Humane Society of St. Joseph County

2506 Grape Road Mishawaka, Indiana 46545
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Humane Society of St. Joseph County in Mishawaka, IN

The Humane Society of St. Joseph County, Indiana, was established in 1886 and is one of the oldest service organizations in the state. It remains the largest animal care facility in the area, serving the greater St. Joseph County region and numerous municipalities. The organization cares for over 7,200 animals annually and offers a wide range of community services and educational programs, embodying its motto of "WE CARE" in various ways. The Humane Society operates the Department of Animal Welfare, where its Humane Officers respond to more than 14,000 reports of cruelty, neglect, and abuse each year. This team consists of highly trained professionals with specialized knowledge in areas such as equine science and criminal justice. The Department of Animal Welfare is committed to ensuring the humane treatment of all animals in the community.

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The adoption fees are as follows: unaltered cats are $60, altered cats are $80, and altered cats with a rabies vaccine are $90. For dogs, unaltered dogs are available for $80, altered dogs for $125, and altered dogs with a rabies vaccine for $135. Interested individuals must complete an application, which takes approximately 48 hours to process.

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Mishawaka and the neighboring municipalities.

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