Humane Society of Sullivan County, Indiana

Humane Society of Sullivan County, Indiana The Humane Society of Sullivan County, Inc. is a non-profit organization committed to the humane treatment of animals.
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It's Barktoberfest Time!!! I will be sending messages to all of our previous basket donors! If you are able to help supp...
08/06/2025

It's Barktoberfest Time!!!
I will be sending messages to all of our previous basket donors!
If you are able to help support our event, comment below or email Tina at [email protected]!

08/05/2025

This is a long one!

Unfortunately, Sullivan County does not have an animal control department. Sullivan Humane Society has, over the years, helped with some of the responsibilities that come along with running an animal control department. The Humane Society makes arrangements to take in or pick up stray dogs, intakes friendly stray cats, assists county LEO in welfare and neglect cases, works closely with Board of Animal Health, and responds only to true emergencies after hours.

True emergencies include: an animal hit by car, an animal bite where law enforcement and medical personnel are on scene, or a traffic accident has occurred and there is a pet in the vehicle. Things that are not an emergency include: superficial bites, pets that bite their owners, strays running at large, an animal on your property, an animal chasing another animal, or found and contained animals in your possession. These situations can be addressed during normal business hours.

Things we as a Humane Society can not assist the public in would be the removal of an animal without law enforcement unless we can see the animal is in immediate danger from a right a way, speaking to pet owners because of an aggressive dog complaint, writing citations for aggressive dogs, writing any citation pertaining to animal welfare, catch and contain aggressive dogs running at large, or intake feral cats for adoption.

What are some of the differences between a shelter an animal control?

Animal Care & Shelter Operations:
Animal Care:
Humane societies provide daily care for animals in their shelters, including feeding, grooming, and providing enrichment activities.

Adoption Services:
Humane societies facilitate the adoption process, matching animals with suitable homes and providing support to new adopters.

Intake & Assessment:
They assess the needs of animals entering the shelter, including their health, temperament, and history.

Shelter Maintenance:
They ensure the shelter is clean, safe, and comfortable for the animals.

Community Engagement & Advocacy:

Education:
Humane societies educate the public about responsible pet ownership, animal welfare issues, and the importance of spaying/neutering.

Community Outreach:
They participate in community events, offer educational programs, and partner with local organizations to promote animal welfare.

Advocacy:
They advocate for stronger animal protection laws at the local, state, and national levels.

Fundraising:
Humane societies rely on donations, grants, and fundraising events to support their operations.

Investigations:
The work side by side with animal control and LEO to investigate cases of animal cruelty and neglect. Their primary goal is to intake the animals suffering from neglect or abuse.

Animal control officers ensure public safety and animal welfare by responding to calls about stray, injured, or dangerous animals, investigating animal cruelty, and enforcing animal-related laws. They also play a key role in reuniting lost pets with their owners and educating the public about responsible pet ownership.

Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Responding to Calls:

Stray and Lost Animals:
Animal control officers handle calls about stray dogs, cats, and other animals running loose, often capturing and transporting them to a humane society or shelter.

Injured Animals:
They respond to calls about injured domestic and wild animals, providing first aid and arranging for veterinary care.

Dangerous Animals:
They handle situations involving aggressive or dangerous animals, including potentially dangerous dogs and wildlife.

Animal Bites:
They investigate reports of animal bites, documenting the incident and taking appropriate action.

Enforcing Animal Laws and Regulations:

Animal Cruelty and Neglect: They investigate complaints of animal cruelty, neglect, and abuse, ensuring animals receive proper care and taking legal action when necessary.

Leash Laws and Licensing: They enforce local ordinances related to leash laws, pet licensing, and other animal-related regulations.

Dangerous Animal Control: They ensure dangerous animals are controlled and properly contained.

Return to owners!Missing from West Donaldson Street in Sullivan Town Have you seen me?Pm the shelter with any informatio...
08/05/2025

Return to owners!
Missing from West Donaldson Street in Sullivan Town
Have you seen me?
Pm the shelter with any information

Baby Spice was adopted today!! Congrats and thank you for adopting a shelter pet!💜🐾
08/05/2025

Baby Spice was adopted today!! Congrats and thank you for adopting a shelter pet!💜🐾

Missing from French Street in Sullivan Town Have you seen me?Pm the shelter with any information
08/05/2025

Missing from French Street in Sullivan Town
Have you seen me?
Pm the shelter with any information

Lurch headed out the door for Weekend Warrior. Enjoy your time out Lurch it was much deserved.
08/02/2025

Lurch headed out the door for Weekend Warrior. Enjoy your time out Lurch it was much deserved.

Missing from Graysville. Have you seen me? If so please PM the Shelter with any info. I'm missed very much.
08/02/2025

Missing from Graysville. Have you seen me? If so please PM the Shelter with any info. I'm missed very much.

08/01/2025

Due to unforseen circumstances we will be closed today 8/1/2025. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Do you know me? I am missing from Hymera. If you have any info please PM the Shelter.
08/01/2025

Do you know me? I am missing from Hymera. If you have any info please PM the Shelter.

Found at Sullivan Lake on 7/26 (not at shelter)Do you know me? Pm the shelter with any information
07/31/2025

Found at Sullivan Lake on 7/26 (not at shelter)
Do you know me?
Pm the shelter with any information

Lil Bit was adopted today! so happy she has her furever home. Thanks for adopting a Shelter pet.
07/31/2025

Lil Bit was adopted today! so happy she has her furever home. Thanks for adopting a Shelter pet.

Address

2425 N Section Street
Sullivan, IN
47882

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 4pm
Wednesday 12pm - 4pm
Thursday 12pm - 4pm
Friday 12pm - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

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+18122684201

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2425 N. Section Street in Sullivan Indiana! We are located just East of Sullivan Automotive Group. We offer fully vetted cats and dogs for low cost adoption prices. Dog/puppy fees vary depending on age, breed, length of stay, and medical history. Cat (over 1 yr. of age) adoption fees are $45 and kitten adoption fees are $60.00 We are open to the public Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 12-4 p.m. and Saturday 10-2 p.m. Our staff is very knowledgeable of all animals in our care and offer great feed back on what animal best fits your lifestyle. You can also visit us at thssc.org to see photos of all of our available pets.