Adopt a Pet

The goal of our adoption program is to match our animals with loving, responsible, lifelong homes.  Please take a moment to read about our adoption policies and how the adoption process works.

As a prospective adopter, when you come to the shelter to find a pet that you would like to adopt, we will ask you to complete an adoption application.  Adopters must be at least 21 years of age.  Some of the information that we ask you to provide is:

• - If you rent your home, we will need your landlord’s name and address.
• - If you own your home, we will require a copy of a tax bill or mortgage statement.  In the absence of those documents, we will call your town clerk to verify your ownership. 
• - If you have previously owned an animal, we will need the name and telephone number of your Veterinarian.

It can take up to two days for us to process your application and verify your information.  As part of the application process, we will ask that all members of the household come to the shelter.  If you currently have a dog, we will also ask you to bring him/her with you.  When all steps of the application are complete, we will discuss with you the details of taking your new pet home.   If you have any questions about the adoption process, please feel free to contact us at the Shelter.  802-484-LUCY (5829)

An Adoption Story

Ceretha, a volunteer here at Lucy Mackenzie, is responsible for the individual pictures and identifying information we now have displayed by the cat rooms. As a volunteer, Ceretha didn't know the cats and wanted to do something that would help her as well as other visitors to get to know the cats in a personal way. The pictures have been very successful and have helped visitors form bonds with the animals here, which promotes follow-up visits and future adoptions.

Ceretha went on to adopt Cassie, an older cat from the Lucy Mackenzie. Their story is told on a site Ceretha created in Cassie's memory, to encourage people to think about adopting older cats, black cats, black and white cats, and cats that have been at the shelter for a long time. Visit the site.

The adoption fee for a dog or puppy includes the following:

Spay/Neuter
Distemper vaccination
Rabies vaccination (if over3 months)
Worming
Heartworm Test (if over 7 months)
Flea Treatment
Kennel cough vaccination
Fecal exam
Microchip

Dogs  $120.00     
Puppies  $130.00

The adoption fee for a cat or kitten will include the following:

Spay/Neuter
Distemper vaccination
Rabies vaccination (if over 3 months)
Worming
FELV/FIV test
Flea Treatment
Fecal exam
Microchip       

Cat/Kitten: $90.00

Application

Download an Adoption Application