🐾 Spay & Neuter Assistance Available! 🐾
Thanks to the Smithville Charitable Foundation, we have a few vouchers available to help Lawrence County residents spay and neuter their pets!
✔️ Vouchers provide $50 off the cost of a spay or neuter procedure.
✔️ Must have a veterinary appointment scheduled within 30 days of picking up the voucher.
✔️ Limit 2 vouchers per household.
✔️ A valid photo ID is required when picking up vouchers.
✔️ Please check with your veterinarian before picking up a voucher to ensure they will accept it.
📍 Vouchers can be picked up during our regular business hours:
Monday–Friday: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Vouchers are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
A huge thank you to the Smithville Charitable Foundation for helping make spay and neuter services more affordable for pet owners in our community and helping reduce pet overpopulation. ❤️🐾
For more information, call White River Humane Society at 812-279-2457.
In 2024 alone, we sheltered 1,120 animals and achieved an incredible 96% out-alive rate—a testament to the dedication of our staff, board, volunteers, and the support of our amazing community.
However, things were not always this way. White River Humane Society (WRHS) has come a long way in its mission to save and protect homeless animals. Over a decade ago, the euthanasia rate stood at 51% for cats and 44% for dogs. These numbers were heartbreaking, but with hard work, determination, and a commitment to a pro-life philosophy, WRHS has transformed into a true safe haven for animals in need.
This success would not be possible without the tireless efforts of our staff, adopters, volunteers, board members, foster families, rescue partners, and generous supporters. Over the years, we have saved thousands of animals—giving them a second chance at a loving home.
But our work is far from over. To continue our lifesaving efforts, we rely on the community for support through donations, fundraisers, volunteering, adoptions, and foster care. Every dollar, every hour, and every adoption makes a difference. Together, we can give more animals the future they deserve.
Join us in our mission—because every life matters.
Here are only a few of the many animals that have passed through White River Humane Society.
What is happening with animal welfare in our community? Check out the White River Humane Society blog for facts about our shelter, government contracts, and our mission to provide the best care for animals in need. https://whiteriverhumanesociety.org/pawsing-for-a-tail/f/what-is-happening-with-animal-welfare-in-our-community
To help White River Humane Society go to https://whiteriverhumanesociety.org/help-us
To view all our available cats go to https://whiteriverhumanesociety.org/cats
To view all our available dogs go to https://whiteriverhumanesociety.org/dogs
Time is crucial when pets are lost. It is important to contact Animal Control in your area to verify if your pet was picked up and to verify where the pet is being held during the local stray hold period per local ordinances (in most cases 5 days). At WRHS, when a pet is brought in by a Good Samaritan or an Animal Control Officer, we will post their photo to our Facebook page. You are welcome to visit the shelter to take a look to see if your pet is here Monday through Saturday. Visit us at www.WhiteRiverHumaneSociety.org/lost-pets for tips and more information.
*Please note due to contract changes some lost pets are being held at government locations or other third-party providers. Animal pickups via Animal control are reportedly lower in frequency than in the past, so animals may be with another citizen or still roaming.
Accidents happen. Please take steps to keep your pets safe and on your property. We highly advise microchipping your pet to increase the chances of them being returned to you if they are ever lost or stolen.
Pets can be microchipped at WRHS with proof of ownership for a ONE time fee of ONLY $15. Please call for an appointment 812-279-2457.
Cat of the Week: Meet Penny!
If you're looking for a sweet, playful companion, Penny may be the perfect addition to your family!
At just 1 year old and a petite 7 pounds, Penny is full of personality. She has the sweetest little purr, the softest meows, and loves to play. She's curious about everything happening around her and always likes to keep an eye on her home—you won't miss a thing with Penny around!
Penny has lived with both cats and dogs and has done well with both. She has also raised a litter of kittens and is now ready to enjoy a life where she gets to be the one receiving all the love. She is litter box trained, has no aggression, and is a gentle, affectionate girl who is ready to become someone's best friend.
Penny has been:
Spayed
Up to date on vaccinations
Dewormed
Tested for FIV/FeLV
Now all she needs is a forever family to call her own.
We hope you'll stop by and meet our Cat of the Week—Penny just might steal your heart! 
Submit an adoption application online:
https://form.jotform.com/91533427148155
📞 Call us: 812-279-2457
📧 Email: wrhsmgt@gmail.com or wrhsasm@gmail.com
Dog of the Week: Meet Maggie!
If you're looking for a loyal, loving companion, we'd love for you to meet Maggie!
This sweet 2-year-old girl has so much love to give. Maggie walks nicely on a leash, keeps her kennel clean, and is very food motivated, making her eager to learn and a great candidate for continued training.
Maggie can be a little fearful of men when she first meets them, but with a little patience and kindness, she warms up and lets her loving personality shine. Once she trusts you, she's an affectionate girl who enjoys being close to her people.
Maggie has been:
Spayed
Microchipped
Up to date on vaccinations
Dewormed
Tested for heartworms
Now all she needs is a forever family to give her the love and security she deserves.
If you think Maggie could be the perfect addition to your family. Submit an application online at https://form.jotform.com/91507320300138?fbclid=IwAR3L-Rwm20ZzbKI1T4xAtESpNeq5vLnxXV7lVsfJjLKqN5Hc1FrEssqhpkI To view all our adoptable dogs go to https://whiteriverhumanesociety.org/dogs
Call 812-279-2457
Email: wrhsmgt@gmail.com or wrhsasm@gmail.com
Your donations help the lost, abandoned, neglected and homeless dogs and cats of Lawrence County
