Humane Society of Chittenden County

Humane Society of Chittenden County Fostering the compassionate treatment of animals in our community and beyond.
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The Humane Society of Chittenden County (HSCC) was founded in 1901 and serves Chittenden & Grand Isle Counties. Each year, we welcome more than 1,400 animals and as many as 15,000 people to our 12,000 square foot facility in South Burlington. We at the Humane Society of Chittenden County believe that supporting, strengthening and sustaining the bonds between people and pets improves the well-being

of individuals, families and communities. Our mission is to ensure that every pet has a loving home and that every pet owner has access to the resources they need to give those pets happy, healthy lives. We accomplish this by...
-Rehoming animals in need
-Helping pet owners keep their beloved pets through several surrender prevention
services, offered free of charge
-Providing humane education programs to kids, teens, and adults
-Assisting law enforcement in animal cruelty investigations
-Transporting hundreds of animals each year from high-volume shelters in the
South so they have a greater chance at finding a home

Visit hsccvt.org for more info and ways you can support our mission!

"It's one crinkle ball. What could it cost, $10?"Ok, Lily might be a bit too high class for us here at HSCC, but we thin...
06/13/2026

"It's one crinkle ball. What could it cost, $10?"
Ok, Lily might be a bit too high class for us here at HSCC, but we think she deserves everything in the world. Elegant and opinionated, Lily is looking for a (adult only) family to be at her beck and call. If you have a few crinkly toys and the desire to perceive perfection from afar, you may just be eligible for a cuddle (on Lily's terms, of course) and the opportunity to glimpse iconic style in her beautifully curly tail.
Learn more about the lovely Lily on our website! hsccvt.org/cats

Only 24 hrs left to fetch discounted Lake Monsters tickets to benefit HSCC! Join us at their June 20th game at Centennia...
06/12/2026

Only 24 hrs left to fetch discounted Lake Monsters tickets to benefit HSCC! Join us at their June 20th game at Centennial Field for:

⚾ $8 grandstand tickets* ($4 donated to HSCC)!
⚾ Adoptable doggos (like lovable Jayda here)!
⚾ 50/50 raffle!
⚾ Margaritaville jersey auction!

🎟Tickets* ➡ bit.ly/hscclakemonsters
*Discounted tickets available until 6/13 @ 11:59PM!

PS: Jayda is still available for adoption and she'd love to meet you! Head to our website to learn more about her + submit an application 💕

She is demure. She is mindful. She is highly-kissable. She is Jasmine and we love her. Why is she so perfect? We don't r...
06/12/2026

She is demure. She is mindful. She is highly-kissable. She is Jasmine and we love her.
Why is she so perfect? We don't really know. It is unclear. She is an enigma wrapped in a mystery.
Can you help us get to the bottom of this? You will likely receive many kisses.
Learn more about Jasmine on our website! hsccvt.org/dogs

Please join us in congratulating the spectacular Sydnie on her 1st HSCC-iversary! 👏🥳 As the Client Care Coordinator for ...
06/11/2026

Please join us in congratulating the spectacular Sydnie on her 1st HSCC-iversary! 👏🥳

As the Client Care Coordinator for HSCC's Community Pet Clinic, Sydnie always goes above and beyond to help our community's pets & their people.

Her patience, calming presence, and genuinely helpful nature are deeply valued by all - from Clinic clients & patients to her teammates and the shelter cats who get share her office.

She's been an indispensable asset to our team over the past year, and we're continually amazed by her ability to juggle a million things and make it look easy. Thank you for everything you do, Sydnie - we are so grateful for you and all of your hard work! ❤

Polydactyl dreamboat Louie is waiting for you!😸 This loverboy has been stealing hearts as an office cat in HSCC's admin ...
06/11/2026

Polydactyl dreamboat Louie is waiting for you!😸 This loverboy has been stealing hearts as an office cat in HSCC's admin area. Louie's officemate, Ella (our Volunteer Coordinator) shared these sweet details about what life's like sharing a space with Louie:

"Louie is a lovely cat who LOVES his people deeply. When I come into my office, he greets me with meows, head butts, and demanding I pet him before I unpack for the day. He knows who his people are and will chirp for attention before physically jumping into your view to ensure he is the center of your world.

