Where to Adopt in Kentucky

We’ve assessed 46 organizations. Every one of them is listed here.

Gold-rated in Kentucky

11 organizations came through our assessment strongest.

Bullitt County Animal Shelter

ShepherdsvilleGoldOur Mission Bullitt County Animal Control and Shelter is dedicated to safeguarding our community while providing humane care and a safe harbor for the animals in our charge. We strive to protect our l

Clark County Animal Shelter

WinchesterGoldThe Clark County Animal Shelter is an open admission facility that is supported by Clark County, Donations and Volunteers. We accept all stray and unwanted animals in Clark County. We also investigate

Franklin County Humane Society

FrankfortGoldThe mission of Franklin County Humane Society is to care for our area's homeless animals, to re-home as many animals as possible, and to improve animal welfare throughout our community. As an open-adm

Leitchfield Animal Shelter

LeitchfieldGoldWe are an open intake facility for the City of Leitchfield and Grayson County Stray dogs. All domestic dogs and cats will be adopted out after their 5 day hold time is up. Owner surrenders from Leitch

Kentucky Humane Society - Available by Appointment

LouisvilleGoldOur Mission The Kentucky Humane Society is a passionate champion for companion animals and the people who love them. Through leadership, education, and proactive solutions, we are dedicated to creatin

Kentucky Humane Society - Main Campus, 241 Steedly Drive

LouisvilleGoldA Champion for Companion Animals The Kentucky Humane Society is a passionate champion for companion animals and the people who love them. Through leadership, education, and proactive solutions, we are

Jessamine County Animal Care & Control

NicholasvilleGold Mission Statement The Jessamine County Animal Shelter's mission is to provide services which safeguard the public health and safety, to humanely house and care for animals in its charge,

Powell County Animal Shelter

Clay CityGoldPowell County Animal Shelter strives to protect and to improve the lives of animals in need in our community.

Taylor County Animal Shelter

CampbellsvilleGoldThe Taylor County Animal Shelter is the primary law enforcement and animal sheltering agency for domestic animals in Taylor County. Our mission is to provide services which safeguard public health and

Henry Trimble Animal Shelter

SulphurGold Helping dogs find loving homes in Henry and Trimble Counties in Kentucky.

Woodford Humane Society

VersaillesGoldWoodford Humane Society is a 501c3 nonprofit serving the homeless animals of Central Kentucky since 1975! We place no limits on breed, age, or length of stay, and are proud to maintain a placement rat

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Anderson

1 organization

Anderson Humane Society
LawrenceburgBronzeThrough partnership and innovation AHS is committed to helping homeless and abused companion animals, enlightening people and enriching lives, and cooperating and assisting with all animal welfare ser

Barren

1 organization

Barren River Animal Welfare Association
GlasgowBronzeWhere Second Chances Begin At the Barren River Animal Welfare Association (BRAWA), we believe that every animal deserves a life filled with love, stability, and a chance to thrive. Our mission is to p

Boyd

1 organization

Boyd County Animal Control and Shelter
AshlandSilverOur Mission The Boyd County Animal Control and Shelter is dedicated to providing essential services that safeguard public health and safety while ensuring the humane care and protection of our communi

Boyle

1 organization

Danville - Boyle County Humane Society & Mutts With Manners
DanvilleSilverOur Mission The Danville-Boyle County Humane Society promotes the humane treatment of animals through compassionate care, community engagement, and dedicated support. We are committed to fostering a c

Bracken

1 organization

Bracken County Animal Shelter
BrooksvilleSilverWe cant change a dogs past but we can make their future brighter

Bullitt

1 organization

Bullitt County Animal Shelter
ShepherdsvilleGoldOur Mission Bullitt County Animal Control and Shelter is dedicated to safeguarding our community while providing humane care and a safe harbor for the animals in our charge. We strive to protect our l

Butler

1 organization

Butler County Animal Shelter KY
MorgantownBronzeGiving Butler County Animals a Second Chance Friends of Butler County Animals is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to protecting, caring for, and rehoming homeless animals. Our mission is to provide eve

Campbell

1 organization

Campbell County Animal Services
MelbourneSilverThe mission of Campbell County Animal Services is to provide services and information which safeguard public health and safety while promoting responsible pet ownership, to humanely house and care for

Clark

1 organization

Clark County Animal Shelter
WinchesterGoldThe Clark County Animal Shelter is an open admission facility that is supported by Clark County, Donations and Volunteers. We accept all stray and unwanted animals in Clark County. We also investigate

Daviess

1 organization

Owensboro Humane Society
OwensboroSilverOwensboro Humane Society is a NO-KILL animal shelter in the Daviess County area & are an independent, non-profit organization that was founded in 1968. If you would like to make a donation to our c

Fayette

1 organization

Woodstock Animal Foundation,Inc.
LexingtonSilverOur Mission Woodstock Animal Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit 501c3 organization dedicated to positively impacting the companion pet population, with the goal of making every pet a wanted pet. We are

Franklin

2 organizations

Garrard

1 organization

Jessamine Humane Society
LancasterBronzeJHS is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization. We are dedicated to the protection of all animals from cruelty and exploitation; as well as the elimination of pet overpopulation. We operate a low

Grayson

1 organization

Leitchfield Animal Shelter
LeitchfieldGoldWe are an open intake facility for the City of Leitchfield and Grayson County Stray dogs. All domestic dogs and cats will be adopted out after their 5 day hold time is up. Owner surrenders from Leitch

Hardin

1 organization

Animal Refuge Center Inc.
Vine GroveSilverThe Animal Refuge Center is a 501(c)(3) animal rescue organization that has been finding Forever Homes for Homeless Pets since 1989. "While We Have Time, Let Us Do Good."

