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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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Mags

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Nicholasville, KY
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Vanellope

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Kitten
Nicholasville, KY
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Max

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Nicholasville, KY
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Winter

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Nicholasville, KY
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Beans

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Nicholasville, KY
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Miss Kitty

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
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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Salem

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Senior
Lexington, KY
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Judd

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, Puppy
Lexington, KY
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Jacob

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Lexington, KY
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Baby Girl

Chihuahua

Female, Senior
Richmond, KY
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Nibbles

Hound (Unknown Type)/Boxer

Male, Adult
Lexington, KY
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Harper 5341C

Domestic Shorthair

Female Senior
Frankfort, KY

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