Vanderburgh Humane Society

Evansville, IN

The main nonprofit shelter serving Evansville and Vanderburgh County in southwest Indiana, placing cats and dogs alongside community veterinary services.

Hours Tue-Sat 12pm-6pm. Closed Sunday and Monday.

Areas served Evansville, Vanderburgh County and southwest Indiana

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

Call 812-426-2563 for current adoption fees.

Requirements

If you rent, a copy of a lease or pet policy for renters may be requested.

How it works

Browse adoptable cats on the shelter's website, then visit during opening hours to meet them.

Location

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The area

Vanderburgh County at a glance

Population 180,117

Housing units 85,319

Est. households with a cat 25,125

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?

Tue-Sat 12pm-6pm. Closed Sunday and Monday.

Where are you located?

Vanderburgh Humane Society is at 400 Millner Industrial Drive in Evansville, Indiana.

How does the adoption process work?

Browse adoptable cats on the shelter's website, then visit during opening hours to meet them.

Get involved

Support Vanderburgh Humane Society

Surrendering a cat

Contact the Vanderburgh Humane Society at 812-426-2563 to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

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