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Pets: Animal Control and Protection; Rescue Organizations; Links

Important Information Regarding: Animal Control and Protection

DID YOU KNOW…?

• All dogs and cats over 4 months of age are required by law to have a current Jefferson County Animal Control and Protection License and yearly rabies vaccination.

• All dogs and cats are to be kept on the property of the owner. When not on the owner's property, the animal must be on a lead or leash and under control of a responsible person.

• A dog or puppy must not be exclusively chained as a means of restraint. Keeping the pet inside the home is best.

• The owner must provide food, water, proper shelter, and veterinary care for their pet(s).

• Proper shelter is a living area constructed to protect the animal, from precipitation and provide insulation from weather extremes. A shaded area must also be accessible to the animal.

• Under Jefferson County Law, cruelty is defined as failing to provide adequate food and water; failing to detect the need or withholding veterinary care; creating or allowing unhealthful living conditions; infliction of pain; and failure to provide health related grooming.

• If you have questions concerning laws or requirements pertaining to your pet please call 361 1318.

3705 Manslick Road, P.O. Box 16346
Louisville, KY 40256

Contact Information
Administration Office Phone
502-361-1318
Complaints and Stray Animal Pickup
502-363-6609
E-mail: animals@co.jefferson.ky.us

After the merger of the City & County, the differences in the 2 sets of ordinances will need to be "ironed out."

See their link at bottom of page.

Kentuckiana Animal Shelters and Rescue Organizations

Visit web site of these organizations by clicking on links at the bottom of this page.

Alley Cat Advocates (Louisville, KY)
Karen Little started this Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program for unowned cats to help reduced the number of stray or feral cats euthanized each year.

3020 Bardstown Rd, #204
Louisville, KY 40205
Telephone: (502) 634-8777
E-mail: contactus@alleycatadvocates.org

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Community Pet Relief (Louisville, KY)
Telephone: (502) 367-8509
This organization helps low income people with pet related expenses.

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The Shamrock Foundation (KY)
P.O. Box 99811
Louisville, KY 40269-0811
Telephone: (502) 585-3220
E-mail: Shamrockpets@aol.com

The Shamrock Foundation "does not euthanize pets because of lack of room or failure to be adopted", but they "do from time to time euthanize injured or ill animals when it is determined to be (1) In the best interest of the animal, and/or (2) the illness would likely be spread to others (i.e. ferals with FeLV)."

The Shamrock Foundation sponsors several adoption events each month. Check their web site for dates, times, and locations. Volunteers will have adoptable animals at Feeders Supply Stores.

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Animal Care Society (KY) - has a "no kill" policy
12207 Westport Rd.
Louisville, KY 40245
Telephone: 502-426-6303
Fax: 502-426-0829
E-mail: info@animalcaresociety.org

Hours: 11:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. (Mon. - Sat. and until 5:30 P.M. on Wednes.)

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Jefferson County Animal Control and Protection (Louisville and Jefferson County, Kentucky)
They do not have a "no kill" policy!

Animal Control and Protection
3705 Manlick Road
P.O. Box 16346,
Louisville, KY 40256
E-mail: animals@co.jefferson.ky.us

- General Complaints (502) 363-6609
- Stray Animal Pickup (502) 363-6609
- Animal License/Administration (502) 361-1318
- Dead Animal Removal/Right-Of-Way Only (502) 574-3333
- Animal Bites (502) 574-6640 or (502) 574-3244
- Visit their web site to download a Pet License Application (in .pdf format)

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Animal Refuge Center (KY) May 13, 2002
Animal Refuge Center
P.O. Box 400
Vine Grove, KY 40175
Telephone: (502) 877-6064
E-mail: animal_refugectr@hotmail.com

Adoption Hours: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday - Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Cost: $25 - $40 for sprayed and neutered pets.

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Golden Retriever Rescue and Adoption of Needy Dogs, GRRAND May 13, 2002
P.O. Box 6132
Louisville, KY 40206-0132
Voice Mail: (812) 981-2251
Call toll free outside the Louisville area
Telephone: (866) 981-2251
E-mail: grrand@iglou.com

Servicing the Greater Louisville, Greater Lexington, and Northern KY Areas

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The Kentucky Humane Society does not have a "no kill" policy!!!

The Kentucky Humane Society
241 Steedly Drive, Louisville, KY 40214
Telephone: (502) 366-3355

I think this constitutes an oxymoron ... a humane society that kills animals.

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Pet Groups United
(Jefferson County, Kentucky area) - not a rescue organization.

Pet Links

Jefferson County Fiscal Court - Animal Control & Protection
Jefferson County Animal Control and Protection Ordinance
Alley Cat Advocates (Louisville, KY)
The Shamrock Foundation (KY)
Animal Care Society (KY) - has a
Animal Refuge Center (KY)
Golden Retriever Rescue and Adoption of Needy Dogs, GRRAND
The Kentucky Humane Society does not have a
Pet Groups United (Jefferson County, Kentucky area)