Central Vermont Humane Society

06/06/2026

🐱 Our biggest fundraising event of the year is FINALLY here! 🐶
Join us on the State House Lawn today starting at 9:30 am for our annual Walk for Animals celebration. This is a free event filled with fur-tastic fun for all! Visit with our many vendors for information about local businesses and free giveaways. Have your pet create their own masterpiece at our Dog Art Station or test their brain at our Enrichment Booth. Bring something home for your furry friends by making a pet bandana or cat toy with the help of our amazing volunteers. Show off your love for animals by parading through downtown Montpelier with the group and enjoy some tasty refreshments when you return. There is SO much happening at our Walk for Animals this year - this is one you won't want to miss!!

Move your paws on down to the State House Lawn, event runs from 9:30am - 12pm. Learn more about the event, here https://secure.qgiv.com/event/2026cvhswalkforanimals/

**Event is rain or shine**

06/06/2026

🐾Almost Time to Unleash the Fun! 🐾
Walk for Animals is tomorrow and we’re so excited to see all of our friends for this big celebration on the State House Lawn, including our special guests, Meteorologist, Alex Wasilenko and MMJ/Reporter, Lily Sakaniwa from Local 22 and Local 44 News (mychamplainvalley.com) who are our event Emcees!

Each year we try to make this event bigger and better for your enjoyment - here’s a sneak peek of all the paws-itively fun activities that you can look forward to at the Walk starting at 9:30am (rain or shine)… Because remember, the Walk for Animals is so much more than a Walk!

🐾 Dog Contests - Does your pet like to get dressed up and show off how cute they are? Have them come dressed up in their best outfit (or bring it with you for them to change into) to participate in our Dog Costume Contest at 10am. One lucky winner will receive a drool-worthy prize and claim the title of “Best Costume.”

Need some inspiration? Take a look at past Pet Contest photos on our page to get those creative juices flowing. You can even dress up with your pet!

How about tricks? Can your pet sit on command… give paw…or rollover? Or how about a special trick that you have been practicing and can’t wait to show off? Sign them up for the Dog Trick Contest at 11:15am and flaunt your pet’s amazing talents. Like the Costume contest, one winner will be announced, claiming “Best Trick” and will also receive a tail waggin’ prize!

Visit the Info Booth when you arrive to complete contest form(s).

🐾 Vendors - We have a lot of good ones this year! The majority of our vendors are Walk sponsors and we are so grateful that on top of their funding support, they’re joining the festivities. Here’s the list of event sponsors you can look forward to seeing at the event on Saturday: 802 Cars; NorthCountry Federal Credit Union; Onion River Animal Hospital; One Stop Country Pet Supply; Burlington Emergency & Veterinary Specialists; Passumpsic Bank, Servpro of Barre, Montpelier, Maple Capital Management, and Coldwell Banker Classic Properties.

Also joining us is Vermont Disaster Animal Response Team – Northeast who will handing out important information for pet parents.

Be sure to visit with all of our great vendors, learn about their local businesses and connection with CVHS, and enjoy their free giveaways!

🐾 More Family-friendly & Pet-Friendly Activities - We have LOTS of activities for you to enjoy this year:

- Ask a Veterinary Professional
- Create a Cat Toy and/or Pet Bandana
- Dog Art Project (Your pet can create their own masterpiece!)
- Face Painting
- Gentle 1-mile Walk (optional!)
- Meow-sical Chairs
- Pet Trivia
- Spread the Love of Animals (bring a small printed photo of your pet(s) to participate)
- Story Time with the Kellogg Hubbard Library
- And more!

🐾 Award Ceremony - CVHS is incredibly grateful for our sponsors, donors, and fundraisers! A short Award Ceremony will conclude the event where the top fundraisers in each category are announced: Top 3 Adult, Top 3 Child, and Top Fundraising Team.

*Check/cash donations need to be postmarked by May 29 and online donations need to be submitted by 5 pm, June 5 to be considered for prizes. No money can be collected in-person at the event.

To learn more about Walk for Animals, visit https://secure.qgiv.com/event/2026cvhswalkforanimals/

👉THIS EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE!👈
There is a chance of scattered showers throughout the day. We encourage guests to bring a raincoat, poncho, or umbrella just in case.

06/04/2026

Your furry friend could win an awesome prize at Walk for Animals this Saturday!

Is your pet a true fur-shionista? Bring them to the Walk in their favorite look (or bring the outfit with you to change at the event) to participate in our Pet Costume Contest* at 10:00 AM. The contestant that rocks the runway like no other will be earn the title of “Best Costume” and receive a drool-worthy prize bag from One Stop Country Pet Supply!

Struggling to find the perfect outfit? Take a look at past Pet Contest photos to help brainstorm. Attending with two pets this year? Dress as a dynamic duo like Mario and Luigi or ketchup and mustard. You can even join in the fun and dress up to match your pet! Visit Pinterest for inspiration.

Does your pet love to do tricks? Can your pet sit, roll over, or even bark on command? Got a unique trick that’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser? Sign up for the Trick Contest at 11:15 AM and show off your pet’s spectacular skills. The contestant whose talent takes the cake will also receive a tail-wagging prize bag from One Stop Country Pet Supply!

Visit our Info Booth at Walk for Animals on Saturday, June 6th to complete contestant forms to participate.

*Not all dogs like to wear outfits. For the comfortability of your pet, please only participate if your pet enjoys it.

