About Us
“Our mission is to ensure the safety and well-being of animals and enhance the relationship between individuals and pets through adoption, education, advocacy, compassion, and promotion of animal welfare. ”
A Strategic Vision for Today & Tomorrow
Windham County Humane Society is creating a vibrant, community-centric organization that, through various programs and services, engages the community in its work of promoting the welfare of companion animals.
While our immediate service area is Windham County, we recognize the incredible value of partnering with other organizations within and outside our county to form a strong safety net for needy animals. We strive to help pets and pet owners in need whenever we can.
Both inside and outside our shelter walls we are committed to these “Five Freedoms” for animals:
Freedom from hunger and thirst
Freedom from discomfort
Freedom from pain, injury, and disease
Freedom to express normal behavior
Freedom from fear and distress
Through our efforts, we aspire to:
End animal suffering and abandonment
Increase the capacity of residents to care for their animals
Cultivate a sense of community ownership in, awareness of, and advocacy for animal welfare issues
Animal Welfare and National Partners
WCHS collaborates with the broader animal welfare community to accomplish our goals. By working together, we improve the accessibility of services for the entire community. Our partners include, but are not limited to, the organizations listed below:
ASPCA
Best Friends (No More Homeless Pets Partner)
Central Vermont Humane Society
Hills Science Diet
Homeward Bound Addison County’s Humane Society
HSUS
Humane Society of Chittenden County
Shelter Animals Count
Second Chance Animal Shelter and Wellness Clinic
St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center
Spay ASAP