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Volunteer Humane Society

Cat rescue in Lancaster, MA

We are a no-kill, cage-free, cat only shelter established in 1974. We are a 501(c)3 non profit, and registered with the Mass State Dept of Agriculture.

Volunteer Humane Society has been helping cats in the Lancaster MA area for 30 years. We house 20-25 cats and 15-20 kittens at our shelter. All cats are up to date on shots and have been neutered. Our kitties reside in a home-like open environment (no cages) and have lots of socialization and play time every day with our many wonderful VHS volunteers.

All animals are spayed/neutered, felv/fiv, vaccinated, dewormed, and vet checked before being placed on the adoption floor. We have regular adoption hours and we will also do private appointments with several days prior notice, via email, for adult cats.

Contact —
Email catshelter@hotmail.com
Phone (978) 365-9470
Website
Address
505 Center Bridge Road
Lancaster, MA 01523
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505 Center Bridge Road

Lancaster, MA 01523

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Merlin

Domestic Longhair

Male, Young
Lancaster, MA
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Audi

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Lancaster, MA
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Max

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Lancaster, MA

Rescue FAQs

We serve all of Massachusetts

Additional adoption info

Visit our shelter to adopt.
Bring a carrier, or we have carriers for $5.
We accept cash/credit/debit cards. No checks.
Our adoption area is very small, so please be prepared to wait.
All animals are fixed, felv/fiv/fecal neg, dewormed/vaccinated in accordance with age, had Revolution applied, microchipped, and vet checked at least twice!
We do not put animals on hold, and we do not ship animals.

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Lunar

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Loza

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