At Central Vermont Humane Society, it really is all about the animals. We are here to provide a helping hand and temporary home for our animal friends in need. Serving the Washington and Orange County communities of Central Vermont, CVHS is an open door shelter. The mission of CVHS is to ensure the humane treatment of all domestic animals and to promote the advancement of animal welfare.

Dog Obedience Classes Beginning Soon!

Please click here for schedules and descriptions of upcoming dog obedience classes!

Take a Walk on the Wild Side!

From time to time, CVHS gets requests for help relocating barn cats. If you are interested in adopting a barn cat, let us know and we'll try to do some matchmaking.

 

CVHS is Moving in the Spring of 2009!

Please click here to learn more about our exciting upcoming move! Stay tuned for a wish list for the new shelter, as well as information about volunteering to help us with the move.

Donation Wish List

Are you interested in helping out the animals at the shelter? There are many practical items that we could use. The Wish List is frequently updated though many of our needs do not change. WISH LIST

Don't want to go shopping? Make a donation instead! Here's a good example of how we spend your dollars:

$1 Wormer for one cat or dog

$3 Collar for cat

$5 Rabies vaccination for a cat or a dog

$13 FIV/FeLV test for one cat

$25 Microchips for 4 animals

$35 Tank of gas for van to transport animals to vet visits

$40 Cat neuter

$45 Cat spay

$50 Emergency vet exam for sick animal

$70 Dog spay or neuter

$100 Special Needs care for cat

$150 Special Needs care for dog

 

Thank You!

A great big THANK YOU to everyone who donated, volunteered, and adopted this holiday season! The stockings were hung on the kennels with care...

How can YOU help
the animals at CVHS?

... Consider signing up as a foster family to provide temporary housing for animals in need.

... Stop by the shelter and ask about volunteer opportunities at the shelter or for special events.

... Check out our wish list to see what you might be able to donate.

... Stop by to visit and spend some time with our animal guests here at the shelter. They benefit from your attention and love, even if it's just for a walk around the block.

... Make a more lasting commitment to an animal -- become a Pet Pal and sponsor an animal today!


... Or even better, consider adopting!

CVHS Needs More Foster Families!

Please click here to learn more about our exciting foster care program.