Since 1901, the Humane Society of Chittenden County has united once-homeless pets with loving and committed adopters. When you adopt an animal from HSCC, not only will you be sure that your pet is a good match for you and your family, but you will also know you have helped to make an impact on the humane treatment of animals in our community and beyond.
Thank you for choosing to adopt - we're honored to be your resource for pet companionship!
Cats
Dogs
SMALL ANIMALS
Adoption Fees* & Services
Cat or Kitten
| Pet | Fee* |
|
Kittens
(under 1 year) |
$250 |
|
Adult Cats
(1-6 years) |
$175 |
| Senior Cats (7+ years) |
$85 |
| Special Needs Cats | $75 |
| Seniors-for-Seniors (Adopters 60+ years who adopt a senior cat) | $50 |
Cat adoptions include:
- Spay/Neuter
- General Health Exam
- Feline Leukemia Test
- FIV Test
- Distemper Vaccination
- De-worming Treatment
- Flea/Tick Treatment & Preventative
- VVMA Certificate for a Free Vet Exam
- Microchip implantation and registration
- Coupon for 25% OFF Accessories at Pet Food Warehouse
- Coupon for a Free Bag (or 3 cans) of food at Pet Food Warehouse
- Rabies Vaccination may be included on a case-by-case basis
The estimated value of these services is over $800!
Dog or Puppy
| Pet | Fee* |
|
Puppies
(under 1 year) |
$450 |
|
Adult Dogs
(1-6 years) |
$350 |
| Senior Dogs (7+ years) |
$200 |
| Special Needs Dogs | $150 |
| Seniors-for-Seniors (Adopters 60+ years who adopt a senior dog) | $100 |
Dog adoptions include:
- Spay/Neuter
- General Health Exam
- Heartworm Test & Preventative
- Distemper Vaccination
- Bordetella Vaccination
- De-worming Treatment
- Flea/Tick Treatment & Preventative
- VVMA Certificate for a Free Vet Exam
- Microchip implantation and registration
- Coupon for 25% OFF Accessories at Pet Food Warehouse
- Coupon for a Free Bag of food at Pet Food Warehouse
- Rabies Vaccination may be included on a case-by-case basis
- Access to training resources
The estimated value of these services is over $1,000!
Small Animal
| Pet | Fee* |
| Ferrets/Chinchillas | $100 |
| Rabbits | $50 |
| Guinea Pigs | $40 |
| Hamsters | $15 |
| Gerbils/Mice/Rats | $15 |
Small animal adoptions include:
- Spay/Neuter (ferrets & rabbits only)
- General Health Exam
- VVMA Certificate for a Free Vet Exam
- Coupon for 25% OFF Accessories at Pet Food Warehouse
*All adoption fees are non-refundable.
Who's the genius behind the gorgeous animal photos on our site?
Kelly Schulze (with their helpful husband Ian) donates their time every week to photograph our newly available animals ... free of charge. We are very lucky and grateful that Kelly chooses to donate their services, time, and talent to HSCC!
Do you have an HSCC Alum? You can purchase that wonderful headshot of your new friend that appeared on our website! Kelly Schulze of Mountain Dog Photography takes several photos of each animal, and can offer you the entire selection to choose from. Simply email Kelly with the animal's name, species, color, and approximate adoption date (ex. Winter 2015). 20% of all proceeds from your purchase will be donated to HSCC.
As part of their Black Tie and Tails Benefit sponsorship, the Pomerleau Family Foundation supports the care of an HSCC pet each month. This month, they are supporting Denali.
Adoption Center Hours:
Tuesday - Friday: 1PM - 4PM
Saturday: 12PM - 4PM*
Sunday & Monday: Closed
*Closed on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025
Interested adopters are encouraged to arrive at least 1 hour before we close to allow enough time to complete the adoption process.
Happy Tails
