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Please contact each organization before transporting or surrendering an animal. Intake policies, service areas, hours, licensing and available space can change. Wildlife rehabilitators may also be permitted to accept only certain species.
Humane Society of Chittenden County — South Burlington
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
142 Kindness Court
South Burlington, VT 05403
Phone
802-862-0135
County
Chittenden County
Website
Humane Society of Chittenden County
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Dogs
Cats
Rabbits
Guinea pigs
Ferrets
Other small companion animals
Services Provided
Animal sheltering
Adoption
Foster care
Pet rehoming assistance
Community veterinary services
Spay/neuter assistance
Humane education
Pet-owner support
About
The Humane Society of Chittenden County provides shelter and placement for homeless companion animals while helping local families keep pets safely in their homes. Its programs include adoption, foster care, affordable veterinary services, humane education, surrender prevention and assistance for animals in crisis.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
Homeward Bound, Addison County’s Humane Society — Middlebury
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
236 Boardman Street
Middlebury, VT 05753
Phone
802-388-1100
Email
shelter@homewardboundanimals.org
County
Addison County
Website
Homeward Bound: Addison County’s Humane Society
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Dogs
Cats
Small companion animals
Services Provided
Open-admission sheltering
Adoption
Foster care
Veterinary services
Spay/neuter assistance
Pet food assistance
Emergency pet boarding
Community outreach
About
Homeward Bound protects homeless, abandoned, neglected and surrendered companion animals throughout Addison County. The organization operates an adoption center plus veterinary and community-support programs. Its Pets in Crisis program can provide temporary care for qualifying pets when owners face emergencies such as hospitalization, domestic violence or displacement.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
Central Vermont Humane Society — East Montpelier
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
1589 VT Route 14 South
East Montpelier, VT 05651
Phone
802-476-3811
Email
info@centralvermonthumane.org
County
Washington County
Website
CVHS – Central Vermont Humane Society – Saving Lives for Over 50 Years
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Dogs
Cats
Rabbits
Guinea pigs
Hamsters
Rats
Mice
Other small companion animals
Services Provided
Sheltering
Adoption
Foster care
Dog training
Low-cost microchipping
Vaccination clinics
Cruelty and neglect assistance
Pet-owner education
About
Central Vermont Humane Society shelters homeless domestic animals while working to reunite lost pets with their families or place them in new homes. The organization also offers training, community clinics, educational programs and resources for people facing animal-care challenges.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
Vermont Institute of Natural Science – Center for Wild Bird Rehabilitation — Quechee
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Yes
Address
149 Natures Way
Quechee, VT 05059
Phone
802-359-5000 ext. 212
Email
info@vinsweb.org
County
Windsor County
Website
Wild Bird Rehab – Vermont Institute of Natural Science
Emergency Hotline
Yes – 24/7
Animals Helped
Raptors
Owls
Hawks
Eagles
Falcons
Songbirds
Other native wild birds
Services Provided
Wild bird rehabilitation
Emergency wildlife guidance
Medical treatment
Orphan care
Release preparation
Raptor care
Wildlife education
Research
About
VINS operates one of Vermont’s major wild bird rehabilitation programs, treating more than 1,000 injured, orphaned or ill birds in a typical year. Patients receive specialized housing, species-appropriate diets, medical treatment and rehabilitation designed to prepare releasable birds for a return to the wild. VINS also provides lifelong professional care for non-releasable ambassador birds.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
Outreach for Earth Stewardship — Shelburne
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Yes
Address
1611 Harbor Road
Shelburne, VT 05482
Phone
802-985-5612
Email
director@ofes.org
County
Chittenden County
Website
Outreach for Earth Stewardship | Shelburne Farms
Emergency Hotline
Business Hours Only
Animals Helped
Hawks
Owls
Crows
Ravens
Raptors
Threatened birds
Bird species of special concern
Services Provided
Wild bird rehabilitation
Raptor rehabilitation
Wildlife rescue
Release preparation
Care for non-releasable birds
Environmental education
Live-animal educational programs
About
