Quincy Humane Society Start an adoption application

A nonprofit humane society in Quincy, Illinois, taking in homeless cats and dogs and placing them in adoptive homes. It serves Quincy and Adams County, Illinois. Visiting hours: Mon-Sat 12pm-5pm; closed Sunday. Adoption fees: Kittens (2-4 months): $75; Kittens (4-8 months): $50; Adult cats: $30; Puppies: from $200; Adult dogs: from $150 (exceptions may apply). Includes spay/neuter, all vaccinations, deworming, and microchipping, plus FeLV/FIV testing for cats and heartworm testing for dogs over 6 months.

Adoption fee From $30
Hours Mon-Sat 12pm-5pm; closed Sunday
Areas served Quincy and Adams County, Illinois
Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $30

Kittens (2-4 months): $75; Kittens (4-8 months): $50; Adult cats: $30; Puppies: from $200; Adult dogs: from $150 (exceptions may apply). Includes spay/neuter, all vaccinations, deworming, and microchipping, plus FeLV/FIV testing for cats and heartworm testing for dogs over 6 months.

How it works

Start with the adoption application at https://www.quincyhumanesociety.org/adoption-questionnaire/, then contact Quincy Humane Society at (217) 223-8786 to arrange meeting a cat.

Location

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The area

Adams County at a glance

Population 64,754
Housing units 30,302
Est. households with a cat 8,961

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

How much does it cost to adopt a cat?

Kittens (2-4 months): $75; Kittens (4-8 months): $50; Adult cats: $30; Puppies: from $200; Adult dogs: from $150 (exceptions may apply). Includes spay/neuter, all vaccinations, deworming, and microchipping, plus FeLV/FIV testing for cats and heartworm testing for dogs over 6 months.

What are your hours?

Mon-Sat 12pm-5pm; closed Sunday.

How does the adoption process work?

Start with the adoption application at https://www.quincyhumanesociety.org/adoption-questionnaire/, then contact Quincy Humane Society at (217) 223-8786 to arrange meeting a cat.

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Surrendering a cat

Contact Quincy Humane Society at (217) 223-8786 to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

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