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Vanderburgh Humane Society

Animal shelter in Evansville, Indiana

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Address

400 Millner Industrial Dr., Evansville, IN 47710

Hours of Operation

    Monday: Closed
    Tuesday-Saturday: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    Sunday: Closed

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Adoptable Pets at Vanderburgh Humane Society

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Ci Ci

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs

Evansville, IN

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
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Willow

Shar Pei

Female, 10 mos

Evansville, IN

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
House-trained
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Dozer

Plott Hound/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 3 mos

Evansville, IN

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
No Details Provided
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Esme

Coonhound/American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 2 mos

Evansville, IN

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
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Mr. Kipper

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 9 mos

Evansville, IN

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
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Luna Moon

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr 1 mo

Evansville, IN

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
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Pearl

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 3 yrs 3 mos

Evansville, IN

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
House-trained
Story
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Indy

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 3 yrs 2 mos

Evansville, IN

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with dogs
House-trained
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Leah

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo

Evansville, IN

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs
House-trained
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Shelter FAQs

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.
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  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!

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Jupiter

Rottweiler/Husky

Male, 1 yr 3 mos

Evansville, IN

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs
House-trained
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Chance

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 10 mos

Evansville, IN

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with cats
Story
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Cass

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 2 yrs 10 mos

Evansville, IN

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Story

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Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs

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Animal Legal Defense Fund

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