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Wayne County Humane Society Animal shelter in Fairfield, IL

We are 1 of 3 Humane Society AND Animal Control facilities in the state of Illinois. We are a private organization that is contracted with our county and several localities within our county to provide animal control services. We have 2 full time employees and 2 part time employees that care for our furry friends daily.

Contact
Address
518 SE 4th Street
Fairfield, IL 62837
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518 SE 4th Street

Fairfield, IL 62837

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Adoptable pets at Wayne County Humane Society

We'll also keep you updated on cash's adoption status with email updates.
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Pug/Dachshund

Male
Fairfield, IL
We'll also keep you updated on precous's adoption status with email updates.
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precous

Beagle/Hound (Unknown Type)

Female
Fairfield, IL
We'll also keep you updated on stephanie's adoption status with email updates.
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stephanie

Labrador Retriever/Husky

Female
Fairfield, IL
We'll also keep you updated on barkley's adoption status with email updates.
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barkley

Shih Tzu

Male
Fairfield, IL
We'll also keep you updated on blue's adoption status with email updates.
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blue

Pit Bull Terrier

Male
Fairfield, IL
We'll also keep you updated on mae's adoption status with email updates.
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mae

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female
Fairfield, IL
We'll also keep you updated on moana's adoption status with email updates.
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moana

Pit Bull Terrier

Female
Fairfield, IL
We'll also keep you updated on sammie's adoption status with email updates.
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sammie

Domestic Shorthair

Male
Fairfield, IL

Shelter FAQs

We serve Wayne County, Illinois, in its entirety. We also serve the Mill Shoals, Illinois, village.

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 3. Pay Fee
  • 4. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Our adoption fees range from $35-$125, which includes a microchip. If the dog/cat is not vaccinated or spayed/neutered before adoption, you have 30 days to set appointment and return paperwork to WCHS. We also require a copy of your drivers license to attach to your adoption file.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Wayne County Humane Society

Jefferson County Animal Control

107 E Perkins,
Mt. Vernon, IL 62864

Domestic Animals in a Safe Haven

4200 E. Nursery Rd,
Centralia, IL 62801

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
Evansville, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Smooth Move's adoption status with email updates.
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Smooth Move

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Evansville, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Jerica's adoption status with email updates.
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Jerica

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Louisville, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Pemberly's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Pemberly

Domestic Shorthair

Female Young
Mt Vernon, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Honey's adoption status with email updates.
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Honey

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Young
Mt. Vernon, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Merry's adoption status with email updates.
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Merry

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Louisville, IL

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