Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Shelter, Inc. (PMFAS) is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit charitable organization.
Our Mission
At Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Shelter, our mission is to enhance the well-being of animals in Orleans and Essex Counties. We provide compassionate shelter and care for lost and unwanted animals, promote spaying and neutering, and find loving, responsible homes for every animal in our care. Through educational outreach and community programs, we work to encourage responsible pet ownership and build a more humane future for all animals.
Support Our Work
Our shelter thrives thanks to the kindness and generosity of our community. Whether through donations, volunteering, fostering, or adopting a pet in need, your support makes a life-changing difference for the animals we serve.
Current Operational Information
Business Hours
8 to 5 daily by appointment only
Adoption Hours
Cat Visiting Hours and Cat Adoptions: Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday 12:00 to 3:00pm
Dog visits, meet and greets and adoptions are by appointment.
*SURRENDERS ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY* Have a question or need to surrender a pet? Please give us a call at 802-754-2228 to complete an intake form and schedule an appointment. We are here daily from 8 to 5 working with our animals and would be happy to assist you or schedule an appointment. If we miss you, leave your name, number, and reason for calling and our team will be in touch within 1 business day. Again, our intakes of animals must scheduled prior to arrival and through our official intake process.
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4473 Barton Orleans Road Orleans, VT 05860
Ph: 802-754-2228
Fax: 802-754-2244
