Vermont Volunteer Services for Animals Humane Society Programs

Political Action

We are fortunate to live in a state that recognizes the need to legislatively protect the welfare of animals. VVSA has been instrumental in the passage of several bills:

1) Update and improvements to the animal welfare statute, includes making some forms of abuse a felony.
2) Creation of Vermont Spay Neuter Incentive Program (VSNIP). VVSA spearheaded the legislative initiative, and now administers this widely successful program.
3) The rabies vaccine injection schedule extended from 2 to 3 years.
4) Prohibition of online Internet Hunting from entering our state.
5) Inclusion of animals in a Relief from Abuse Court order, which protects animals involved in volatile domestic relationships.
6) Inclusion of animals during evacuations following natural disasters.
7) Inclusion of animals in the municipal ticketing system which enables law enforcement to address certain violations of our animal welfare statute (Title 13, Chapter 8 civilly versus criminally. This approach may be the answer to the overcrowded court system that too often ignores the plight of abused animals for lack of time and manpower.

Pending: Student Choice for Dissection
Students would be guaranteed the opportunity to choose an alternative project versus the dissection of an animal in Biology class.

Your input and help is critical to our democratic system. Please call for information on how you can make a difference.

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Senior Citizen Assistance

Seniors often rely on animal companionship but can be financially strained due to prohibitive animal care costs. VVSA provides support and assistance to help seniors feed and take care of their animal companions.

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Humane Education and Outreach

VVSA's educational programs have included lecture series in elementary schools, after-school program and senior-citizen centers to discuss animals related topics.

One of the key ways to provide humane education is through the media. VVSA has advertised programs and animal welfare issues through public service announcements, print media, radio and public television.

Look for VVSA on Channel 8 Public Access!

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Humane Trap, Neuter and Release Programs

VVSA lends humane traps, including a very large dog trap, (free of charge) for the safe and humane relocation of animals in jeopardy.

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Cruelty Investigations

VVSA works to protect the welfare of animals through investigation of cruelty and neglect complaints. We work with law enforcement agencies throughout the state and have contracted with the Windsor County Sheriff's Department.

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