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Effingham County Humane Society

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Animal shelter in EFFINGHAM, IL

Since 1979, the Effingham County Humane Society has been committed to serving Effingham County, IL and the surrounding area. We are located in the former Funkhouser School, and our non-profit shelter is sustained by volunteers, fundraising, contributions, and adoption fees.

The goal of the Effingham County Humane Society is to reduce animal suffering in our county through educating and promoting responsible pet ownership, including spaying/neutering pets, appropriate pet identification, proper pet care, and the quality adoption of homeless pets.

Contact Angie Sorling
Address
12073 N. 1000th Rd
EFFINGHAM, IL 62401
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Meet their adoptable pets

12073 N. 1000th Rd

EFFINGHAM, IL 62401

Hours of Operation

Sunday: Closed
Monday: 11:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 11:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday: 11:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday: 11:30 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am - 12:00 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 Effingham County Humane Society

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
EFFINGHAM, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Lance's adoption status with email updates.
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Lance

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 6 mos
EFFINGHAM, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Peppermint Patty's adoption status with email updates.
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Peppermint Patty

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 3 mos
EFFINGHAM, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Toast's adoption status with email updates.
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Toast

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 mo
EFFINGHAM, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Oliver's adoption status with email updates.
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Oliver

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
EFFINGHAM, IL
We'll also keep you updated on GingerSnap's adoption status with email updates.
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GingerSnap

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
EFFINGHAM, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Mashed Potato's adoption status with email updates.
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Mashed Potato

Domestic Shorthair

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

Great Pyrenees

Male, 3 mos
EFFINGHAM, IL

Shelter FAQs

All Cities and Counties within 350 miles of our shelter.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 4. Pay Fee
  • 5. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Our adoption fees for dogs includes spay/neuter, age appropriate vaccines, de-wormer, flea and tick prevention, heart worm prevention, heart worm tested, and microchip registration.

Adult Dogs: $200
Puppies: $225

Cat adoption fees include spay/neuter, age appropriate vaccines, de-wormer, FIV/FeLV testing, flea and tick prevention, and microchip registration.

Adult Cats: $75 (or $125 for a pair)
Kittens: $90 (or $150 for a pair)

Adoption application

https://EffinghamCountyHumaneSociety.org/adoptable-pets

Pets at shelters & rescues near Effingham County Humane Society

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14400 Hwy. 45,
Louisville, IL 62858

CRAWFORD COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL

10280N 900TH ST,
ROBINSON, IL 62454

Claws and Paws Animal Rescue Center

218 S West Street,
Olney, IL 62450

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 yrs 3 mos
Robinson, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Chia's adoption status with email updates.
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Chia

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs 9 mos
Robinson, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Bonnie's adoption status with email updates.
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Bonnie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 5 mos
Robinson, IL
We'll also keep you updated on April's adoption status with email updates.
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April

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 5 mos
Robinson, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Bodie's adoption status with email updates.
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Bodie

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 8 mos
Robinson, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Juniper's adoption status with email updates.
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Juniper

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 8 mos
Robinson, IL

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