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Vanderburgh Humane Society

Certified Partner

Animal shelter in Evansville, IN

The Vanderburgh Humane Society, Inc. (VHS), a tax exempt, 501(c)(3) organization, was founded in 1957. We receive no tax-based funding whatsoever. Therefore, we depend on the generosity of the corporate community and the public at large to continue, and hopefully expand, the much needed services we offer.

Our mission:
Leading our community to eliminate pet overpopulation through Spay/Neuter, Adoption, and Humane Education. Alter. Adopt. Adore.

Contact
Address
400 Millner Industrial Dr.
Evansville, IN 47710
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Meet their adoptable pets

400 Millner Industrial Dr.

Evansville, IN 47710

Hours of Operation

Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Wednesday: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thursday: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Friday: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday: 12:00 pm - 6:00 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 Vanderburgh Humane Society

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 10 yrs 4 mos
Evansville, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Chloe's adoption status with email updates.
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Chloe

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 2 mos
Evansville, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Petunia Pig's adoption status with email updates.
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Petunia Pig

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 7 mos
Evansville, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Harrison's adoption status with email updates.
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Harrison

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 3 mos
Evansville, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Colson's adoption status with email updates.
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Colson

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 4 yrs
Evansville, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Alex's adoption status with email updates.
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Alex

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs
Evansville, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Croissant 's adoption status with email updates.
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Croissant

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs
Evansville, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Toliver's adoption status with email updates.
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Toliver

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 8 mos
Evansville, IN

Shelter FAQs

We serve the city of Evansville, Indiana; Vanderburgh County, Indiana; and other areas of southwestern Indiana, southeastern Illinois, and northern Kentucky. VHS serves more than 12,000 animals each year from all counties through sheltering and our Low-Cost Spay/Neuter and Vaccine Clinics.

We welcome adopters, volunteers, foster parents, and donors from anywhere!

We run a Low-Cost Spay & Neuter Clinic out of the shelter which has completed more than 87,000 surgeries since it began in 2007. We also perform surgeries for adoptable pets in the care of 15 other agencies in 3 states. Additionally, we hold a Low-Cost Vaccine Clinic on Saturday mornings at the shelter for local families to get their pets vaccinated.

Our Clinic does not have residency requirements. Anyone who can make the drive to our facility is welcome from anywhere!

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 3. Interview
  • 4. Approve Application
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Pay Fee
  • 7. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

VHS Adoption hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 12:00-6:00 pm Central Standard Time.

Our adoption fees are as follows:

Cats & kittens: $100
Dogs older than 6 months: $200
Puppies under 6 months: $250
Rabbits: $50

Dog and cat adoption fees include the animal's spay or neuter, nationally-registered microchip, and age-appropriate vaccinations.

Fees for other animals:

For more information on our adoption process, please visit www.vhslifesaver.org/adopt!

Adoption application

https://www.vhslifesaver.org/adopt

Pets at shelters & rescues near Vanderburgh Humane Society

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PO Box 1701,
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Pals 4 Paaws, Inc

Spencer County, IN 47634

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

Australian Shepherd

Male, 2 mos
Jasper, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Soup's adoption status with email updates.
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Soup

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Boonville, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Tippy's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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Tippy

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult
Boonville, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Solomon (HW-)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Solomon (HW-)

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Owensboro, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Toby Blue Eyes's adoption status with email updates.
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Toby Blue Eyes

Husky/German Shepherd Dog

Male, 2 yrs 3 mos
Evansville, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Harvey's adoption status with email updates.
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Harvey

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 mos
Vincennes, IN

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