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Effingham County Humane Society

Animal shelter in EFFINGHAM, Illinois

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Address

12073 N. 1000th Rd, EFFINGHAM, IL 62401

Hours of Operation

    Monday: 11:30 am - 4:30 pm
    Tuesday: Closed
    Wednesday-Friday: 11:30 am - 4:30 pm
    Saturday: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Sunday: Closed

Contact

Angie Sorling

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Adoptable Pets at Effingham County Humane Society

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Mighty Mouse

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs

EFFINGHAM, IL

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
House-trained
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Lasagna

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 yrs

EFFINGHAM, IL

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
House-trained
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Tin Man

Chihuahua/Dachshund

Male, 2 yrs

EFFINGHAM, IL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with cats
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Scarecrow

Chihuahua/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 1 yr

EFFINGHAM, IL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs
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Toto

Chihuahua/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 2 yrs

EFFINGHAM, IL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs
Story
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Cowardly Lion

Chihuahua/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 2 yrs

EFFINGHAM, IL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids
Good with dogs
Story
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Ferdy

Australian Cattle Dog/Labrador Retriever

Male, 6 mos

EFFINGHAM, IL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
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Bessie

Australian Cattle Dog/Labrador Retriever

Female, 1 yr

EFFINGHAM, IL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs
Good with cats
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Clarabelle

Australian Cattle Dog/Labrador Retriever

Female, 1 yr

EFFINGHAM, IL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs
Good with cats
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Shelter FAQs

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.
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)

Pets at shelters and rescues near Effingham County Humane Society

Effingham County Animal Control

701 E Eiche, Effingham, IL 62401

Claws and Paws Animal Rescue Center

218 S West Street, Olney, IL 62450

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Moses

Labrador Retriever

Male, 2 yrs 3 mos

Olney, IL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
No Details Provided
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Oscar

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 3 yrs 2 mos

Olney, IL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
No Details Provided
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Sam

Anatolian Shepherd/Great Pyrenees

Male, 6 mos

Effingham, IL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
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