"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains un-awakened." -Anatole France
We’re thrilled that you're looking for a new best friend!
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!
Cats
Dogs
SMALL ANIMALS
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:
1
Fill out your Adopter Profile.
Help us help you find the best match in an animal! Fill out an Adopter Profile at the shelter or download one to bring in with you. (Adopters must be at least 18 years old and provide proof of identification.)
Cat Adopter Profile
Dog Adopter Profile
Smallie Adopter Profile
2
Come in and meet the animals.
You won’t really know if Fido is “The One” until you meet him! Drop by any time during our open hours to meet any of our cats, dogs or small animals. Remember to bring your Adopter Profile with you! (Or you can fill one out at the shelter.)
3
Adopt your next best friend.
Did someone catch your eye? Let our staff know! We’ll tell you everything we know about that animal. When you’re sure he or she is the right match, we’ll set up an adoption appointment for you, during which we’ll give you our best tips for helping to ensure a successful transition for everyone involved.
Have questions about adoptions?
Adoption Fees & Services
Cat or Kitten
| Pet | Fee* |
|
Kittens
(under 1 year) |
$225 |
|
Adult Cats
(1-6 years) |
$150 |
| Special Needs or Senior Cats (7+ years) |
$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
- 24PetWatch microchip implantation and registration
- Free 30-day trial of 24PetWatch Pet Insurance
- Coupon for 25% OFF Accessories at Pet Food Warehouse
- Coupon for a Free Bag (or 3 cans) of food at Pet Food Warehouse
- Free tag with custom engraving at After Midnight Jewelers
- 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) |
$425 |
|
Adult Dogs
(1-6 years) |
$300 |
|
Special Needs or
Senior Dogs (7+ years) |
$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
- Discount voucher for dog training classes at the Vermont Dog Club
- 24PetWatch microchip implantation and registration
- Free 30-day trial of 24PetWatch Pet Insurance
- Coupon for 25% OFF Accessories at Pet Food Warehouse
- Coupon for a Free Bag of food at Pet Food Warehouse
- Free tag with custom engraving at After Midnight Jewelers
- Rabies Vaccination may be included on a case-by-case basis
The estimated value of these services is over $1,000!
Small Animal
| Pet | Fee* |
| Ferrets/Chinchillas | $100 |
| Rabbits | $75 |
| Guinea Pigs | $40 |
| Hamsters | $15 |
| Gerbils/Mice/Rats | $12 |
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 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.
Adoption Center Hours:
Tuesday - Friday: 1:00 - 6:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday & Monday: CLOSED
*Holiday Hours: We will be closed Thursday, November 28th and Wednesday, December 25th
Please note we have limited services one hour prior to closing. Dog visitations end at 5:30PM on weekdays and at 3:30PM on Saturday. While we do our best to accommodate all visitors, if you are interested in adopting, we recommend visiting us earlier in the day.
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