Central Vermont Humane Society

06/20/2026

Today marks 2 weeks since Walk for Animals was held on the State House Lawn and we are still beaming with joy with how successful this year’s event was — and that’s all thanks to YOU! 😁 The current fundraising total is up to $83,250.30, and donations continue to trickle in through the mail. We can’t thank everyone enough who rallied together to make this achievement possible. Thank you to our nearly fifty sponsors, dozens of fundraisers and donors, volunteers, and our Master of Ceremonies, Wasilenko and Sakaniwa of ABC 22/FOX 44 for helping to make this year’s Walk a true celebration. These funds will provide hundreds of animals the care they need to heal, preparing them for new, loving homes.

🐾 We hope you enjoy this recap video highlighting all the fur-tastic fun we had at the Walk, recognizing our Top Fundraisers, Dog Contest winners, and all of our generous sponsors!

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06/19/2026

We took a short break from our 🐾Furry Feature Friday video series and are ecstatic to be back, putting the spotlight on Indiana Jones, a young, fun-lovin' boy! This guy is looking for an experienced and active adopter to take him home. He's a wonderful boy who is eager to please - he's a dog you could have a lot of fun with, learning new skills and games! Indiana Jones would feel his best in a home with no other pets. To learn more about him, visit https://centralvermonthumane.org/adopt/detail/?id=60977504-Indiana%20Jones

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06/18/2026

Time is running out for Father’s Day e-cards! ⏰

Still haven’t found the perfect gift for the Dad in your life? Don’t panic, we have a meaningful option for you this Father’s Day and it only takes a few clicks of a button!

No need to leave the comfort of your own home, purchase a CVHS e-card right now. 👉 https://centralvermonthumane.org/fathers-day-e-card/
This e-card is designed for all dads, not just human-dads or pet-dads. No matter who your recipient is, they are sure to appreciate this impactful gift.

Both you and Dad will smile knowing that this gift helps a shelter animal receive the care they need to be ready for adoption into a loving home.

**The submission deadline for e-cards is Friday, June 19th at 12pm. Since Father’s Day is Sunday, June 21st, all e-cards will be sent on Friday, June 19th.**

06/17/2026

🐱 Celebrate a special Dad in your life! 🐶

With a CVHS e-card and personal message, you can help an animal in need and show Dad your appreciation at the same time. It’s a unique token that will touch Dad’s heart and change the lives of shelter pets!

This e-card is designed for ALL dads, not just human-dads or pet-dads. No matter who your recipient is, surprise them with a meaningful gift that speaks volumes.

Father’s Day e-cards are a minimum donation of $10, but you can choose any donation amount. All you have to do is fill in the required information and include a personalized note!

100% of the proceeds will help shelter pets receive the vital care they need to heal, giving them a second chance for a happy, healthy life.

You can even show Dad how his gift is changing the life of a shelter pet! Cover one of these services in his honor:

🐾 $10 provides formula for a motherless, newborn kitten

🐾 $25 fills bowls with nourishing meals for 1 week

🐾 $50 facilitates vital vaccines and preventive medicine for dogs and cats

🐾 $75 helps cover spay/neuter procedures to lower the number of homeless animals in our community

🐾 $100 supports pain-relieving surgeries like dentals and orthopedic repairs

Visit our website to learn more! 👉 https://centralvermonthumane.org/fathers-day-e-card/

Since Father’s Day is Sunday, June 21st, all e-cards will be sent on Friday, June 19th. The submission deadline for e-cards is Friday, June 19th at 12 pm.

06/17/2026

Indiana Jones is in the spotlight! Thank you to our friends at Onion River Animal Hospital for sharing Indiana Jones this week. 🐶

Indiana Jones seeks an experienced dog adopter to take him home. This juvenile boy shows many of what we would call "herding" behaviors. In his prior home, he would be nippy with the children of the household, herd them around, and even take their shoes off their feet! We have been channeling his herding desires into more appropriate pastimes, such as using a herding ball in our yards.

He has no prior experience with felines, but with his neediness to want to herd, should go to a cat free home. In his prior home, he did fine with another canine friend but we have not tried him with another CVHS canine yet.

He can be a little cautious meeting new humans, so his meeting with potential adopters might take a couple visits before everyone is comfortable.

🐾 Interested in adopted Indiana Jones? Visit our website to read his full profile, here https://centralvermonthumane.org/adopt/detail/?id=60977504-Indiana%20Jones and talk with a CVHS adoption counselor!

