Kentucky Animal Shelters

212 Shelters

    e.g. "Miami FL" or "33168"

    Old Friends (Thoroughbred Retirement)
    411 Mill Road Place
    Midway, KY 40347

    Located in Woodford County

    859-846-9995
    Details
    Oldham County Animal Shelter
    Shelter Organization
    3946 Jones Drive
    Lagrange, KY 40031

    Located in Oldham County

    502-222-7387
    Details
    Oodles of poodles yorkies too Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    327 Hardy Street
    Frankfort, KY 40601

    Located in Franklin County

    502-352-7905
    Details
    Open Arms Animal Shelter
    Shelter Organization
    820 Isaac Park Road
    Louisa, KY 41230
    Details
    Owen County Friends of Animals Inc.
    PO Box 234
    Owenton, KY 40359
    (502) 514-1897
    Details
    Owensboro-Daviess County Humane Society
    Humane Society
    P.O. Box 1075
    Owensboro, KY 42302

    Located in Daviess County

    270-685-1737
    Details
    Painted Ridge Horse Aniaml Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    189 Gene Jernigan Rd
    Greenville, KY 42345

    Located in Muhlenberg County

    270-377-3181
    Details
    Paintsville Humane Society
    Humane Society
    P.O. Box 90
    Paintsville, KY 41240

    Located in Johnson County

    606-789-1222
    Details
    Paintsville-Johnson County Animal Shelter
    Shelter Organization
    Highway 581
    Tutor Key, KY 41263

    Located in Johnson County

    606-789-5968
    Details
    Pampered Pets Animal Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    PO Box 1871
    Newport, KY 41072
    Details
    Park Hills Humane Society
    Humane Society
    1106 Amsterdam Road
    Park Hills, KY 41011

    Located in Kenton County

    Details
    Peneope's Heart Inc.
    129 Sagart Lane
    Nicholasville, KY 40356

    Located in Jessamine County

    859-361-5402
    Details

    Animal Shelters in Kentucky

    Kentucky has 212 listed animal shelters and rescue organizations, spread across 65 counties. The mix is fairly even between rescue organizations and animal shelters. Louisville has more than any other Kentucky city, followed by Lexington and Owensboro. Somewhere on this list is a Kentucky dog or cat who would much rather be at your place.

    Kentucky has 212 listed at the moment, and they are shown above with the ones that have photos first. Open any of them for the full address, contact details and opening hours.

    A mix of both, and the difference is worth knowing before you set out. A rescue usually places animals from a network of foster homes rather than from premises you can walk into, so you generally arrange a meeting first. A shelter or humane society more often has a facility you can visit during opening hours.

    Louisville has more than anywhere else in Kentucky, followed by Lexington, Owensboro and Somerset. They are the usual place to start if you are willing to travel; the sidebar links straight through to each.

    Jefferson, Kenton and Fayette counties have the most, though listings reach 65 of Kentucky's counties in total. The city links in the sidebar are usually the quicker way in.

    Most listings here carry a phone number, and most link to the organization's own website. Calling ahead is worth it — opening hours change, and rescues often work by appointment rather than keeping a building open.

    More in Kentucky

    Dogs for adoption in Kentucky Browse adoptable dogs statewide Cats for adoption in Kentucky Browse adoptable cats statewide Lost pets in Kentucky Reported missing by their owners
    SHELTER/RESCUE SEARCH

      e.g. "Miami FL" or "33168"

      Kentucky Shelters By City
      HAVE YOU SEEN ME?
      Lost Cat in Maysville, KY
      Baby Blue

      Lost since 2026-02-23

      From Maysville

      View Details
      View All Lost Cats
      FOUND PET
      Found Dog in San antonio, TX
      Found Pet

      Found on 2026-03-16

      Located in San antonio

      View Details
      View All Found Dogs
      NEEDS A NEW HOME
      A pet owner handing their dog's leash to a new adopter on a neighborhood sidewalk

      Place your pet with someone you meet and choose yourself.

      Rehome a Pet
      Have a litter? List for adoption
      Missing a shelter or rescue?

      Help us get the word out about more shelters and rescues nationwide.

      Submit Here
      dog adopt

      Pets For Adoption

      Search all animals available for adoption in your area. Give a dog or cat forever home today.

      ADOPT A PET