Who We Are

Central Vermont Humane Society was founded in 1964 by a group of local citizens who fostered animals in their homes and worked to find new homes for them. The first shelter built in 1968 was located on Rte. 12 in Montpelier. Our current shelter located on Mekkelsen Rd in Barre was built in 1975. It was built to house 400 animals annually. We currently house over 1000 animals each year.



Adopting a friend

Adoption Application Process

PLEASE VISIT www.cvhumane.com FOR MORE INFORMATION!

1. Adoption Application*

2. Interview/Matching

3. CVHS identifies your matches (Animals you are approved to adopt)

4. Adoption Paperwork

5. Take your new friend HOME!

*When Adoption Applications are approved, that means you are approved only for the most gentle and socialized of animals. Many of our animals have specifications for their adoption and may not go to certain homes. CVHS reserves the right to determine which homes will be suitable for which animals and to deny adoptions for unsuitable matches.



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