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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 Cinnamon's adoption status with email updates.
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Cinnamon

Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, 4 yrs 3 mos
Edwardsville, IL
We'll also keep you updated on PB's adoption status with email updates.
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PB

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 yrs
Edwardsville, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Kane's adoption status with email updates.
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Kane

Mixed Breed (Large)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 5 yrs
Edwardsville, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Bitsy's adoption status with email updates.
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Bitsy

Mixed Breed (Small)

Female, 8 mos
Edwardsville, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Willis's adoption status with email updates.
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Willis

Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, 7 mos
Edwardsville, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Dottie's adoption status with email updates.
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Dottie

Mixed Breed (Small)

Female, 9 yrs 6 mos
Edwardsville, IL
We'll also keep you updated on King's adoption status with email updates.
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King

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 2 yrs 6 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.

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We'll also keep you updated on Falin (with Hannah)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Falin (with Hannah)

Domestic Longhair

Male, 9 yrs 3 mos
Valley Park, MO
We'll also keep you updated on ROSS's adoption status with email updates.
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ROSS

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
St. Louis, MO
We'll also keep you updated on George JuM's adoption status with email updates.
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George JuM

Dalmatian/German Shepherd Dog

Male, 1 yr 11 mos
St Louis, MO
We'll also keep you updated on THIN MINT's adoption status with email updates.
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THIN MINT

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
St. Louis, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Butter pecan's adoption status with email updates.
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Butter pecan

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
St.Jacob, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Hoss's adoption status with email updates.
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Hoss

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 6 yrs 5 mos
St.Jacob, IL

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