Humane Society of Elkhart County Start an adoption application

A nonprofit humane society in Bristol, Indiana, taking in homeless cats and dogs and placing them in adoptive homes. It serves Elkhart County, Indiana. Adoption fees: Cats: $15; Dogs over 12 weeks or 20 lbs: $30; Dogs under 12 weeks or 20 lbs: $90. Companion Program: adopt one cat and the second cat's fee is waived (same offer for dogs). Adopters 60 and older, and active military and veterans, receive 50 percent off.

Adoption fee From $15
Hours Adoption viewing hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 11:00 am - 4:30 pm, Wednesday 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm, Saturday 11:00 am - 3:30 pm. Closed Sunday.
Areas served Elkhart County, Indiana
Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $15

Cats: $15; Dogs over 12 weeks or 20 lbs: $30; Dogs under 12 weeks or 20 lbs: $90. Companion Program: adopt one cat and the second cat's fee is waived (same offer for dogs). Adopters 60 and older, and active military and veterans, receive 50 percent off.

How it works

Start with the adoption application at https://elkharthumanesociety.org/adopt/, then contact Humane Society of Elkhart County at (574) 475-4732 to arrange meeting a cat.

Location

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The area

Elkhart County at a glance

Population 207,132
Housing units 80,493
Est. households with a cat 23,211

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: $15; Dogs over 12 weeks or 20 lbs: $30; Dogs under 12 weeks or 20 lbs: $90. Companion Program: adopt one cat and the second cat's fee is waived (same offer for dogs). Adopters 60 and older, and active military and veterans, receive 50 percent off.

Where are you located?

Humane Society of Elkhart County is at 54687 County Road 19 in Bristol, Indiana.

How does the adoption process work?

Start with the adoption application at https://elkharthumanesociety.org/adopt/, then contact Humane Society of Elkhart County at (574) 475-4732 to arrange meeting a cat.

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Surrendering a cat

Contact Humane Society of Elkhart County at (574) 475-4732 to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

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