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Shelters & Rescues in Kentucky

We’ve assessed 28 organizations. Every one of them is listed here.

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8 organizations came through our assessment strongest.

Bullitt County Animal Shelter

ShepherdsvilleGOLDOur Mission The Bullitt County Animal Control and Shelter is dedicated to safeguarding our community and providing humane, compassionate care for the domestic animals entrusted to us. We strive to pro

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

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

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.

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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Boyd

1 organization

Boyd County Animal Control and Shelter
AshlandSILVEROur Mission The Boyd County Animal Control and Shelter is dedicated to safeguarding public health and safety while providing humane, compassionate care to every animal in our charge. We strive to prot

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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 making a diff

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 The Bullitt County Animal Control and Shelter is dedicated to safeguarding our community and providing humane, compassionate care for the domestic animals entrusted to us. We strive to pro

Butler

1 organization

Butler County Animal Shelter KY
MorgantownSILVEROur Mission Friends of Butler County Animals is a nonprofit humane society dedicated to providing shelter, medical care, and loving homes for cats and dogs in need. We are committed to protecting, car

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

FairyTails Pet Adoptions
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Franklin

1 organization

L.I.F.E. House For Animals Inc.
FrankfortSILVERLIFE House is a no-kill canine and feline adoption facility with limited access. Our mission is to nurture, celebrate, and reinforce the human-animal bond with successful animal adoptions, preventing

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."

Henderson

1 organization

Humane Society of Henderson County
HendersonSILVEROur Mission Since 1965, the Humane Society of Henderson County has been a trusted advocate for animals, dedicated to the belief that every animal deserves a second chance. We rescue, rehabilitate, and

Jefferson

4 organizations

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
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
Louisville Metro Animal Services
LouisvilleSILVERToday's hours: 12pm to 6pm day hours Monday 12pm to 6pm Tuesday 12pm to 6pm Wednesday 12pm to 6pm Thursday 12pm to 6pm Friday 12pm to 7pm Saturday 12pm to 6pm Sunday 12pm-6pm
The Arrow Fund
LouisvilleSILVERThe Arrow Fund is a Kentuckiana based 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides medical treatment to animals who have been victims of extreme torture, abuse, or neglect. After securing care for

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,

Madison

1 organization

Humane Society A.L.L. of Madison County
RichmondBRONZEA Dedicated Voice for Our Local Animals The Humane Society Animal League for Life is a local, volunteer-driven, non-profit organization dedicated to reducing the overpopulation of homeless companion a

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

Nelson

1 organization

Barktown Rescue
BostonBRONZEWe are advocates for the outcasts, a voice for the unwanted. We believe all dogs deserve a loving home and just like people, they all deserve a second chance at happiness.

Oldham

1 organization

Humane Society of Oldham County
La GrangeSILVEROur Mission The Humane Society of Oldham County is dedicated to rescuing and re-homing animals in need while safeguarding the health and happiness of every creature that comes through our doors. We le

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

Scott

1 organization

Scott County Animal Care and Control
GeorgetownSILVERWe are animal control and maintain our animal shelter and grounds. This includes enforcing laws, and adopting pets to the general public. We are a county ran facility, open admissions for both stray

Trimble

1 organization

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

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