Livingston County Humane Society

21179 N. 1358 East Road Pontiac, Illinois 61764

Dogs & Cats

About this shelter

Livingston County Humane Society in Pontiac, IL

The Livingston County Humane Society is a humane society located in Pontiac, Illinois, in Livingston County, roughly 50 miles west of Peoria and home to one other animal shelter or rescue in the county. LCHS is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that relies solely on contributions from the community to care for the dogs and cats available for adoption at its shelter, which is located in the village of Rowe just outside Pontiac. Visitors can meet adoptable animals during open hours, and volunteers can help by exercising dogs, assisting with cleaning, and bathing or brushing the animals in residence. The organization has been serving the community for twenty years with the help of its staff, volunteers, and supporters.

Before you go

Adopting from Livingston County Humane Society

Adoption process

Visit the shelter during open hours (no appointment needed) to meet the animals, then submit an online adoption application (via ShelterLuv or paper form); applications take at least 2 business days to process, and once approved, applicants schedule a meet-and-greet with the pet before finalizing the adoption. Adopters must be 21 or older, provide landlord approval if renting, and unaltered puppies/kittens can only go to adopters living within 100 miles.

Service area: Livingston County, Illinois (based near Pontiac, IL)
County: Livingston County
Animals served: Dogs & Cats

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