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Please see Adoption Information for details on our adoption policies, procedures, costs, and what is covered.

Our shelter is open to meet pets by appointment only. Appointments are scheduled on Saturdays 11am-1:30pm, and Tuesdays 5:30-7pm. Please email us to set up an appointment, and you're encouraged to browse our online pet listings in advance to learn about our current available pets. We are happy to spend time with you to find a pet who makes a good match for you!

The Hancock County Humane Society is a no-kill*, non-profit animal shelter. (We are not affiliated with, nor do we receive financial support from, the Humane Society of the United States.) This organization has been in existence for many years and has always been staffed entirely by volunteers and funded entirely on donations from the local community. It is our goal to find permanent safe and loving homes for the pets in our care. We would also like to promote community education and awareness, including the importance of early spay/neuter of a pet and the importance of a pet wearing I.D.

*No-kill meaning healthy pets with good temperaments are kept until adopted no matter how many years it may take. We diligently attempt to treat unhealthy pets whenever possible.