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Vanderburgh Humane Society

Animal shelter in Evansville, IN

The Vanderburgh Humane Society, Inc. (VHS), a tax exempt, 501(c)(3) organization, was founded in 1957. We receive no tax-based funding whatsoever. Therefore, we depend on the generosity of the corporate community and the public at large to continue, and hopefully expand, the much needed services we offer.

Our mission:
Leading our community to eliminate pet overpopulation through Spay/Neuter, Adoption, and Humane Education. Alter. Adopt. Adore.

Contact
Address
400 Millner Industrial Dr.
Evansville, IN 47710
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Meet their adoptable pets

400 Millner Industrial Dr.

Evansville, IN 47710

Hours of Operation

Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Wednesday: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thursday: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Friday: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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 Vanderburgh Humane Society

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

Chihuahua/Rat Terrier

Male, 12 yrs 2 mos
Evansville, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Kash's adoption status with email updates.
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Kash

Labrador Retriever/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr 10 mos
Evansville, IN
We'll also keep you updated on June's adoption status with email updates.
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June

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 5 yrs 6 mos
Evansville, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Chili's adoption status with email updates.
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Chili

Chinchilla, American

Male, 2 mos
Evansville, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Barley's adoption status with email updates.
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Barley

Chinchilla, American

Female, 2 mos
Evansville, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Frosty's adoption status with email updates.
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Frosty

Chinchilla, American

Male, 2 mos
Evansville, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Marley's adoption status with email updates.
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Marley

Beagle/Dachshund

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

Boxer/American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 mos
Evansville, IN

Shelter FAQs

We serve the city of Evansville, Indiana; Vanderburgh County, Indiana; and other areas of southwestern Indiana, southeastern Illinois, and northern Kentucky. VHS serves more than 12,000 animals each year from all counties through sheltering and our Low-Cost Spay/Neuter and Vaccine Clinics.

We welcome adopters, volunteers, foster parents, and donors from anywhere!

We run a Low-Cost Spay & Neuter Clinic out of the shelter which has completed more than 87,000 surgeries since it began in 2007. We also perform surgeries for adoptable pets in the care of 15 other agencies in 3 states. Additionally, we hold a Low-Cost Vaccine Clinic on Saturday mornings at the shelter for local families to get their pets vaccinated.

Our Clinic does not have residency requirements. Anyone who can make the drive to our facility is welcome from anywhere!

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 3. Interview
  • 4. Approve Application
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Pay Fee
  • 7. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

VHS Adoption hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 12:00-6:00 pm Central Standard Time.

Our adoption fees are as follows:

Cats & kittens: $100
Dogs older than 6 months: $200
Puppies under 6 months: $250
Rabbits: $50

Dog and cat adoption fees include the animal's spay or neuter, nationally-registered microchip, and age-appropriate vaccinations.

Fees for other animals:

For more information on our adoption process, please visit www.vhslifesaver.org/adopt!

Adoption application

https://www.vhslifesaver.org/adopt

Pets at shelters & rescues near Vanderburgh Humane Society

Warrick Humane Society

5722 Vann Road,
Newburgh, IN 47630

Owensboro Humane Society

3101 W. 2nd Street,
Owenboro, KY 42301

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

Boxer/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 mos
Newburgh, IN
We'll also keep you updated on JT's adoption status with email updates.
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JT

Chihuahua

Female, 6 yrs 1 mo
Jasper, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Blue's adoption status with email updates.
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Blue

Husky

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 mo
Henderson, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Shadow's adoption status with email updates.
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Shadow

Labrador Retriever/Beagle

Male, 3 yrs 5 mos
Newburgh, IN
We'll also keep you updated on Gideon's adoption status with email updates.
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Gideon

Jack Russell Terrier

Male, 1 yr
Evansville, IN

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