About Us

Founded in 1901, HSCC has been serving both animals and people for 123 years. We care for thousands of animals each year and welcome as many as 25,000 visitors annually. Our mission is to ensure that every pet has a loving home and that every pet owner has access to the resources they need to give those pets happy, healthy lives.

About the Event

HSCC’s new signature event, Black Tie & Tails Benefit, will roll out the red carpet on June 9, 2023 at Hula. Please join us to celebrate the power of the human-animal bond while having a ball at Vermont’s most paw-some fundraiser of the year! Attendees will enjoy light hors-d'œuvres and signature cocktails from bevo, a locally sourced grazing board by Lindsey Leichthammer Events, live art, and entertainment by Top Hat Entertainment, while supporting the many programs and services offered at our 123-year-old animal shelter. All funds raised will support the Humane Society’s critical community programs focused on keeping people and their pets together.

Hosted by Kim Anderson and Ryan Addario, with special guest WCAX news anchor Cat Viglienzoni!

The dress code is "Vermont" cocktail attire. Meaning, come however you feel comfortable, but feel free to dress your best while supporting a great cause!

Please check out our online auction for some exciting items such as a one-week stay in a Costa Rica villa, round-trip tickets to anywhere in the world, and tickets to The Flynn! The winners will be announced during the event.

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Emily Hecker at 802-862-0135 x15 or emilyh@hsccvt.org or Sarah Shecter at 802-862-0135 x27 or sarahs@hsccvt.org.

We look forward to a purrr-fect lakeside evening with you!

Black Tie & Tails Benefit is presented by the Pomerleau Family Foundation with support from our generous sponsors:

Black Tie and Tails Benefit 2023

By Humane Society of Chittenden County, Inc.

Black Tie and Tails Benefit 2023

Vermont's most fabulous paw-ty of the year!