Humane Society of Chittenden County 4.5 ★ 373 reviews Start an adoption application

Humane Society of Chittenden County

South Burlington, VT

4.5 (373 reviews)

A nonprofit humane society in South Burlington, Vermont, taking in homeless cats and dogs and placing them in adoptive homes. It serves Chittenden County, Vermont. Visiting hours: Tue-Fri 1-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm (closed 12-1pm), closed Sun-Mon. Adoption fees: Kittens (under 1 year): $250 - Adult cats (1-6 years): $175 - Senior cats (7+): $85 - Special needs cats: $75 - Seniors-for-Seniors (adopter 60+ / senior cat): $50.

Adoption fee From $50
Hours Tue-Fri 1-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm (closed 12-1pm), closed Sun-Mon
Areas served Chittenden County, Vermont
Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $50
  • Kittens (under 1 year): $250
  • Adult cats (1-6 years): $175
  • Senior cats (7+): $85
  • Special needs cats: $75
  • Seniors-for-Seniors (adopter 60+ / senior cat): $50
Requirements

A valid photo ID is required for all adopters.

How it works

View available cats online, complete a Cat Adopter Profile, then meet the cat in person or at its foster home and discuss its history with an adoption counselor before paying the fee, signing the contract, and taking your new cat home (or placing a 24-hour hold).

Location

Find Humane Society of Chittenden County

The area

Chittenden County at a glance

Population 169,758
Housing units 74,888
Est. households with a cat 22,937

Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau — a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Reviews

What adopters say

Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 373 Google reviews . See the full rating above.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

When will I be asked to foster?

HSCC emails eligible foster families when they have a pregnant mother, a litter of puppies or kittens, or an animal needing medical or behavioral support best provided in a home - including medical info, behavior details, and pickup timing.

What supplies does HSCC provide for foster families?

Food (including prescription diets if needed), bedding, toys, enclosures, and any necessary medications for the full length of the foster stay.

What if I fall in love with my foster animal and want to adopt them?

Foster families get first right of adoption - just let HSCC know you are interested and pay the standard adoption fee for that animal.

Get involved

Support Humane Society of Chittenden County

Surrendering a cat

Email rehome@hsccvt.org for rehoming and surrender assistance. HSCC also runs a Surrender Prevention program (Community Pet Clinic, Rainy Day emergency medical fund, Pet Helpline, and a Good Neighbor temporary-care program) to help keep pets with their families when possible.

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