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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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Makoto

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 mos

Evansville, IN

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(when grown) -
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Good with cats
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Della

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 7 yrs

Evansville, IN

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(when grown) -
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Good with dogs
Declawed
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Sammie

Shih Tzu

Male, 10 yrs 11 mos

Evansville, IN

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(when grown) -
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Good with kids
Good with cats
House-trained
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Kenzie

Border Collie/Husky

Male, 2 yrs 3 mos

Evansville, IN

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(when grown) -
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Good with dogs
Not good with cats
House-trained
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Isabella

Husky

Female, 3 yrs 11 mos

Evansville, IN

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(when grown) -
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Good with dogs
Story
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Jip

Dutch Shepherd/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 mos

Evansville, IN

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No Details Provided
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Lightning

Husky/Dalmatian

Female, 1 yr 1 mo

Evansville, IN

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(when grown) -
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Good with kids
Good with dogs
House-trained
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Bella

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 3 yrs 3 mos

Evansville, IN

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(when grown) -
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Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
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Magnolia

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 8 mos

Evansville, IN

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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

Pay It Forward Animal Welfare Network

1104 Loeb Street, Henderson, KY 42420

East Side Animal Hospital

4125 E. Morgan Avenue, Evansville, IN 47715

Humane Society of Henderson County

203 Drury Lane, Henderson, KY 42420

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Luna

Beagle/Labrador Retriever

Female, 7 yrs 1 mo

Evansville, IN

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Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Good with kids
Good with dogs
House-trained
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Gunner

Boxer/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 4 yrs 9 mos

Evansville, IN

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Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Good with kids
Good with dogs
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Naomi

Catahoula Leopard Dog

Female, 1 yr 5 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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