Central Vermont Humane Society

02/08/2025

Still Looking for The Purr-fect Gift for Your Valentine? 💗 Look no further – CVHS has a one-of-kind gift for your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day! And it’s a meaningful one, too.

Send your special someone a 🐾Pet Valentine’s E-Gram that honors the love their pet(s) give to them on Valentine’s day with the special bonus of helping a shelter animal, like fluffy kitty cat Freya, at the same time! An adorable card for your valentine AND a gift for a needy shelter pet… you can’t beat it.

Your Valentine’s heart will be beaming with warmth knowing that their gift is making a difference for animals at CVHS. A tasty meal or special toy, vaccinations or important medications… your purchase of a Pet Valentine’s E-Gram will help a shelter animal be happy and healthy, and ready for adoption into a loving home.

There are 3 adorable designs to choose from: dog theme, cat theme, and a cat/dog duo theme, so there’s something for everyone. Choose a donation amount ($5 min), fill out the required information, and include a personalized message. Your loved one will be surprised with a memorable gift this year, knowing a needy pet will receive extra-mile care.

p.s. The bigger the donation amount, the more animals your Valentine can help! Make this Valentine’s Day one to remember.

Visit https://centralvermonthumane.org/valentinegram/ to learn more and purchase your Valentine's E-Grams.

All E-cards will be sent on Valentine’s morning (February 14, 2024)

02/06/2025

❄️Scrolling social media on this snowy day?
Could you help us by making a donation?
Holly says “please, may I have some more?”
We're just about out of dog wet (and cat) food here at the adoption center.
We use wet food to give the dogs’ meals a little more moisture and flavor. We also use it in our dog enrichment recipes, so we go through it fast.
Our local supporters carry wet food for dogs and cats, One Stop Country Pet Supply Montpelier Agway Farm and Garden Guy's Farm and Yard.

You could also shop online and have it shipped directly to us at 1589 Vermont Route 14S. East Montpelier, VT 05651.
Any brand, any flavor!!

Dropping it off yourself? Feel free to leave it on our covered porch at any time that is convenient for you; staff checks the porch frequently, and will bring it inside from there. Thank you so much!

❤️Want to possibly adopt this cutie?
Holly is available for adoption, give us a call 802-476-3811 talk to an adoption counselor.

02/06/2025

Thanks to our good friends at Onion River Animal Hospital for sharing adorable duo, Harley and Rider!

These handsome boys came to CVHS together and have shown us that they really enjoy eachothers company, and are believed to be brothers, so finding a home where they can be together would be great! Are you currently looking for two fun kitty cats to add to your family? Read on to learn if they're a good match for you.

When Harley and Rider first arrived at CVHS, both boys were timid and preferred to watch the world from a hidey hole. Now that a little time has gone by, these two have shown us they LOVE attention. Both boys are very curious, enjoy a good window to watch out of and if you're not paying attention, will escape out of our colony room into the hallway. Rider occasionally will act like a parrot and while staff is visiting with them, climb on your back to your shoulder. Since they can be a little nervous at first, no over-exuberant canines or very young children in their next adventure please.

If it sounds like Harley and Rider are the purr-fect match for you, visit https://centralvermonthumane.org/adopt/detail/?id=57568756-Harley to learn more and talk to a CVHS adoption counselor today!

02/04/2025

Did you see Elfie on ABC22 & FOX44's Forever Home segment this morning? 🐶 https://www.mychamplainvalley.com/forever-home/blue-eyed-husky-elfie-is-ready-to-be-adopted/

Our good friend Meteorologist Alex Wasilenko and his team swung by the shelter yesterday to put the spotlight on this beautiful girl with the hopes of helping to get her adopted. Elfie has been with us since last June and has only had a handful of people show any interest. It's baffling, really! Due to Elfie's personality, she can be the only pet in the home. We know that perfect adopter is out there - so be sure to share this post and spread the word about Elfie! ❤

If it sounds like Elfie might be the right match for you, visit https://centralvermonthumane.org/adopt/detail/?id=56266776-Elfie to read her full profile and contact a CVHS adoption counselor today!

