Kingdom Animal Shelter

In 2003, Riverside Rescue was established in response to the dire need for a neighborhood animal refuge. We have been able to assist dogs, cats, and other small animals in the northeastern states of New Hampshire and Vermont since obtaining our 501(c)3 non-profit status in 2005.

An independent, non-profit 501(c)3 charitable organization, CVHS receives no money from the federal or state governments. The Humane Society of the United States and the ASPCA are not linked with us. Individual contributions, small fees for some services, regional businesses, fundraising activities, grants, and other sources totally support us.

In November 2007, Justice for Dogs was established. Our founder, Amy Touchette, saw that the prospects for dogs who didn't make it into the typical shelters were bleak. Even the more difficult to adopt animals, she thought every dog deserved a shot at a loving home. All of them could find wonderful homes with love and care, and many years later, we have been very successful in doing just that.

Through sheltering and caring for lost and unwanted animals, spaying and neutering, placing animals in humane environments, and implementing programs to provide services for the promotion of responsible pet ownership, our mission is to improve the welfare of the animals in Orleans and Essex Counties.