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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 Million's adoption status with email updates.
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Million

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs
Edwardsville, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Princess Skyla's adoption status with email updates.
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Princess Skyla

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 yrs 2 mos
Edwardsville, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Butterball's adoption status with email updates.
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Butterball

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 4 yrs
Edwardsville, IL
We'll also keep you updated on GiGi (Brenda)'s adoption status with email updates.
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GiGi (Brenda)

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 yrs 1 mo
Edwardsville, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Ace's adoption status with email updates.
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Ace

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr
Edwardsville, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Igloo's adoption status with email updates.
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Igloo

Domestic Shorthair

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

Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, 4 yrs 1 mo
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.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Metro East Humane Society Edwardsville

Dirks Fund

526 Indian Warpath Drive,
Pacific, MO 63069

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 3 yrs 2 mos
Maryland Heights, MO
We'll also keep you updated on A504674's adoption status with email updates.
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A504674

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 10 mos
St. Peters, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Duke's adoption status with email updates.
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Duke

Cane Corso

Male, 11 yrs
O'Fallon, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Cajun Chicken "Cajun"'s adoption status with email updates.
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Cajun Chicken "Cajun"

Calico

Female, 10 mos
Edwardsville, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Hazel's adoption status with email updates.
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Hazel

American Staffordshire Terrier

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

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 3 mos
Columbia, IL

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