Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Shelter Start an adoption application

An animal shelter in Orleans, Vermont, taking in homeless cats and dogs and placing them in adoptive homes. It serves Orleans and Essex Counties, Vermont. Visiting hours: Cat visiting hours: Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun 12-3pm (dog visits by appointment). Adoption fees: Kitten (8 weeks-1 year): $275 - Adult cat (1-7 years): $225 - Senior cat (8+): $185 - Bonded pair: $400 - fees include spay/neuter, rabies and distemper vaccines, parasite and flea treatment, microchip, physical exam and FIV/FeLV testing.

Adoption fee From $185
Hours Cat visiting hours: Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun 12-3pm (dog visits by appointment)
Areas served Orleans and Essex Counties, Vermont
Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $185
  • Kitten (8 weeks-1 year): $275
  • Adult cat (1-7 years): $225
  • Senior cat (8+): $185
  • Bonded pair: $400
  • fees include spay/neuter, rabies and distemper vaccines, parasite and flea treatment, microchip, physical exam and FIV/FeLV testing
Requirements

Complete and have an adoption application approved before meeting available cats.

How it works

Submit the online adoption application. Once pre-approved, visit during cat visiting hours (Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun 12-3pm) to meet cats and complete the adoption.

Location

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The area

Orleans County at a glance

Population 27,606
Housing units 16,751
Est. households with a cat 3,875

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.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Can I just bring in a cat I need to surrender?

No. Surrenders are by appointment only. Call (802) 754-2228 to schedule; please do not arrive without an appointment.

Why do I need an appointment to visit?

Staff spend much of the day on feeding, cleaning, exercise, medical care and enrichment for the animals, so calling ahead makes sure someone is free to help you.

What areas does the shelter serve?

Orleans and Essex Counties, Vermont.

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Surrendering a cat

Surrenders are by appointment only. Call (802) 754-2228 to schedule; please do not bring an animal to the shelter without an appointment.

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