Scott issue this proclamation to recognize Vermont's commitment to saving the lives of pets in its shelters and to celebrate of all the lifesaving work already being done day in and day out.
“From being one of the first no-kill states to now proclaiming September Vermont Loves Shelter Animals Month, the state continues to be an inspiration for other states in terms of pet lifesaving. Now, to keep up the momentum, one of the best ways Vermont residents can make a difference is by giving pets in shelters loving homes. When people choose to adopt a pet from a local shelter or rescue rather than purchase from a breeder or pet store, they’re saving a life.” -Julie Castle, CEO, Best Friends Animal Society
Thank you, Governor Scott, and thank you to our amazing community for supporting animal shelters in Vermont like HSCC.
Click here to learn more about the proclamation at Vermont's continued commitment to saving shelter pets.
OPERATIONS UPDATE: DOG ADOPTION APPOINTMENTS
We're trying something new! For the welfare of our dogs and to allow for more meaningful matches between dogs and adopters, we're moving to a new system: Starting September 1, 2025, all dog* adoptions are by appointment!
For more details and to view adoptable dogs, head to hsccvt.org/Dogs
Questions? Email adoption@hsccvt.org or call us at (802) 862-0135 ext. 5!
*The new appointment-based adoption process applies to dogs only! Adoptions for cats and small animals remain the same (first-come first-served, in person)
Thank you for another great Bark & Brew!
Thank you to everyone who came out to support HSCC's beloved annual event series, Bark & Brew! Thanks to our generous sponsors, local breweries, and dog-loving community, we raised $33,000 to support HSCC's programs and services.
Bark & Brew 2025 is presented by the following sponsors:
Exclusive Title Sponsor: New England Air Systems
Best Friend Sponsors: Burlington Emergency & Veterinary Specialists (BEVS), Burlington Cars: Subaru and Hyundai, Community National Bank - Equal Housing Lender, Member FDIC
Supporting Sponsors: Ivy Computer Inc., Vermont Construction Company, UnionBank, Green Mountain Floral Supply, Pet Food Warehouse, Trust Company of Vermont, Burnett Scrap Metals, Green Mountain Animal Hospital, National Life Group, Hanson + Doremus
We won the seven daysies!
From all of us at HSCC, thank you so much to everyone who voted for HSCC and supports the work we do every day. As the Best NonProfit Organization winner, HSCC is deeply grateful to accept a generous $10,000 grant from the Vermont Community Foundation, which will go a long way in furthering our mission of helping our community's pets and the people who love them.
We were honored to be nominated alongside some of Vermont's most illustrious nonprofit organizations, and we are so grateful to our community who helped us win this year!
A huge thank you to our amazing staff, volunteers, and supporters for their unwavering commitment to our cause, which makes what we do possible.
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Annual Events
Thank you so much to everyone who paw-ticipated in HSCC's 7th annual Fabulous Feline Foto Contest and helped make it a huge success!
Congratulations to the winners of our 7th annual Fabulous Feline Foto Contest:
We had a pawsome time at our 3rd annual Black Tie & Tails Benefit on June 7th, 2025!
Thank you so much to everyone who attended, donated, and bid on our online auction items to help us raise vital funds for our 125-year-old animal shelter. Thanks to our generous donors and sponsors, we raised $160,000!
Click here to view & download photos from the event, and stay tuned for details about next year's paw-ty!
Thank you to everyone who came out to support Bark & Brew 2025! Thanks to our generous sponsors, local breweries, and dog-loving community, we raised $33,000 to support HSCC's programs and services. Stay tuned for details about Bark & Brew 2026!
After 2 weeks of furriendly competition, 54 photos submitted, 5,457 votes cast, and a true "foto finish" in the last few moments, a total of $6,807 was raised in our 3rd Annual Fabulous Feline Foto Contest! Thank you to all who entered and voted - we can't wait for next year!
Community events
The Helyn Kerr Humane Education Series offers free seminars on various humane education topics that are geared towards anyone interested in knowing more about their companion animals.
Upcoming Seminars
Saturday, October 25th, 2025: Wildlife Proofing Your Home
Time: 10AM-11AM
Place: Humane Society of Chittenden County (142 Kindness Court, S. Burlington)
Join HEART Wildlife Removal (Humane Eviction And Removal Team) to learn about how to live humanely with wildlife, how to help wildlife when they are in need, and prevent them from moving into your home. We'll cover common topics, such as how to know if an injured or orphaned wild animal need rescue, resources for when finding a bat in your home, and how to prevent wildlife from taking advantage of your structure.
This event is free and open to the public! Space is limited, so please click here to reserve your free tickets.
Check back for updates about future rabies clinics, and click here to schedule a rabies vaccine through our Community Pet Clinic!
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Adoption Center Hours:
Tuesday-Friday: 1PM - 5PM
Saturday: 12PM - 5PM
Sunday & Monday: Closed
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