Once Louie feels safe with you, he adores head scratches, belly rubs, and will happily sit in your lap while purring loudly enough to perforate an eardrum. When not in a lap or rubbing on your legs, Louie can be found lounging in a ray of sunshine while making biscuits with all of his extra toes, and slow blinking at his people friends.

I feel lucky to share an office with Louie as he is the perfect balance of loving when I interact with him, and independent when I need to work.

My other favorite part of Louie is his playfulness - Louie LOVES to play fetch, play with wand toys, and play with electronic wand toys! He will talk to me until I throw his ball, or turn on his toys. Louie is full of love, play, and communicates more than any kitty I have known!"

😺PS: As a , Louie's adoption fee is $0 (!) AND includes a $50 gift card to Pet Food Warehouse and 6 months of free food from Pronature Canada!

❣ So what are you waiting for?! Learn more about Louie: bit.ly/adopthscclouie

It's official!🎉 This week, Governor Scott signed H.578: An Act Relating to Penalties and Procedures for Animal Cruelty O...
06/10/2026

It's official!🎉 This week, Governor Scott signed H.578: An Act Relating to Penalties and Procedures for Animal Cruelty Offenses.

H.578 is a great step forward to strengthen Vermont's animal cruelty laws, and the HSCC team was proud to help advocate for this bill alongside other animal shelters and animal welfare organizations from across the state.

We are particularly grateful to the main sponsor of the bill, South Burlington Representative Emilie Krasnow for her tireless work on behalf of Vermont's animals.

H.578 becomes law and will take effect on July 1, 2026. Thank you so much to all our community members who helped us get the word out and contacted their representatives in support of this bill! 🐾

Read more: bit.ly/hscc578

"I can has hooman?" 🥹 Don't worry, Lincoln - your new best friend is out there! Could it be you? This beautiful independ...
06/10/2026

"I can has hooman?" 🥹 Don't worry, Lincoln - your new best friend is out there! Could it be you? This beautiful independent gal would love to find a cat-savvy home where she can enjoy birdwatching, sunny naps, and affection on her own terms.

If you have room in your heart & home for lovely Lincoln, visit our adoption center this week to meet her and see if she could be your new best friend! 💕

We had a BALL hosting the Vermont Lake Monsters at the shelter today!😸 HSCC is partnering with the Lake Monsters to rais...
06/09/2026

We had a BALL hosting the Vermont Lake Monsters at the shelter today!😸 HSCC is partnering with the Lake Monsters to raise funds for animals need at their June 20th game at Centennial Field. Join us for:

⚾ $8 grandstand tickets* ($4 donated to HSCC)!
⚾ 50/50 raffle!
⚾ Adoptable doggos!
⚾ Margaritaville jersey auction!

🎟Tickets* ➡ bit.ly/hscclakemonsters
*Discounted tickets available until 6/13!

PS: All the furry friends featured here are currently available for adoption! Visit HSCC this week to learn more about Jayda, Mollusk, and Trade 💕

Let's hear it for last week's 21 adoptees: including 14 cats, 5 dogs, and 2 degus! 🥳💕 Thank you so much to everyone who ...
06/09/2026

Let's hear it for last week's 21 adoptees: including 14 cats, 5 dogs, and 2 degus! 🥳💕 Thank you so much to everyone who chose to adopt from HSCC, and congratulations to all these furry friends & their new families!

Still looking for your new four-legged family member? Head to our website to check out our adoptable cats, kittens, doggos, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, and degus 🐾

A round of *appaws* for Ellis & his new best friend!🐾 This sensitive soul found just what he needed: a loving human who ...
06/08/2026

A round of *appaws* for Ellis & his new best friend!🐾 This sensitive soul found just what he needed: a loving human who can help him with his medical needs and a cozy home where he can live his best hound life (& lots of sniffaris, of course!).

Congratulations and Happy Tails to Ellis & pawrent - we're so glad you found each other at HSCC! ❤

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South Burlington, VT
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