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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 Jingle Bell's adoption status with email updates.
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Jingle Bell

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 5 mos
EFFINGHAM, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Spot's adoption status with email updates.
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Spot

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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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701 E Buckner,
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Clay County Animal Rescue & Shelter

14400 Hwy. 45,
Louisville, IL 62858

Montgomery County Animal Control

1 Courthouse Square, PO Box 122,
Hillsboro, IL 62049

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

Labrador Retriever

Male, 8 yrs 7 mos
Robinson, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Meko's adoption status with email updates.
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Meko

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 11 mos
Robinson, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Dumplin's adoption status with email updates.
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Dumplin

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Greenville, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Butterscotch's adoption status with email updates.
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Butterscotch

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 7 mos
Robinson, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Gomer's adoption status with email updates.
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Gomer

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 2 yrs 3 mos
Effingham, IL

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