Metro East Humane Society

8495 State Route 143 Edwardsville, Illinois 62208

Dogs & Cats

About this shelter

Metro East Humane Society in Edwardsville, IL

Metro East Humane Society is a humane society located in Edwardsville, Illinois, in Madison County, about 20 miles southwest of St. Louis, MO, where 17 other animal shelters and rescues also operate. Founded in 1986, MEHS works to enrich the lives of people, cats, and dogs across Madison, St. Clair, Jersey, Bond, and Macoupin counties by operating a no-kill shelter, offering humane medical treatment, vaccinations, and spay/neuter services, and educating the public on the humane treatment of animals. In 2024 alone it saved 1.9K lives and distributed 20,000 pounds of free pet food through its Riverbend Pet Food Pantry, alongside programs like TNR services and low-cost vaccine and spay/neuter clinics. The organization maintains locations in both Edwardsville and Highland, Illinois, and relies on adoption, fostering, and volunteer support to carry out its community-driven mission.

Before you go

Adopting from Metro East Humane Society

Adoption process

Visit the Highland or Edwardsville shelter during walk-in adoption hours (no appointment needed, first come first served) and a staff member will help you meet adoptable pets; to meet a pet in a foster home, you must submit an adoption application to schedule a visit.

Service area: STL Metro East (Edwardsville and Highland, Illinois area)
County: Madison County
Animals served: Dogs & Cats

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