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Kentucky Animal Shelters & Animal Control Agencies 

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This is a directory of Kentucky pet shelters (dog pounds), animal rescues, animal adoption agencies and more.  Below select the first letter of the city closest to you for an animal shelter, sanctuary or animal control agency.  Also, don't forget to view our animal rescue page if you are looking for a certain type of animal from the many wonderful animal rescues we have listed.  

Are you looking for a companion for your pet? or how about a companion, gift or present for yourself?  Visit your local animal shelter or rescue today!  There are many animals looking for and needing a loving home today.  In many shelters across the country over 75% of the animals are euthanized because there are not enough homes for them. 

Please research the breed before you buy or adopt, you'll be glad you did!  All domestic birds, cats, dogs, ferrets, horses, rabbits and more have a story to tell. Please give them the time that they deserve. They didn't ask to be left behind.  They are looking for that forever loving  home.   Help the pet overpopulation, animal shelters and rescuers by spaying/neutering your pets!!  

Each day 10,000 humans are born in the U.S. - and each day 70,000 puppies and kittens are born. As long as these birth rates exist, there will never be enough homes for all the animals.  Each year, in this country alone, millions of healthy, adoptable cats and dogs are killed because there are not enough homes for them all. An estimated 15 million dogs and cats must be killed each year in this country because no one wants them. They are abandoned, abused, neglected, and unknown by many people.  Many people don't realize they can find a good pet at their local shelter or animal rescue.  

These animals have originally come from a variety of sources such as (but not limited to): puppy (pet) mills, pet stores, backyard breeders and people who no longer have time for them or didn't realize what all was involved in taking care of that kind of pet.  You will find puppies, kittens, adult cats, trained dogs, small animals, big animals, birds and more.  They are available for adoption at your local shelter or animal rescue group, right now!  In many cases there is absolutely nothing wrong with these animals.  The previous owners just could not keep them for whatever reasons.  Many people don't understand that having a pet is a life commitment for the life of that animal.  Some people can no longer keep their pets, due to life changing issues in their own lives.  Help save a life and adopt a pet today.  Many animals don't have much time.  Visit your local animal shelter or rescue today!  

Some of you are probably saying that the animal shelters/rescues are too strict about adopting their pets.  These organizations CARE about their animals and want to make sure that all animals are going to a good forever home!  There are reasons why they have rules and restrictions.  They are not in it for the money.  They are in it for the animals and future parents(owner's) best interest.

This is a directory of Animal Shelters and Animal Control Agencies throughout Kentucky.  The listings are in alphabetical order by City or County.   If you can not find the Shelter or Animal Control agency, try looking under Animal Rescues.  If you still can not find what you are looking for, please suggest the shelter or animal control agency to us.  

Please note that not all of the US organizations or individuals are registered 501(3)(c) nonprofits. If they claim 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(3) pending & it's important to you or you have doubts about the organization, you can check on their status using Guide Star or IRS Non-Profit Search.  

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URGENT NOTICES:

Urgent notices are notices that these animals do not have much time and will be euthanized if not adopted soon.  Please help make more room in the shelter by adopting a loving pet today!  This is only a small listing of animals needing help now, please contact your local shelter on how you can help.  Not all shelters list their pets as URGENT!  Also, help the pet overpopulation by spaying/neutering your pets so that their offspring don't end up getting abused, neglected or on Death Row.   

Catahoula Rescue - We are a national 501c3 rescue that place Catahoula Leopard Dogs with people like you who can help change their lives forever. We need you. These dogs come from high kill shelters and we do our best to save them all, but because of overpopulation and back yard breeders, we will never be able to keep up.  We need donations, volunteers and Foster Homes! Monday’s Dogs is a weekly newsletter that showcases Catahoulas that need help. They are all considered URGENT; some of them will die THIS WEEK if nobody steps forward to help them.  

