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Rutland County Humane Society

Animal shelter in Pittsford, VT

The Rutland County Humane Society is dedicated to advocating for and working towards a responsible and humane community. RCHS provides shelter and adoption opportunities for pets who are homeless and promotes animal welfare through community programs that benefit both animals and people.

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Email adoptions@rchsvt.org
Phone (802) 483-6700
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Address
765 Stevens Road
Pittsford, VT 05763
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765 Stevens Road

Pittsford, VT 05763

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Adoptable pets at Rutland County Humane Society

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China

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 6 mos
Pittsford, VT
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Dottie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs
Pittsford, VT
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Cashew

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 yrs
Pittsford, VT
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May

Akita/American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 8 mos
Pittsford, VT
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Yoshi

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs
Pittsford, VT
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Lenny

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 10 yrs
Pittsford, VT
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Shelter FAQs

We take in animals from Rutland County, Vermont.

Additional adoption info

The adoption process at the Rutland County Humane Society generally involves the following:
- complete a questionnaire
- talk with shelter staff to assure that the animal you have chosen to adopt is a good match for your family
- for home owners - show proof of home ownership (i.e. a utility bill or mortgage stub)
- for renters – the name and phone number of landlord to confirm that the animal you wish to adopt is allowed in your rental unit.
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Adoption application

https://rchsvt.org/adopt/find-your-new-best-friend/

https://rchsvt.org/ways-to-give/donate/

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Bernice

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Steele

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Male, 1 yr 9 mos
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Kaylie

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Female, Adult
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COURTESY POST

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Female, Young
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Brownie

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female 5 mos
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