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Knox County Humane Society (Ohio)

Cat shelter in Mount Vernon, OH

The Knox County Humane Society, a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1887, provides for the surrender, care, and adoption of homeless and abandoned cats and kittens in Knox County.

OUR MISSION
The Knox County Humane Society’s primary purpose is to provide for the welfare of cats and dogs through public awareness clinics and campaigns, humane sheltering and fostering, adoption and surrender services, rescue and transfer services, initial medical and altering services for stray, surrendered and rescued cats. The organization places its emphasis on performing all of its goals for all cats who are healthy and adoptable.

Contact
Address
400 Columbus Road
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
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400 Columbus Road

Mount Vernon, OH 43050

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Adoptable pets at Knox County Humane Society (Ohio)

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
Mount Vernon, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Frankie's adoption status with email updates.
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Frankie

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 mos
Mount Vernon, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Freddy's adoption status with email updates.
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Freddy

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 mos
Mount Vernon, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Salem's adoption status with email updates.
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Salem

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs
Mount Vernon, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Tank's adoption status with email updates.
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Tank

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Mount Vernon, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Oren's adoption status with email updates.
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Oren

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 4 mos
Mount Vernon, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Trucker's adoption status with email updates.
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Trucker

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Mount Vernon, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Rose's adoption status with email updates.
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Rose

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 yrs 9 mos
Mount Vernon, OH

Shelter FAQs

We only take in cats from Knox County, OH and the associated towns:
Mount Vernon, OH
Centerburg, OH
Fredericktown, OH
Gambier, OH
Danville, OH
We adopt cats to people all over Ohio and have adopted to as far away as Washington (the state) if the adopter can arrange transport.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 4. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Application required. Applications may be found at http://www.knoxhumanesociety.org/ under the Adoption tab. Please complete the application form and read and sign the contract. It may take 24 hours or more to process applications. Successful adopters will have written or oral permission from their landlord, if applicable, and have a good veterinary reference. A signed contract is required.

Fees:
$50 for kittens (<6 months)
$25 for cats (>6 months)
$15 Lonely Hearts (cats who have been in our care for an extended period of time)
$15 Barn Cats
$10 Senior for Senior
Regular specials with discounted adoption fees

Fee includes: FELV/FIV testing, FVRCP vaccines (age appropriate), Rabies vaccine, Spay or Neuter, Microchip, Parasite treatment (fleas and internal parasites).

Adoption application

https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/KNOX/Cat

Pets at shelters & rescues near Knox County Humane Society (Ohio)

Purebred Rescue Organization of Ohio, Inc.

PO Box 545,
New Albany, OH 43054

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

Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Delaware, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Beatrix Potter's adoption status with email updates.
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Beatrix Potter

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Powell, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Cane's adoption status with email updates.
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Cane

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 7 mos
Millersburg, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Remi's adoption status with email updates.
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Remi

German Shorthaired Pointer

Male, Adult
Marion, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Dixie's adoption status with email updates.
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Dixie

Catahoula Leopard Dog/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Young
White Cottage, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Georgie's adoption status with email updates.
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Georgie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Columbus, OH

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