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Vanderburgh Humane Society

Animal shelter in Evansville, Indiana

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Address

400 Millner Industrial Dr., Evansville, IN 47710

Hours of Operation

    Monday: Closed
    Tuesday-Saturday: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    Sunday: Closed

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Adoptable Pets at Vanderburgh Humane Society

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Sheeba

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs 9 mos

Evansville, IN

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Good with dogs
Good with cats
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Rootbeer

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 5 mos

Evansville, IN

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Good with kids
Good with cats
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Inspector Clouseau

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos

Evansville, IN

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No Details Provided
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Pearl

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 3 yrs 2 mos

Evansville, IN

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(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Good with kids
Good with dogs
House-trained
Story
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Cylindria

Siamese/Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 2 yrs

Evansville, IN

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No Details Provided
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Ralphie

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 8 mos

Evansville, IN

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Good with kids
Good with cats
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Smokey

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs 10 mos

Evansville, IN

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Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
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Gunther

Labrador Retriever

Male, 4 mos

Evansville, IN

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Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
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Biscuit

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 3 mos

Evansville, IN

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Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
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Shelter FAQs

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.
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  • 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!

Pets at shelters and rescues near Vanderburgh Humane Society

P.A.A.W.S. No-Kill Animal Rescue

Po Box 115, Newburgh, IN 47629

Warrick County Animal Control

655 Roth Road, Boonville, IN 47601

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Cass

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 2 yrs 9 mos

Evansville, IN

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Story
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Tristen

Beagle/Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs

Evansville, IN

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Emmitt

Border Collie

Male, Young

Evansville, IN

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
House-trained
Story

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