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Cats

Emergency Services
Local Vet Services
Vermont Humane Societies &
Animal Shelters
Orleans & Essex Counties
Windsor County
Animal Control Officers

Report Animal Cruelty
In the state of Vermont, there are laws in place to protect all animals. Title 13 outlines these important laws, and it’s best to understand what you are reporting to the proper authority.
Our shelter does not conduct investigations of reported cruelty, and the information on this page will help guide you to the appropriate reporting site or contact person. In many cases, if an Animal Control Officer or local police department is not listed, please contact the Vermont State Police directly at (802) 524-5993.
The Franklin County Animal Rescue Pet Food Pantry program provides temporary assistance to Franklin County residents who are having difficulty meeting the nutritional needs of their dogs or cats due to financial hardship.
We are excited to announce a change to our pantry program. To make pet food assistance more accessible and convenient, Franklin County Animal Rescue now delivers pet food directly to local community food shelves and pantries. This allows families to access pet food support closer to home while receiving other essential services.
Local food shelves interested in receiving pet food deliveries should contact us at info@fcarpets.org to schedule a delivery when their pantry is open.
We know that access to pet food is an important part of keeping pets healthy and ensuring they remain in the loving homes where they belong.
With small assistance, many pet owners are able to continue caring for their pets during difficult times. Because funding and donations are limited, this program is designed to supplement your monthly supply of pet food, not serve as the sole source of food for your pet. Participants should expect to purchase additional food as needed to meet their pets’ full nutritional needs.

