Rutland County Humane Society

02/14/2025

A Purr-fectly Petty Update!

Our Heartbreak Litter Boxes are filling up fast, and we are LOVING the creativity! But the day isn’t over yet—there’s still time to purr-get your ex and help shelter pets! 🐾

Courtland has been hanging around, waiting for the purr-fect opportunity to put these names to good use. Don’t let him down—get your ex’s name in before he makes his move!

For just $5, you can add an ex’s name. $10 gets you two (or the same one twice—extra satisfying 😉), and $15 lets you go all out with three!

https://rchsvt.harnessgiving.org/campaigns/17473

02/13/2025

Find Your Better Half – at Half the Price!

Looking for unconditional love this Valentine’s Day? The perfect match might just be waiting for you at RCHS! 🐶🐱
This Friday & Saturday (2/14 & 2/15), adoption fees for animals 1 year or older, are 50% off!

There’s no better time to adopt because:
🐾 They’ll always be there to greet you with love.
🐾 Cuddles are guaranteed (no awkward dating apps required).
🐾 They won’t judge you for binge-watching rom-coms with snacks.
🐾 You’ll be their one and only—forever.
We have so many adorable pets looking for love—could one of them be your Valentine?
Come meet your paw-fect match at RCHS!

Check out our bachelor’s and bachelorette’s looking for their perfect match: https://rchsvt.org/adopt/find-your-new-best-friend/

02/13/2025

Our EX-tra special litter boxes are filling up!

Check out some of the ex’s names that have already been immortalized by our resident cats—all in good fun and for a great cause! Want to join in? For just $5, you can add your ex’s name. $10 gets you two exes (or the same one twice), and $15 lets you go all out with three!
Join the fun today: https://rchsvt.harnessgiving.org/campaigns/17473

02/12/2025

Feeling a little catty this Valentine’s Day?

For just $5, we’ll write your ex’s name on a heart and toss it into a litter box—where it belongs!
Watch as our shelter resident kitties do what they do best… bury the past!
It’s all in good fun, and every donation helps support the animals at RCHS!
📞 Call 802.483.6700 x 201
🏡 Stop by the shelter today through Saturday 11 am-4 pm
💻 Donate online: https://rchsvt.harnessgiving.org/campaigns/17473
Let’s turn heartbreak into helping animals—one litter box at a time!

02/12/2025

Experienced Dog Fosters Needed!

We’re looking for dog-savvy fosters to help some amazing pups on their journey to finding forever homes! If you’ve owned a dog before and can provide love, patience, and structure, we’d love to have you on our foster team! Each of our foster dogs has different needs. Some of our pups need to learn basic manners, some need someone to help build their confidence, and others need to learn how to be dogs. There are many reasons we are looking for fosters, but no matter the reason, fostering changes lives. It’s rewarding, temporary, and makes a world of difference for these pups.
If you’re interested in fostering, please call us at 802-483-6700 x201 or email [email protected]. Help us give these pups the second chance they deserve!

02/09/2025

Chester has made incredible progress! While he still drags one of his back feet slightly, he’s improving daily. And now, he’s finally ready to find his forever family!

Learn more about him here: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/chester-in-foster-74977292/vt/pittsford/rutland-county-humane-society-vt11/

02/09/2025

Be a Valentine for a Shelter Pet! 💘

This Valentine’s Day, help us spread the love by giving our dogs and cats the gift of comfort! We’re in need of Kuranda beds to keep our animals off the cold floor and give them a cozy place to rest while they wait for their forever homes.
You can donate a bed and make a huge difference in their lives!

Give the gift of comfort today: https://shelterbeds.org/donate/42687

02/08/2025

Artie Pup-date! 🐾
Great news—Artie’s second hip surgery was a success! He has been working hard on building muscle, which is helping tremendously with his recovery. While he’s a little camera shy (even treats won’t convince him to be the star of the show—relatable, right?), he is still as sweet and handsome as ever!
Artie is thriving in his foster home, getting the socialization, training, and care he needs before he finds his forever family. We are still working to cover the cost of his medical care, and every donation makes a difference in his journey.

Please consider donating to help Artie: https://gofund.me/272a900c

Stay tuned for more updates on this incredible boy and when he will be ready to find his forever home.

02/07/2025

We are beyond grateful to the Credit Union of Vermont and its amazing members for their generosity in 2024! Thanks to your kindness, a total of $879.63 in coin donations was collected to support the animals in our care. Thank you from all of us at RCHS! 🐾

02/01/2025

Let's Celebrate Some of The January Adoptions!

Congratulations to the amazing animals who found their forever homes this January! While we can’t feature everyone, we are so grateful for each adoption and every loving family who opened their hearts and homes.

Thank you to our adopters for giving these pets the love and care they deserve. Your support makes happy endings like these possible!

