The Prairieland Animal Welfare Center

The Prairieland Animal Welfare Center is operated by the Knox County Humane Society at 1855 Windish Drive, Galesburg. The Shelter is the only state-licensed Animal Shelter in Knox County and operates as a not-for-profit organization dedicated to preventing cruelty to animals. Call the PAWC at 309-342-1275 if you have further questions.

Prairieland Animal Welfare Center, Operated by the Knox County Humane Society.
1855 Windish Drive
Galesburg, IL 61401
Phone: (309) 342-1275
Fax: (309) 342-1276

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Shelter pets: Sam the cat and Jimmy the rabbit thank you!

The Prairieland Animal Welfare Center

Knox County Humane Society (KCHS) is a not-for-profit organization which provides the following services and operations:

Operates the City of Galesburg Animal Control Program and provides boarding services for municipalities throughout the Knox County.
Investigates animal cruelty and neglect cases.
Provides low-cost gooming clinic
Provides community education programs concerning animal over population issues and general pet care.
Has established a foundation to provide for the long-term financial stability and continuation of the work of the KCHS. A KCHS Contributor helps to support these programs: Operation of the Animal Shelter Pet Adoption Spay/Neuter Assistance Community Education Program Investigation of Animal Cruelty and Neglect Cases.
Operates an adoption program for homeless pets on-site 6 days a week. An additional Sunday adoption program is held monthly with a program at Carl Sandburg Mall one Saturday a month. Great care is taken by Shelter staff in ensuring the right animal goes to prospective adopters.