Knox County Humane Society-Cat Shelter

Knox County Humane Society-Cat Shelter This is a page for the KCHS-CATS of Mount Vernon, Ohio to share info about adoptable animals, & pet care.

The Knox County Humane Society, a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1887, provides for the surrender, care, and adoption of homeless and abandoned cats and kittens in Knox County. Our cat shelter is located at 400 Columbus Road, Mount Vernon, Ohio. The main floor of the building includes a welcoming lobby and the primary adoption room. There, cats are housed in cat “condos”, each of wh

ich includes generous space for a litter box, food, and water, plus an upper level loft. There is plenty of room for each cat to lounge plus a more private retreat area. A kitten room, outfitted with toys, hiding places, and comfy beds for sleeping provides the perfect environment for kittens to romp and get acquainted. A large glass window allows visitors/adopters to watch the youngsters’ antics without disturbing them. If a visitor/potential adopter wishes to interact with a particular animal, a staff member will bring the cat to the bounding room where the two can get better acquainted. Also on the main floor of the shelter is the surgery suite where our veterinarian performs spay and neuter surgeries on cats and dogs. She operates on shelter cats and also pets owned by private citizens (call for more details). In 2013 and 2014, we spayed or neutered over 3600 cats as part of our efforts to reduce pet overpopulation in Knox County. The lower level of our building is generally off-limits to the public. There we have an intake room where new arrivals stay in quarantine for several days and a nursery to accommodate mothers and their very young kittens. Our highly dedicated staff follows daily cleaning regimens approved by the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine and the Association of Shelter Veterinarians. They keep track of the health of each cat and take time to socialize with it every day. Frequently, the Knox County Humane Society is confused with the Knox County Animal Shelter, which happens to be located at 285 Columbus Road, just a short distance from the KCHS shelter. While the Animal Shelter is administered and funded by the Knox County Commissioners, the Knox County Humane Society is completely independent of the county administration, and dependent on memberships, donations, and grants for its support. Also, KCHS does not have any jurisdiction over cases of animal cruelty or instances of animals running at large. Those duties are the responsibility of the Dog Warden and the Humane Officer, both of whom are on the Animal Shelter staff.

FRED poured on the charm, showed off like no one's business and charmed his new mom into taking him home. Good luck Fred...
08/28/2026

FRED poured on the charm, showed off like no one's business and charmed his new mom into taking him home. Good luck Fred in your new home buddy.

For the month of September, we will be having a $35 adoption special on black/white and black cats and kittens. Come fi...
08/27/2026

For the month of September, we will be having a $35 adoption special on black/white and black cats and kittens. Come first of October NO black or tux cats will be available for adoption. At this time we have 8 black cats and 3 tuxes. PLEASE help us get them adopted.
Blacks: Sebastain, Judy, Jane, Elroy, Fred, Firecracker, Dodger, Navarro, Mac, Denver
Tux: Ragtop, Mr. French, Yin (&Yang), Priscilla, Sully, Lyndsy, Marshmellow

16 IN TOTAL NEED OUT BEFORE OCTOBER 1ST, or they sit here for a month before they can have a home November 1st. I will keep this updated as cats and kittens are adopted so you know who is still available. PLEASE if you are interested in adopting go to knoxhumanesociety.org and fill out the application and send in for approval. Martha will email you back once she has read through it.

08/27/2026

MISS KAYLA, THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!! WE SO APPRECIATE YOUR THOUGHTFULNESS!!!!

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08/27/2026
08/27/2026

We are in need of Purina Kitten Chow currently as we have many kittens to feed. Any donation would be greatly appreciated.

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08/27/2026

We are in need of printer paper and 70% rubbing alcohol if anyone could be so kind as to make a donation of these items we would greatly appreciate it.

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For the month of September we will be having a $35 adoption special on black/white and black cats and kittens. Come fir...
08/25/2026

For the month of September we will be having a $35 adoption special on black/white and black cats and kittens. Come first of October NO black or tux cats will be available for adoption. At this time we have 8 black cats and 3 tuxes. PLEASE help us get them adopted.
Blacks: Sebastain, Judy, Jane, Elroy, Fred, Firecracker, Dodger, Nacarro
Tux: Ragdoll (& lily) Mr French, Yin (&Yang)

Thrasher and Babe left TOGETHER!!! We couldn't be more happier for Thrasher!!! Babe too. However, THrasher has spent his...
08/25/2026

Thrasher and Babe left TOGETHER!!! We couldn't be more happier for Thrasher!!! Babe too. However, THrasher has spent his whole life here.

Address

400 Columbus Road
Mount Vernon, OH
43050

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+17403922287

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