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Animal Shelters & Rescues in Evansville, IN

8 of the 33 dog parks, shelters, trainers and boarding kennels we list in Evansville are shelter and rescue services.

Organizations vary between open-admission municipal facilities and private, foster-based rescues that do not operate a public viewing kennel. Choosing where to adopt depends on whether you want to walk through on-site kennels or submit an application online before meeting dogs in private homes. Adoption fees, home visit requirements, and hold periods for stray animals differ significantly across locations.

  1. Evansville Animal Care and Control

    815 Uhlhorn St, Evansville, IN 47710-2729

    Mon-Sat 10am-5pm

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  2. Vanderburgh Humane Society

    400 Millner Industrial Dr, Evansville, IN 47710-2545

    Tue-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 12am-6pm

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  3. Vanderburgh Humane Society

    400 Millner Dr, Evansville, IN 47710-2545

    Tue-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 12am-6pm

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  4. A To Z Animal Care Specialists

    17100 Owensville Rd, Evansville, IN 47720

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  5. Paws Petcation LLC

    460 St Phillips Rd, Evansville, IN 47712

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  6. It Takes A Village Rescue

    1417 N Stockwell Rd, Evansville, IN 47715-2212

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  7. A Hoof And A Prayer Horse Rescue

    19111 Old State Rd, Evansville, IN 47725-9445

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  8. Paaws

    1140 Brookshire Dr, Evansville, IN 47715-4522

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Check visitor policies early. Municipal facilities usually allow walk-in visits during public hours, but private rescues often require an approved application before scheduling a meet-and-greet.

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What is the difference between an animal shelter and a rescue organization?

Shelters typically operate a physical facility that houses stray or surrendered animals directly on site. Rescue organizations are often run by volunteers using network foster homes, meaning animals live in private residences until adoption.

How much does it typically cost to adopt a dog?

Adoption fees typically range from $50 to $350 depending on the organization and the age of the dog. Puppies usually carry higher fees, while standard fees generally include spay or neuter surgery, initial vaccinations, and a microchip.

Can I bring my current dog to meet a potential rescue dog?

Most organizations require or strongly encourage a controlled meet-and-greet between your existing dog and the rescue dog before finalizing an adoption. Staff or foster parents usually facilitate this interaction on neutral ground at the facility or a local park.