06/12/2026

Need to get a leash on your Father’s Day plans? Let Dad know how much he means to you and help a needy shelter animal in his honor at the same time with a CVHS e-card! 🐾

This e-card is designed for all dads, not just human-dads or pet-dads. No matter who your recipient is, speak to their heart with a personal gift.

Father’s Day e-cards are a minimum donation of $10, but you can choose any donation amount. All you have to do is fill in the required information and include a personalized note!

100% of the proceeds go directly towards helping shelter pets receive the care they need to be ready for new, loving homes.

To learn more, visit https://centralvermonthumane.org/fathers-day-e-card/

**Since Father’s Day is Sunday, June 21st, all e-cards will be sent on Friday, June 19th. The submission deadline for e-cards is Friday, June 19th at 12pm.**

06/11/2026

Sometimes all it takes is a few shares - Thank you to our friends at NorthCountry Federal Credit Union for helping to put the spotlight on adorable duo, Biscotti and Frappe! 🐾

These sweet littermates have been together their whole lives and are now looking for a loving home they can share. They’re an affectionate pair who love head bumps, cozy naps, and curling up with their people.

They’ve lived as the only pets in their home but may do well with a slow introduction to other respectful animals. They’ve also done great with kids and would make wonderful companions for the right family.

If you’re looking to add a little extra love (and a lot of purring) to your home, check out their profiles, here:

🐱 Biscotti - https://centralvermonthumane.org/adopt/detail/?id=61070765-Biscotti

🐱 Frappe - https://centralvermonthumane.org/adopt/detail/?id=61057803-Frappe

Meet Central Vermont Humane Society’s Pets of the Week: Biscotti & Frappe 🐾
These sweet littermates have been together their whole lives and are now looking for a loving home they can share. They’re an affectionate pair who love head bumps, cozy naps, and curling up with their people.
They’ve lived as the only pets in their home but may do well with a slow introduction to other respectful animals. They’ve also done great with kids and would make wonderful companions for the right family.
If you’re looking to add a little extra love (and a lot of purring) to your home, check out Biscotti and Frappe's profile here: https://hubs.li/Q04l2Mky0

06/10/2026

Special shout-out to our Walk for Animals Tail Wagger Sponsor, Servpro Team Paul, for creating this fun video that encompasses just how much fun the event was last Saturday. It was a real treat to watch!

If you have photos from the event, drop them in the comments section. We'd love to see them! 😸

06/10/2026

Our really fun and smart puppy, Budderball, has found his new home!!

06/08/2026

🐶🐱In its 34th year, Walk for Animals still proves to be one of our most anticipated events of the year! Despite the early morning rain showers, so many of our friends and community partners came together to help make this year’s event a smashing success. Endless smiles and wagging tails were seen all around with guests visiting vendors, participating in all of the fur-tastic activities, and parading through downtown Montpelier to show off our collective love for our furry friends.

Event MCs, or as we like to call them, Meow-ster’s of Ceremonies, Meteorologist Alex Wasilenko Journalist/Reporter Lily Sakaniwa - Abc 22/Fox 44 of Abc 22/Fox 44, My Champlain Valley News carried the event with their captivating personalities and loved up on every pet that crossed their path.

Thank you to everyone who came together for this crucial fundraising event. To our incredible peer-to-peer fundraisers, donors, event sponsors, volunteers, and board members, your hard work and efforts made it possible for us to not only meet our $80,000 fundraising goal, but exceeded it, raising a total of $81,997.55! These funds will provide safe shelter and medical care to hundreds of needy animals who turn to CVHS for help this year.

We’d also like to express our thanks to Hannaford Supermarkets, Candy Co., Inc, and CVHS volunteer, Wendy Knapp for donating all of the refreshments for the event. Along with Sean from North Branch Tech Services and Preya Holland for taking such wonderful photos!

We are grateful for each and every one of you who made this possible. Thank you! 🥰

Congratulations to our Pet Contest Winners! 📣

Costume Contest - Prince Scarlet, accompanied by her human companion Arianna

Trick Contest – Lucy, with “Up”, accompanied by her human companion Clover

Congratulations, and thank you to our Top Fundraisers! 📣

🐾 Top Adult Fundraisers:
1st – Pamela Perry
2nd – Susan Day
3rd – Lolly Cochran

🐾 Top Child Fundraisers:
1st – Viva Cleland
2nd – Ariana Chenette
3rd – N/A

🐾 Top Fundraising Team:
Vermont Disaster Animal Response Team - Northeast