Rutland County Humane Society 4.5 ★ 118 reviews Start an adoption application

Rutland County Humane Society

Pittsford, VT

4.5 (118 reviews)

A nonprofit humane society in Pittsford, Vermont, taking in homeless cats and dogs and placing them in adoptive homes. It serves Rutland County, Vermont. Visiting hours: Tue-Sun 11am-4pm, closed Monday. Adoption fees: Kittens (0-12 months): $160 - Adult cats (1-8 years): $110 - Senior cats (9+): $95.

Adoption fee From $95
Hours Tue-Sun 11am-4pm, closed Monday
Areas served Rutland County, Vermont
Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $95
  • Kittens (0-12 months): $160
  • Adult cats (1-8 years): $110
  • Senior cats (9+): $95
How it works

Complete the online cat application, then visit to meet your match in person. Adopters are asked to bring their own carrier to safely transport their new pet home (cardboard carriers are available for purchase if needed).

Location

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The area

Rutland County at a glance

Population 60,425
Housing units 33,991
Est. households with a cat 8,128

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 118 Google reviews . See the full rating above.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the Working Cat program?

A Working Cat is a cat who is not a good fit for a traditional home, often due to limited socialization, but who thrives in an outdoor or semi-outdoor working space using its natural hunting instincts.

Who is the Working Cat program for?

Property owners with rodent problems - including farms, warehouses, retail shops, and wineries - who can offer shelter, food, water, and care in exchange for natural pest control.

What medical care do Working Cats receive first?

All Working Cats are spayed or neutered and vaccinated for rabies and distemper before being matched with a location. There is no adoption fee, though donations to the program are welcome.

Get involved

Support Rutland County Humane Society

Surrendering a cat

Call (802) 483-6700 ext. 201 to speak with the Animal Intake Coordinator and schedule an appointment. There is no required intake or surrender fee, though a minimum $50 donation is requested to help offset the average $300-$700 cost of care per animal.

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