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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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Daenerys Stormborne

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 yrs 8 mos

Evansville, IN

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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Good with kids
Not good with dogs
Good with cats
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Brownie

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 9 mos

Evansville, IN

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

Australian Shepherd

Female, 7 yrs 10 mos

Evansville, IN

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
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Rex

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr

Evansville, IN

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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Aurora

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 6 mos

Evansville, IN

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
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Marlo

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs

Evansville, IN

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
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Princess

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 11 mos

Evansville, IN

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

Mastiff

Male, 6 yrs 3 mos

Evansville, IN

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Story
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Dobby

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr 4 mos

Evansville, IN

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
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Good with dogs
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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.
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!

Pets at shelters and rescues near Vanderburgh Humane Society

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526 Atkinson St., Henderson, KY 42420

Warrick Humane Society

5722 Vann Road, Newburgh, IN 47630

East Side Animal Hospital

4125 E. Morgan Avenue, Evansville, IN 47715

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Buster

St. Bernard/Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 4 yrs 5 mos

Evansville, IN

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Story
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Olive

Coonhound/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo

Evansville, IN

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs
Story
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Spencer (Courtesy Listing in Des Moines, Iowa)

Border Collie

Male, Senior

Evansville, IN

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

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