Rutland County Humane Society

Kt Coffin

2024-04

Went in and walked out with my cat the same day. The staff was super nice and made the process easy. I’m so lucky to have gotten the sweetest kitty from here!

Danie

2023-12

The adoption process is super simple and the staff were all so nice and helpful. Toesferatu (Mits) is settling in nicely.

August Waters

2024-02

Need help fostering my dogs, I do NOT want to get rid of them, but my landlord is making my living situation dangerous for my dogs. In order to get them to take my dogs, I have to surrender them and then I don't have the ability to get them back because I've surrendered them and they're unwilling to get the proper license in order to board dogs. Great to see you're doing all you can for the community!

MA James

2023-05

My furry children that I adopted last year, they are healthy and doing well. I couldn't have asked for better pets❤️ Jake the bunny and Monte aka Frank the spoiled cat❤️❤️

Dale Chappell

2024-04

They have VERY strict rules for adopting animals. Call ahead and make sure you qualify before driving out there. Lesson learned the hard way!

Elaine Viscido

2023-08

All of the animals awaiting adoption looked to be very well cared for. We brought this little guy home. He is a real joy.

MAL BLAINE

2024-04

Clean! Volunteers were smiling and helpful.

Sammi Brandon

2024-04

The worst place to adopt a pet. They discriminate people horribly. Will never adopt from them. The dogs are left in a tiny room with nothing. The amount of disrespect and discrimination is unreal!

Shaun Bryer

2024-02

Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Animal intake process was efficient and smooth.

WJ Patry

2019-05

What a wonderful place! I just got a dog there, and wow - what a wonderful dog! Like any rescued dog, he needs lots of love and attention and training. But who cares! He is healthy and happy, and I am happy I can give him a better life!The staff was friendly and helpful, and most importantly, the adoption process was totally hassle-free.This humane society offers extremely low-cost adoptions. I paid $199 because he was a "senior" (age six). The $199 covered all his shots and he came nutered. Additionally, that cost must go towards overhead and administrative costs of boarding him for two months. I think such adoption costs are very reasonable.Thank you for taking care of my Bobo until he found his forever-people!

Scott Brooks

2019-05

We just wanted to express our appreciation and gratitude to the RCHS and the staff there! We recently adopted "Fio" and could not be happier with him! He is part of us already, he is the meaning of gentle giant, he has playful loving personality and has brought to us pure joy and laughter in the little time we have had him. He is the center of our lives and we cherish him! Thank you so much!! Scott & Melissa brooks

June Martindale

2020-05

I enjoy adopting from the RCHS.This is my second adoption of a KittenOur first was a black kitten name TraceShe lived a good life, she passed just before Thanksgiving at age 14.I recently adopted (Bluey)Now Maverick

Koda R

2023-05

The staff is incredibly nice, and very helpful. The adoption process was quick and easy, the prices are super reasonable and they send super helpful paperwork home with you! This was the first shelter out of around 20 i applied to that got back the same day i applied and set me up an appointment. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking to adopt!

Brett Mosier

2023-12

We adopted our kitty here. Amazing staff and our kitty is great!

Chris Morris

2023-05

I had to go get my cat that someone turned in. Soo many animals needing homes. Well taken care of clean kennels and cages. Friendly staff.

HeartSong Reiki Kelly McDermott-Burns

2023-05

I love volunteering at RCHS! They are very supportive of Reiki for the animals. Great staff and exceptional care of the animals. I found my furever friend at RCHS! 😊

Lisa daniels

2023-05

Two weeks ago, my 91 year old mother adopted a cat. She was told the cat saw a vet and was healthy. When she got home, she looks at the folder they gave her and it says the cat has a respiratory illness causing sneezing, runny nose, poor appetite, etc. They never divulged this to her prior to adoption. The cat got sicker in the next 2 weeks, not eating and not voiding. My mom lives on social security, and she had to take the cat to the vet, and $960 dollars later, she learned the cat has a severe UTI, is severely malnourished (they said she weighed 8 pounds, but vet said 5 pounds), she is dehydrated and has serious dental decay. How can a humane society be so inhumane, not treating this poor cat, and allowing it to starve, and not divulging the cats true condition prior to adoption. Buyers beware! I will never adopt from them again.

