Directory of Animal Shelters in Kentucky

Animal House strives to eliminate the euthanasia of adoptable animals in Louisville Metro through education, community engagement, enforcement and leadership efforts.

The East Campus offers dog and cat adoptions, as well as summer camp for kids, dog training classes and volunteer opportunities. Wishlist items and donations are gladly accepted.

The only NO KILL facility in Owensboro Ky. We are a 501c (3) non profit no kill facility that is run on donations only. We offer free nail trimming clinic the last Saturday of every month, dog obedience classes, low cost spay/neuter clinics. We always welcome volunteers!

Bluegrass Pug Rescue's mission is to rescue abused, abandoned, homeless unwanted, sick or injured Pugs, rehabilitate them and place them into loving, permanent adoptive homes in Kentucky and surrounding areas. They strive to educate the public about the Pug dog breed including its personality, special needs, and care. They provide needed medical care and spay or neuter operations for all Pugs that come into their rescue.

Hopkins County Humane Society in Madisonville, KY is an animal rescue and shelter seeking safe and suitable homes for homeless animals and reuniting lost animals with their human companions. They advocate for spaying and neutering pets, and provide humane care and treatment for animals in need of protection.

Spencer County Animal Shelter takes in lost, neglected, abused and homeless dogs. They provide medical care, as able, and spay/neuter as needed. Provide shelter and food and help find loving, forever homes.

Founded in 1984, ACS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit No Kill adoption agency for dogs and cats. They speak for the voiceless and lead by example in their ongoing work. They provide responsible and humane treatment to their dog and cat guests until they can find them appropriate homes. Over the last ten years, they have placed over 8,000 pets into devoted and responsible homes.

The Paw and Feather Plan is a foster-based boutique rescue. The business is located in Louisville, KY, but it serves clients throughout the country. When you're no longer able to care for Fido due to illness, extreme life events or death, the experts at The Paw and Feather Plan will find a permanent, loving home for your furry companion.

Danville-Boyle County Humane Society promotes the humane treatment of animals through compassionate care, engagement and support in Danville, KY. The organization provides shelter, medical care, and adoption services while educating the community about responsible pet ownership and animal welfare. Their efforts aim to create a safer, more loving environment for animals in the region.

Barktown Rescue is a foster-based rescue centered in Bardstown, KY. They were founded to help the dogs that are forgotten in the shelters and help the community re-home their dogs before they are taken to the shelter. They help make sure the dogs get the second chance that they deserve, and offer adoptions and place dogs into available rescues all over the country in order to save their lives. In the past 12 months, Barktown Rescue has saved over 600 dogs. Their immediate and ongoing goal is to save the lives of as many dogs as possible.

The Admissions Department and offers pet surrender by appointment. They also take in stray animals as space allows; if you have lost an animal, please inquire at the Admissions Desk to see if we have your pet. They do not offer pet adoptions at this location. This location also has the Healthy Pets Clinic which offers low-cost vaccines, preventatives, basic veterinary services, and diagnostics.