Contact us!

We are happy to assist you with your questions so please feel free to contact us.  We love to hear from you!

Gretchen Goodman - Executive Director

E-mail:         Gretchen@rchsvt.org

Phone:         (802) 483.9171

Fax:             (802) 483.6342

Gretchen is our Executive Director and has been with RCHS since July, 2004.  Gretchen has overall responsibility for all of the operations of the agency.  Please contact Gretchen if you have questions about the following:

• Policies of RCHS

• Membership

• Donations

• Fund raising

• Annual meeting

• Town reports

Jessica Danyow - Director of Operations

E-mail:         Jessica@rchsvt.org

Phone:         (802) 483.9171 or

                   (802) 483.6700

Fax:             (802) 483.6342

Jessica is our Director of Operations and has been with RCHS since July, 2003.  Jessica is responsible for all shelter operations and programs and for the development of community based programs that will advance the mission of RCHS and for community matters pertaining to animal welfare, and municipal animal care and control.  Please contact Jessica if you have questions about the following:

• Shelter operations & programs

• Animal behavior programs

• Feral cat programs

• Community-based animal welfare programs

• Shelter statistics

• Population control programs

• Municipal animal care and control issues

• Abuse and neglect concerns

• Shelter tours

• Foster care program

Beth Shapcott - Office Manager

E-mail:         Beth@rchsvt.org

Phone:         (802) 483.9171

Fax:             (802) 483.6342

Beth is our Office Manager and has been with RCHS since September, 2004.  Beth makes sure our business office runs smoothly and efficiently.  Please contact Beth if you have questions about the following:

• FourPaws flyer

• Dog banks

• Volunteering at RCHS

• The RCHS Pet Calendar

• Mailing list

Beth Saradarian - Director of Outreach and Special Events

E-mail:         Shelterbeth@rchsvt.org

Phone:         (802) 483.9171

Fax:             (802) 483.6342

Beth is our Director of Outreach and Special Events and has been with RCHS since August, 2004.  Beth is responsible for communicating RCHS programs and initiatives to our community.  Please contact Beth if you have questions about the following:

• Public Relations

• Events

• Website

• Humane Education

Susan Smith - Adoption Center Coordinator

E-mail:         Adoptions@rchsvt.org

Phone:         (802) 483.6700

Fax:             (802) 483.6342

Sue is our Adoption Center Coordinator in the shelter and has been with us since June, 2006.  Sue is responsible for providing RCHS callers and visitors with an initial point-of-contact and for facilitating the administrative work associated with the operation of the animal shelter.  Please contact Sue if you have questions about the following:

• The adoption process

• Animals available for adoption

• Lost & found animals

• Senior to senior program

• Matchmaking

• The animal surrender process

• VT Spay Neuter Incentive Program (VSNIP)

• Trap Loan

• Dog obedience classes

• Breed rescue referrals

Board of Directors:

We have a 12-person volunteer Board of Directors who, with our Executive Director, create policies, fund raise and provide guidance and direction for RCHS.

• Phyllis McCoy-Jacien - President

• Linda Dukeshire - co Vice President

• Mei Mei Brown - co Vice President

• Sally Timmons - Secretary

• Amanda Gearwar - Treasurer

• Bill Burke

• Mike Carr

• Christi Koch

• Rob Macpherson, DVM

• Mike Roberts

• Joyce Sawyer

• Dave Yendell

Rutland County Humane Society
765 Stevens Road, Pittsford, VT  05763
Shelter:  (802) 483.6700 Business Office:  (802) 483.9171
Shelter Hours:  Wednesday - Sunday:  12-5 pm,
Monday & Tuesday:  Closed