Cate Stone

2022-05

We went in and found a pup we just adored they told us that she had to be fostered first do to an injury. We filled out paperwork to become her fosters. Said they would be in touch, we go back in a few days later to visit the pup and see what was going on with her and they tell us she has been adopted. We got no phone call no anything. Highly unprofessional. They also told us to fill out an application incase it didnt work out with the other people. Which we had already done with the thought she would be coming to our home. Will be looking else where from now on.

Pauline Morris

2022-05

Our newly adopted cat PEPE is already an important member of our family. He has certainly brought joy to my grandson. Thank you Rutland county humane society for saving these animals.

Donna Piper

2022-05

It was Excellent, having lawn sale! Donations! I will be going back up. Don't know if picture worked, however was trying to show you how many cars are still there after being opened for 2 1/2 hours. This will be going on all day.

Curtis Corse

2020-05

We got a kitten from the Humane Society that didn't end up working out with our family. We brought him back a few months after we took him home and were not made to feel guilty or ashamed. On the contrary, we were told that we did the right thing and were thanked for bringing him back. Friendly staff, clean facility and they're doing a job that is desperately needed.

Emily Bonvechio

2012-05

I adopted my dog from here in October of 2011. The staff was very helpful and made sure I felt no pressure. They let me take my time over the course of several visits. My pup was well cared for during his time there as were all the animals. All around positive experience.

Noah Dion

2020-05

We arrived to RCHS thinking that we were going to visit another humane society after, but it ended up being our one stop for the day. After meeting the dogs they had available, taking one out for a walk who wouldn't have worked for our situation we finally met our new Pup! Her name is Ida, she is the sweetest girl. The animals here are waiting like many others to find their furrever home. A place to be safe, happy, and healthy. If I could adopt them all I would!!!The staff at RCHS is very kind, thoughtful, and understanding. The animals waiting to be adopted there looked well kept, were not cramped, and seemed very healthy. The cats were so cute, I love cats and wanted to take them all home...The adoption process takes an hour or two, depending on how busy they are the day you go in. My advice is to arrive as they are opening, since that will give you the most time to spend with a potential new furrfriend. There's a room where the cats are kept, you can go in and socialize with them. The dogs have their own separate area, and are eager to meet you. You will fill out an application, of which you must specify if you rent or own. If you do rent, they will contact your landlord, often times on the spot. So it is best to have contacted your landlord FIRST, to give them a heads' up that RCHS will be attempting to speak with them. They must verify that you have permission to own a dog or cat in their rental property.All the animals have been spayed/neutured, unless specified otherwise. They will come UTD on shots and vaccinations. Just so folks know too, the cost is $300 for puppy adoption, $200 for adult and somewhere around $125 I think for senior dogs. The cats are less. They also had some small animals when we were there, some guinea pigs and the like.If your app is approved, you can leave with your new pet that day. We were in at 12:30 and out by 2:20. All in a perfect paw day!I wanted to say thank you to the RCHS and their excellent staff.

Tammy M Davis

2020-05

This humane society branch is EXACTLY that...HUMANE!! THIS IS NOT A KILL SHELTER! The animals are very well taken care of here until their new and forever home comes along!! They are now hauling dogs from the South up here to help the situation down there! Excellent!!

Michelle Roberts

2017-05

We adopted a very sweet puppy on 3/11/17. The unfortunate thing is our puppy was NOT a healthy puppy. One would think adopting from a Humane Society that we would be getting a healthy puppy.. NOT the case. Our puppy has had 2 different parasites and has cost us hundreds upon hundreds of dollars to treat her. She has exposed our other dog to these parasites. Be ware when adopting from the Humane Society, you think you are adopting a healthy pet when in fact you are not, at least in our case, she was 1 of 7 puppies from the same liter.

Rebecca Brinkman

2022-05

We had adopted Bruce! He is such a loveable cat! He even played with a couple of toy mouse! We absolutely love him!

kitty chataun

2023-07

Cramped space, tons of cats, staff very quick to dismiss potential adopters if you look handicapped. I won't go back.

Sarah Ellis

2023-07

Just very kind people. Animals are very well taken care of . Adoption process is easy

Marylou Poli

2022-05

Amazing organization. They do an incredible job saving all these beautiful animals, and finding the perfect forever homes for them. Thank you for all that you do!

Rhoda Butler

2021-05

10 years ago I adopted my best friend from RCHS. I will never ever forget their kindness and support when I got my Shelby. 💕