Elfie is a gorgeous female husky who has the fluffy, soft coat and icy blue eyes to prove it. Elfie is ready to be your one and only just in time for the holiday of love, Valentine’s Day.

02/01/2025

These two boys came from different walks of life but have bonded such a great friendship. Sunbathing or snuggling together in a cat carrier, they really have taken to each other’s company. Ripton and Crow have been two of our longer feline residents, that is why it brings us so much joy to announce that they found their new loving home today, together! ❤️

01/31/2025

💗We’ve Got a PAW-some Way to Celebrate Valentine’s Day this Year!💗

If you walked into any store lately, you have been greeted by huge pink and red displays reminding you that Valentine’s Day is just a few weeks away. Each year is the same - chocolates… flowers… but these gifts don’t last. Why not change it up this year and send that special someone an adorable Valentine E-Gram in honor of their pet?

When you send a Pet Valentine's Gram not only is your recipient getting a one-of-a-kind gift, but you'll be helping a shelter animal at the same time.

Select from 3 unique designs, choose a donation amount ($5 min), and fill out the required information. Your loved one will receive an adorable e-card honoring their pet, including a personalized message from you, letting them know a needy pet will receive extra-mile care.

Visit our website to send a Valentine's Gram 👉 https://centralvermonthumane.org/valentinegram/

Have more than one person and pet to celebrate? You can send as many E-Grams as you want! All proceeds will help needy animals in central Vermont.

All E-cards will be sent on Valentine’s morning (February 14, 2024)

01/31/2025

Thank you for sharing Coretta, Onion River Animal Hospital! 😁

Coretta is a young pup, looking for an active household to keep her busy. She has prior experience with dogs, and has met some canine friends here at CVHS, and would probably love to have a canine sibling to play with. With her jumpy/mouthy behavior that is common with her age, we are looking for a home with no young children, as she would be too rough at this stage of her development and training. Her prior owner reports she was doing great with crate training, is housetrained, and her favorite games are playing ball and fetching sticks. With new folks, she can take a few minutes to gain confidence around you, but after that, it's game on!
She has no known cat experience, and isn't always excited about car rides.

🐶 Does it sound like Coretta is the right match for you? Visit https://centralvermonthumane.org/adopt/detail/?id=57629111-Coretta to read her full profile and talk with a CVHS adoption counselor!

01/29/2025

Check out these young pups, Jett and Flirt getting some energy out in our training room. These adolescence boys enjoy their playdates that consist of chase, mouthing each other and learning how to walk with those long legs (Jett).

Now that we have your attention!!! Humane societies are full everywhere, and there are still dogs in need in the Vermont community. Before we can take in more local dogs, we need to free up some space (and staff time) by getting our awesome available dogs into their new loving homes!!

If you are thinking of adding a new best friend to your home, NOW would be a great time! If you aren't ready or able at this time, please share this post, and help us find these dogs their new homes!

Pictures and profiles of each available dog, are on our website. https://centralvermonthumane.org/adopt-a-dog/

Contact us to speak with an adoption counselor regarding available dogs at [email protected] or give us a call and leave a message with your contact information, 802-476-3811

01/26/2025

Happy Tail Update from Sprite's Adopter 😻

"Just wanted to update you on Sprite (now George). He is seriously the best cat. He snuggles, he plays with toys, he made friends with our dog and our other cat (who was not friendly to start!). He crawled into our vet's lap and started purring at his first visit. Our kids fight over who gets him in their room at night. Thank you for our perfect cat!(Photo of George keeping me company as I write this)"

01/23/2025

Update: spot has been filled :)

Seeking ONE more student for Reactive Rover Class starting Thursday, February 6!

Are you looking for a more peaceful existence with your dog? Reactive Rover may be the class for you! This is a specialty 5-week class offered by trainer Bill Grant. This class is for those dogs who may have some issues around other people and/ or other dogs. The dogs in this class may be fearful of strangers, or may have some growly issues when they meet new dogs. This class is closely managed, and safety is the most important thing. The class has a limit of 3 students per session to help keep the environment safe for everyone. 2 Adult humans per dog. Bill will help you learn to read your dog’s body language, and will help you learn to set them up to succeed in everyday life. He will help you gain the confidence you need to help your dog.
Get signed up today by contacting [email protected]!

