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Vanderburgh Humane Society

Certified Partner

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

Hours of Operation

Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Wednesday: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thursday: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Friday: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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 Vanderburgh Humane Society

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

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 yrs 9 mos
Evansville, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Kleo's adoption status with email updates.
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Kleo

Australian Shepherd

Female, 5 yrs 4 mos
Evansville, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Pretty's adoption status with email updates.
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Pretty

Boxer/American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr 7 mos
Evansville, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Scarlett O'Hara's adoption status with email updates.
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Scarlett O'Hara

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 mos
Evansville, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Chance's adoption status with email updates.
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Chance

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 9 yrs 1 mo
Evansville, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Zeus's adoption status with email updates.
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Zeus

American Staffordshire Terrier

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

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 6 yrs 6 mos
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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515 Park Rd,
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Vincennes Animal Shelter

1128 River Road,
Vincennes, IN 47591

We'll also keep you updated on Ember* (HW-)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Ember* (HW-)

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs
Owensboro, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Ty's adoption status with email updates.
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Ty

Border Collie

Male, Young
Evansville, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Wilbur Wright's adoption status with email updates.
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Wilbur Wright

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 mos
Newburgh, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Petunia's adoption status with email updates.
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Petunia

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 5 yrs 8 mos
Evansville, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Dottie (HW-) *SPONSORED*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Dottie (HW-) *SPONSORED*

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Feist

Female, 5 yrs
Owensboro, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Camo's adoption status with email updates.
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Camo

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 6 mos
Owensboro, KY

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