The mission of Metro East Humane Society is to enrich lives by uniting cats and dogs with loving homes while promoting the humane and respectful treatment of animals. To achieve our mission, we... -Staff and support a "no-kill" animal shelter dedicated to providing a safe and healthy environment for cats and dogs; -Provide humane medical treatment, vaccinations, and spay/neuter services to shelter animals in need; -Promote the education of adults and youth on the humane treatment of animals, including responsible pet ownership and population control measures; -Value and encourage partnerships with community-based organizations, schools, public institutions, private corporations, and elected officials; and -Respect the public trust through the proper management of our resources. MEHS is a NO-KILL, non-profit animal rescue shelter located in Edwardsville, IL. We serve 5 counties in Southwestern Illinois, providing adoption services, spay/neuter services, vaccine/microchip clinics, humane investigation & humane education services.