Hart

1 organization

Hart County Animal Shelter
MunfordvilleSilverOur Mission At Hart County Animal Shelter, our mission is to provide compassionate care and a safe haven for stray, abandoned, and lost dogs while actively working to reunite them with their owners or

Henderson

1 organization

Humane Society of Henderson County
HendersonSilverEvery Animal Deserves a Second Chance Since 1965, the Humane Society of Henderson County has been a trusted advocate for animals, dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming pets in our commun

Jefferson

6 organizations

Jessamine

1 organization

Jessamine County Animal Care & Control
NicholasvilleGold Mission Statement The Jessamine County Animal Shelter's mission is to provide services which safeguard the public health and safety, to humanely house and care for animals in its charge,

Logan

2 organizations

Madison

1 organization

Madison County Animal Shelter
BereaBronzeThe Animal Care and Control Department is tasked with enforcing animal welfare laws, providing education about animals, and operating the Madison County Animal Shelter. Moreover, Animal Control Office

McCracken

1 organization

McCracken County Humane Society
PaducahBronze McCracken County Humane Society is a private 501c3 organization. The animals available for adoption at the McCracken County Humane Society are owner surrendered, lost/stray animals that have

McLean

1 organization

McLean County Animal Shelter
CalhounSilverWelcome to the McLean County Animal Shelter, a dedicated organization committed to the welfare of animals in our community. Our mission is to provide a safe haven for lost or abandoned pets and to fac

Menifee

1 organization

Menifee County Animal Shelter
FrenchburgBronzeThe Menifee County Animal Shelter is a not for profit animal shelter staffed primarily by volunteers. We are a very dedicated and result oriented group that has managed to re-home thousands of dogs a

Montgomery

1 organization

Gateway Area Humane Society
Mt SterlingBronzeThe Gateway Area Humane Society was established in 1982 with a deep commitment to protecting and improving the lives of animals in our community. In the early years, we operated without a physical fac

Nelson

1 organization

Nelson County Animal Shelter
BardstownSilverThe Nelson County Animal Shelter strives to give each animal a chance to be adopted or rescued. We want every...

Oldham

2 organizations

Powell

1 organization

Powell County Animal Shelter
Clay CityGoldPowell County Animal Shelter strives to protect and to improve the lives of animals in need in our community.

Pulaski

1 organization

Somerset-Pulaski County Humane Society
SomersetSilverThe Somerset-Pulaski County Humane Society is a designated 501c3 nonprofit organization. Our mission is multi-faceted, focusing on the areas of: * Prevention of animal cruelty * Community educati

Rowan

1 organization

Tri-County Animal Shelter
ClearfieldSilverOur Mission At Rowan County Animal Control, we are dedicated to providing compassionate care and finding loving forever homes for dogs and cats in need. We strive to be a no-kill facility, focusing ou

Scott

2 organizations

Taylor

1 organization

Taylor County Animal Shelter
CampbellsvilleGoldThe Taylor County Animal Shelter is the primary law enforcement and animal sheltering agency for domestic animals in Taylor County. Our mission is to provide services which safeguard public health and

Trimble

1 organization

Henry Trimble Animal Shelter
SulphurGold Helping dogs find loving homes in Henry and Trimble Counties in Kentucky.

Warren

1 organization

Bowling Green-Warren County Humane Society
Bowling GreenSilverWe improve the lives of animals and people through advocacy, education, and support. ********APPLY TO ADOPT AT: bgshelterpets.com ********** ABOUT US MISSION STATEMENT: Our Miss

Webster

1 organization

Webster County Animal Services
DixonSilverOur objective is to get as many dogs into loving forever homes as possible. We have been a no-kill shelter since 2016 and we will continue our no-kill mission by saving as many dogs as possible.We are

Whitley

1 organization

Knox-Whitley Animal Shelter
CorbinSilverWe are a non-profit organization dedicated to placing abandoned or relinquished animals into appropriate homes. We accomplish this mission by working with volunteers, rescue groups and no-kill shelter

Woodford

1 organization

Woodford Humane Society
VersaillesGoldWoodford Humane Society is a 501c3 nonprofit serving the homeless animals of Central Kentucky since 1975! We place no limits on breed, age, or length of stay, and are proud to maintain a placement rat