Homeward Bound, Addison County’s Humane Society, is a private and independent 501(c)(3) open admission shelter dedicated to protecting the well being of homeless, abandoned and abused/neglected animals.
We serve an average of 950 animals per year, including those who enter the shelter and those who receive services in the community.
Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.
236 Boardman Street
Middlebury, VT 05753
Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.
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Additional adoption info
Adopting an animal is an exciting and important step for you and your family! Here is a brief outline of what to expect.
1. Come to our shelter and visit with the animals... come as many times as you like... you'll know when you've met "the one!"
2. Meet with an adoption counselor who will work with you to see if the animal you want can fit into your lifestyle, preferences, desires and expectations or if another would be a better match!
3. Complete the adoption paperwork and counseling session (this may take up to 45 minutes, so please be prepared to spend this time with an Adoption Counselor). You may also complete the adoption application online prior to coming to the shelter! Please note the application is an expression of interest and does guarantee animal placement.
4. Take your new best friend home!!
Adoption application
https://www.homewardboundanimals.org/animals-adoption/how-to-adopt/
PO Box 100,
Bridgewater,
VT
05034
510 Arthur Rd,
PO Box 686,
Peru,
NY
12972
Middlebury, VT 05753
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