Fulton, KY  Fulton Animal Control - All animals are held for 7 days then euthanized.  
340 Browder St, Fulton, Kentucky 42041   Phone: 270-472-3141

Harrodsburg, KY  Mercer County Humane Society - URGENT!! PLEASE, consider adopting one of our pets! We're so full, and we don't want to have to lose any of these precious babies.  
Address:  896 Moberly Road, Harrodsburg, KY 40330  

Hopkinsville, KY  Christian County Animal Shelter - Don't Delay to inquire on the availability of any particular animal listed. ALL our animals are in need of homes NOW. We simply do not have enough space for all of them. Please help!  Foster homes and donations needed!  Every day there are many many puppies and kittens relinquished! Please visit us. !!  There are 4 and 5 month old larger puppies in the kennels too. Our shelter stays at capacity.
2935 Russellville Road, Hopkinsville, KY 42240   Phone: 270-887-4175

Lebanon KY  Marion County Animal Shelter - Some have been here a very long time. As you can see on our Pet List, we have marked some animal AT RISK, these animals need homes URGENTLY.  View some of our animals up for adoption HERE
Address:  1105 Highway 208, Lebanon KY 40033   Phone: (270)692-0464  

Leitchfield, KY Grayson County Humane Society/SPCA -  Donations, Volunteers and Foster Homes Desperately needed!!  
Address:  213 E William Thomason Byway, Leitchfield, KY 42754   Phone: 270-230-8839 

Mayfield, KY  Mayfield/Graves County Animal Shelter - Our major concern continues to be the large number of unwanted animals in our city and county. We are often asked if we are a no kill shelter and the answer is always "No, but we would love to be". The truth is that there are simply more animals than there are homes for them. We grieve for each and every animal that is euthanized in our shelter. Until pet owners take the responsibility to insure that animals do not continue to produce unwanted litters of puppies and kittens, the number of animals will continue to grow much faster that the number of homes available for them. We urge all pet owners to spay or neuter your pets and if you are looking for a pet for your family, please consider saving one from a shelter.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  500 N 12th St, Mayfield KY  42066   Phone: 270-251-0130  

Morehead, KY  Rowan County Canine Shelter (Dog Warden) - This shelter is full!!  Donations and Foster homes needed!!  
Address: Bullfork Road, Morehead, Kentucky    Phone: 606-784-4930  

Morgantown, KY  Butler County Animal Control Shelter - This is a high kill shelter.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.  
Address: 463 Boat Factory Rd, Morgantown, Kentucky 42261   Phone: 270-991-2172

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Animal Shelter/Rescue Directories 

Here is a listing of Directories that list animal shelters, humane societies and animal rescue groups.  

Choosing a pet for you      

How to be a responsible pet owner- choosing the right pet for you  

Pet Finder -  listing in alphabetical order by city.  If you click on this link and your state does not come up right away do a search for your area.   

MuttCats - A listing of some pet shelters in your area.  

Net Pets - A listing of some pet shelters in your area.  Listed by city in alphabetical order.  

World Animal Net - Find animal shelters, animal rescues, sanctuaries and more in your state.  

Animal Net for Pets - Directory and resources for Kentucky Humane Societies, animal shelters, pet adoptions, animal cruelty help and resources, bird rescue and other organizations dealing with animal welfare in Kentucky.

Rescue Clearinghouse - Directory of animal shelters, pet rescues, and humane societies.  Be sure to visit your state's newsletter!  

Cats with No Name - Directory of Kentucky Shelters & Rescuers.  

