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
Green Mtn Pug Rescue
Dog rescues and shelters in Vermont
Second Chance Animal Center
Windham County Humane Society
Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society
Rutland County Humane Society
Springfield Humane Society
Homeward Bound, Addison County's Humane Society
Central Vermont Humane Society
North Country Animal League
Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Society
Riverside Animal Rescue
Franklin County Animal Rescue
Arnolds Rescue Center
Little Red Barn Farm Sanctuary
Vermont English Bulldog Rescue
VINE Sanctuary
The Merrymac Farm Sanctuary
WLCR
Kinder Way Berry Farm and Sanctuary
Francis of Assisi Society for Animals
Green Mtn Pug Rescue
Brown Dog Farm
Justice for Dogs
Green Mountain State Wolfdog Refuge
Heidi's Haven Rescue
Willow Creek Ranch Animal Sanctuary and Rescue
green mountain maine coons
Almost Home Dog Rescue And Rehab
Finally Home Animal Sanctuary
Friends for Life Dog Rescue
Flora’s Ragdoll Kittens. Vermont
Memple Ridge Farm
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.
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.