The Animal Haven

Home of the Kankakee County Humane Society

P.O. Box 2115, Kankakee, IL 60901  933-5999

Since 1963, the Kankakee County Humane Society (KCHS) has served the community as the area’s only No-Kill animal shelter. KCHS is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, does not receive any tax money, and is entirely dependent upon memberships and donations. We are not affiliated with the Humane Society of the United States.

From the Society’s inception in 1963 and until 1976, there was not a central location to house the unwanted or abused animals. These animals were boarded at local veterinarians. In 1976, the Society opened its current facility, which was once a former fruit stand.

The KCHS purchased the building in 1983 and has been slowly remodeling and expanding as contributions allow. There are now accommodations for 24 cats and 24 dogs, which includes an addition that houses ten large dogs with corresponding 12’ outdoor exercise runs, and a fenced in one acre exercise area. The shelter is staffed daily to maintain appropriate service levels for the animals and those wishing to adopt them.
 

We are committed to ending all forms of abuse to domestic animals. We urge voters to support legislation to protect animals. We believe in teaching children the proper way to treat and care for animals. We urge the spaying and neutering of animal companions and believe that animal guardianship is a privilege for those who wish to love and be loved by faithful friends.

Thank you for helping us care for the animals of this community we could not do it without your support.