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Kentucky Equine Adoption Center

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Animal rescue in Nicholasville, KY

The Kentucky Equine Adoption Center (KyEAC) is the largest all-breed equine rescue in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Nestled on 72 acres in the rolling hills of Jessamine County, KyEAC is the home and training ground for approximately 50 equines at all stages of rehabilitation and retraining. We are not a sanctuary; part of our mission is to find the perfect home and purpose for all of our horses–from high level dressage to therapeutic equine companions, from trail horses to pasture ponies.

Contact Carrie Wosicki
Address
1713 Catnip Hill Rd.
Nicholasville, KY 40356
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1713 Catnip Hill Rd.

Nicholasville, KY 40356

Adoptable pets at Kentucky Equine Adoption Center

We'll also keep you updated on Three Jewels's adoption status with email updates.
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Three Jewels

Thoroughbred

Male, Adult
Nicholasville, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Nevsky's adoption status with email updates.
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Nevsky

Thoroughbred

Male, Adult
Nicholasville, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Maya's adoption status with email updates.
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Maya

Saddlebred

Female, Baby
Nicholasville, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Kanthari's adoption status with email updates.
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Kanthari

Thoroughbred

Male, Adult
Nicholasville, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Jackpot's adoption status with email updates.
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Jackpot

Paint/Pinto/Draft

Male, Adult
Nicholasville, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Phoenix's adoption status with email updates.
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Phoenix

Saddlebred

Female, Baby
Nicholasville, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Visibility's adoption status with email updates.
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Visibility

Thoroughbred

Male, Adult
Nicholasville, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Theodore's adoption status with email updates.
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Theodore

Grade

Male, Young
Nicholasville, KY

Rescue FAQs

Any equine in the State of Kentucky.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 5. Pay Fee
  • 6. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Adoption Process

Once a complete application is received, KyEAC will begin the screening process. This usually takes about 2-3 days, depending upon how easy it is to make contact with your references.
KyEAC will notify you when your application has been approved, and you may then make an appointment with KyEAC to visit the equine(s) you are interested in adopting.

Adopters are responsible for transportation arrangements and costs at the time of the adoption and in the event of return.

Adoption fees are non-refundable.

Please also note that Adopter agrees that the adopted equine may not be raced, bred, sold, given away or assigned by the Adopter, except as otherwise provided in the adoption contract.

Further, we require adopters to complete an inspection on the adopted equine at 6 and 12 months after the date of the adoption. Provided the photos and veterinary report from these two inspections are satisfactory, KYEAC will then transfer full ownership of the equine to the Adopter at 12 months via a transfer letter.

Adoption application

https://form.jotform.com/231711475494156

Pets at shelters & rescues near Kentucky Equine Adoption Center

ForLoveOfPaws

Lancaster, KY 40444

Lillian's Place, Inc.

Lexington, KY 40509

Jessamine County Animal Shelter

120 Fairground Way,
Nicholasville, KY 40356

We'll also keep you updated on Wanda's adoption status with email updates.
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Wanda

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Georgetown, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Missy's adoption status with email updates.
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Missy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 yrs
Shelbyville, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Booker's adoption status with email updates.
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Booker

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Labrador Retriever

Male, 7 yrs 3 mos
Richmond, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Moses 5408 D's adoption status with email updates.
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Moses 5408 D

Miniature Schnauzer

Male, Senior
Frankfort, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Waffles's adoption status with email updates.
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Waffles

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, Adult
Versailles, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Virgil's adoption status with email updates.
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Virgil

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Versailles, KY

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