Ways to give
Thank you for your interest in helping the homeless animals of Addison County! Every gift — large or small, one-time or monthly — directly supports their care.
Homeward Bound is a private, non-profit that receives and relies on donations from animal lovers like you. We are a 501(c)(3), so your donation is tax-deductible.
We are not affiliated with or funded by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) or the ASPCA. Additionally, we do not receive any county, state, or federal funding.
Many companies offer a matching gift program. This could double your gift to Homeward Bound — ask your employer's HR department whether they match charitable donations.
Homeward Bound respects our donors' privacy and will never sell, trade, or otherwise make available the names of our supporters without permission.
Give today — securely, in seconds
Make a general gift simply because you want to support Homeward Bound, or give in honor of or in memory of a special person or pet. You can give once or set up a recurring gift. All donations of $50 or greater entitle the donor to a complimentary one-year membership to Homeward Bound.
Donations are processed securely. We are a 501(c)(3), so your donation is tax-deductible.
Give monthly, give steadily
Would you like to make a monthly donation without having to remember to send it in? As little as $5/month can make a big difference to the animals we serve.
Recurring gifts give the animals a dependable source of support all year round — and as a monthly Friend, you'll enjoy a thoughtful set of thank-you benefits.
As a Friend of the Animals, you receive:
- ✔ Homeward Bound membership
- ✔ A Homeward Bound Euro sticker
- ✔ Invitation to an exclusive annual loyal-donor event
- ✔ Monthly e-news
- ✔ Recognition in the annual report (anonymity optional)
- ✔ Tax-deductible donations
Sponsor a kennel or a condo
Guardian Angels help cover the cost of caring for animals in one shelter kennel for a specific period of time. You can choose to sponsor a dog kennel or a cat condo — and a Guardian Angel placard with your personalized message will be displayed on the kennel for the chosen time period.
| One month | $30 |
| Three months | $90 |
| Six months | $150 |
| Twelve months | $200 |
Holiday ordering note: Guardian Angels ordered after 5pm on December 19th may not reach the recipient in time for Christmas. If you'd like to order online but pick them up at the shelter, please leave a note during checkout. Thank you!
A Guardian Angel makes a meaningful gift in honor of an animal lover — and a lasting comfort to a shelter animal still waiting for a home.
| Family | $45 |
| Individual | $30 |
| Senior | $15 |
| Junior | $10 |
Show how much you care
Annual membership entitles you to many benefits available only to Homeward Bound members — and demonstrates to others your commitment to the lifesaving work we do every day.
- ✔ Discounts at local businesses
- ✔ 10% off adoptions (show your membership card to your adoption counselor)
- ✔ Homeward Bound bumper sticker
- ✔ Bi-monthly electronic newsletter
- ✔ The joy of knowing you are making a difference in the lives of many animals
A gift of $50 or more also earns a complimentary one-year membership. We are a 501(c)(3), so your donation is tax-deductible.
Leave a legacy for the animals
Making a planned gift to Homeward Bound is a meaningful way to carry forward your compassion for animals — and one of the most effective ways to ensure we can continue to save lives. Contributions may be made in many ways that enable you to help innocent animals while receiving tax benefits.
Direct a specific bequest of money or an asset (such as stock); designate a percentage of the total value of your estate; or leave a residual bequest directing that Homeward Bound receive the remainder of your estate, or a portion of it, after all expenses and other bequests are made.
Any or all of an IRA, 401(k), or other retirement plan can be donated — name Homeward Bound as a full or partial beneficiary. If you are age 72 and over, you can donate all or part of your annual Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) directly to Homeward Bound, tax-free, satisfying the IRS requirement while saving you the taxes on a distribution you must take anyway.
Homeward Bound can be named as a whole or partial beneficiary under life insurance policies, trusts, and Certificates of Deposit (CDs).
A Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT) or Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA) enables you to receive a lifetime income from an investment while receiving a tax deduction for the value of the investment donated to charity.
For your will or beneficiary designation:
Addison County Humane Society, Inc. · 236 Boardman Street, Middlebury, VT 05753 · EIN 03-0264068 · incorporated 1975 · 501(c)(3).
Join the Homeward Bound Legacy Society
Friends who include Homeward Bound in their long-term charitable planning are recognized as members of the Homeward Bound Legacy Society. If you have, or would like to, include Homeward Bound in your estate plans, please contact us so that we can recognize your generosity and, most importantly, visit with you about your wishes for your legacy gift. We are available to work with your estate planning and financial advisor.
Talk with us about planned giving. Contact Hannah Manley, Development Director — (802) 388-1100 ext. 101 · hmanley@homewardboundanimals.org
Find the way that fits you
From the online store to rounding up your spare change, there are many creative ways to help the animals of Addison County.
Online store
Order Guardian Angels, Lights of Love memory lights, and Dining Cards — all in one secure shop.
Round Up
Round up your everyday purchases and donate the spare change to the animals — automatically.
Shop our Wish List
Send the food, supplies, and enrichment items our animals need most, straight to the shelter.
Lights of Love
A seasonal holiday memory tree: colored lights honor living pets, white lights remember pets who have passed — $3 per light.
Other creative ways
Discover even more ways to support Homeward Bound through everyday shopping and giving.
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A one-time donation supports every program — and gifts of $50+ earn a year's membership.
Be the reason an animal finds home
Your gift feeds, shelters, and heals the animals of Addison County while they wait for the families who will love them. Give once, or give every month — every dollar helps.