Kentucky county Animal Shelters - 

Kentucky Animal Control Advisory Board - 

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Listed in City order.  Select the letter for the city you are looking for.  Keep in mind that some shelters may have a mailing address only.  In that case it does not mean that they are necessarily located in that city.  
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Adair County, KY Green River Animal Shelter Welfare League - See Columbia, KY   

Albany, KY  Tri County Animal Shelter -  Dogs and cats are available for adoption through Tri-County Animal Control in Clinton County.  
Address: Hwy 90, Albany, Kentucky 42602   Phone: 606- 387-0943  

Allen County-Scottsville Animal Shelter - See Scottsville, KY  

Ashland, KY  Boyd County Animal Shelter -  1025 Bob McCullough Dr, Ashland, Kentucky 41102  Phone: 606-324-0745  

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Bardstown, KY  Humane Society of Nelson County -  Donations and Volunteers needed!!  
Address: 2391 New Haven Rd, Bardstown, Kentucky 40004   Phone: 502-349-2082 Ext 201   

Barren River Animal Welfare Association - See Glasgow, KY  

Bee Spring, KY  Edmonson County Animal Shelter - Donations needed!!  
188 Sanders Rd, Bee Spring, Kentucky 42207   Phone: 270- 286-6096  

Bell County Dog Pound - See Pineville, KY  

Bell County Animal Shelter Friends - See Middlesboro, KY  

Benton, KY  Humane Society of Marshall County - 
6301 US Hwy 68 East, Benton, Kentucky 42025   Phone: 270-354-UPET (8738)  

Benton, KY  Marshall County Animal Shelter - 839 Benton-Briensburg Road, Benton, Kentucky 42025   Phone: 270- 527-0954 

Berea, KY  Madison County Animal Shelter - 1386 Richmond Road, Berea, Kentucky 40403   Phone: 859-986-9625  

Berea, KY  Madison County Humane Society - See Richmond, KY  

Boone County Animal Control Shelter - See Burlington, KY 

Bowling Green, KY  Bowling Green Warren County Animal Shelter -  Donations and Volunteers needed!!  
Address:  PO Box 1456, 1924 Old Louisville Road, Bowling Green, Kentucky 42102   Phone: 270-783-9404  

Bowling Green, KY  Bowling Green - Warren County Humane Society - if you are interested in opening your heart to a large or black dog. Large dogs, black dogs and particularly large black dogs are the very LAST to be adopted from shelters. They have the highest euthanasia rate, simply because they don't stand out as much. Think about adopting one of these sweet babies today!  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  1925 Old Louisville Road, PO Box 1456 (mailing address), Bowling Green, Kentucky 42102   Phone: 270- 842-8572  

Bowling Green, KY  A Voice for Animals -  is a Kentucky, nonprofit, 501 (c) (3) animal welfare organization. This organization was created by experienced, responsible pet owners and animal lovers who believe that rescuing, fostering, and adopting homeless animals is not enough. We must educate the community in responsible pet care, as well as, find forever homes for our rescues.
Address: 1765 Pleasant Hill Rd, Bowling Green, Kentucky 42103   

Boyd County Animal Shelter - See Ashland, KY  

Boyle County Humane Society - See Danville, KY  

Bracken County Animal Shelter - See Brooksville, KY 

Breckinridge County Animal Friends Inc - See Harned,  KY  

Brooksville, KY Bracken County Animal Shelter - 188 Hamilton Rd, Brooksville, Kentucky 41004   Phone: 606- 735-3475  

Burlington, KY Boone County Animal Control Shelter - View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  5643 Idlewild Road, Burlington, Kentucky 41005   Phone: 859-586-5285  

Butler County Animal Control Shelter - See Morgantown, KY  

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Calhoun, KY  McLean County Animal Control - Sadly, we aren't able to save them all. However, your donations of food, time, and money will ensure that our rescue efforts can continue. It's because of your donations that we are able to save lives!  Donations needed!!  
Address: 1508 Hwy 136 East, Calhoun, Kentucky 42327   Phone: 270-499-2556  

Calloway County Animal Shelter - See Murray, KY  

Calloway County Humane Society - See Murray, KY  

Campbell County Animal Shelter - See Melbourne, KY  

Campbellsville, KY  Taylor County Animal Shelter - Volunteers and Foster parents needed.  For more information, please contact us.  
Address:  2175 Hodgenville Rd, Campbellsville, Kentucky 42718   Phone: 270-465-7651  