01/23/2025

Thank you for sharing Flirt, Onion River Animal Hospital! 🥰

This handsome fella' is looking for an adopter who can care for a young, active dog, and someone who's down for a good play session! Is that be you?

Flirt is a people-loving, dog-loving, and really smart boy is having a ball with our staff and volunteers, but would love to have a home to call his own. He will keep you on your toes; he loves to play outside in our yards, or go on trail walks, even in the recent bitter cold. He has fun with toys, and will laugh in your face for a good game of keep-away. He's very food motivated, and enjoys puzzle toys, as well as every training session learning new things. Sniffy walks are a favorite pastime, and he enjoys a good snuggle too.

Flirt has done well playing with other dogs here, and seems to prefer a wrestling kind of playstyle. We do not know how he feels about cats. Flirt lived with children over six years old, and would probably thrive in a family with children.

If it sounds like Flirt might be the right match for you, visit https://centralvermonthumane.org/adopt/detail/?id=57593512-Flirt to read his full profile and talk with a CVHS adoption counselor today.

01/20/2025

We would like to thank everyone who purchased tickets or made a donation in lieu of tickets to help make our 2024 Holiday Raffle a HUGE success. Together, we raised over $29,000 for the shelter animals, a record-breaking amount for this fundraiser! 🐶 WOW! 🐱Every penny will go to providing vital services for so many shelter pets this year - food, enrichment, vaccines, medical care, behavioral support... anything an animals need to help prepare them for adoption.

All of the winners have been contacted directly.

We would also like to give a shout-out to all of the amazing businesses and talented friends of CVHS for donating every single item, making it possible for 100% of proceeds go directly to the animals. We could not have done this without you!

❤ Ana Maria
❤ Crying Moon Creations
❤ Meredith Sumner
❤ & J Maple
❤ Jennifer Muldoon
❤ Grounds Cafe
❤ ’s Flowers, Gifts and Antiques
❤ Cara Gorman
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❤ +Amor
❤ Spirit of Ethan Allen
❤ R. L. Vallee, Inc./Maplefields
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❤ 802Cars (802 Toyota, 802 Subaru, 802 Honda)
❤ Pet Food Warehouse
❤ Onion River Animal Hospital
❤ Angie Garand
❤ Prohibition Pig
❤ Next Chapter Bookstore
❤ Three Penny Taproom
❤ Guy's Farm and Yard
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❤ Alchemist Brewery
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❤ Wayside Restaurant
❤ Locarno's To Go
❤ One Stop Country Pet Supply
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❤ Price Chopper Supermarkets
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01/20/2025

Here's a quick Happy Tail Update to start this Monday off with a smile! 😻

"Cat adoption is going great. We’ve named the kitten Rider and he is fully accepted into the family with Uley (dog) and Sade (cat). Thank you so much!"

01/17/2025

We think spunky little Jack is very happy to find his new home, which also includes a dog friend for him! We absolutely love making these really great matches!

01/16/2025

Thanks for choosing Elfie as your Pet of the Week Onion River Animal Hospital. 🥰

This B-E-A-utiful girl is still looking for a loving home to call her own, could yours be the right match?

Elfie is a Siberian Husky/Mix and is looking for an adopter who has Husky experience, and love of the classic sassiness that the breed exemplifies.

She came to us when her prior home was not a good match for her because she is not good around other animals. She's done well with humans, but this small package has a high prey drive, and should not be around other animals. She did not do well meeting other dogs in her prior home, and while with us she has also made it clear she does not want dog friends, so we are looking for a home where she can be the only animal.

Elfie would do best with older kids (teenagers and up), and likes to cuddle, on her terms. She relaxes nicely in a crate, as long as there are no other animals around, and enjoys couch time getting belly rubs.

Elfie is smart as a whip, and really enjoys learning new things with force-free training. She has a bit of the typical husky aloofness, but is also very attentive to the people she loves.

