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Wayne County Humane Society

Animal shelter in Fairfield, IL

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.

Contact
Address
518 SE 4th Street
Fairfield, IL 62837
Donation
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Meet their adoptable pets

518 SE 4th Street

Fairfield, IL 62837

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Wayne County Humane Society

We'll also keep you updated on victor's adoption status with email updates.
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victor

Beagle

Male, Adult
Fairfield, IL
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cupcake

Boston Terrier

Female, Adult
Fairfield, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Posey's adoption status with email updates.
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Posey

German Shepherd Dog/Husky

Female, Adult
Fairfield, IL
We'll also keep you updated on shamus's adoption status with email updates.
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shamus

German Shepherd Dog/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young
Fairfield, IL
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abel

German Shepherd Dog/Labrador Retriever

Female, Young
Fairfield, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Blitz's adoption status with email updates.
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Blitz

Pointer

Male, Young
Fairfield, IL
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roofus

Mastiff/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Fairfield, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Susan's adoption status with email updates.
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Susan

American Bulldog

Female
Fairfield, IL

Shelter FAQs

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 & rescues near Wayne County Humane Society

Domestic Animals in a Safe Haven

4200 E. Nursery Rd,
Centralia, IL 62801

Lawrence County Animal Control Shelter

10082 State Route 1,
Lawrenceville, IL 62439

Saved By Grace Animal Rescue

13996 E 1000th Ave,
Newton, IL 62448

We'll also keep you updated on Raphtalia's adoption status with email updates.
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Raphtalia

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 5 mos
Evansville, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Pete's adoption status with email updates.
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Pete

Poodle (Standard)/Golden Retriever

Male, 5 yrs
Evansville, IN
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Lilo

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 mos
Evansville, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Friskies's adoption status with email updates.
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Friskies

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
Evansville, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Alexie's adoption status with email updates.
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Alexie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Mount Vernon, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Sinclair's adoption status with email updates.
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Sinclair

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 13 yrs 4 mos
Mount Vernon, IN

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