Knox County Humane Society

1855 Windish Drive Galesburg, Illinois 61401
Dogs & Cats

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Knox County Humane Society in Galesburg, IL

Knox County Humane Society is a nonprofit humane society located in Galesburg, Illinois, in Knox County, roughly 40 miles north of Davenport, Iowa. It operates as a proudly no-kill shelter dedicated to preventing cruelty to animals and promoting compassionate care, with a mission built around finding animals loving homes and providing spay and neuter services to control pet overpopulation. The shelter cares for dogs and cats of many breeds and mixes, and works to place them with new families while encouraging responsible pet ownership. Three other animal shelters or rescues also serve Knox County, IL, alongside Knox County Humane Society.

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