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Metro East Humane Society Edwardsville

Animal shelter in Edwardsville, IL

The Metro East Humane Society (MEHS) is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 charitable organization dedicated to the prevention of cruelty to animals, the relief of suffering among animals, the provision of appropriate care and medical attention to an disposition of animals committed to its care, the extension of humane education, and the encouragement of animal population control.

It is our policy to provide humane care and treatment for all animals needing protection in the area served by the Society, to seek to return lost animals to their owners, and to seek suitable homes for animals without owners.

MEHS is financially supported solely through the generosity of the public. We receive no financial support from taxes or from the government. Our financial survival depends on generous donations from humane members of the public like you.

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Address
8495 State Route 143
Edwardsville, IL 62025
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8495 State Route 143

Edwardsville, IL 62025

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Adoptable pets at Metro East Humane Society Edwardsville

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Edwardsville, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Noel's adoption status with email updates.
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Noel

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr
Edwardsville, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Cleo's adoption status with email updates.
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Cleo

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr
Edwardsville, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Nadine's adoption status with email updates.
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Nadine

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs 1 mo
Edwardsville, IL

Shelter FAQs

We currently serve a 5-county area in southwestern Illinois, offering an adoption program for homeless animals.

Additional adoption info

An adoption application must be filled out and approved by MEHS staff prior to an adoption. Adoption fees are $175 for dogs over 4 months of age, $200 for puppies under 4 months of age. Kittens under 4 months of age are $100 and cats over 4 months of age are $50. We have promotions on adoptions regularly which are posted on our Facebook page, Metro East Humane Society.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Metro East Humane Society Edwardsville

All About Paws

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Humane Society of Missouri - Maryland Heights

11660 Administration Dr., (Page Ave. And Schuetz Road),
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We'll also keep you updated on Mojito's adoption status with email updates.
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Mojito

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Puppy
St. Louis, MO
We'll also keep you updated on margot's adoption status with email updates.
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margot

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 3 mos
St. Louis, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Budgie CB's adoption status with email updates.
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Budgie CB

Labrador Retriever/Dachshund

Female, 2 mos
St Louis, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Crew's adoption status with email updates.
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Crew

Havanese/Bichon Frise

Male, Puppy
St Louis, MO
We'll also keep you updated on ANITA's adoption status with email updates.
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ANITA

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Maryland Heights, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Danica Patrick's adoption status with email updates.
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Danica Patrick

Boxer/Australian Shepherd

Female, Puppy
St Louis, MO

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