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Knox County Humane Society (IL)

Animal shelter in Galesburg, IL

We the Knox County Humane Society are here to promote the humane treatment of animals, prevent cruelty to animals and provide education to enhance the human-animal bond and to end pet over-population.


We have a small adoption contract that is very simple to fill out. Anyone wanting to adopt an animal must be 21 or older and have a valid ID with them. The contract just states that the person adopting the animal will take good care of them, make sure they're up to date on heath related items, and other agreements that can be properly read when the person comes in. We will also work with reduced fees for the adoption if possible.

Contact Erin Buckmaster
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Address
1855 Windish Dr
Galesburg, IL 61401
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Meet their adoptable pets

1855 Windish Dr

Galesburg, IL 61401

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 Knox County Humane Society (IL)

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

Mixed Breed (Large)

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

Mixed Breed (Large)

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

Labrador Retriever/Husky

Male, Young
Galesburg, IL
We'll also keep you updated on LITTLE BIT & MISFIT's adoption status with email updates.
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LITTLE BIT & MISFIT

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 6 yrs 2 mos
Galesburg, IL
We'll also keep you updated on RILEY's adoption status with email updates.
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RILEY

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Galesburg, IL

Shelter FAQs

Our facility takes in animals through out Knox County, IL. Also, we serve as the animal control for City of Galesburg and take in the animals for the other various Animal Control agencies in Knox County.

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

Additional adoption info

We have a small adoption contract that is very simple to fill out. Anyone wanting to adopt an animal must be 21 or older and have a valid ID with them. The contract just states that the person adopting the animal will take good care of them, make sure they're up to date on heath related items, and other agreements that can be properly read when the person comes in. We will also work with reduced fees for the adoption if possible.

Adoption application

https://knoxcountyhumanesociety.org/

Pets at shelters & rescues near Knox County Humane Society (IL)

The Mighty Pits Rescue

317 N. 9th St,
Cuba, IL 61427

TRAIN Team Rescuing Animals in Need

PO Box 3723,
Peoria, IL 61612

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 7 mos
Wever, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Natalia's adoption status with email updates.
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Natalia

Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, 5 yrs
Davenport, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Poppy's adoption status with email updates.
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Poppy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Burlington, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Thyme Spice N.'s adoption status with email updates.
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Thyme Spice N.

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Mediumhair

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Peoria, IL

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