Knox County Humane Society

Galesburg, IL

A nonprofit humane society in Galesburg, Illinois, taking in homeless cats and dogs and placing them in adoptive homes. It serves Knox County, Illinois. Visiting hours: Mon-Sat 12pm-4:30pm.

Hours Mon-Sat 12pm-4:30pm

Areas served Knox County, Illinois

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

Call (309) 342-1275 for current adoption fees.

Requirements

Adopters must be 21 or older with a valid ID; a short adoption contract is required

How it works

Simple adoption contract, reduced fees considered case-by-case

Location

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The area

Knox County at a glance

Population 49,046

Housing units 23,758

Est. households with a cat 6,732

Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau — a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What are your hours?

Mon-Sat 12pm-4:30pm.

Where are you located?

Knox County Humane Society is at 1855 Windisch Drive in Galesburg, Illinois.

How does the adoption process work?

Simple adoption contract, reduced fees considered case-by-case

Get involved

Support Knox County Humane Society

Surrendering a cat

Contact Knox County Humane Society at (309) 342-1275 to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

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