NEWS
Congratulations to Odin, our Fab Feline Winner!
Please join us in congratulating Odin, the winner of our 6th annual Fabulous Feline Foto Contest! Read below to learn a little more about this very fabulous feline:
Odin was a homeless street cat in upstate New York, roaming from Macedon to Shortsville. We saw an ad on Craigslist to adopt him from a family who had rescued him but couldn't provide long-term care. We fell in love with his photos, we could tell he was special. So we drove 6 hours from Burlington during the height of the pandemic to rescue him. He was badly matted and had health issues. Now he is the fluffiest, wildest, most wonderful beast. We often say, "we didn't save Odin, he saved us." That's how much he means to us. His signature long whiskers and extra-fluffy tail, along with his wispy paw tufts are his defining features, as well as his energetic and adventurous personality. We love HSCC and we love this contest!
Thank you so much to everyone who paw-ticipated this year, and huge thanks to our friends at Peak Veterinary Referral Center for making this contest possible!
Our 2023 Annual Report is here!
Click here to view the full report, including a message from our President & CEO, HSCC's 2023 Impact Report, some of our favorite Happy Tails, and more!
The paw-ty of the year is back this june!
Save the date for our second annual Black Tie & Tails Benefit on Friday, June 7, 2024 at the Vermont National Country Club, and join us for a fun + fabulous evening while supporting animals in need. Ticket go on sale Wednesday, April 24th - stay tuned for more details!
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Annual Events
After 2 weeks of furriendly competition, 54 photos submitted, 5,457 votes cast, and a true "foto finish" in the last few moments, a total of $6,807 was raised in our 3rd Annual Fabulous Feline Foto Contest! Thank you to all who entered and voted - we can't wait for next year!
Community events
The Helyn Kerr Humane Education Series offers free seminars on various humane education topics that are geared towards anyone interested in knowing more about their companion animals.
Upcoming Seminars
Stay tuned for updates!
Previous Seminars
Sunday, May 21st, 2023: Kitten Season 101 - Bottle Babies & Beyond!
View the presentation HERE!
In this seminar, you’ll learn all there is to know about kitten season and neonatal kitten care. Our kitten experts will teach you how to identify kittens in need of help, what to do when you bring them home, common health issues and how to treat them, and more. We’ll also feature a hands-on demonstration with teeny tiny baby kittens, so you can learn how to handle them and bottle feed with confidence! Whether you’re a seasoned foster parent or just a cat-loving community member, this seminar will give you all the tools you need to help kittens in your community.
Sunday, April 2nd, 2023: Animal Welfare Laws & How to Help Animals in Your Community
View the presentation HERE and watch the recording HERE!
In this lecture, you will learn about laws pertaining to animal welfare in Vermont, as well as proactive and reactive methods to approach animal cruelty, neglect, and hoarding. We will cover what agencies are involved in these cases, including special concerns for livestock animals and wildlife. Finally, we will go over how you can get involved with your local DART teams and other hands-on approaches.
Check back for updates about future rabies clinics, and click here to schedule a rabies vaccine through our Community Pet Clinic!
Jimmy's Party of Nine Presents: Trouble and Together
Friday, April 12, 2024 & Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 7PM
The Flynn
Details: This free concert at The Flynn will benefit the Humane Society of Chittenden County! All ticket sale proceeds will be donated to HSCC, and donations
will also be accepted at the show. Click here to learn more
and purchase tickets!
Looking for more local events & workshops? Check back for updates!
Adoption Hours:
Tuesday - Friday: 1PM - 5PM
Saturday: 10AM - 4PM
Sunday & Monday: Closed