White River Humane Society
P.O. Box 792 Bedford, Indiana 47421About this shelter
White River Humane Society in Bedford, IN
White River Humane Society is a humane society located in Bedford, Indiana, in Lawrence County, roughly 20 miles north of Bloomington, IN, with 1 other animal shelter or rescue also located in Lawrence County. The organization provides shelter and care for lost, homeless, and neglected dogs and cats of Lawrence County, with a mission to care for these animals while offering education and services that help reduce the number of unwanted animals born in the community. Operating as a pro-life shelter, it sheltered 1,120 animals in 2024 alone and achieved a 96% out-alive rate, a dramatic improvement from over a decade ago when euthanasia rates stood at 51% for cats and 44% for dogs. The shelter relies on donations, fundraisers, volunteers, foster families, and adopters to continue its lifesaving work, and is currently raising funds for a new building.
Before you go
Adopting from White River Humane Society
Adoption process
Applicants must fill out an adoption application, receive approved status from management, and complete an adoption contract, along with paying an adoption fee; some animals may also need to be scheduled for spay/neuter before going home.
- Service area
- Lawrence County, Indiana
- County
- Lawrence County
- Animals served
- Dogs & Cats
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