Carter County Animal Control - See Grayson, KY   

Christian County Humane Society - See Hopkinsville, KY    

Christian County Animal Shelter - See Hopkinsville, KY   

Clark County Animal Shelter - See Winchester, KY  

Clay City, KY  Powell County Dog Pound - Donations and Foster homes needed!!  
Address: 169 Transfer Station Rd, Clay City, Kentucky 40312   

Clinton, KY  Hickman County Animal Control -  Clinton, Kentucky 42031  Phone: 270- 653-4369 or 270- 653-5811   

Columbia, KY  Green River Animal Shelter Welfare League - is located in Adair County, Kentucky.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address: 455 Jim Blair Rd, Columbia, Kentucky 42728   Phone: 270-385-9655  

Cynthiana, KY Humane Society of Harrison County -  Flora Shropshire Animal Shelter  -  Donations and Volunteers needed!!  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE. 
Address: 1751 New Lair Road, Cynthiana, Kentucky 41031   Phone: 859- 234-1492   

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Danville, KY  Humane Society Inc of Danville-Boyle County   provides a haven for homeless and unwanted animals and strives to educate both children and adults about the importance of responsible pet ownership. Through humane education, adoptions of homeless animals and encouraging spaying and neutering of pets, we work toward the day when permanent, loving homes are available for all dogs and cats.  We're located in Danville on the Hwy. 150-127 bypass beside the Danville-Boyle County Fairgrounds.  
Address:  777 N Danvllle Bypass, Danville, Kentucky 40422   Phone: 859-238-1117  

Danville, KY  Heartland Veterinary Hospital   1324 Lebanon Rd, Danville, KY 40422   Phone: 859-238-7500  

Daviess County Animal Control Shelter - See Owensboro, KY  

Daviess County Humane Society - See Owensboro, KY  

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Edmonson County Animal Shelter - See Bee Spring, KY  

Elizabethtown, KY  Assisi Pet Haven -  is a non profit organization.  We are in the process of rebuilding our canine shelter, extra funding is desperately needed for this project. The animals in care need a dry, warm, clean place with space during their stay with Pet Haven.
106 Brooks Street, Elizabethtown, Kentucky 42701   Phone: 270-877-6289   

Elizabethtown, KY  Hardin County Animal Control -  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE. 
Address: 116 Nicholas Street, Elizabethtown, Kentucky 42701   Phone: 270-769-3428  

Eminence, KY  Kentucky Humane Society - Henry & Trimble Counties Campus  
4667 N Main St, Eminence, Kentucky 40019   Phone: 502-845-6446  

Erlanger, KY  Humane Society of Northern Kentucky -  22 Commonwealth Office #2, Erlanger, Kentucky 41018   Phone: 859-342-4759  

Ermine, KY  Dreamland Animal Rescue - is dedicated to helping stray, abandoned and abused animals find new, loving, forever homes. We do not have a shelter, so all of are animals are placed in foster homes.  WE URGENTLY NEED FOSTER HOMES!!!! Foster homes are needed for dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens.  Donations and volunteers needed!  
Address:  PO Box 249, Ermine, Kentucky 41815   Phone: 606-633-0050  

Estill County Animal Shelter - See Ravenna, KY  

Eubank, KY  Pulaski County Humane Society -  300 N. Hubble Road, Eubank, Kentucky 42567   Phone:  (606) 379-LIFE (5433)

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Falmouth, KY  Pendleton County Animal Shelter - PLEASE PLEASE call before making a trip to the shelter to meet a new pet or pick up a lost pet.  
Address:  1314 Bryan Griffin Rd, Falmouth, Kentucky 41040    Phone: 859-472-5400

Flatwoods, KY  Greenup County Humane Society - 2135 Argillite Road, Flatwoods, Kentucky  41139 

