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Dog rescues and shelters in Vermont

Places to adopt a dog in Vermont (VT), with phone, website and public reviews

31places to adopt
16shelters
15rescue groups

There are 31 dog rescues and animal shelters in Vermont with a public listing: 16 shelters and 15 rescue groups. The list below starts with the ones that have the most and best public reviews, and the map shows all of them.

Rescues and shelters come from public business listings. We do not run adoptions and nobody pays to appear. Call first: hours and available dogs change every day.

Breed rescues in Vermont

1

Vermont English Bulldog Rescue

Williston, VT · Animal shelter · English Bulldog
3.880 reviews
2

Green Mtn Pug Rescue

Mendon, VT · Rescue group · Pug
4.88 reviews

Dog rescues and shelters in Vermont

14

Vermont English Bulldog Rescue

Williston, VT · Animal shelter · English Bulldog
3.880 reviews
17

WLCR

North Ferrisburgh, VT · Rescue group
4.327 reviews
18

Kinder Way Berry Farm and Sanctuary

West Pawlet, VT · Rescue group
4.817 reviews
19

Francis of Assisi Society for Animals

Bennington, VT · Rescue group
4.611 reviews
20

Green Mtn Pug Rescue

Mendon, VT · Rescue group · Pug
4.88 reviews
21

Brown Dog Farm

South Strafford, VT · Rescue group
5.06 reviews
23

Green Mountain State Wolfdog Refuge

Londonderry, VT · Rescue group
4.76 reviews

Looking for a specific breed?

Shelters and rescues in Vermont take in dogs of every breed. If you want a puppy of one breed, we also list 52 dog breeders in Vermont.

Dog breeders in Vermont

Questions

How many dog rescues are there in Vermont?

We list 31 places to adopt a dog in Vermont: 16 animal shelters and 15 rescue groups, of which 2 work with a single breed.

How much does it cost to adopt a dog in Vermont?

Each shelter or rescue sets its own adoption fee, usually far below the price of a puppy from a breeder, and it normally covers vaccines, a microchip and spaying or neutering. Ask what the fee includes when you call.

Are there breed rescues in Vermont?

Yes: Vermont English Bulldog Rescue and Green Mtn Pug Rescue. General shelters also take in purebred dogs, so ask them about the breed you want.