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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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Address
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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Ben

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Nicholasville, KY
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Dax

Hound (Unknown Type)/St. Bernard

Male, Adult
Nicholasville, KY
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Shaggy

Anatolian Shepherd

Male, Young
Nicholasville, KY
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Bogie

Great Pyrenees

Male, Young
Nicholasville, KY
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Mazie

Hound (Unknown Type)/Labrador Retriever

Female, Adult
Nicholasville, KY
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Beck

Hound (Unknown Type)

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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Keko

Beagle

Male, Senior
Lexington, KY
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Ruger

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Owenton, KY
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DOLLY

Tabby

Female, 2 yrs
Harrodsburg, KY
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Beezus

Puli

Female, Adult
Wilmore, KY
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Cashew

Grade

Female, Adult
Nicholasville, KY
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Hawkeye

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Georgetown, KY

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