WHITE RIVER HUMANE SOCIETY

P.O. Box 792

Bedford, Indiana 47421

Located in Lawrence County

(812) 279-2457

Dogs & Cats

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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 Areas

Lawrence County, Indiana

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.

Nearby Shelters and Rescues

Georgia Humane & Pet Sanctuary
Located in Bedford, IN

0.7 miles away
Red Sky Rescue
Located in Medora, IN

15 miles away
Bloomington Animal Shelter
Located in Bloomington, IN

18.2 miles away
Bloomington/Monroe County Animal Control Shelter
Located in Bloomington, IN

18.8 miles away
City of Bloomington Animal Shelter
Located in Bloomington, IN

18.8 miles away

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