Metro East Humane Society in Edwardsville, Illinois
About Metro East Humane Society
Metro East Humane Society is a humane society in Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois. It is registered with the IRS as a tax-exempt organization, recognized in 1987. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Madison County Animal Care and Control, about 0.0 mi away.
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38.79543, -89.87031
What Metro East Humane Society does
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- Pet adoption Not available
- Accepts owner surrenders Not available
- Lost and found pets Not available
- Foster program Not available
- Volunteer program Not available
- Spay and neuter clinic Not available
- Vaccination clinic Not available
- Microchipping Not available
- No-kill (stated) Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Dogs Not available
- Cats Not available
- Rabbits and small animals Not available
- Birds Not available
- Reptiles Not available
- Horses Not available
- Farm animals Not available
- Wildlife Not available
Nearby shelters and rescues
- Madison County Animal Care and Control8501 State Route 143, Edwardsville, ILAnimal control0.0 mi
- Partners For Pets Humane Society9136 Lower Marine Rd, St Jacob, ILHumane society3.7 mi
- Kitten Caboodle509 Jaime Lynn Ct, Edwardsville, ILAnimal rescue4.1 mi
- Legendary Mustang Sanctuary10107 Klenke Rd, Alhambra, ILAnimal sanctuary5.6 mi
- Happy Hooves Equine Rescue7026 Illinois 140, Edwardsville, ILAnimal rescue7.6 mi
- Castelli's Mustang and Horse Sanctuary2869 Idle Acres Ln, Edwardsville, ILAnimal sanctuary8.4 mi
- Highland Animal Shelter510 W Monroe St, Highland, ILAnimal shelter10 mi
- Warren Billhartz Animal Shelter119 United Dr, Collinsville, ILAnimal shelter11 mi
- Hartz Second Chance119 United Dr, Collinsville, ILAnimal shelter11 mi
- Animal Care Center4925 Maryville Rd, Granite City, ILAnimal shelter13 mi
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Where is Metro East Humane Society located?
Metro East Humane Society is at 8495 IL-143, Edwardsville, IL 62025 in Madison County.
What are the hours of Metro East Humane Society?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (618) 656-4405 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from Metro East Humane Society?
Start on mehs.org, where most shelters and rescues list their adoptable animals and application form. Expect an application, a meeting with the animal and an adoption fee, which usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip.
Can I surrender a pet to Metro East Humane Society?
Call the shelter before you bring an animal in. Many shelters and most rescues take owner surrenders by appointment only, some charge a surrender fee, and some keep a waiting list. Ask whether they offer a rehoming program or pet food and vet assistance first; many surrenders can be avoided with short-term help. The municipal animal control shelter is usually required to accept animals from residents of its city or county.
Are donations to Metro East Humane Society tax-deductible?
Metro East Humane Society matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 37-1196065), with reported annual revenue of about $1,291,446. Donations to 501(c)(3) charities are usually tax-deductible; ask the organization for a receipt. Many shelters also post a wish list of supplies they need.
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- Pet Adoption Fees ExplainedTypical adoption fees for dogs, cats and other pets, what the fee usually covers, and why prices differ between shelters and rescues.
- Shelter vs Rescue vs Humane SocietyHow municipal shelters, humane societies, SPCAs and foster-based rescues differ in funding, intake and adoption.
- How to Help an Animal ShelterDonations that shelters actually need, volunteering, fostering, sharing adoptable pets and other ways to help without adopting.
- How to Adopt a DogWhere to look, how the application, meet-and-greet and home check work, what it costs, and how to pick a dog that fits your life.