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Jessamine County Animal Shelter

Animal shelter in Nicholasville, KY

The Jessamine County Animal Shelter is a county-run facility, that is dedicated to the care and well being of all animals located at our facility, until the appropriate home is found. Our mission is to provide services which safeguard public health and safety, to humanely house and care for animals in its charge, to protect the animals of the community from neglect, and to provide its citizens with information concerning responsible ownership.

Contact Timothy Brown
Email jessaminecountyacc@gmail.com
Phone (859) 881-0821 ext.1001
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120 Fairground Way
Nicholasville, KY 40356
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120 Fairground Way

Nicholasville, KY 40356

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Adoptable pets at Jessamine County Animal Shelter

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Hershey

Australian Shepherd/Labrador Retriever

Male, Young
Nicholasville, KY
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Fanny

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Senior
Nicholasville, KY
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Little Britches

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Senior
Nicholasville, KY
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Rita

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Nicholasville, KY
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Piglet

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Nicholasville, KY
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Spike

Shih Tzu

Male, Young
Nicholasville, KY
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Shelter FAQs

We serve Jessamine County, the City of Nicholasville, and the City of Wilmore.

Additional adoption info

Once someone is interested in an adoptable pet located at our facility, they are required to fill out an adoption application. Once they have filled out their application we will call vet references and landlords. Once it is agreed that this animal is an ideal fit for the person and/or family, the animal is then completely vetted and sent home with their new family.

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https://adoptjcacc.com/adopt/

https://secure.cpteller.com/terminal/virtual/

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Pets at shelters & rescues near Jessamine County Animal Shelter

Jessamine Humane Society

51 George Wilson Rd,
Lancaster, KY 40444

Bluegrass Senior Dog Rescue

PO BOX 1086,
Georgetown, KY 40324

Purrs, Paws,and Claws - Lexington KY Chapter

Lexington, KY 40507

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Wolfsbane

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Adult
Lexington, KY
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Grace

Arabian/Thoroughbred

Female, Adult
Nicholasville, KY
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Jule

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Paris, KY
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Mika

Australian Shepherd

Female, 1 yr
Winchester, KY
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Reese

Chihuahua

Female, 8 yrs
Shelbyville, KY
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Happy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Lexington, KY

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