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Franklin County Animal Rescue

Animal shelter in Saint Albans, VT

Franklin County Animal Rescue (f.k.a. Franklin County Humane Society) promotes the health, welfare and humane treatment of animals in Northwestern Vermont by providing temporary shelter for them with the ultimate goal of finding them good, permanent homes within the community.

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30 Sunset Meadow
Saint Albans, VT 05478
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30 Sunset Meadow

Saint Albans, VT 05478

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Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Franklin County Animal Rescue

We'll also keep you updated on Eastwood's adoption status with email updates.
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Eastwood

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs
Saint Albans, VT
We'll also keep you updated on Bandit's adoption status with email updates.
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Bandit

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs
Saint Albans, VT
We'll also keep you updated on Mustache's adoption status with email updates.
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Mustache

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr
Saint Albans, VT
We'll also keep you updated on Harbard's adoption status with email updates.
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Harbard

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 yrs
Saint Albans, VT
We'll also keep you updated on Clarence's adoption status with email updates.
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Clarence

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr
Saint Albans, VT
We'll also keep you updated on Superior's adoption status with email updates.
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Superior

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 7 mos
Saint Albans, VT
We'll also keep you updated on Juniper's adoption status with email updates.
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Juniper

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 1 yr
Saint Albans, VT
We'll also keep you updated on Toesy's adoption status with email updates.
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Toesy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 mos
Saint Albans, VT

Shelter FAQs

We serve the strays and homeless pets of Franklin County Vermont, but adopt out to all!

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Meet the Pet

Additional adoption info

Due to Covid our office staff hours in shelter are limited, however they are eager to help from home. We have an online adoption questionnaire to match you with your new best friend and to make the time you are in the shelter more about making that first connect than paperwork!

*To be the primary caretaker of this animal and will not sell, adopt or give said animal to another party, I will notify FCAR if the animal becomes lost or stolen or if my contact information/ address changes.
*To provide, at my own expense: adequate food, water, shelter, medical care, exercise, licensing and vaccinations in accordance with Vermont state laws.
*To not allow the animal outdoors without proper supervision, leash or harness and will adhere to all Vermont State Laws.
*To care for my new pet in a humane and patient manner and notify FCAR, or my veterinarian, immediately for guidance if my pet is showing issues of any kind.
*I understand all adoptions are final and that there are no refunds.
*To do my due diligence to work through any issues. If it becomes necessary to return the animal I will immediately notify FCAR. I understand I must make an appointment and pay a surrender fee. Only adoptable animals will be considered returnable.
*To not use my pet for experimentation purposes or as a guard animal.

Feline adoptions include:
-In house before adoption to make your new best friend is happy and healthy: Spay/neuter, Health exam, Mirco chip, FIV testing, Leukemia testing, De-worming, Vaccinations up to age and time here (Distemper & Rabies), Flea & tick treatment topical, and a Nail trim.
- They will go home with a VVMA Complimentary Physical Exam with any participating Vet, Coupons for food and supplies, Pet profile & medical history booklet.
Seniors: $30.00 Adults: $100.00 Kittens: $175.00

Canine adoptions include:
-In house before adoption to make your new best friend is happy and healthy: Spay/neuter, Health exam, Mirco chip, Heartworm testing, De-worming, Vaccinations up to age and time here (Distemper, Bordetella, & Rabies), Flea & tick treatment topical, and a Nail trim.
- They will go home with a VVMA Complimentary Physical Exam with any participating Vet, Coupons for food and supplies, Pet profile & medical history booklet.
Seniors (breed can change age) $100 Adults $195 Small Breed $250
Youth (6 mon- 1 yr) $325 Puppies (-5 months) $400

Adoption application

https://us10a.sheltermanager.com/service?account=rz1556&method=online_form_html&formid=6

Pets at shelters & rescues near Franklin County Animal Rescue

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We'll also keep you updated on Butch's adoption status with email updates.
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Butch

Boxer/Labrador Retriever

Female Adult
Waitsfield, VT
We'll also keep you updated on Nutmeg's adoption status with email updates.
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Nutmeg

Mixed Breed (Small)

Female, Adult
Montpelier, VT
We'll also keep you updated on Lora's adoption status with email updates.
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Lora

Chihuahua

Female, 2 mos
Burlington, VT
We'll also keep you updated on Baxter's adoption status with email updates.
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Baxter

Labrador Retriever

Male, Young
Jay, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Ace's adoption status with email updates.
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Ace

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult
Shelburne, VT
We'll also keep you updated on Winnie Lou Lou's adoption status with email updates.
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Winnie Lou Lou

Border Collie/Labrador Retriever

Male, Puppy
Plattsburgh, NY

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