...for the love of animals

Welcome to DCHS!
The Dubois County Humane Society is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization founded in 1974 to care for homeless animals in our community. Animals that end up in shelters are often victims of people who simply didn't understand that pet ownership meant caring for an animal throughout his or her lifetime. They deserve a second chance!

Every animal adopted from the Dubois County Humane Society has been heartworm tested (dogs), FIV tested (cats), vaccinated, wormed, heartwormed (dogs) and flea treated. All animals must be spayed/neutered. Most animals are already spayed/neutered before adoption, but puppies/kittens adopted from the Dubois County Humane Society MUST be spayed or neutered by 6 months of age. All potential adopters must fill out an adoption application [PDF File] [Word Document]. When the application is approved, the adopter must sign a contract agreeing to specific items regarding the care of the animal. A three day waiting period applies to all adoptions. The adoption fee for dogs is $65 (includes a free spay/neuter certificate for unaltered dogs); for cats the fee is $45 (includes a free spay/neuter certificate for unaltered cats).

Our goal is to find loving homes for each of the animals at the Pet Adoption Center. The Humane Society receives no tax dollars or public funding - we rely on the support of the community through memberships, contributions and fund-raising events.