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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 Teddy's adoption status with email updates.
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Teddy

Mixed Breed (Large)

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Edwardsville, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Posey's adoption status with email updates.
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Posey

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Edwardsville, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Demure Vixen's adoption status with email updates.
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Demure Vixen

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Edwardsville, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Velma's adoption status with email updates.
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Velma

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
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

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr
St. Louis, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Zinnia's adoption status with email updates.
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Zinnia

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 mos
St.Jacob, IL
We'll also keep you updated on FOLIAGE's adoption status with email updates.
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FOLIAGE

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
St. Louis, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Runner's adoption status with email updates.
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Runner

Domestic Shorthair

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

Cattle Dog

Male, Adult
Eureka, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Ms Monopoly's adoption status with email updates.
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Ms Monopoly

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
St.Jacob, IL

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