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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

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Adoptable pets at Vanderburgh Humane Society

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 4 yrs 8 mos
Evansville, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Scout's adoption status with email updates.
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Scout

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 5 yrs 2 mos
Evansville, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Pepper's adoption status with email updates.
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Pepper

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 6 mos
Evansville, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Mousse's adoption status with email updates.
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Mousse

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Lop, Holland

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

Labrador Retriever/Shar Pei

Male, 5 yrs 11 mos
Evansville, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Rodger's adoption status with email updates.
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Rodger

Britannia Petite/Silver Marten

Male, 3 yrs
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

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1104 Loeb Street,
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Vincennes Animal Shelter

1128 River Road,
Vincennes, IN 47591

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

Treeing Walker Coonhound/Springer Spaniel

Male, Young
Dale, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Dove's adoption status with email updates.
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Dove

Domestic Shorthair/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Henderson, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Twisted Sister's adoption status with email updates.
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Twisted Sister

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Baby
Newburgh, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Axolotl's adoption status with email updates.
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Axolotl

Domestic Shorthair/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Baby
Jasper, IN
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

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