*IMPORTANT COVID-19 UPDATE*

MARCH 23, 2020

In accordance with Governor Scott's mandate for businesses & nonprofits to be closed to anything other than essential business effective at 8 p.m. this evening, HSCC will be doing the following:

• Temporarily closing our facility to all visitors. Pet adoptions are currently on hold, but we are working on safe alternatives to continue our adoption process. Please stay tuned!
• Limiting animal intakes to truly emergent cases only
• Relying on foster families to give our current residents a new place to stay
• Continuing with our outdoor free pet food shelf, provided that those at the food shelf adhere to social distancing rules of AT LEAST 6 feet of space between people. We will have a staff member around to monitor the food shelf and unfortunately will have to discontinue this service if enough space is not granted OR if people are taking more than the 2 items allowed per household.

A limited number of staff will be on-site, but you are still welcome to reach out to us at (802) 862-0135 or bestfriends@hsccvt.org with any questions or concerns. We will be updating the public as soon as possible with further changes.

Thank you for your patience & understanding during these uncertain times.

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.