Floyd County Animal Shelter -See Prestonsburg, KY 

Ft. Mitchell KY  Kenton County Animal Shelter -  Volunteers needed!!  View some of our animals up for adoption HERE
Address:  1020 Mary Laidley Dr., Fort Mitchell, Kentucky 41017   Phone: 859-356-7400  

Franklin County Humane Society - See Frankfort, KY  

Frankfort, KY  The Ark Project Inc -  is a rescue organization which was founded in July of 1998 as a way to combat the appalling number of companion animals put to death each year in the Bluegrass region of Kentucky.  
Address:  1625 Louisville Hwy, Frankfort Kentucky 40601   Phone: 502-226-5438  

Frankfort, KY  Franklin County Humane Society -  1041 Kentucky Ave, Frankfort, KY 40601   Phone: 502-875-7297   

Frankfort, KY  L.I.F.E. House for Animals Inc - We are a no kill facility and we are dedicated to finding loving homes for pets in need.  Donations and Volunteers needed!!  
14 Fido Court, PO Box 1365, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601   Phone: 502-875-3436(FIDO)  

Franklin, KY  Friends of the Shelter - Simpson County Shelter - PO Box 910, 401 Ditmore Ford Road, Franklin, Kentucky 42135   Phone: 270-776-2507  

Frenchburg, KY  Menifee County Dog Shelter - 
PO Box 75, Menifee County Park, Frenchburg, KY 40322   Phone: 606- 768-6157  

Frenchburg, KY  Menifee County Animal Shelter - View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE. 
Address: PO Box 75, Menifee County Park, Frenchburg, KY 40322   Phone: 606- 768-6157  

Fulton, KY  Fulton Animal Control - All animals are held for 7 days then euthanized.  
340 Browder St, Fulton, Kentucky 42041   Phone: 270-472-3141

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Garrard County Animal Shelter - See Lancaster, KY  

Georgetown, KY  Scott County Humane Society - We are not the Scott County Animal Shelter, and do not have a facility. However, our working relationship strengthens our mutual goal to find loving homes with responsible owners for ALL adoptable animals.  View some of the pets we have for adoption HERE.  
Address:  PO Box 821, Georgetown, Kentucky 40324   Phone:  502-863-3279  

Georgetown, KY  Scott County Animal Shelter - This is a no-kill shelter. The local humane society has no building and all of its animals are fosters.  View some of the pets we have for adoption HERE.  
Address: 1185 Cardinal Drive, Georgetown, Kentucky 40324   Phone: 502- 863-7897

Glasgow, KY  Barren River Animal Welfare Association - Donations, Volunteers and Foster Homes Needed!!  
PO Box 171, 175 Trojan Trail, Glasgow, Kentucky 42141   Phone: 270-651-7297  

Grant County Animal Shelter - See Williamstown, KY 

Graves County, KY  Mayfield/Graves County Animal Shelter - See Mayfield, KY  

Grayson, KY  Carter County Animal Control - Grayson, Kentucky 41143  Phone: 606- 474-5477  

Grayson County Humane Society/SPCA/Animal Shelter - See Leitchfield, KY 

Green River Animal Shelter Welfare League - See Columbia, KY  

Greenup County Humane Society - See Flatwoods, KY  

Greenville, KY  Muhlenberg County Humane Society - is proud to announce the kick off of the "Death Row Dogs" program at Green River Correctional Complex. Our shelter will be sending dogs to the prison to live for an INTENSIVE 8 to 10 weeks of obedience training. Death Row Dog graduates will be house trained, leash trained and know basic commands.  
Address:  PO Box 164, 615 Dean Road, Greenville, Kentucky 42345   Phone: 270-338-6940   

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Hardin County Animal Control - See Elizabethtown, KY  

Hardin County Humane Society - See Radcliff, KY  

Harlan, KY  Harlan County Animal Shelter - Donations and Volunteers Needed!!  
Address: West 840, Harlan, Kentucky 40831   

