Wayne County Humane Society

Animal shelter in Fairfield, Illinois

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Address

518 SE 4th Street, Fairfield, IL 62837

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Adoptable Pets at Wayne County Humane Society

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Daphne

Calico

Female

Fairfield, IL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids
Good with cats
House-trained
Story
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Lavender

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young

Fairfield, IL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids
Not good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Story
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Astrid

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young

Fairfield, IL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids
Good with cats
House-trained
Story
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Sugar

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Adult

Fairfield, IL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids
Good with cats
House-trained
Story
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BabyGirl

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult

Fairfield, IL

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids
Good with cats
House-trained
Story
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Prrtricia

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young

Fairfield, IL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
House-trained
Story
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Stormi

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young

Fairfield, IL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
House-trained
Story
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GiGi

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult

Fairfield, IL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
House-trained
Story
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Fester

Domestic Longhair

Male, Young

Fairfield, IL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids
House-trained
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Shelter FAQs

We are 1 of 3 Humane Society AND Animal Control facilities in the state of Illinois. We are a private organization that is contracted with our county and several localities within our county to provide animal control services. We have 2 full time employees and 2 part time employees that care for our furry friends daily.
We serve Wayne County, Illinois, in its entirety. We also serve the Mill Shoals, Illinois, village.
  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 3. Pay Fee
  • 4. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Our adoption fees range from $35-$125, which includes a microchip. If the dog/cat is not vaccinated or spayed/neutered before adoption, you have 30 days to set appointment and return paperwork to WCHS. We also require a copy of your drivers license to attach to your adoption file.

Pets at shelters and rescues near Wayne County Humane Society

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Dreamer

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs

Olney, IL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Trixie

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)/Poodle (Miniature)

Female, 2 mos

Norris City, IL

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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Ethan

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)/Poodle (Miniature)

Male, 2 mos

Norris City, IL

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

Animal Charities in Fairfield, IL

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Animal Legal Defense Fund

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