How long does the Humane Society keep stray animals that are turned in at the shelter?
Stray animals found in Elkhart County may be turned in by the general public or impounded by law enforcement or Humane Society animal control officers. Strays may be held for 3 days. If there is some identification such as a microchip or tag that indicates an animal is owned, the animal may be held up to 10 days. Animals meeting adoption criteria may be placed in adoption after this holding period. Generally, all of the adoptable animals stay in adoption until they find their forever homes. However, sometimes an animal is moved out of adoption to be treated for an illness; is sent to another animal welfare or rescue group to provide additional options to get the animal into a new home or may be euthanized.
