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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 Skipper's adoption status with email updates.
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Skipper

Domestic Shorthair

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

English Bulldog/Boxer

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
EFFINGHAM, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Fluorescent's adoption status with email updates.
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Fluorescent

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Longhair

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

Australian Shepherd/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 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

Saved By Grace Animal Rescue

13996 E 1000th Ave,
Newton, IL 62448

Clay County Animal Rescue & Shelter

14400 Hwy. 45,
Louisville, IL 62858

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs 10 mos
Robinson, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Dawson's adoption status with email updates.
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Dawson

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 3 mos
Robinson, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Hazel's adoption status with email updates.
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Hazel

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
Robinson, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Ivy's adoption status with email updates.
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Ivy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs 8 mos
Robinson, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Sidney's adoption status with email updates.
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Sidney

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Louisville, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Landon's adoption status with email updates.
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Landon

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 4 mos
Robinson, IL

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