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Wayne County Humane Society

Animal shelter in Fairfield, IL

We are 1 of 3 Humane Society AND Animal Control facilities in the state of Illinois. We are a private organization that is contracted with our county and several localities within our county to provide animal control services. We have 2 full time employees and 2 part time employees that care for our furry friends daily.

Contact
Address
518 SE 4th Street
Fairfield, IL 62837
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Meet their adoptable pets

518 SE 4th Street

Fairfield, IL 62837

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 Wayne County Humane Society

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

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Calico

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

Labrador Retriever

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, Adult
Fairfield, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Shadow's adoption status with email updates.
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Shadow

Pit Bull Terrier

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Fairfield, IL

Shelter FAQs

We serve Wayne County, Illinois, in its entirety. We also serve the Mill Shoals, Illinois, village.

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 3. Pay Fee
  • 4. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Our adoption fees range from $35-$125, which includes a microchip. If the dog/cat is not vaccinated or spayed/neutered before adoption, you have 30 days to set appointment and return paperwork to WCHS. We also require a copy of your drivers license to attach to your adoption file.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Wayne County Humane Society

Vanderburgh Humane Society

400 Millner Industrial Dr.,
Evansville, IN 47710

Kats Kennel

RR#2 Box246,
Norris City, IL 62869

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Louisville, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Houdini's adoption status with email updates.
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Houdini

Labrador Retriever/American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, Young
Mt. Vernon, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Gina's adoption status with email updates.
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Gina

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Adult
Louisville, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Dots's adoption status with email updates.
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Dots

English Spot

Female, 8 mos
Evansville, IN

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