Effingham County Humane Society - IL

Emerald Quilt

Very positive experience adopting a kitten here recently. Easy to contact and get responses. Organized and informative in adoption process.

Shelby Mooney

My boyfriend and I recently adopted two kittens in September of 2020. I put in an application on them on a Sunday, heard back from them that following Wednesday, and had them by that next Saturday. The adoption process was fast and easy and Angie was great. Our kittens were clearly well cared for while in the shelter. They have been the BEST addition to our little family. In June of 2021, I fell in love with another cat while volunteering. His name was Adam and he had FIV. I put in an application on him and I was accepted instantly. I have never had a cat with FIV and Angie was very informative on him and wanted me to be 100% sure. He was a shelter favorite and I will be forever grateful for ECHS for giving me my 3 kitty's. I highly recommend checking out the dogs & cats here at the shelter. Your furry best friend could be waiting on you and you just don't know it yet!

Jerri Harris

I had to surrender my 8 mo.old dog Bengi because I have mobility issues and my brother just had a stroke and requires alot of my attention. I wanted to say goodbye to him and wasn't allowed to. They said because he was starting to settle down and didn't want to upset him, again.. I understand sort of, but I truly loved the pup. I just wanted him to have a better life with more exercise and lots of attention. I have never surrendered an animal before and it hurts terribly. I know they will do their best to find a good match for him. I just feel like I'm getting treated like a terrible pet owner or something. This has ripped a piece of my heart out I hope no one else has to feel this way ever. When I get an animal it's a lifetime commitment and this was very very hard for me. It's heartbreaking to the animals and the owner.

Dennis Ricketts

Clean, and very friendly helpful staff.