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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 Star's adoption status with email updates.
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Star

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 6 yrs 2 mos
Edwardsville, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Sara's adoption status with email updates.
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Sara

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr
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

Metro East Lab Rescue

Maryville, IL 62062

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

Labrador Retriever/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
St Louis, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Snoopy's adoption status with email updates.
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Snoopy

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
St. Ann, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Geraldine's adoption status with email updates.
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Geraldine

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 8 mos
Saint Louis, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Ogo Pogo's adoption status with email updates.
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Ogo Pogo

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 mos
St.Jacob, IL
We'll also keep you updated on DIAMOND's adoption status with email updates.
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DIAMOND

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 8 yrs 3 mos
St. Louis, MO
We'll also keep you updated on George's adoption status with email updates.
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George

Sugar Glider

Male, Adult
Pacific, MO

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