Blessing of the Animals

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In honor of the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals, please join RCHS for the Blessing of the Animals. It will be held at the shelter on Stevens Road in Pittsford on Sunday, October...

12th Annual Golf Tournament

Dog Golfing

A great day of golf can have lasting benefits to the animals in our care. Enjoy a day on the course, compete for prizes and enjoy an after golf banquet. To register or become a sponsor please contact the RCHS...

Dock Diving at the Lakehouse Pub & Grille

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Does your dog like to dock dive? Do you enjoy watching the dock diving excitement? If so, mark your calendars for a splashing good time! The Lake House Pub and Grille in Bomoseen is hosting the fourth annual flying dog dock...

Duck Derby

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We are moving our Duck Derby back to the Pittsford Recreation Area this year for our annual fund raising event. Come on down and cheer on your ducks! There is no admission fee and dogs on leash are welcome to...

RCHS Dog Days of Summer Pool Party

Pool Party

Let your favorite pooch enjoy the end of summer with a dip in the pool! On Sunday, August 26 from 1 – 3 pm at White’s Pool (at the end of Avenue B in Rutland) the Rutland County Humane Society...

April Showers Bring May “Meowers” at RCHS!

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This April and May enjoy the warmth of Spring with a new adult kitty! The Rutland County Humane Society’s (RCHS) flowering feline frenzy is underway! Every Thursday during the months of April and May bring in an item from our...

RCHS Yard Sale!

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RCHS is holding a yard sale to raise money for the homeless animals in Rutland County. Join the fun, find a treasure and help raise money for the animals and programs at RCHS. There will also be a bake sale...

Winter Fuel Raffle Winners!

Winter Fuel Raffle

The drawing for the winners of our Winter Fuel Raffle was held on Tuesday, March 20 and the winners are….Ella Schlagel (1st place), Joan Sibley (2nd place), Frances Patten (3rd place) and Scott Adams & Betty Spooner (4th place)!  Our thanks to those who donated their prizes...

New Shelter Hours!

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The RCHS Shelter hours have changed for the Spring and Summer!  We are now open Wednesday and Thursday from 12 – 7 pm, Friday and Saturday from 12 – 5 pm and Sunday from 1 – 3 pm (for visiting...

RCHS Open House!

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Would you like to learn more about how the Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) operates? Are you interested in becoming a volunteer at RCHS? Would you like to learn more about the community and shelter programs RCHS has to offer?...