Vermont Animal Shelters

65 Shelters

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    The Merrymac Farm Sanctuary animal shelter in Charlotte, VT
    The Merrymac Farm Sanctuary
    490 Lime Kiln Road
    Charlotte, VT 05445
    +1 802-448-2377
    Details
    Vermont English Bulldog Rescue in Williston, VT
    Vermont English Bulldog Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    115 Merchants Row
    Williston, VT 05495
    Willoughby Rescue in Fairlee, VT
    Willoughby Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    1098 Wild Hill Road
    Fairlee, VT 05045
    +1 802-727-0279
    Details
    Addison County Humane Society
    Humane Society
    236 Boardman Street
    Middlebury, VT 05753

    Located in Addison County

    802-388-1100
    Details
    All Breed Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    18 Lime Rock Road
    South Burlington, VT 05403

    Located in Chittenden County

    All Breed Rescue, Inc
    Rescue Organization
    491 Industrial Avenue
    Williston, VT 05495
    (802) 489-5889
    Details
    Caledonia Animal Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    P.O. Box 4064
    St Johnsbury, VT 05819

    Located in Caledonia County

    802-592-5265
    Details
    Canine Protection League
    PO Box 1693
    Wilmington, VT 05636

    Located in Windham County

    Central Vermont Humane Society, Inc.
    Humane Society
    P.O. Box 687
    Montpelier, VT 05601

    Located in Washington County

    802-476-3811
    Details
    Elizabeth Brown Humane Society
    Humane Society
    P.O. Box 6
    St Johnsbury, VT 05819

    Located in Caledonia County

    802-748-4281
    Details
    Fair Haven Rescue Squad
    Rescue Organization
    17 Prospect Street
    Fair Haven, VT 05743
    +1 802-265-3620 Fri 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    Details
    Finally Home Animal Sanctuary
    44 Waterville Mountain Road
    Bakersfield, VT 05441
    +1 802-782-2262
    Details

    Animal Shelters in Vermont

    Vermont has 43 listed animal shelters and rescue organizations, spread across 12 counties. The largest group are rescue organizations. Williston has more than any other Vermont city, followed by South Burlington and St Johnsbury. There is no shortage of choice in Vermont — old dogs, shy cats, and a fair few who will pick you first.

    Vermont has 43 listed at the moment, and they are shown above with the ones that have photos first. Open any of them for the full address, contact details and opening hours.

    A mix of both, and the difference is worth knowing before you set out. A rescue usually places animals from a network of foster homes rather than from premises you can walk into, so you generally arrange a meeting first. A shelter or humane society more often has a facility you can visit during opening hours.

    Williston has more than anywhere else in Vermont, followed by South Burlington, St Johnsbury and Burlington. They are the usual place to start if you are willing to travel; the sidebar links straight through to each.

    Chittenden, Caledonia and Windsor counties have the most, though listings reach 12 of Vermont's counties in total. The city links in the sidebar are usually the quicker way in.

    Most listings here carry a phone number, and most link to the organization's own website. Calling ahead is worth it — opening hours change, and rescues often work by appointment rather than keeping a building open.
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