Dogs and cats that come to the shelter as strays are held for 5 business days. If they are not claimed within that timeframe, they become the property of WCHS.
Once they pass their temperament test and behavior evaluation, they are available for adoption.
All strays currently residing at the shelter are listed on our Lost & Found Center
page. You can easily locate these animals by clicking the Search Category Windham County Humane Society on the left-hand side of the page. If you are the owner of any of these
animals or you know who the owner is, please call the shelter at 802 254 2232.
If you come to the shelter to claim a stray animal, please bring with you something that substantiates your ownership of the animal. Examples of proof of ownership
include a town pet license, a rabies license or other vaccination certificate, microchip registration, copies of your pet's vet records, etc.
If you are a resident of the town of Brattleboro, please be aware that WCHS may release a dog to its owner only when
the owner is able to present his/her dog's town license. Exceptions to this
requirement are possible only with the permission of the Brattleboro Police Department.
To help cover the cost of providing temporary care for lost animals, pet owners are responsible for paying a boarding fee in the amount of $12 per day for cats and $15 per day for dogs. An additional
impoundment fee will be charged by the Town of Brattleboro for strays brought in from the town of Brattleboro.