Does it sound like Elfie is the right match for you? Visit https://centralvermonthumane.org/adopt/detail/?id=56266776-Elfie to read her full profile and talk with a CVHS adoption counselor.

Do you KNOW and love the husky breeds? Are you a single-dog kind of person, with no desire for other animals in your life? Elfie could be the perfect dog for you! Husky experience, and love of the classic sassiness that the breed exemplifies, is a requirement for her next home.
Elfie came to us when her prior home was not a good match for her because she is not good around other animals. She's done well with humans, but this small package has a high prey drive, and should not be around other animals. She did not do well meeting other dogs in her prior home, and while with us she has also made it clear she does not want dog friends, so we are looking for a home where she can be the only animal.
Elfie would do best with older kids (teenagers and up), and likes to cuddle, on her terms. She relaxes nicely in a crate, as long as there are no other animals around, and enjoys couch time getting belly rubs.
Elfie is smart as a whip, and really enjoys learning new things with force-free training. She has a bit of the typical husky aloofness, but is also very attentive to the people she loves.
A consultation with our Behavior Specialist is included in Elfie's $350.00 adoption fee. Please call the Adoption Center at 802-476-3811, or email [email protected], to schedule a time to talk to an adoption counselor about her, and to determine if you should meet Elfie.

01/14/2025

ADOPTED!!!

We have 2 puppies here that will be ready to meet potential adopters (and hopefully get adopted) starting on this Thursday, 1/16! Cupid & Arrow are both neutered males, ~ 10 weeks old and are mixed breed puppies (we were told there's shepherd, beagle and retriever in their DNA but no guarantees).

Cupid is black and Arrow is tan/white.

We are making appointments now with potential adopters, so don't miss the chance to get an appointment scheduled! You can find our adopter information form on our website, https://centralvermonthumane.org/adoption-process/and email it to [email protected].

We handle our adopter forms on a first come, best match. There is no placing holds or dibs on puppies. We do not know their breed mix; they are American Shelter Dogs. We do know the parent dogs were over 45lbs . Puppies are not always a good match for young children, but every puppy, and every child are individuals, so matches and decisions will be made case by case, based on the interaction, so please be sure to bring your children to the appointment. Meetings and adoptions take time, so please plan your time accordingly. If you are coming to meet a puppy, and currently have a dog in your home, please bring them along to the appointment for a meeting.

Adoption fee is $480, and includes the book “Puppy Socialization: What It Is and How to Do It” by Marge Rogers, CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA, CCUI and Eileen Anderson, MM, MS), spay/neuter, age-appropriate vaccinations, deworming, flea preventative, microchip, a 5-week training class, a 30-day free trial of 24PetWatch Pet Health Insurance, a sample bag of Hill’s Science Diet puppy food, and a voucher for a free veterinary exam from the Vermont Veterinary Medical Association (VVMA).

We would like to start scheduling adoption appointments starting Thursday, as we are open by appointment Tuesday-Saturday.

01/14/2025

Looking for an active companion to join your household? Look no further as we got a cutie available for adoption! Meet Flirt!

Flirt came to us when his family's household had significant changes, and they could no longer adequately care for a young, active dog.

This people-loving, dog-loving, really smart boy is having a ball with our staff and volunteers, but would love to have a home to call his own. He will keep you on your toes; he loves to play outside in our yards, or go on trail walks, even in the recent bitter cold. He has fun with toys, and will laugh in your face for a good game of keep-away. He's very food motivated, and enjoys puzzle toys, as well as every training session learning new things. Sniffy walks are a favorite pastime, and he enjoys a good snuggle too.

Flirt has done well playing with other dogs here, and seems to prefer a wrestling kind of playstyle. We do not know how he feels about cats. Flirt lived with children over six years old, and would probably thrive in a family with children.

A 5-week Good Manners training course is included in Flirt's $350.00 adoption fee. Please call the Adoption Center at 802-476-3811, or email [email protected], to schedule a time to talk to an adoption counselor about him, and to determine if you should meet Flirt.

Unable to adopt? Please share this post to help find Flirt his next home to call his own.