News & Blog
Where we share important announcements, media releases, and other relevant information about our animals, staff, and adoptions!
Fall Riding Program – Registration is Open!
It’s official: Registration is now open for NCAL’s Fall Group Riding Program! Come and join in on the fun at our Equine Center this fall as we welcome riders of Read more...
The Perfect Pair
In February 2021, after grieving the loss of his beloved dog Jasper, Peter felt it was time to start looking for his next Read more...
A Tale of Two Brothers
When brothers Ross and Dwight first arrived at NCAL, they were very underweight and under-socialized kittens who needed multiple weeks of medical Read more...
Buddy the Adventurer
Buddy was surrendered back in February of 2021 for behavioral reasons. During his time at NCAL, Buddy received behavioral support Read more...
2022 Annual Meeting & Celebration
On July 21st, we welcomed over 60 friends to our first in-person annual meeting since 2019. We came together to celebrate everything we have accomplished as a Read more...
Deputy State’s Attorney to Speak on Animal Cruelty Laws in Vermont
Deputy State’s Attorney for Lamoille County, Aliena Gerhard, is this year’s guest speaker at NCAL’s Annual Meeting, taking place Thursday, July 21st from 5-7pm at 16 Mountain View Meadow Road, Read more...
A Kitty Finds Her Confidence
When Avie (now Maeve – or Mae for short) first came to NCAL in late March, she was quite reserved. She found Read more...
Trooper’s Fosters Become Forever Family!
After a little over a month of rehabilitation at NCAL, Trooper was ready to be placed in a foster home Read more...
Letter From a Happy Pupper
Dear NCAL, Hi! I have been having the most wonderful time in Burlington so far. (www.sliderrevolution.com) My mom says I was amazing in the car Read more...
Kennel Closure Due to Virus Outbreak
Our dog kennels are closed to all incoming animals and visitors until further notice as we are managing an outbreak of canine distemper virus amongst our canine population. Canine distemper Read more...
After a Life of Neglect, Trooper Finds Love
While out walking at the end of a country road in early May, a couple came upon what they feared was a dead Read more...
Roger Goes to College
Roger began his journey on the other side of the country in Smith County, Texas where he was rescued from a large-scale neglect case. Roger Read more...
A Volunteer’s Experience Fostering Cats & Kittens
Each spring, shelters across the country experience an influx of kittens and pregnant mother cats. This period is known as 'kitten season'. Over the next few Read more...
Heroes Helping Animals Caught in the War in Ukraine
Photo Description: “A child holds her cat in her coat inside the railway station in Lviv.” – NBC Photo Credit: Bernat Armangue / AP Wars create countless innocent victims. Our Read more...
Seniors Find Love
Last summer, Carla and Jim lost their beloved 15-year-old dog. While they grieved for their loss, they realized they missed the presence of a dog Read more...
Pet Food Donations Needed for Local Families!
NCAL Meals is a free pet food assistance program operating in partnership with Meals on Wheels of Lamoille County and Lamoille Community Food Share to support local families in need. Read more...
Florida’s Happy Tail
When Florida arrived at NCAL in February, she was unsure of why she suddenly found herself in the unfamiliar shelter setting. While her ears would Read more...
Hiring Equine Care Associate
Do you love working with horses? NCAL is looking for a part-time Equine Care Associate to join our team! NCAL’s Equine Care (EC) associates are responsible for assisting with all Read more...
Animal Rescue Without Borders
Justine was rescued from a dog meat farm in South Korea. On February 14th, five rescue dogs departed from the Humane Society of the United States’ headquarters in Maryland to Read more...
Suki the Mini Panther
Originally named Licorice, this mini-panther was adopted in August. She has since been renamed Suki after a cartoon warrior princess by her human mom, and it Read more...
Can Pluto Count on You?
Pluto may be small in size, but he certainly has a larger-than-life personality. A sensitive guy, Pluto came from a situation where he did not have the chance to socialize Read more...
Hunting/trapping season is here. Is your pet safe?
PLEASE NOTE: Hunting/Trapping season in Vermont has officially begun and will continue through March 31st. BE A RESPONSIBLE PET OWNER and take active measures to protect your pets. Follow and Read more...
Read our 2020 Annual Report
Last year was not easy, but we relied on each other and thanks to the kindness of our community, NCAL was able to change the fate for hundreds of animals Read more...
Reopening News
We are excited to announce we will be reopening our Pet Adoption Center doors to visitors and volunteers on July 6th. We have diligently followed the State of Vermont Health Department and Read more...
From Shelter Life to Van Life!
Clover and her human mom, who is an adaptive athlete, have been adventuring in their CRV housecar for the past few years. From being snuggled up Read more...