Knox County Humane Society
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VOLUNTEER
Would you like to help out with your physical presence? We are always in need of great volunteers to help socialize and play with our cats, help with fundraisers, clean up the grounds and other projects! Click here to go to our Volunteering page to find out more about how you can help today!


Open Hours:
Monday: 11am-4pm
Tuesday: 11am-4pm
Wednesday: CLOSED
Thursday: 11am-4pm
Friday: 11am-4pm
Saturday: 11am-2pm
Sunday: CLOSED
Special Hours:
Spay/Neuter Surgery Animal Drop Off
Monday, Thursday: 8am-9am
Low Cost Wellness Clinic Tuesday, Friday: 9:30am-3pm
(by appointment only)
Surrender Evaluations
Tuesday, Friday 9am-3pm (by appointment only)
Cat of the week
Silas is a sweet kitten who loves to play! He is sometimes a bit shy with new things, but soon figures out how great they can be. He is currently hanging out with his roomie, Shawn, who is also looking for a forever home.
Approximate Age: 4.5 months (Current)
Intake Date: 5/31/2022
Adoptable cats
Abuse and Neglect Concerns
Currently, we do not have the facilities or ability to conduct humane investigations. Please call 740-393-6713 to talk to a representative of the Knox County Animal Shelter. Our appointed Humane Agent works out of this facility. Thank you for your concern.
EVENTS
KCHS-CATS Annual Yard Sale
Friday 8/12/22, 10am-6pm
Saturday 8/13/2022, 9am-2pm
NEW LOCATION! 1595 Newark Rd. Mount Vernon, OH 43050
Come out and support KCHS-CATS with our annual yard sale! Pet supplies, carriers and miscellaneous items. 100% of the proceeds benefit the cats and kittens at the shelter. Cash or Check only please.
Past Event: Animals Light Up Our Lives - Date: 12/4/21, Noon
Join us for our annual tree lighting ceremony - in person! Come out and help us recognize our wonderful pets, both living and past on. Pets are welcome and encouraged to attend! Light refreshments provided. Sign up your pets ahead of time to be a part of the ceremony.
Past Event: $5 Rabies Vaccine Clinic - 5/21/22, 11am-2pm
Come out to KCHS-CATS and bring your dog(s) or cat(s) for our public service rabies vaccine clinic. $5 Cash or Check for a 1 yr or 3 yr rabies vaccine (with a previous, non-expired rabies certificate). Help us make Mount Vernon a safer place for all of us!