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History of Vermont Humane Federation
The Vermont Humane Society (VHS) was the first humane organization in Vermont and maintained branch offices in several towns and cities. In the mid-twentieth century the VHS became inactive as individual organizations formed within the state and as its members aged. In 1977 representatives from the various individual societies gathered and formed the Vermont Federation of Humane Societies (VFHS), primarily as a vehicle of communication, sharing ideas and solutions to common problems. By 1990 it was apparent that the role of the VFHS needed to expand in order to enable the organization to have the legal status regarding the animal welfare laws in Vermont. VFHS had no authority to act in any capacity. The Vermont Humane Society, though inactive, technically still existed and had authority under state law.† The members of The VFHS met over a period of several months and forged a new organization by merging the VHS and the VFHS into the Vermont Humane Federation. |
