On Saturday, February 6th, the Humane Society will be open from 1PM to 3PM for a "Meet your Match" adopathon. Humane Society volunteers will be selling Valentine treats for pets and for people to help raise needed funds for spay/neuter programs. The public is invited to make a contribution to sponsor a shelter pet, and donors may decorate a heart to be displayed at the Adoption Center. The Humane Society is also kicking off its 12th annual Spay Days campaign. The Society will have spay and neuter information available and be able to answer questions and concerns about spaying or neutering pets
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This is where Humane Society shelter is! This would not have been possible without everyone's support. Thank you all.
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Above is our featured Pet Shadow! Get more info by clicking on the above picture!***
The Effingham County Humane Society is a 501c3 non-profit run by volunteers and relies on local donations to provide care and pay veterinary costs for stray and neglected pets. During this past year the Humane Society has helped over 200 animals.
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New Fundraiser We now offer Pet Rescue wristbands and car magnets for sale. Please contact our office for additional information
Check out the Illinois Pet Friendly license plates here!
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Location
The Effingham Co. Humane Society has recently moved! The telephone number is (217)536-9001. Our new address is: 12073 N. 1000th Rd., Effingham, IL 62401.
UPCOMING HUMANE EVENTS !
Please check back to find out about our upcoming events.
ADOPTING A FRIEND
Cats or Kittens -Adoption fees vary based on age of pet and medical treatment
Dogs or Puppies -Adoption fees vary based on age of pet and medical treatment
Donation includes:
Donation includes:
*spay or neuter
*spay or neuter
*distemper vaccination and booster
*distemper vaccination and booster
*at least first leukemia vaccination
*rabies shot (4 months or older)
*feline leukemia test
*heartworm test and started on heartworm preventative
*Avid microchipped
*Avid microchipped
*parasite treatment as needed
*parasite treatment as needed
*collar & ID tag
*collar & ID tag
*starter kit with info and samples
*starter kit with info and samples
HISTORY
The Effingham Co. Humane Society was incorporated as a non-profit organization in 1979. As a local volunteer organization, we strive to expand our services. Our regular visiting hours are 1 pm to 6 pm Monday thru Friday. Other times and Saturdays by appointment.
PHILOSOPHY
The Humane Society encourages the spaying and neutering of companion animals. We discourage the breeding of pets until the demand absorbs the supply. Although the Effingham Co. Humane Society is a “no kill” rescue group, animal control agencies across the U.S.A. euthanize over 5 million cats and dogs each year—that’s one every 6 seconds. Last year in Effingham County alone, Animal Control officers were forced to kill hundreds of pets. The majority of these surplus pets are healthy, good-natured, and adoptable; there simply are not enough homes for all of them.
WISH LIST
Paper towels
Bleach spray and other cleaners or disenfectants
Scoopable Cat litter (any kind)
Ceramic food and water bowels
Canned cat food and treats
Dog treats and chew bones
Kitten Milk Replacer (KMR)
Dog houses and kennels (we’ll transport!)
Collars and leashes (in good condition)
Garbage bags (40 gallon)
Postage stamps
White or colored copy paper
"PAWS TO RECYCLE" and HELP RAISE FUNDS
An easy way to Help homeless pets and the environment all at the same time is to recycle your aluminum cans. You can take you aluminum food/beverage cans to Davis Recycling and tell them you would like to donate the proceeds to the Humane Society. (They will have you sign by the amount you donate.) Davis Recycling is located across from Effingham High School and is open Monday thru Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm and Saturdays 8:30 am - Noon. Davis Recycling periodically will issue the Humane Society a check for the aluminum donated. Thanks for your continued support!
PLACEMENT
Since the Humane Society has a “no kill” policy, we can rescue animals only as space is available. Unfortunately there are far more requests than our network of volunteers can accommodate, but we try to help as many as funds and resources allow. Money, time, and all of our humane efforts are unable to accommodate the vast number of surplus pets. The only solution is the spaying and neutering of companion animals. The more donations and volunteers the Humane Society acquires will allow us to help spay/neuter more animals.
Interested in Adopting a Pet?
If you are interested in adopting, please call us for more info. We generally respond quicker to phone messages than to e-mails. Adoptions are scheduled by appointment. Evening and Saturday appointments are also available. We have a general policy of only adopting out to families within an 8 hour driving distance.
The Effingham Co. Humane Society relies upon the kindness of good samaritans to temporarily provide shelter for homeless pets. We also encourage the adoptions of animals housed in the Effingham County Animal Control facility and other area shelters. The Humane Society provides services such as education, lost and found, spay assistance, and referrals.
INFORMATION
The Humane Society routinely sends an e-mail newsletter to update volunteers and supporters on Humane Society events and activities and other humane information. If you are
interested in receiving our newsletter, e-mail 4paws@frontier.com. Volunteers are also available to make presentations to local groups and organizations.
DONATIONS
Donations are always needed. All proceeds benefit homeless and neglected pets. The Effingham Co. Humane Society is run by volunteers. We do not receive tax support or
national funding, so we depend on donations, bequests, and gifts to operate. Contributions are greatly appreciated and tax-deductible.
