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Effingham County Humane Society Animal shelter in EFFINGHAM, IL

Since 1979, the Effingham County Humane Society has been committed to serving Effingham County, IL and the surrounding area. We are located in the former Funkhouser School, and our non-profit shelter is sustained by volunteers, fundraising, contributions, and adoption fees.

The goal of the Effingham County Humane Society is to reduce animal suffering in our county through educating and promoting responsible pet ownership, including spaying/neutering pets, appropriate pet identification, proper pet care, and the quality adoption of homeless pets.

Contact Angie Sorling
Address
12073 N. 1000th Rd
EFFINGHAM, IL 62401
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Meet their adoptable pets

12073 N. 1000th Rd

EFFINGHAM, IL 62401

Hours of Operation

Sunday: Closed
Monday: 11:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 11:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday: 11:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday: 11:30 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Effingham County Humane Society

We'll also keep you updated on Wren's adoption status with email updates.
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Wren

Labrador Retriever

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
EFFINGHAM, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Leif's adoption status with email updates.
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Leif

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
EFFINGHAM, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Julia's adoption status with email updates.
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Julia

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
EFFINGHAM, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Hayley's adoption status with email updates.
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Hayley

Beagle/Australian Cattle Dog

Female, 5 yrs 5 mos
EFFINGHAM, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Josie's adoption status with email updates.
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Josie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
EFFINGHAM, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Jordan's adoption status with email updates.
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Jordan

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
EFFINGHAM, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Merlin's adoption status with email updates.
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Merlin

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
EFFINGHAM, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Reba's adoption status with email updates.
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Reba

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
EFFINGHAM, IL

Shelter FAQs

All Cities and Counties within 350 miles of our shelter.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 4. Pay Fee
  • 5. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Our adoption fees for dogs includes spay/neuter, age appropriate vaccines, de-wormer, flea and tick prevention, heart worm prevention, heart worm tested, and microchip registration.

Adult Dogs: $200
Puppies: $225

Cat adoption fees include spay/neuter, age appropriate vaccines, de-wormer, FIV/FeLV testing, flea and tick prevention, and microchip registration.

Adult Cats: $75 (or $125 for a pair)
Kittens: $90 (or $150 for a pair)

Adoption application

https://EffinghamCountyHumaneSociety.org/adoptable-pets

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701 E Buckner,
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Douglas County Animal Control

1007 E South Central, PO Box 192,
Tuscola, IL 61953

We'll also keep you updated on Bellatrix's adoption status with email updates.
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Bellatrix

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Adult
Robinson, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Willow's adoption status with email updates.
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Willow

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Kitten
Robinson, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Nemo's adoption status with email updates.
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Nemo

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Kitten
Robinson, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Buddy's adoption status with email updates.
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Buddy

Treeing Walker Coonhound/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Puppy
Robinson, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Eric's adoption status with email updates.
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Eric

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Kitten
Robinson, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Jackson's adoption status with email updates.
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Jackson

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Adult
Robinson, IL

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