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A nonprofit humane society in Springfield, Vermont, taking in homeless cats and dogs and placing them in adoptive homes. It serves Andover, Baltimore, Cavendish, Chester, Grafton, Londonderry, Ludlow, Proctorsville, Springfield, Weathersfield, Weston and Windsor, Vermont. Visiting hours: Wed-Sat 12-4pm. Adoption fees: Kittens (8wk-5mo): $200+ - Kittens (6mo-1yr): $175 - Cats (1-7yr): $150 - Senior cats (8+): $75 - Barn buddies (feral/litterbox issues): $40 - fees include vaccinations, spay/neuter, worming, flea prevention, microchip, collar and ID tag.

Adoption fee From $40
Hours Wed-Sat 12-4pm
Areas served Andover, Baltimore, Cavendish, Chester, Grafton, Londonderry, Ludlow, Proctorsville, Springfield, Weathersfield, Weston and Windsor, Vermont
Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $40
  • Kittens (8wk-5mo): $200+
  • Kittens (6mo-1yr): $175
  • Cats (1-7yr): $150
  • Senior cats (8+): $75
  • Barn buddies (feral/litterbox issues): $40
  • fees include vaccinations, spay/neuter, worming, flea prevention, microchip, collar and ID tag
Requirements

Adopters must be 18+. Cats require a carrier (cardboard carriers available for $6). Cash or card accepted (3.5% surcharge on cards, no checks). Renters may need landlord verification; staff may request personal or veterinary references.

How it works

Springfield Humane Society uses a conversational approach rather than a formal written application. Browse adoptable pets, then visit or call (802) 885-3997. In many cases you can take your new pet home the same day.

Location

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The area

Windsor County at a glance

Population 57,990
Housing units 34,846
Est. households with a cat 8,119

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

Do I need a formal application to adopt?

No. Springfield Humane Society uses a conversational approach instead of a formal written application, and in many cases you can take your new pet home the same day.

What if I can no longer care for my adopted pet?

The shelter guarantees it will take back any animal it placed, at any point in the pet's life.

What do I need to bring to adopt a cat?

A carrier. Cardboard ones are available at the shelter for $6 if you do not have one. Adopters must be 18 or older.

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Surrendering a cat

Springfield Humane Society is an open-admission shelter that accepts owner surrenders. Call (802) 885-3997 to arrange.

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