Franklin County Animal Rescue

30 Sunset Meadows Saint Albans City, Vermont 05478

Dogs & Cats

Franklin County Animal Rescue animal shelter in Saint Albans City, VT

Saint Albans City Shelters

(802) 524-9650 Directions

Visiting

Hours of operation

Monday Closed Today
Tuesday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Thursday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Friday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Saturday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours as reported by the shelter. Call ahead before visiting — holiday and intake hours can differ.

About this shelter

Franklin County Animal Rescue in Saint Albans City, VT

Franklin County Animal Rescue is a rescue organization located in Saint Albans City, Vermont, about 1 mile south of St. Albans. Operating since 1964 as the Franklin County Humane Society (doing business as Franklin County Animal Rescue), it serves cats and dogs throughout Northwestern Vermont, promoting their health, welfare, and humane treatment while providing temporary shelter with the ultimate goal of finding them permanent homes in the community. The shelter is open to the public Tuesday through Friday from 4:00–6:00 PM and Saturday from 11:00 AM–5:00 PM, and is closed Sunday and Monday.

Before you go

Adopting from Franklin County Animal Rescue

Adoption process

Applicants fill out an adoption application, then meet the pet (cats during open hours, dogs by scheduled appointment with two meetings on separate days), and once matched, the shelter processes the paperwork and provides resources; adopters must be 18 or older with valid photo ID, and approval typically takes up to 48 hours.

Service area: Northwestern Vermont (Franklin County), based in St. Albans, VT
Animals served: Dogs & Cats

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