Vermont Animal Shelters

65 Shelters

    e.g. "Miami FL" or "33168"

    Vermont Humane Federation
    P.O. Box 162
    Clarendon, VT 05759

    Located in Rutland County

    802-747-8022
    Details
    Vermont Volunteer Services for Animals
    P.O. Box 100
    Bridgewater, VT 05034

    Located in Windsor County

    802-672-5302
    Details
    VT Dog Rescue
    Rescue Organization

    Hinesburg, VT 05461
    Windham County Humane Society
    Humane Society
    P.O. Box 397
    Brattleboro, VT 05302

    Located in Windham County

    802-254-2232
    Details
    Winnies Legacy Canine Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    91 Dart Hill Rd
    N. FERRISBURG, VT 05473

    Animal Shelters in Vermont

    Vermont has 65 listed animal shelters and rescue organizations, spread across 12 counties. The largest group are animal shelters. South Burlington has more than any other Vermont city, followed by Williston 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 65 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.

    South Burlington has more than anywhere else in Vermont, followed by Williston, St Johnsbury and Middlebury. 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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      e.g. "Miami FL" or "33168"

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