Outreach for Earth Stewardship specializes in avian rehabilitation with particular experience caring for birds of prey. Its work includes hawks, owls, crows, ravens and certain protected bird species. Non-releasable wildlife may also participate in educational programs that teach the public about native species and conservation.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
Vermont Volunteer Services for Animals Humane Society — Bridgewater
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Works with licensed wildlife rehabilitators
Address
P.O. Box 100
Bridgewater, VT 05034
Phone
802-952-8181
Email
vvsahs@aol.com
County
Windsor County
Website
VERMONT VOLUNTEER SERVICES FOR ANIMALS HUMANE SOCIETY – VSNIP
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Dogs
Cats
Feral cats
Raccoons
Skunks
Opossums
Foxes
Other native wildlife
Services Provided
Animal rescue assistance
Adoption assistance
Feral cat rehabilitation
Wildlife assistance
Spay/neuter resources
Senior pet-owner assistance
Animal cruelty response
Wildlife release support
About
Vermont Volunteer Services for Animals has worked in animal welfare for decades, assisting both companion animals and wildlife. Its programs have included feral cat rehabilitation, adoption assistance, low-cost spay/neuter initiatives, support for senior pet owners and animal welfare advocacy. For wildlife cases, VVSA works with licensed rehabilitators to prepare animals for eventual release.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
Merrymac Farm Sanctuary — Charlotte
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
490 Lime Kiln Road
Charlotte, VT 05445
Phone
802-448-2377
County
Chittenden County
Website
Merrymac Farm Sanctuary
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Horses
Donkeys
Cattle
Pigs
Sheep
Goats
Rabbits
Turkeys
Chickens
Ducks
Services Provided
Farm animal rescue
Lifelong sanctuary
Equine care
Special-needs animal care
Placement assistance
Humane education
School programs
Animal welfare outreach
About
Merrymac Farm Sanctuary provides permanent care for more than 100 rescued farm animals, including a substantial equine population. Residents may come from abandonment, surrender, seizure, neglect or displacement situations. The sanctuary also works with veterinarians, law enforcement, state agencies and regional rescues when animals need placement.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
Little Red Barn Farm Sanctuary — Tunbridge
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
8 Whitney Hill Road
Tunbridge, VT 05077
Phone
802-522-4759
Email
littleredbarnfarmsanctuary@gmail.com
County
Orange County
Website
Vermont | Washington| Little Red Barn Farm Sanctuary
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Sheep
Goats
Cattle
Ducks
Chickens
Turkeys
Special-needs farm animals
Services Provided
Farm animal rescue
Permanent sanctuary
Special-needs care
Senior animal care
Humane education
Volunteer opportunities
About
Little Red Barn Farm Sanctuary provides a safe home for farm animals that might otherwise have few placement options. Residents include older animals, animals with disabilities or injuries, plus livestock formerly destined for meat production. The sanctuary focuses on lifelong care while helping visitors see farm animals as individuals with distinct personalities.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
The Dorset Equine Rescue — East Dorset
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
P.O. Box 92
East Dorset, VT 05253
Phone
802-366-1300
Email
info@dorsetequinerescue.org
County
Bennington County
Website
The Dorset Equine Rescue – A non-profit horse rescue in Southern Vermont
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Horses
Ponies
Other equines
Services Provided
Equine rescue
Rehabilitation
Veterinary care
Training
Adoption
Long-term care
Equine welfare education
About
The Dorset Equine Rescue takes in abused, neglected, abandoned and slaughter-bound horses of different breeds and sizes. Each rescued equine receives individualized medical care plus time to recover physically and emotionally. Horses suitable for placement are rehabilitated before being matched with screened adoptive homes.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026
LSO Equine Rescue & Sanctuary — Brattleboro
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Yes
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
No
Address
No public address
Brattleboro, VT 05301
Phone
781-541-0663
Email
annemdaly@lsoequinerescue.com
County
Windham County
Website
LSO Equine Rescue
Emergency Hotline
No
Animals Helped
Horses
At-risk equines
Services Provided
Equine rescue
Rehabilitation
Sanctuary
Veterinary care
Nutritional rehabilitation
Individualized training
Rehoming
Community education
About
LSO Equine Rescue & Sanctuary helps horses affected by neglect, abuse or abandonment. Rescued equines receive veterinary treatment, nutritional support, rehabilitation and individualized training when appropriate. Horses capable of moving into suitable homes may be rehomed, while others can receive continuing sanctuary care.
Last Verified
September 26, 2026