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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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Rhea

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr 2 mos

Evansville, IN

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(when grown) -
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House-trained
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Joy

Labrador Retriever

Female, 2 yrs

Evansville, IN

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(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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Coco

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 5 yrs 1 mo

Evansville, IN

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Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
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Polly Pocket

American Pit Bull Terrier/Beagle

Female, 2 yrs

Evansville, IN

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 6 mos

Evansville, IN

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Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
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Comet

Husky

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo

Evansville, IN

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Good with dogs
House-trained
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Tyson

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 2 mos

Evansville, IN

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(when grown) -
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Good with cats
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Reese

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 yrs 2 mos

Evansville, IN

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Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Not good with cats
House-trained
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Chloe

Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, 5 yrs 1 mo

Evansville, IN

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Good with dogs
House-trained
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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!

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Luke

Border Collie

Male, Young

Evansville, IN

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

Beagle

Female, 11 mos

Evansville, IN

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Story
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Tyson

Boxer/Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 9 yrs 8 mos

Evansville, IN

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

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