Services We Provide

The Metro East Humane Society provides a number of services to the 5-county area of Madison, St. Clair, Jersey. Bond and Macoupin, supported by your generous donations.

Adoption

We rescue unclaimed stray animals on a daily basis from numerous animal control facilities throughout the area. As space allows, we also accept owner turn-ins for a small fee from people who are unable to care for their animals.

Animals accepted into the shelter are isolated for a period of time to evaluate their overall health and temperament. Known health issues, including heart worm disease, are resolved before placing the animals up for adoption. All animals are spayed/neutered before adoption, and receive de-worming medication and their initial set of vaccinations.

Our shelter is open every day to facilitate viewing of the available animals.

Our available animals may be viewed on-line at http://www.petfinder.org/shelters/IL03.html

Our available animals may be viewed on-line at http://www.AdoptaPet.com/shelter81058-pets.html  Please feel free to check both sites as they are updated on different days of the week. 

Call the shelter staff if you have any questions. 

Humane Investigation

MEHS has the only licensed humane investigator in our service area that works with local law enforcement agencies to investigate and follow up on complaints of abuse and neglect.

If you suspect abuse or neglect in your area, please call our Humane Investigator Robert Golding at (618) 656-4405. All reports are kept confidential.

Humane Education

We have staff and volunteers able to provide programs on animal care and humane issues to schools, churches, and other community organizations.

If you would like to arrange a speaker for your group, please call the shelter at (618) 656-4405 or e-mail us at info@mehs.org.

Public Spay/Neuter Program

MEHS offers low-cost spay/neuter surgeries for the public during scheduled surgery dates.  Base cost for the services is $75.00 for both cats and dogs.  Additional fees may apply for immunizations, etc.  We also provide low-cost spay and vaccination services for feral cats and other rural areas, including farm cats where the public may require spay/neuter surgeries for a litter and/or group of cats.  Please call MEHS to learn more about this program and scheduling availability.