06/04/2026

Thank you to our friends at NorthCountry Federal Credit Union for sharing Cantalope as their Pet of the Week! 😻

Cantalope is a bashful boy who will do best in a calm and quiet home with someone willing to be patient with him as he adjusts to his new environment. Every day, he comes out of his shell more, and
seeks attention from staff and volunteers in his colony room who spend time getting to know him. He has experience living with other felines and is doing well here with his feline roommates in his colony room. He does not have any experience with canines and children that we are aware of so due to his shyer personality no over-exuberant canines or young children in his next adventure please.

🐾 If you think Cantalope is the right match for you, visit https://centralvermonthumane.org/adopt/detail/?id=61022195-Cantaloupe and talk with a CVHS Adoption Counselor.

Central Vermont Humane Society's pet of the week this week is very sweet🍈Meet Cantalope! This shy kitty will thrive in a calm and quiet setting where he has plenty of time to adjust. He has lived with other cats before and is okay with them now. He does not have any experience with canines and children, so due to his shyer personality no over-exuberant canines or young children should join him on his next adventure.

Check out his profile here: https://hubs.li/Q04k2LWL0

06/04/2026

As we patiently wait for the big event on Saturday, we'd like to express our thanks to rbTechnologies, LLC for their rooted support, sponsoring our Walk for Animals at the Furever Friend level for the last seven years. Their continued support makes a real difference for all of the shelter pets at CVHS, making it possible for hundreds of animals to get a second chance. We are so grateful for their friendship!

It’s all thanks to generous businesses like rbTechnologies, LLC that allows CVHS to go the extra mile for animals like Indiana Jones! Indiana, while looking for his next adventure, seeks a homebody, not a world traveler. He needs a home that can provide lots of outlets for his high energy, and continue working with him with positive reinforcement training. We have been channeling Indiana’s herding desires into more appropriate pastimes, such as using a herding ball in our yards.

🐾 Interested in adopting Indiana Jones? Visit https://centralvermonthumane.org/adopt/detail/?id=60977504-Indiana%20Jones to learn more about him!

🐾 To learn more about our Walk for Animals and how you can get involved, visit https://centralvermonthumane.org/walk-for-animals-2026/

06/02/2026

Since announcing our $7,500 Matching Gift Challenge for the Walk for Animals on Saturday, so many of you rose to the occasion. In just 4 days, we raised $4,194.85.* Wow! Thank you so much to everyone who took advantage of this exciting opportunity to double your impact.

We have $3,305.15* to go until we meet this crucial challenge and only have until 5pm, Friday, June 5th to get there. Now is the time to give and help twice as many animals get a second chance to live a happy, healthy life in a loving home.

Help twice as many animals at https://secure.qgiv.com/event/2026cvhswalkforanimals/donate.

*Numbers accurate as of 8:15am 6/2/2026.

Did Scout catch your eye? He is available for adoption! Read his profile at https://centralvermonthumane.org/adopt/detail/?id=61057086-Scout to see if he is a good match for you, then talk with a CVHS Adoption Counselor.

06/01/2026

CVHS is proud to announce our Walk for Animals 2026 MCs: Meteorologist Alex Wasilenko and Multi Media Journalist/Reporter Lily Sakaniwa - Abc 22/Fox 44 (mychamplainvalley.com)!

Alex and Lily often partner with us for their Forever Home segment, which highlights adoptable shelter pets across the state of Vermont each Tuesday. Their love for pets shines through them, so we know without a doubt that Alex and Lily will bring the paw-ty energy to a whole new level!

Be sure to join us at the State House Lawn on Saturday, June 6th at 9:30 AM for Walk for Animals – a family-friendly and pet-friendly event you won’t forget!

05/31/2026

Happy Tail Update from Strawberry Shortcake's Adopters! 🥰🐾

"Strawberry Shortcake is doing wonderful in her new home with her new family! She did hide on us for a few hours, but we were reassured she would come out of her hiding spot… and she did! “Berry” has acclimated to the kids, and she is very, very sweet. Thank you so much for matching us with her."

05/30/2026

When shelter pets need help, our community shows up in various ways. We couldn’t be more grateful for all the support we have received since announcing this year’s Walk for Animals - to our event sponsors, fundraisers, and individual donors - thank you! You have helped us achieve 80% of our $80,000 goal.

With just one week to go until the celebratory event on June 6th, we still need to raise $15,549.05…

Recognizing this considerable sum ahead of us, two generous donors, who wish to remain anonymous, have stepped up to create a $7,500 Matching Gift Challenge to help us meet our much-needed Walk goal! Hoping to inspire others to give, EVERY Walk donation will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $7,500.

That means your $25 donation turns into $50, $100 donation turns into $200, and so on. Take advantage of this special opportunity to double your impact on shelter pets and be a part of something monumental!

Double your Walk donation at https://secure.qgiv.com/event/2026cvhswalkforanimals/donate.

Learn more about Walk for Animals at https://secure.qgiv.com/event/2026cvhswalkforanimals/.

Statistics are accurate as of 4:30 PM on May 29, 2026.

05/29/2026

Happy Furry Feature Friday! 🐾 Today we're putting the spotlight on Ozzy, an adorable 7-month-old puppy who is looking for a stable place to call his own! He can be a cautious canine in new situations, but he's gaining confidence with us as he learns all new things are not scary. He has lived with young children, cats, and dogs of all sizes and playstyles. To learn more about him visit https://centralvermonthumane.org/adopt/detail/?id=61036207-Ozzy

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