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Wayne County Humane Society

Animal shelter in Fairfield, IL

We are 1 of 3 Humane Society AND Animal Control facilities in the state of Illinois. We are a private organization that is contracted with our county and several localities within our county to provide animal control services. We have 2 full time employees and 2 part time employees that care for our furry friends daily.

Contact
Address
518 SE 4th Street
Fairfield, IL 62837
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Meet their adoptable pets

518 SE 4th Street

Fairfield, IL 62837

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 Wayne County Humane Society

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

American Bulldog

Female
Fairfield, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Woody's adoption status with email updates.
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Woody

Labrador Retriever

Male
Fairfield, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Steven's adoption status with email updates.
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Steven

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Fairfield, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Smoky's adoption status with email updates.
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Smoky

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Fairfield, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Aspen's adoption status with email updates.
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Aspen

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Young
Fairfield, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Micah's adoption status with email updates.
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Micah

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Fairfield, IL
We'll also keep you updated on beans's adoption status with email updates.
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beans

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Fairfield, IL

Shelter FAQs

We serve Wayne County, Illinois, in its entirety. We also serve the Mill Shoals, Illinois, village.

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 3. Pay Fee
  • 4. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Our adoption fees range from $35-$125, which includes a microchip. If the dog/cat is not vaccinated or spayed/neutered before adoption, you have 30 days to set appointment and return paperwork to WCHS. We also require a copy of your drivers license to attach to your adoption file.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Wayne County Humane Society

Claws and Paws Animal Rescue Center

218 S West Street,
Olney, IL 62450

Shaw Kennels

Harrisburg, IL 62946

Centralia Humane Society

1890 Shattuc Road,
Centralia, IL 62801

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

Guinea Pig

Male, 3 mos
Evansville, IN
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 Phoebe's adoption status with email updates.
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Phoebe

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs 8 mos
Evansville, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Bear's adoption status with email updates.
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Bear

German Shepherd Dog/Husky

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Adult
Mt. Vernon, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Eva's adoption status with email updates.
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Eva

Labrador Retriever

Female, 9 mos
Mt. Carmel, IL

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