The Rutland County Humane Society accepts all owned domestic animals who are surrendered to us by residents of Rutland County without fee or discrimination based on potential adoptability. We also accept stray domestic animals that are brought to us by... Read More

There's nothing cuter than kittens or puppies... until it's time to find homes for them. The RCHS's newest overpopulation prevention program is simple and free: If you're a Rutland County resident, you can bring your mom cat or dog and her kittens or puppies to us at no charge. In exchange, the Humane Society will "Spay the Mom" and give her a rabies vaccination and return her to you at no cost. The kittens and puppies will be adopted into loving new homes after being spayed and neutered. For those residents who are able, we will ask for a donation to cover the cost of the rabies vaccine. Read More

Our Spay Neuter Assistance Program assists people who are caring for stray, feral and other loosely owned cats in Rutland County.  We will be holding spay/neuter clinics in targeted areas of the county for these cats.  We will also be... Read More

The RCHS promotes the adoption of senior animals by senior citizens so that both may benefit from the rewards of the human-animal bond. Any animal at the RCHS who is 5years or older may be adopted by any senior citizen 55 years or older (yes, we will card you!) free-of-charge. Read More

Brandon FCAP is a partnership of the Rutland County Humane Society and the community of Brandon. FCAP is an all-volunteer group that practices Trap-Neuter-Return in Brandon to humanely reduce the number of stray and feral cats. For more information on FCAP, please call 483-6700. Read More

The RCHS operates an Adoption Center that is open from Wednesday 12 – 7 and Thursday – Saturday 12 – 5..  At any given time, animals for adoption include dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, and birds.  Our adoption process is simple... Read More

The RCHS is a source of information for many questions regarding animal care, welfare, and behavior.  If we can’t help you, we should be able to refer you to an appropriate source of information.  Please call 483-6700 with your question... Read More

The bond between a family and pet is unique to each situation, taking time and thoughtful selection. Because of this, RCHS does not support the practice of giving animals as surprise gifts and will not adopt an animal out as... Read More