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Knox County Humane Society
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!
Adoptable cats
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
Lima was mother to the "beans," the kittens Pinto, Navy, Lentil and Chickpea and has been in foster taking care of them for some time. She is done having babies and now is ready to be babied herself! She is friendly and loves to be petted. She also doesn't mind being held and cuddled. She would love to come home to your couch!
Intake Date: 9/29/2020
Approximate Age: 3 yrs 3mo - 1/02/2021
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
Past Event: Animals Light Up Our Lives - Date: December 12th, Noon
Join us for our annual tree lighting ceremony - virtually! We will be streaming the service live on our facebook page. Sign up your pets ahead of time to be a part of the ceremony.
Past Event: $5 Rabies Vaccine Clinic - 5/30/20, 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!