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Knox County Humane Society (IL)

Animal shelter in Galesburg, IL

We the Knox County Humane Society are here to promote the humane treatment of animals, prevent cruelty to animals and provide education to enhance the human-animal bond and to end pet over-population.


We have a small adoption contract that is very simple to fill out. Anyone wanting to adopt an animal must be 21 or older and have a valid ID with them. The contract just states that the person adopting the animal will take good care of them, make sure they're up to date on heath related items, and other agreements that can be properly read when the person comes in. We will also work with reduced fees for the adoption if possible.

Contact Erin Buckmaster
Address
1855 Windish Dr
Galesburg, IL 61401
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Meet their adoptable pets

1855 Windish Dr

Galesburg, IL 61401

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 Knox County Humane Society (IL)

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

Shih Tzu

Male, Young
Galesburg, IL
We'll also keep you updated on SCRAPPY's adoption status with email updates.
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SCRAPPY

Labrador Retriever/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, Young
Galesburg, IL
We'll also keep you updated on SHADOW's adoption status with email updates.
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SHADOW

Labrador Retriever

Male, Young
Galesburg, IL
We'll also keep you updated on DOOLEY's adoption status with email updates.
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DOOLEY

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Young
Galesburg, IL
We'll also keep you updated on DAISY's adoption status with email updates.
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DAISY

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Adult
Galesburg, IL

Shelter FAQs

Our facility takes in animals through out Knox County, IL. Also, we serve as the animal control for City of Galesburg and take in the animals for the other various Animal Control agencies in Knox County.

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

Additional adoption info

We have a small adoption contract that is very simple to fill out. Anyone wanting to adopt an animal must be 21 or older and have a valid ID with them. The contract just states that the person adopting the animal will take good care of them, make sure they're up to date on heath related items, and other agreements that can be properly read when the person comes in. We will also work with reduced fees for the adoption if possible.

Adoption application

https://knoxcountyhumanesociety.org/

Pets at shelters & rescues near Knox County Humane Society (IL)

Almost Home Animal Adoption Center

P.O. Box 246,
Oquawka, IL 61469

Henry County Animal Control

Cambridge, IL 61238

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

American Staffordshire Terrier

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 9 yrs
Galesburg, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Scooby's adoption status with email updates.
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Scooby

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
Galesburg, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Boomer's adoption status with email updates.
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Boomer

Husky/Labrador Retriever

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 10 mos
Galesburg, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Susie (aka KOA_4)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Susie (aka KOA_4)

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 9 mos
Galesburg, IL

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