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Knox County Humane Society (Ohio)

Cat shelter in Mount Vernon, OH

The Knox County Humane Society, a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1887, provides for the surrender, care, and adoption of homeless and abandoned cats and kittens in Knox County.

OUR MISSION
The Knox County Humane Society’s primary purpose is to provide for the welfare of cats and dogs through public awareness clinics and campaigns, humane sheltering and fostering, adoption and surrender services, rescue and transfer services, initial medical and altering services for stray, surrendered and rescued cats. The organization places its emphasis on performing all of its goals for all cats who are healthy and adoptable.

Contact
Address
400 Columbus Road
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
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400 Columbus Road

Mount Vernon, OH 43050

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

Adoptable pets at Knox County Humane Society (Ohio)

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 8 mos
Mount Vernon, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Nathaniel's adoption status with email updates.
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Nathaniel

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 7 yrs 5 mos
Mount Vernon, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Layla-Knox's adoption status with email updates.
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Layla-Knox

Domestic Mediumhair/Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Mount Vernon, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Dory's adoption status with email updates.
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Dory

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs
Mount Vernon, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Beth's adoption status with email updates.
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Beth

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Mount Vernon, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Grace's adoption status with email updates.
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Grace

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Mount Vernon, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Vanessa's adoption status with email updates.
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Vanessa

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Mount Vernon, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Malibu's adoption status with email updates.
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Malibu

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 9 mos
Mount Vernon, OH

Shelter FAQs

We only take in cats from Knox County, OH and the associated towns:
Mount Vernon, OH
Centerburg, OH
Fredericktown, OH
Gambier, OH
Danville, OH
We adopt cats to people all over Ohio and have adopted to as far away as Washington (the state) if the adopter can arrange transport.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 4. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Application required. Applications may be found at http://www.knoxhumanesociety.org/ under the Adoption tab. Please complete the application form and read and sign the contract. It may take 24 hours or more to process applications. Successful adopters will have written or oral permission from their landlord, if applicable, and have a good veterinary reference. A signed contract is required.

Fees:
$50 for kittens (<6 months)
$25 for cats (>6 months)
$15 Lonely Hearts (cats who have been in our care for an extended period of time)
$15 Barn Cats
$10 Senior for Senior
Regular specials with discounted adoption fees

Fee includes: FELV/FIV testing, FVRCP vaccines (age appropriate), Rabies vaccine, Spay or Neuter, Microchip, Parasite treatment (fleas and internal parasites).

Adoption application

https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/KNOX/Cat

Pets at shelters & rescues near Knox County Humane Society (Ohio)

Nature's Gifts Kitten Rescue

Near Sawmill Road & I 270, Please Call For Directions,
Columbus, OH 43235

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

Collie

Male, 8 mos
Powell, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Gwen's adoption status with email updates.
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Gwen

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs
Columbus, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Arlo's adoption status with email updates.
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Arlo

German Shepherd Dog/Husky

Female, Adult
Sunbury, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Stevie's adoption status with email updates.
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Stevie

American Bulldog/American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 2 yrs
Lewis Center, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Shanna's adoption status with email updates.
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Shanna

Border Collie/Catahoula Leopard Dog

Female, Puppy
Columbus, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Jersey's adoption status with email updates.
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Jersey

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 mos
Delaware, OH

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