*IMPORTANT COVID-19 UPDATE*

May 11, 2020

If you are interested in adopting, please follow the steps below. Please note that our facility is still closed to the general public until further notice. Be sure to stay tuned to www.hsccvt.org & our social media for the latest updates during these ever-changing times - thank you! 

1. Click on the following link to schedule a phone/video call with one of our adoption counselors:

For cats and smallies: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040B48A8AA2CA7F94-appointment
For Dogs:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040B48A8AA2CA7F94-dogappointments 

Please note that due to a high volume of interested adopters, there may not be slots available for the current week. New appointments are posted every Sunday evening, so please check back then.

2. For cats and smallies, an adoption counselor will email you a link, inviting you to a Zoom meeting during your scheduled appointment time. This will allow you to go on a "virtual tour" of the shelter to see the available cats and smallies. If you do not have a webcam or smartphone, the counselor will send you videos of the animals and will counsel you over the phone on the one(s) you have chosen. For dogs, you will be emailed pictures and videos and then counseled over the phone.

3. If you find a cat or small animal that you would like to adopt, we will schedule a time for you to pick them up at the shelter. You will take the animal home and foster him/her for up to 1 week to make sure it’s a good fit before the adoption is finalized. If you find a dog that you would like to adopt, we will schedule a time for you and your family to come to the shelter and meet him/her. If you would like to adopt after your visit, we will send him/her home with you at that time.

All visitors are required to socially distance to 6’ to the extent possible, wear a self-supplied mask, and thoroughly wash hands before and after your visit. Please review the adoption fees before committing to take an animal home. 

Thank you for your interest and we look forward to helping you find a new furry companion!

Since 1901, 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 Chittenden and Grand Isle counties.

Thank you for choosing to adopt! We're honored to be your resource for pet companionship! 

 "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains un-awakened."  -Anatole France

HOW TO ADOPT & ADOPTION PROCESS

HSCC believes in an adoption process that attempts to match the lifestyle and expectations of adopters with what we may know about our animals. This helps to ensure a successful adoption. Adopters must be at least 18 years old and provide proof of identification.

There are three steps to our adoption process:    

Have questions about adoptions?

Adoption Fees & Services

* All cats and dogs are required to leave with a collar. Additional $5 fee will apply.
* We reserve the right to request an increased adoption fee for certain animals or to offer lower fees
   during promotional periods.    

Multiple Adoption Discount!

Take 20% off adoption fees when you adopt more than one pet at the same time! 

* Does not apply to kitten or puppy fees.

Who's the genius behind the gorgeous animal photos on our site?

Kelly Schulze (with her helpful husband Ian) donates her time every week to photograph our newly available animals ... free of charge. We are very lucky and grateful that Kelly chooses to donate her 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 is donated to HSCC.