Get ready to par-tee for a paws-itively great cause! HSCC’s inaugural Putts for Paws Charity Golf Tournament tees off on August 3, 2026, at the stunning Vermont National Country Club. It’s your chance to unleash your inner golf pro (or happy hacker) on one of Vermont's most beautiful courses, all while helping animals find loving homes.

This scramble-style tournament is packed with doggone fun, including a bagged lunch to keep your energy up, themed drink holes to keep spirits high, and a delicious BBQ buffet dinner to celebrate a day well played. Whether you’re chasing birdies or just trying to avoid the ruff, every swing supports HSCC's mission.

All proceeds go directly to HSCC’s lifesaving programs: helping nearly a thousand homeless animals each year find loving homes and providing low-cost or free veterinary care to thousands of pets in need, and more! So, grab your clubs, gather your friends, and join us for a day that’s sure to be above par for both fun and impact.

Thank you for supporting our Best Friends Benefit!

Hundreds of animal-lovers all came together at our 4th annual Best Friends Benefit to celebrate & support our 125-year-old animal shelter, and we are thrilled to share that we surpassed our fundraising goal, raising $149,629! 

Thank you so much to everyone who attended, donated, and participated in our online auction to raise vital funds for the Humane Society of Chittenden County. These funds are vital to our mission of helping pets and their people, from the life-saving care provided by our Rainy Day Fund and Jess Cares Fund, to finding homes for animals in need.

We are truly humbled and so grateful for our community for allowing us to do this work. Special thanks to the Pomerleau Family Foundation, the Ward Family, and all the amazing local businesses who sponsored this event and helped make it an incredible success!

-The HSCC Team

Congratulations to our Fab Feline Winners!

Click here to read our latest blog post about animal welfare bill H. 578 and learn more about how you can support this important legislation strengthening Vermont's animal cruelty laws.

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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