01/28/2025

Meet the Colorful Puppy Crew: Tan, Silver, Yellow, and Purple!
These four adorable Female, 10-week-old Lab mixes are ready to meet their future families tomorrow (Wednesday January 29th). You can stop by anytime between 11 AM - 4 PM! These cuties have been thriving in foster care and are looking for a home of their own.

🌟 Meet Their Personalities:
★ Purple: A bit reserved and loves belly rubs! She may do best in a quieter home.
★ Yellow: Easy-going and equally a fan of belly rubs!
★ Silver: Loves meeting new people, with a constantly wagging tail. She’s confident and always has lots to say!
★ Tan: Always happy to meet people but prefers snuggling and is pretty quiet. He’s also done well with the cat in his foster home.

You can give us a call at 802-483-6700 x201 or stop by on Wednesday to meet these sweet pups—they’re ready to wiggle their way into your heart.

Purple: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/purple-74963455/vt/pittsford/rutland-county-humane-society-vt11/
Yellow: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/yellow-74964301/vt/pittsford/rutland-county-humane-society-vt11/
Silver: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/silver-74963476/vt/pittsford/rutland-county-humane-society-vt11/
Tan: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/tan-74963004/vt/pittsford/rutland-county-humane-society-vt11/


**Stay tuned for 2 more pups who will be available on Tuesday, February 4th. Orange and Teal are both males from the same litter.

01/27/2025

A huge shoutout to Heritage Family Credit Union for their generous donation to the animals, and warm welcome to our Executive Director, Jennifer. 🐾

Members of HFCU’s West Street Branch visited the Rutland County Humane Society earlier this week, delivering a special donation and warm welcome to their new Executive Director Jennifer Perrigo (second from right), who started in her new role earlier this month.

01/24/2025

Meet Sweet Luna!
Luna is a lovable and lively girl who’s ready to find her forever home. She’s the perfect mix of playful and sweet—always up for a fun adventure but just as happy to cuddle after a busy day. Luna will thrive in a home with other dogs to play with and older kids who can keep up with her energy. While her history with cats and small children is unknown, she’s sure to bring joy to any family ready to welcome her into their lives. Luna is currently in foster care, so please call us at 802-483-6700 x201 to arrange a time to meet her. She can’t wait to meet her new family!

Learn more about her here: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/luna-in-foster-73839547/vt/pittsford/rutland-county-humane-society-vt11/

01/23/2025

Meet Graham: A sweet boy with a Heart of Gold!
Say hello to Graham, a 1-year-old Anatolian Shepherd mix who’s as handsome as they come! This charming boy has a playful and loving personality, and is the perfect balance of a couch potato and adventure pal! He loves running around outside and going on adventures as long as he can follow it up with a long cozy nap on the couch. Graham is treat-motivated and knows how to sit pretty for snacks. While Graham didn’t do well with the cat in his previous home, he got along great with an older child and may do well with another dog given a proper introduction. If you’re ready to meet this boy, stop by the Adoption Center Tuesday-Saturday, 11 AM to 4 PM. Graham has been patiently waiting to find his forever family since November.

Learn more about him here: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/graham-73839497/vt/pittsford/rutland-county-humane-society-vt11/

01/22/2025

Have you met Gypsy Mae?
Gypsy Mae has been with us for a while now (almost 4 months), and while she’s welcome to stay as long as she needs, we know she’d much rather spend these chilly winter afternoons snuggled up on a cozy couch in her forever home. At just 5 years old, this sweet and silly girl has impeccable manners and a laid-back personality. She loves long strolls, sniffing all the good smells, tasty treats, and showing off her award-winning smile during zoomies. We don’t know how she would do with dogs, cats, or young/small children, so an introduction would be important. We do know that she would prefer a quiet home where she can relax and soak up all the love. Let’s help Gypsy Mae find the warm, loving home she deserves. Stop by the adoption center Tuesday-Saturday, 11 AM-4 PM, to meet this amazing girl. She’s patiently waiting for her forever family!

Learn more about her here: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/gypsy-mae-73651483/vt/pittsford/rutland-county-humane-society-vt11/

01/21/2025

Meet Maya: A Goofy Girl Ready for Her Forever Home!

Maya has been with us for over 6 months, waiting patiently for her perfect family. She’s hoping to kick off this new year in her forever home, could it be with you? This girl is full of love, charm, and kisses! Maya’s favorite things include running in the exercise pens, going on walks with her people, and showing off her playful, goofy side. She’s the kind of dog who will keep you smiling all day long! While we don’t have a history of how Maya does with cats or small children, we think she’d do best with older kids who can match her energy. Maya does seem to love other dogs and we feel that she would thrive in a home with a canine companion. Maya will stay with us as long as she needs, but she’s ready to start her next chapter with a loving family. Stop by the Adoption Center Tuesday-Saturday from 11 AM to 4 PM to meet this wonderful girl, you may just fall in love.

Learn more about her here: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/maya-73839504/vt/pittsford/rutland-county-humane-society-vt11/