Nominate your pup for Middlebury Dog Mayor

Homeward Bound is accepting nominations for Middlebury Dog Mayor through May 31.

Cat trap-neuter-return program returns for the season

If you’re caring for or aware of feral or loosely owned community cats, Homeward Bound can help t

Schedule set for Homeward Bound rabies, microchip clinics

Dogs and cats can receive microchips and rabies vaccinations at Homeward Bound on Feb. 8, March 9 and April 18.

Year in Review: Pets of 2025!

Homeward Bound tallied their incredible work in 2025 — wow!

New state division brings optimism for animal welfare advocates

Local animal welfare advocates are optimistic about how a new division within the Vermont Department of Public Safety could help address and prevent cases of animal cruelty in the state.  

PET OF THE WEEK: Purrrr-fect Pika

Pika just had to come home with West Cornwall resident Cheryl Ryder when she went to “visit” the cats at Homeward Bound one day…

Middlebury dog mayor sworn in

MIDDLEBURY — Middlebury capped its canine campaign season late last week, and on Monday, June 16, swore in its first-ever “dog mayor” — a beautiful, sweet golden/labrador retriever mix named Tela (pronounced Tee-La) who’ll spend the next year spreading go … (read more)

Paw-litics unleashed: Canine candidates fetch voters’ hearts

Homeward Bound’s Dog for Mayor election is now live.

Pet-lover takes the helm at Homeward Bound

Karin Page knows what it’s like to care for humans and animals — and hit a target on a horse at full gallop.

First pet adopted in 2025: Tinsel

Introducing the first pet adopted from Homeward Bound in 2025!

Cat Cafe brings kitties to Bixby Library

The Vergennes library has partnered with Homeward Bound, Addison County’s Humane Society to bring sweet, adoptable cats to the Bixby on Saturday, Jan. 11.

Homeward Bound learns lessons from The Cat Daddy

Homeward Bound, Addison County’s Humane Society, had what Director of Development Hannah Manley called a “once in a lifetime opportunity” on Tuesday afternoon, when the-one, the-only, “Cat Daddy” Jackson Galaxy came to visit.

Cash for Paws Radio-Thon raises over $6,000

WVTK 92.1FM held a 24-hour radio-thon to benefit Homeward Bound, Addison County’s Humane Society. In exchange for a donation of $10 or more, deejay Bruce Zeman played donors’ song requests.

Pet spotlight: Come meet Bella!

Bella is a sweet 10-year-old, 68-pound senior. She loves her toys and all the yummy treats!

Homeward Bound director to step down

Homeward Bound Executive Director Jessica Danyow has truly been a dog’s best friend during her 10 years overseeing Addison County’s Humane Society.

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