Harned,  KY  Breckinridge County Animal Friends Inc - We are a private, non-profit, 501(c)3 organization; therefore, we rely solely on donations.  We do not currently have a building. Homeless animals are in foster homes. Call us to get directions or to volunteer as a foster home.
Address:  PO Box 301, Harned, Kentucky 40144   Phone: (270) 756-0246

Harrison County Humane Society - See Cynthiana, KY 

Harrodsburg, KY  Mercer County Humane Society - URGENT!! PLEASE, consider adopting one of our pets! We're so full, and we don't want to have to lose any of these precious babies.  
Address:  896 Moberly Road, Harrodsburg, Kentucky 40330    Phone: 859-734-5154  

Hartford, KY  Ohio County Animal Shelter - We are in need of donations including canned dog or cat food, cat litter, leashes, collars, dog toys, rawhide chews, and cleaning supplies.  We are also in need of volunteers.  View some of our animals up for adoption HERE.
Address:  1582 Country Club Lane, Hartford, Kentucky 42347   Phone: 270-298-4499  

Hazard, KY  Kentucky River Animal Shelter - Located in Perry County. 
Address: 194 Animal Shelter Ln, Hazard, KY 41701   Phone: 606-439-4064 

Henderson, KY  Henderson County Animal Shelter/ Humane Society - View some of our animals up for adoption HERE.
Address: 203 Drury Lane, Henderson, Kentucky 42420   Phone: 270-826-8966  

Hickman County, KY  Hickman County Animal Control -  See Clinton, KY  

Hindman, KY  Knott County Animal Control -  Hindman, Kentucky 41822   Phone: 606- 785-5447   

Hopkinsville, KY  Humane Society of Christian County -   Our facility is located in Hopkinsville on Skyline Drive in the last door of the Hopkinsville Kennels Building .  
Address:  PO Box 1233, Hopkinsville, Kentucky 42240   Phone: 270-885-7014  

Hopkinsville, KY  Christian County Animal Shelter - Don't Delay to inquire on the availability of any particular animal listed. ALL our animals are in need of homes NOW. We simply do not have enough space for all of them. Please help!  Foster homes and donations needed!  Every day there are many many puppies and kittens relinquished! Please visit us. !!  There are 4 and 5 month old larger puppies in the kennels too. Our shelter stays at capacity.
2935 Russellville Road, Hopkinsville, Kentucky 42240   Phone: 270-887-4175  

Hyden, KY  Leslie County Animal Control Shelter - PO Box 619, Hyden, Kentucky 41749   Phone: 606- 672-4803

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Jamestown, KY  Lake Cumberland Animal Welfare League - We do not have a permanent facility. Our available dogs are placed in foster homes until adopted.  
Address:  PO Box 33, Jamestown, Kentucky 42629   Phone: 270-250-7171  

Johnson County Animal Shelter - See Tutor Key, KY  

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Kenton County Animal Shelter - See Ft. Mitchell KY  

Kentucky Humane Society - See Eminence, KY or  Louisville, KY  or Taylorsville, KY  

Knott County Animal Control -  See Hindman, KY  

Knox-Whitley Animal Shelter - See Rockholds, KY  

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LaGrange, KY  Oldham County Animal Control - 3946 Jones Drive, LaGrange, Kentucky 40031   Phone: 502-222-7387(PETS)  

La Grange, KY  Humane Society of Oldham County - We are a no kill organization.  
Address: 1614 Mcguire Ct, La Grange, Kentucky 40031   Phone: 502-222-7537  

Lake Cumberland Animal Welfare League - See Jamestown, KY  

Lancaster, KY  Garrard County Animal Shelter - REMEMBER the best way to help with the animal control problem is to spay and neuter your pets and encourage your friends and neighbors to do the same.  
Address:  Hanging Fork Rd, Lancaster, Kentucky 40410   Phone: 859-339-9117  Cell 859-792-1652 Shelter  

Larue County Dog Warden - See Mount Sherman, KY