October is Subaru Loves Pets Month!

This October, we’re partnering with Subaru of New England for their annual #SNELovesPets Campaign! As part of their Subaru Love Promise and Subaru Loves Pets commitment, their campaign shows that whether they live in our homes or in the wild, Subaru is committed to keeping animals across New England safe and healthy.

The #SNELovesPets Campaign benefits shelters in all six New England states by providing an opportunity to raise both awareness and funds. Subaru of New England hopes this social media campaign will encourage others to adopt, not shop, so shelter animals can find their forever homes. The campaign is also a fundraising opportunity for twelve non-profit animal shelters throughout New England (including HSCC!).

Getting involved is easy - and we encourage all pet owners to participate! We know you probably have dozens of pictures or videos of your best friend on your phone’s camera roll. During the month of October, post your pet on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), or TikTok using the hashtag #SNELovesPets (be sure the post is public for visibility). For each unique post, Subaru of New England will pledge $10 to local New England animal shelters like HSCC, up to $75,000 total! The goal is to receive 7,500 photos, ensuring each animal shelter will receive $6,250! At the end of this year’s campaign, Subaru of New England will have surpassed an 11-year cumulative donation of over $600,000 to local New England shelters. The more photos submitted, the more we can raise awareness on the importance of adopting!

Congratulations to our Top Dog!

Please join us in congratulating Titan: winner of our 3rd annual Top Dog Cider Can Contest!

As our Top Dog, Titan will be the name & face of Vermont Cider Lab's limited-edition fall cider - keep an eye out for his cans in early November 2026.

Thanks to our amazing canine-loving community, the real winners are HSCC's animals - with 54 contestants and over 19,000 votes cast, we are thrilled to share that the contest raised $14,715 to support HSCC's furry friends! We're absolutely paw-struck by everyone's generosity, and all of us at HSCC are deeply grateful to everyone who paw-ticipated - you're ALL Top Dogs in our hearts! 

Special thanks to our very kind friends at VT Cider Lab for making the Top Dog Cider Can Contest paw-sible this year.

Thanks for a great Bark & Brew season!

We know that many of our neighbors are feeling uncertainty and fear as concerns rise around the possibility of increased immigration enforcement in our community.

When people are struggling or afraid, it means that their pets may be at risk, too.

HSCC's doors are open to everyone, and we are committed to helping keep pets with the people who love them.

If you or someone you know needs aid, please reach out to us. Our help is confidential.

Free pet food and supplies are available through our Community Pet Food Shelf; we also provide access to affordable veterinary care through our Community Pet Clinic, and may be able to provide temporary housing for companion animals separated from their loved ones. We are actively working on expanding these resources to serve the needs of pets & their people.

We are grateful to be part of such a humane and caring community that looks out for its neighbors (and their pets).

-The HSCC Team

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