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Metro East Humane Society Edwardsville

Animal shelter in Edwardsville, IL

The Metro East Humane Society (MEHS) is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 charitable organization dedicated to the prevention of cruelty to animals, the relief of suffering among animals, the provision of appropriate care and medical attention to an disposition of animals committed to its care, the extension of humane education, and the encouragement of animal population control.

It is our policy to provide humane care and treatment for all animals needing protection in the area served by the Society, to seek to return lost animals to their owners, and to seek suitable homes for animals without owners.

MEHS is financially supported solely through the generosity of the public. We receive no financial support from taxes or from the government. Our financial survival depends on generous donations from humane members of the public like you.

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Address
8495 State Route 143
Edwardsville, IL 62025
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8495 State Route 143

Edwardsville, IL 62025

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Adoptable pets at Metro East Humane Society Edwardsville

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

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 2 yrs 6 mos
Edwardsville, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Pippa's adoption status with email updates.
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Pippa

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr
Edwardsville, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Portia's adoption status with email updates.
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Portia

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Edwardsville, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Lucy Lou's adoption status with email updates.
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Lucy Lou

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr
Edwardsville, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Mars's adoption status with email updates.
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Mars

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 4 mos
Edwardsville, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Sandy's adoption status with email updates.
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Sandy

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs
Edwardsville, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Neptune's adoption status with email updates.
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Neptune

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 4 mos
Edwardsville, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Jupiter's adoption status with email updates.
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Jupiter

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 4 mos
Edwardsville, IL

Shelter FAQs

We currently serve a 5-county area in southwestern Illinois, offering an adoption program for homeless animals.

Additional adoption info

An adoption application must be filled out and approved by MEHS staff prior to an adoption. Adoption fees are $175 for dogs over 4 months of age, $200 for puppies under 4 months of age. Kittens under 4 months of age are $100 and cats over 4 months of age are $50. We have promotions on adoptions regularly which are posted on our Facebook page, Metro East Humane Society.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Metro East Humane Society Edwardsville

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21640 Route 4,
Carlinville, IL 62626

Gateway Pet Guardians

725 N 15th St,
East ST Louis, IL 62205

Centralia Humane Society

P.O. Box 124,
Centralia, IL 62801

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

Australian Cattle Dog

Male, 1 mo
St. Peters, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Tofu's adoption status with email updates.
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Tofu

Dalmatian

Female, 1 mo
St. Peters, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Binx's adoption status with email updates.
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Binx

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 2 mos
Manchester, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Fairytale Pumpkin's adoption status with email updates.
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Fairytale Pumpkin

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 11 mos
St. Louis, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Blue's adoption status with email updates.
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Blue

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 3 yrs
Belleville, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Snuggles (Bonded with Cuddles)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Snuggles (Bonded with Cuddles)

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
St. Louis, MO

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