Provides free temporary housing and care for animals in emergency situations (e.g. domestic violence, homelessness, and medical issues). If a pet owner is suddenly hospitalized or displaced by a house fire, for example, Upper Valley Human Society can take care of their pets so that they don’t have to surrender them. Emergency boarding is for a two-week period and can sometimes be extended, depending on the situation. Offered on a case-by-case basis due to limited capacity. UVHS does NOT provide general vacation boarding or pet sitting as a service.

Provides free temporary boarding and medical services, including mandatory spay/neuter, for pets of people experiencing housing challenges, admitted to a treatment center, or who are experiencing temporary homelessness.

Provides temporary shelter for pets during times of crisis and transition, maintaining pet owner's confidentiality, in partnership with homeless, domestic violence, and other local human services organizations. Services include sheltering, feeding, vaccines, and spay/neuter surgery.

Offers assistance in cat rescue, practices Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) service for ferals, provides spay/neuter services for stray cats and kittens and fosters strays until adopted into homes. Cats and kittens are placed in numerous foster homes in the area. They are not able to assist with re-homing.

Provides temporary shelter for pets during times of crisis and transition, maintaining pet owner's confidentiality, in partnership with homeless, domestic violence, and other local human services organizations. Services include sheltering, feeding, vaccines, and spay/neuter surgery. All program participants will work with NCAL’s Shelter Director upon intake. Together, they will assess the unique circumstances of each case, determining the appropriate length of stay and tailoring support services to meet the specific needs of the individuals and their pets.