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Vanderburgh Humane Society Animal shelter in Evansville, IN

The Vanderburgh Humane Society, Inc. (VHS), a tax exempt, 501(c)(3) organization, was founded in 1957. We receive no tax-based funding whatsoever. Therefore, we depend on the generosity of the corporate community and the public at large to continue, and hopefully expand, the much needed services we offer.

Our mission:
Leading our community to eliminate pet overpopulation through Spay/Neuter, Adoption, and Humane Education. Alter. Adopt. Adore.

Contact
Address
400 Millner Industrial Dr.
Evansville, IN 47710
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Meet their adoptable pets

400 Millner Industrial Dr.

Evansville, IN 47710

Hours of Operation

Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Wednesday: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thursday: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Friday: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday: 12:00 pm - 6:00 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 Vanderburgh Humane Society

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

Chinchilla, American

Female, 1 yr
Evansville, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Bridgette's adoption status with email updates.
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Bridgette

Chinchilla, American

Female, 1 yr
Evansville, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Poppy's adoption status with email updates.
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Poppy

Domestic Shorthair

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 10 yrs 4 mos
Evansville, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Slinky's adoption status with email updates.
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Slinky

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs
Evansville, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Holly's adoption status with email updates.
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Holly

Labrador Retriever/American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 7 yrs 5 mos
Evansville, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Koosh's adoption status with email updates.
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Koosh

Husky

Male, 4 yrs 6 mos
Evansville, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Maddie's adoption status with email updates.
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Maddie

Mixed Breed (Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 9 mos
Evansville, IN

Shelter FAQs

We serve the city of Evansville, Indiana; Vanderburgh County, Indiana; and other areas of southwestern Indiana, southeastern Illinois, and northern Kentucky. VHS serves more than 12,000 animals each year from all counties through sheltering and our Low-Cost Spay/Neuter and Vaccine Clinics.

We welcome adopters, volunteers, foster parents, and donors from anywhere!

We run a Low-Cost Spay & Neuter Clinic out of the shelter which has completed more than 87,000 surgeries since it began in 2007. We also perform surgeries for adoptable pets in the care of 15 other agencies in 3 states. Additionally, we hold a Low-Cost Vaccine Clinic on Saturday mornings at the shelter for local families to get their pets vaccinated.

Our Clinic does not have residency requirements. Anyone who can make the drive to our facility is welcome from anywhere!

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 3. Interview
  • 4. Approve Application
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Pay Fee
  • 7. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

VHS Adoption hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 12:00-6:00 pm Central Standard Time.

Our adoption fees are as follows:

Cats & kittens: $100
Dogs older than 6 months: $200
Puppies under 6 months: $250
Rabbits: $50

Dog and cat adoption fees include the animal's spay or neuter, nationally-registered microchip, and age-appropriate vaccinations.

Fees for other animals:

For more information on our adoption process, please visit www.vhslifesaver.org/adopt!

Adoption application

https://www.vhslifesaver.org/adopt

Pets at shelters & rescues near Vanderburgh Humane Society

It Takes A Village No-Kill Rescue, Inc.

1417 N. Stockwell Road,
Evansville, IN 47715

Schnauzer Rescue Co-op

1758 Autumn Drive,
Indiana, Tennessee, IN 47601

Warrick County Animal Control

655 Roth Road,
Boonville, IN 47601

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

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Kitten
Henderson, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Bitsy's adoption status with email updates.
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Bitsy

Domestic Shorthair

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

Labrador Retriever

Male, Young
Dale, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Roscoe* (HW-) SPONSORED ADOPTION FEE's adoption status with email updates.
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Roscoe* (HW-) SPONSORED ADOPTION FEE

Golden Retriever/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Owensboro, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Momma G's adoption status with email updates.
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Momma G

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Fairfield, IL

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