While the shelter facility will remain closed to all walk-in traffic indefinitely, the Vanderburgh Humane Society is now accepting applications online and making appointments for potential adopters to visit with animals. Plus, now through May 17th, reduced-fee adoptions!
The Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic is now scheduling new appointments as well. Appointments that were canceled in March & April have all been contacted and rescheduled.
The Low-Cost Vaccine Clinic will return on Saturday, May 16th from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm. It is first-come first-served so clients are encouraged to arrive early. Social distancing procedures will be observed and masks are required for entry. Please limit clients to 1 human per pet.
The Intake Department is now open by appointment Tuesday-Saturday for those needing to surrender animals.
The Happy Tails Resale Shop is currently closed for donations AND shopping but the VHS team is working to get it back open safely as soon as possible. The public should keep an eye on the Happy Tails Resale Shop Facebook page for an opening date announcement.
River Kitty Cat Caf has now reopened as of Tuesday, May 12th at 50% capacity by order of Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb. Wine, beer, coffee, tea, macarons, and merchandise from River Kitty is all available for purchase. Cat lounge visits can be reserved at riverkittycatcafe.com and cats can now be adopted 100% onsite! River Kitty has temporarily-reduced evening business hours. River Kitty also offers Grubhub delivery.
Cardio for Canines returns on Saturday, May 16th at 8:00 am in the rear VHS lobby. Social distancing checkout and check-in will be observed.
Mutt’s Morning Out remains suspended until further notice.
Donations and support are vital to the Vanderburgh Humane Society, now more than ever, to make sure that the 200+ animals at the shelter are cared for daily. Unfortunately, the shelter has experienced a drop in support due to the economic crisis.
