Addison County Humane Society - MIDDLEBURY
Shelter that takes in strays and unwanted animals and places them with new families, educates the community about issues important to the welfare of animals and facilitates the process of investigating animal cruelty.
(www.addisonhumane.org)
Caledonia Animal Rescue - ST. JOHNSBURY
All-volunteer organization focused on educating the public regarding cases of animal abuse and neglect.
(www.caledoniaanimalrescue.com)
Central Vermont Humane Society - BARRE
Operate a shelter for the homeless animals of Washington and Orange Counties, serving the 47 towns and 87,000 residents of central Vermont.
(www.cvhumane.com)
Franklin County Humane Society - ST. ALBANS
Promotes the health, welfare and humane treatment of animals in Northwestern Vermont by providing temporary shelter for them with the ultimate goal of finding them good, permanent homes within the community.
(www.fchspets.org)
Frontier Animal Society of Vermont - ORLEANS
Volunteer organization that has been in operation since 1993 rescuing dogs and cats.
(www.frontieranimalsociety.com)
Green Mountain Animal Defenders (GMAD) - BURLINGTON
Dedicated to ensuring the humane treatment of all animals.
(www.greenmountainanimaldefenders.org)
Humane Society of Chittenden County - SOUTH BURLINGTON
Provide educational programs for schools, community groups and the general public, programs to reduce pet overpopulation, shelter homeless and unwanted animals and place each animal in a responsible and caring home.
(www.chittendenhumane.org)
Kingdom Animal Shelter - ST. JOHNSBURY
Small shelter staffed by volunteers. Serves as the Caledonia county agent for the statewide animal cruelty response system.
(www.kingdomanimalshelter.com)
Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society - WOODSTOCK
Small animal shelter.
(www.lucymack.org)
North Country Animal League - MORRISVILLE
Limited-access shelter.
(www.ncal.com)
Northern New England Dog Rescue - TUNBRIDGE
Group of volunteers which rescue dogs from high-kill shelters and place them in permanent homes.
(www.nnedr.org)
Rutland County Humane Society - PITTSFORD
Dedicated to ensuring a humane environment for animals through care, kindness and community education.
(www.rchsvt.org)
Second Chance Animal Shelter - SHAFTSBURY
Has provided shelter, care and adoption services for homeless and unwanted animals since 1959.
(www.2ndchanceanimalcenter.org)
Spring Hill Horse Rescue - BRANDON
Dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of abused, neglected and slaughter-bound horses.
(www.springhillrescue.com)
Springfield Humane Society - SPRINGFIELD
Small animal welfare organization which brings in 350-400 dogs, cats, rabbits and other small companion animals a year. Animals are only euthanized if too ill to humanely save or if their behavior is deemed a hazard to the community.
(www.spfldhumane.org)
Vermont Animal Cruelty Task Force
State-wide coalition of private and governmental agencies and associations that have joined to coordinate Vermont's efforts to prevent and respond to animal cruelty through communication, education, training, legislation and enforcement.
(www.vactf.org)
Vermont Companion Animal Neutering Inc. (VT-CAN!) - MIDDLESEX
VT-CAN! offers low cost spay/neutering for people who can't afford to go to a full service veterinarian because of income or because they have numerous animals.
(www.vt-can.org)
Vermont Humane Federation - CLARENDON
Unified network of organizations and individuals dedicated to promoting the welfare of all animals.
(www.vermonthumane.org)
Windham County Humane Society - BRATTLEBORO
Ensure the safety and well-being of the animals of Windham County by the prevention and prosecution of cruelty, abuse and neglect and dedicated to educating the public towards increased awareness of the need to promote animal welfare, especially through spaying and neutering and to encourage respect for all living things.
(www.wchs4pets.org)