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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 Q-T Pie's adoption status with email updates.
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Q-T Pie

Black and Tan Coonhound/Australian Shepherd

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

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Greyhound

Male, 2 yrs 4 mos
EFFINGHAM, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Big Mac's adoption status with email updates.
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Big Mac

Mastiff/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 6 yrs 5 mos
EFFINGHAM, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Cyan's adoption status with email updates.
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Cyan

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 9 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 Joey's adoption status with email updates.
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Joey

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 7 mos
EFFINGHAM, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Dwight's adoption status with email updates.
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Dwight

Doberman Pinscher/Cattle Dog

Male, 1 yr 9 mos
EFFINGHAM, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Skipper's adoption status with email updates.
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Skipper

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

Shelby County Animal Control Facility

120 S Morgan,
Shelbyville, IL 62565

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 10 mos
Robinson, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Specter's adoption status with email updates.
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Specter

Labrador Retriever

Male, Puppy
Louisville, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Nevaeh's adoption status with email updates.
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Nevaeh

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 10 mos
Robinson, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Black Jack's adoption status with email updates.
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Black Jack

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs 4 mos
Robinson, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Amber's adoption status with email updates.
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Amber

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs 4 mos
Robinson, IL

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