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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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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 Bullfrog's adoption status with email updates.
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Bullfrog

Mixed Breed (Large)

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 5 yrs 10 mos
Edwardsville, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Wonder Woman (MCT 3)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Wonder Woman (MCT 3)

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Edwardsville, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Patty Cake's adoption status with email updates.
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Patty Cake

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 6 mos
Edwardsville, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Smelly's adoption status with email updates.
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Smelly

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 5 mos
Edwardsville, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Thor's adoption status with email updates.
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Thor

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 7 mos
Edwardsville, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Kit's adoption status with email updates.
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Kit

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 2 yrs 6 mos
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

Furever Shih Tzu

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We'll also keep you updated on Marlee JuM*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Marlee JuM*

Shar Pei/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 8 mos
St Louis, MO
We'll also keep you updated on CODY RHODES's adoption status with email updates.
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CODY RHODES

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 8 mos
St. Louis, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Jet Li BG*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Jet Li BG*

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
St Louis, MO
We'll also keep you updated on Zuzu's adoption status with email updates.
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Zuzu

Labrador Retriever/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
St. Louis, MO
We'll also keep you updated on ROXIE HART's adoption status with email updates.
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ROXIE HART

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr 5 mos
St. Louis, MO

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