Schuyler County Humane Society

Rushville, IL

A nonprofit humane society in Rushville, Illinois, taking in homeless cats and dogs and placing them in adoptive homes. It serves Schuyler County, Illinois (Rushville area). Adoption fees: Cats and kittens: $65; Dogs and puppies: $165.

Adoption fee From $65

Hours Call 217-322-2220 before visiting to confirm current hours.

Areas served Schuyler County, Illinois (Rushville area)

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $65

Cats and kittens: $65; Dogs and puppies: $165

How it works

Start with the adoption application at https://schuylerhs.com/adopt/application/, then contact Schuyler County Humane Society at 217-322-2220 or info@schuylerhs.com to arrange meeting a cat.

Location

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The area

Schuyler County at a glance

Population 6,787

Housing units 3,306

Est. households with a cat 878

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?

Cats and kittens: $65; Dogs and puppies: $165.

Where are you located?

Schuyler County Humane Society is at 17000 County Farm Rd in Rushville, Illinois.

How does the adoption process work?

Start with the adoption application at https://schuylerhs.com/adopt/application/, then contact Schuyler County Humane Society at 217-322-2220 or info@schuylerhs.com to arrange meeting a cat.

Get involved

Support Schuyler County Humane Society

Surrendering a cat

Contact Schuyler County Humane Society at 217-322-2220 or info@schuylerhs.com to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

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