Welcome to Knox County Humane Society
Working today to change tomorrow!
About Us
How We're Helping
We are a nonprofit Humane Society dedicated to preventing cruelty to animals. We are focused on helping make the world around us a better, happier place. With the help of our tireless staff, we organize fundraisers, community-building events, and in-depth training sessions for our volunteers. We are proudly a No-Kill animal shelter! Only calling in a vet for euthanasia in extreme cases, where it is in the animals best interest.
Serving the Knox county area.
Animal Control serving the city of Galesburg Illinois.
Call KCHS if you have any further questions.
Office: 309-342-1275
Fax: 309-342-1276
Get Involved
Are you passionate about what we're doing? Let us know! We are always looking for volunteers at our animal shelter to help us make our vision a reality. We'll help you find a way to volunteer that best suits you. We're excited to have you join the team!
Thank You
Whether you help through monetary donations, volunteering your time, or spreading our mission through word-of-mouth, thank you. We couldn't accomplish our goals without the help of supporters like you.
Help Our Cause
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions. Your generous donation will fund our mission.
Adoptable Dogs
Sara and daisy Mae
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Adoptable Cats
Animal Control Services for the City of Galesburg, Illinois
Please call 309-342-1275 to make a report, your information will always remain 100% confidential.
ALWAYS REPORT SUSPECTED ANIMAL ABUSE!
Amazon Wish list
Want to help the shelter but unable to come in and physically volunteer? Below is our Amazon Wish List.
We can ALWAYS use your used sheets, blankets, towels, comforters, cat litter and hot dogs.
Also, don't forgot to use our Amazon Smile, where our organization receives a portion of the purchase price.
Smile: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/23-7369831
**Monetary donations are always welcome: Especially to help with our Low Cost Spay and Neuter clinic.**
(A downloadable .PDF to our Wish List is located near the bottom, under the Downloads Section)
Donate Now
Your generous gift will help us fund our mission to help animals in need. Together, we can make a difference.
Saving Lives 4 Paws at a Time!
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