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Metro East Humane Society Edwardsville Animal shelter in Edwardsville, IL

The Metro East Humane Society (MEHS) is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 charitable organization dedicated to the prevention of cruelty to animals, the relief of suffering among animals, the provision of appropriate care and medical attention to an disposition of animals committed to its care, the extension of humane education, and the encouragement of animal population control.

It is our policy to provide humane care and treatment for all animals needing protection in the area served by the Society, to seek to return lost animals to their owners, and to seek suitable homes for animals without owners.

MEHS is financially supported solely through the generosity of the public. We receive no financial support from taxes or from the government. Our financial survival depends on generous donations from humane members of the public like you.

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Address
8495 State Route 143
Edwardsville, IL 62025
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8495 State Route 143

Edwardsville, IL 62025

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Adoptable pets at Metro East Humane Society Edwardsville

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

Mixed Breed (Large)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 7 mos
Edwardsville, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Willie's adoption status with email updates.
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Willie

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr
Edwardsville, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Betty's adoption status with email updates.
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Betty

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
Edwardsville, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Wilma's adoption status with email updates.
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Wilma

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Edwardsville, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Lily's adoption status with email updates.
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Lily

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs
Edwardsville, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Sheldon's adoption status with email updates.
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Sheldon

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs
Edwardsville, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Lotso's adoption status with email updates.
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Lotso

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 1 yr
Edwardsville, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Cora's adoption status with email updates.
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Cora

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs
Edwardsville, IL

Shelter FAQs

We currently serve a 5-county area in southwestern Illinois, offering an adoption program for homeless animals.

Additional adoption info

An adoption application must be filled out and approved by MEHS staff prior to an adoption. Adoption fees are $175 for dogs over 4 months of age, $200 for puppies under 4 months of age. Kittens under 4 months of age are $100 and cats over 4 months of age are $50. We have promotions on adoptions regularly which are posted on our Facebook page, Metro East Humane Society.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Metro East Humane Society Edwardsville

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

Labrador Retriever

Male, 2 yrs 7 mos
St. Peters, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Winnie's adoption status with email updates.
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Winnie

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 4 mos
St.Jacob, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Rory's adoption status with email updates.
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Rory

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Florissant, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Nemo's adoption status with email updates.
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Nemo

Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup)

Male, 6 yrs
St Charles, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Sara Christian's adoption status with email updates.
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Sara Christian

Boxer/Australian Shepherd

Female, Puppy
St Louis, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Pawny's adoption status with email updates.
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Pawny

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
St. Louis, MO

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