Our Partners and Supporters
WCHS could not exist without the generous support of our community members, local businesses, corporations, and foundations.
A new Breed of Business Support
WCHS's Business Paw-tner Program is a unique combination of marketing and event recognition designed to "fetch" community-minded consumers who value companies like yours – businesses that strive to keep the place in which we live vibrant and humane. Paw-tners are companies with a longstanding commitment to the community and concern for the community’s well-being – that’s YOU!
Partners share WCHS’s belief that the way we treat animals reflects the health of our community. Your support makes it possible for WCHS to help close to 3,000 pets and the people that love them, every year.
Paw-tners receive:
Recognition and representation at WCHS events
Coverage in weekly emails to 10,000 supporters
Mention on social media channels (16,000 followers)
Inserts in go-home packets for 3,500 WCHS adopters and clients
Listed on the website
Download the sign-up form and start making a difference in our community today!
Community Good Program: Feel Good Doing Good
A significant source of funding for the programs and services we provide to pets and their people comes from small local companies that sponsor events, host fundraisers, and donate or give goods/services.
Listed below is a “menu” of ways your company can make a difference in the lives of pets and people! Pick one or more of the offerings based on what feels suitable for you.
Donate Goods or Services
Donate gift cards to one of our auctions. This year we expect to have an online auction, two basket raffles, and possibly WCHS’s beloved Wags auction. All companies/donors will be thanked during the auction/event period.Gift cards and gift certificates always bring more than their face value! A $50 gift card for an area restaurant – Yes. Season tickets to the theater - Yes! A night at a local B&B with breakfast – Yes!
Baskets valued at $15-$50 always do well. Popular baskets ideas include: Local beer. Wine. Kids games.
Donations of specific physical items need to be discussed to ensure we can store and transport the item and confirm universal appeal to our attendees.
Hold a Fun-Raiser
Many companies coordinate with their employees and clients to raise money for the animals. They do this through various activities they organize, oversee, and promote. Examples include:One company provides a bi-annual discount to clients who give them cash donations for the shelter.
A local company holds several “denim days” for $5 per employee.
Set up a fundraiser on Facebook.
Sign up and fundraise for the Walk for Animals as a team.
Fund a Specific Cause
Each of the below unique campaigns is designed to engage the public. Each one comes with company recognition on social media, event/program materials, and in email(s) to donors.Company featured during Summer-long Heat Awareness Campaign. Includes signage & PSA material.
Sponsors 15 spays/neuters for pet owners or caretakers facing financial difficulties.
Sponsor 50+ vaccines (Rabies, Distemper) for pets owned by neighbors facing financial difficulties.
Make Your Year a Combo!
Donate a gift card or basket. Host an event. And/or fund a particular project. Let us know how you want to help, and we can work together to make it happen.
FOUNDATION SUPPORT
George A. Dascomb Trust
High Meadows Foundation
Marquis George MacDonald Foundation
Periwinkle Foundation
Banfield Foundation
Richard & Elizabeth Boggio Foundation
Robin Colson Memorial Trust
Vermont Community Foundation
William Ewing Foundation
The Woodtiger Fund
The Windham Foundation
2024 Business Pawtners
LOCAL BUSINESS SUPPORT
Achille Agway
Brattleboro Veterinary Clinic
VT-NH Veterinary Clinic
White Rose Pet Memorial Services
Our Adoption Advocate Pawtnership!
Whether it’s a cat with special needs or a dog that’s constantly passed over, Brattleboro Auto Mall is dedicated to helping shelter pets find the right forever home. As our sole Adoption Advocate Pawtner, Auto Mall helps give pets in need an “advertising boost” online, putting their faces in front of more pet-loving people!
In 2015, Brattleboro Auto Mall generously donated a van to WCHS. This has helped tremendously by allowing us to safely and reliably transport animals. Thank you, Brattleboro Auto Mall, for helping save lives!
FELLOW ANIMAL WELFARE PARTNERS
WCHS collaborates with the broader animal welfare community to accomplish our goals. By working together, we improve the accessibility of services for the entire community. Our partners include, but are not limited to, the organizations listed below:
Best Friends (No More Homeless Pets Partner)
Shelter Animals Count
Second Chance Animal Shelter and Wellness Clinic
St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center
Spay ASAP
Central Vermont Humane Society
Humane Society of Chittenden County
Homeward Bound Addison County’s Humane Society
ASPCA
HSUS
LOCAL PARTNERS
White Rose Pet Memorial Services
Losing a beloved pet is never easy, but the folks at White Rose are such a comfort during this difficult time. Your animal will be treated with dignity and respect, and they offer a great variety of services to help memorialize your family member.
“White Rose provides complete aftercare services for pets, including cremations, memorial services, pet loss grief assistance, urns and garden memorial markers. All pets are treated with the respect and dignity they inherently deserve. By appointment only.”
Offering a wide range of pet supplies, expert advice on animal nutrition, and a friendly and helpful staff, this is a must-visit for any animal lover!
“We are your locally owned and operated pet store. This is the place where you will find the areas widest selection of pet supplies. Our knowledgeable, friendly staff is here to help. When you come in, you’ll see for yourself that at One Stop Country Pet Supply, pets come first.”
Everything you need for your companion animals and your farm animals too!
“In this day and age, many people consider their pets to be part of the family. Take care of your beloved family member with quality pet supplies from Agway. Our large inventory consists of bowls, bedding, treats, grooming supplies, safety containment systems, and so much more!”
DONATION BANKS
Without the generous support of our community and local businesses, WCHS would not be able to offer the animals in our care a second chance at happy, healthy lives. Many businesses throughout the Southern Vermont community graciously host our donation banks. Each time you donate to our banks, your contribution allows us to provide shelter, food, medicine, and veterinary care for animals in need.
Following is a list of our current community donation bank partners. We thank all of them for their support!
Bondville 7-11 – Bondville, VT
D&K’s Grocery Store – Jamaica, VT
Winhall Market – Bondville, VT
Townshend Dam Diner – Townshend, VT
Harmonyville General Store – Brookline, VT
River Bend Farm Market – Townshend, VT
Newfane Country Store – Newfane, VT
Hogback Mountain Gift Shop – Marlboro, VT
River Valley Market – Wilmington, VT
Village Roost Coffee Shop – Wilmington, VT
Bartleby’s Books – Wilmington, VT
Dot’s Restaurant – Wilmington, VT
The Village Roost, Wilmington, VT
Vermont Maple Museum – Pittsford, VT
Snow Mountain Market – West Dover, VT
7-11 – West Dover, VT
Dot’s 2 – West Dover, VT
Discount Beverage – Brattleboro, VT
The Vermont Country Deli – Brattleboro, VT
Avenue Grocery – Guilford, VT
Sam’s Outdoor Outfitters – Brattleboro, VT
Brown & Roberts Hardware – Brattleboro, VT
Brattleboro Town Clerk – Brattleboro, VT
Northeast Mountain Footwear – Brattleboro Outlet Center, Brattleboro, VT
Brown Computer Solutions – Guilford, VT
Lotus Graphics – Brattleboro, VT
True Value Hardware – Guilford, VT
First Run Video – Guilford, VT
Mobil – Guilford, VT
Hannaford Supermarket – Brattleboro, VT
Baker’s Hallmark – Brattleboro, VT
Agway – Guilford, VT
Host a Donation Bank
Banks, pictured below, are attractive, lucite containers that are lockable and take up little space on retail counters. If your business is interested in hosting one of our donation banks, please contact us at info@windhamcountyhumane.org
