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
Radcliff, affectionately known to us as "Raddie," is a wonderful boy. He is playful, energetic and sweet. Whenever he sees another cat, his first thought is to make friends. He loves people and is quite outgoing. Anyone would be lucky to have a cat as good as Radcliff.
Approximate Age: 1.5 yr
Intake Date: 1/27/2022
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
Save the Date!: KCHS-CATS Annual Yard Sale - 8/12/22, 9am-4pm
Come out to KCHS-CATS for our annual yard sale. Come support the shelter and find some deals! 100% of the proceeds benefit the cats and kittens at the shelter. Cash or Check only please. Donations of items beforehand are greatly appreciated and can be dropped off at the shelter during business hours.
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!